November 13, 2018 Meeting Minutes

*Note is being held on Tuesday due to Monday being a holiday*

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Tuesday November 13, 2018 at 9 am. Vice Chr. Meier asked Clk. Waggener to conduct roll call. Clk Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Vice Chr. Meier present and Commissioner Fanning present. Chr. Zeller is absent due to a meeting in Chicago. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.

Vice Chr. Meier said the first item needing approval is the agenda. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Meier said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of the minutes from the October 22 board meeting. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Meier said that bills for $29,744.89 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Meier said that the verifiable payroll for signing on the 14 and distribution on the 15 of December, respectfully, is the next order of business. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Meier said that a resolution for delinquent tax payments is the next item on the agenda and that Treasurer Geirnaeirt will explain this. Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that this is a routine process when delinquent taxes were paid. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that an approval of an ordinance with Cass Communications addressing payment of a video service fee is next on the agenda. Vice Chr. Meier said that Cass Communications is running high-speed fiber North West of Jacksonville and this ordinance is very similar to what the county currently has with Mediacom. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the ordinance with Cass Communications as discussed. Vice. Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that the annual tax sale was held last Thursday and that 195 parcels sold which is down from last year.

Public Comment-none

Chairman’s Remarks-none

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