August 13, 2018 Meeting Minutes

*Note-Due to the large number of guests, Chr. Zeller moved todays’ meeting to the Law Library and asked all in attendance to please sign in.*

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met on Monday August 13, 2018 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Chr. Zeller present and Commissioner Fanning present. It is noted by Chr. Zeller that Commissioner Meier is absent from the meeting.

Chr. Zeller said that the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the minutes from the July 23 board meeting is the next item for approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the board meeting minutes from July 30 also needed approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said bills for $111,223.30 need approval for payment. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll for distribution on August 15 needs approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the board will be filing a preliminary 2018-2019 fiscal budget in the clerk’s office this morning and the final budget will be on file August 27. Chr. Zeller thanked Commissioner Fanning for all the work that she has put toward this budget.

Reports of Departments-none

Public Comment- Chr. Zeller said that Mike Woodyard was present and now had the floor. Mr. Woodyard said that he was here today to discuss the ordinance that Morgan County had concerning Wind Farms. Mr. Woodyard presented the board with a petition and maps. Mr. Woodyard discussed issues concerning the Regional Planning Commission. There was discussion on how much revenue the school districts would receive from the wind farms. There was discussion from several in attendance and the board of commissioners.

Chairman’s remarks-Chr. Zeller said that he is aware and would like to point out that remarks made on Facebook and out in the community concerning employees of Morgan County he takes very personally. Chr. Zeller said that these remarks are unnecessary and the if anyone had anything to say the board meeting is the place to do so or call the office and talk with him personally. Chr. Zeller asked for a motion to adjourn.

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