May 6, 2019 Meeting Minutes

AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
MAY 6, 2019
9:00 AM

1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of April 22, 2019 Meeting Minutes
5. Business
a) Approval of Bills
b) Approval of Payroll
c) Resolution for Mobile Home Tax Sale Certificate of Purchase
d) Approval of FOP Correctional Officers Union Contract
e) Approval of Petersen Estates Subdivision Phase 2
6. Reports of Departments
7. Public Comment
8. Chairman’s Remarks
9. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
May 6, 2019

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the law library on Monday May 6 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for the roll call as follows, Chr. Zeller answered present, Commissioner Fanning answered present and Commissioner Meier answered 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 minutes from the April 22, 2019 board meeting are next on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the April 22 board minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said bills for $59,019.34 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payment of 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 signing on the May 14 and distribution on the 15 is the next order of business. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the next order of business is a resolution for mobile home tax sale certificate. Chr. Zeller said that this is a routine order of business and nothing out of the ordinary. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the mobile home resolution as discussed. 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 FOP correctional officer’s union contract. Sheriff Carmody said that he was glad that the contract had been signed and needs the board’s signatures and approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the FOP correctional officers as presented. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that an approval of Peterson Estates Subdivision phase 2 is next on the agenda. Dusty Douglas said that phase one of this subdivision was done before there was a county subdivision ordinance, but the 2 phase will be recorded in the County Clerk’s office. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the Peterson Estates Subdivision phase 2 as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that tax bills were mailed out last Friday and the due dates for real estate will be June 3 and September 3. Ms. Geirnaeirt also said that Mobile Home tax bills were mailed and their due date will be July 15.
Public Comment-Mr. Woodyard commented on good neighbor agreement, easements and setbacks.
Mr. Nickell commented on setbacks that are included in the County Ordinance.

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Zeller said that he appreciated the ideas that Mr. Woodyard brought before the board and his demeanor shown at the board meetings. Chr. Zeller said that a draft of the wind farm ordinance was placed on the county website this morning and any comments would be accepted for a 30-day period.

Commissioner Meier made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved and the meeting stands adjourned.