The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday November 7, 2011 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bradley A. Zeller, Commissioner Dick Rawlings and Commissioner Bill Meier.
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 Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
The next item for approval, Chr. Zeller said, is the board minutes from the October 24, 2011 meeting. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the bills in the amount of $36,957.40 are the next item on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll for November 15, 2011 is the next item needing approval. Commissioner Rawlings 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 an appointment to the Western Illinois Economic Development Authority Board of Directors is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Zeller said that the board did receive a letter requesting the appointment of Kai Schnitker to this board. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the appointment of Mr. Schnitker to the above mentioned board of directors. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the North Scott Fire Protection District is requesting that Mr. Ricky Barnett be appointed as a trustee to the fire district. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the appointment as stated. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Reports of Departments-Ms. Hornbeek, Morgan County Treasurer, said that the tax sale would be held tomorrow, November 8 at 2 pm. Ms. Hornbeek said that the sale will be held in the law library and has been advertised for 2 months.
Communications-Chr. Zeller said that the Courthouse would be closed on November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
Commissioner Meier made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting is adjourned.