AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 12, 2019
9:00 AM
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of July 22, 2019 Meeting Minutes
5. Approval of May and June Treasurer’s Reports
6. Public Comment
7. Business
a) Approval of Bills
b) Approval of Payroll
c) Discussion of Phone System and Internet
8. Reports of Departments
9. Chairman’s Remarks
10. Adjournment
MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 12, 2019
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday, August 12 at 9 am. **Chr. Zeller is absent from this morning’s meeting so Vice Chr. Fanning will be conducting the meeting.** Vice Chr. Fanning asked County Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Vice Chr. Fanning answered present and Commissioner Meier answered present. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.
Vice 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. Vice Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
The next item needing approval, Vice Chr. Fanning said, is the board meeting minutes from July 22, 2019. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Vice Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All vote voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Vice Chr. Fanning said that the Treasurer’s reports for May and June were next for approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s reports as presented. Vice Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Public Comment-none
Vice Chr. Fanning said that bills for $61,907.93 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Vice Chr. seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Vice Chr. Fanning said that the verifiable payroll for signing on the 14 of August and distribution on the 15 needs approval from the board. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Vice Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Vice Chr. Fanning said Sheriff Carmody is present and would discuss the new phone system that presently is being looked at by the County. There was discussion. Scott Roberts from Khamma Group was present and answered questions from the board.
Reports of Departments-County Clk. Waggener said that her office is putting together packets that may be picked up beginning September 3 for anyone wishing to run in the local March 2020 primary. County Clk. Waggener said that the offices that will be up for election/re-election are Circuit Clerk, Coroner, State’s Attorney and 1 seat on the board of commissioners.
County Treasurer said that September 3 is the next and final due date for the 2019 real estate taxes.
Vice Chr. Fanning said that the board is working on the annual budget and a preliminary budget would be placed on file in the County Clerk’s office by August 15 and the final budget would be in place and filed by the end of August.
Chr. Remarks-none
Commissioner Meier made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Vice Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting stands adjourned.