April 10, 2017 Meeting Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday April 10, 2017 at 9 am. Chairman Fanning asked County Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Chr. Fanning present, Commissioner Zeller present and Commissioner Meier present. Clk. Waggener informed the Chairman that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

Chr. Fanning 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 Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The next item on the agenda is the approval of the board minutes from the March 27 board meeting Chr. Fanning said. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that the next item on the agenda is the acceptance of the Treasurers report for February and the Treasurer is present and would explain the report. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to accept the Treasurers report as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Public Comment-Chr. Fanning said that representatives from Ameren were present and Mr. Rick Trelz had an update on the Illinois Rivers Project. There was discussion. Chr. Fanning thanked Mr. Trelz for providing the update this morning for the board.

Chr. Fanning said that the bills are for $72,574.02 and are the next items for approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payment of bills for the amount stated. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that the verifiable payroll for distribution on April 14 is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable for the stated date. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that the approval of the Homefield Electric Supply Agreement is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Fanning said that the rate will be 6.285 cents per kilowatt-hour and this will be a 36-month agreement. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the Homefield Electric Supply Agreement as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Cty. Clk. Waggener said that the recent election was a success.
Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that real estate tax bills will be mailed the end of this month and the due dates are June 5 and September 5.
Chr. Fanning said that the area wide cleanup will be held on May 6 and there will be a charge of $25 per television this year.

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