The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on June 8, 2015 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked Clerk Waggener to take roll call. Clerk Waggener called as follows Chairman Zeller present, Commissioner Fanning present. Note that Commissioner Meier was absent from the meeting. Clerk Waggener informed the Chairman that a quorum was present and that the meeting could proceed.
Chr. Zeller said that the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the acceptance of the Treasurer’s report is the next item on the agenda and the treasurer is present. Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that she had nothing to point out but would answer questions if there were any. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s re port as presented. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
The next order of business Chr. Zeller said is the approval of the minutes from the May 26 board meeting. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the approval of the bills in the amount of $26,566.36 is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll for the June 15th payroll will need approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Approval and renewal of the Devnet contract is the next item on the agenda Chr. Zeller said. This renewal is for five years and covers the license, support and maintenance Chr. Zeller said. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the contract for five years with Devnet. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that a vote for the election of Regional Superintendent of School District #1 is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Zeller said that the Regional Superintendent Debbie Niederhouser has announced her retirement and that a replacement must be appointed. There was discussion. Chr. Zeller said that the vote s of 9,486 from Morgan County will be for the candidate Jill Reis. Commissioner Fanning made a motion for the above votes for the Regional Superintendent replacement to be approved. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that an approval of the Shanahan subdivision is the next order of business and that Mr. Douglas is present and would explain this. Mr. Douglas said that this was a straight forward subdivision and wanted to thank the engineering firms for the help. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the Shanahan subdivision as presented. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the awarding of bids for the roof replacement at the jail is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Zeller said that at the time of opening the low bid was not complete. There was discussion and the Board felt that since the low bid was not complete they would have to decline that bid and award to the next low bidder. Chr. Zeller said that the bid would be awarded to Design Roofing from Springfield, Illinois. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the awarding of the bid as stated. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the opening of weatherization bids is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Zeller said that there were nine to be opened and then they would be put on a spread sheet for further review.
Reports of Departments-Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that tax payments have been coming into her office.
Communications-Chr. Zeller said that there will be tree trimming in the South and West portions of Morgan County.
Commissioner Fanning made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting is adjourned.