August 10, 2015 Meeting Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday August 10 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked Clerk Waggener to ask for roll call. Clk Waggener asked for roll call of the board as follows Chairman Zeller present, Commissioner Meier present and Commissioner Fanning present. Clk 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 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 next item for approval is the board meeting minutes from the July 27, 2015. Commissioner Fanning 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 acceptance of the Treasurer’s reports for the month of May and June is the next item on the agenda and that the Treasurer is present. Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that she had nothing to point out but would entertain any questions from the board. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to accept May and June reports from the Treasurer. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the bills in the amount of $87,508.96 are the next items needing approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

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

Chr. Zeller said that a re-appointment of Glenn Vortman to the North Scott Fire Protection is the next item for approval. There was discussion. Chr. Zeller said that the board did have in hand the paperwork for this approval from that board. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the re-appointment of Glenn Vortman as stated. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the filing of the preliminary budget will go on file in the Clerk’s office on Thursday July 13. Per statute this budget must be on file 14 days  prior to the final budget Chr. Zeller said. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to  file the preliminary budget on the stated date. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that the last MFT monies had been received from the State of Illinois, second installment of real estate taxes will be due September 4 and that the first distribution has been made.

Communications-Chr. Zeller said that Ameren is in the process of updating substations.

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