The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday January 22, 2018 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows Chr. Zeller present, Commissioner Meier present and Commissioner Fanning present. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.
Chr. Zeller said that the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the next order of business is the approval of the January 8 board meeting minutes. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Al voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Public Comment-none
Chr. Zeller said bills for $107,687.63 need approval for payment. Commissioner Meier made a motion to pay the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll for distribution on January 30 is the next item for approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that approval of a sexual harassment ordinance is the next item on the agenda. States Attorney Noll is present and would explain Chr. Zeller said. States Attorney Noll said that the current county handbook did address this but the State of Illinois mandated that specific language be in this policy. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the ordinance as presented and discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that an appointment of Rick Whalen (representing Village of Franklin) to the West Central Joint Emergency Telephone System Board (2018-2021) is the next item for approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the appointment as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that an appointment of Tim Mann (representing Village of South Jacksonville) to the West Central Joint Emergency Telephone System Board (2016-2019) is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the appointment as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Reports of Departments-none
Commissioner Meier made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting is adjourned.