Archive | 2013 County Commission Meeting Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday July 29, 2013 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bill Meier, Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller and Commissioner Dick Rawlings.

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

The next order of business is the approval of the minutes from the July 22 meeting Chr. Meier said. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the bills in the amount of $76,594.78 are the next item needing approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that payroll in the amount of $244,072.85 for July 30 is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the payroll in the stated amount. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meir said that a resolution acknowledging the monetary bequeath of the estate of Philip S. Howard is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Meier said that the estate of Philip S. Howard had left the County a monetary donation in the amount of $385,022.49 for the Animal Control facility. There were stipulations on how the money should be used Chr. Meier said. There was discussion. Chr. Meier said that the County is very appreciative of this outstanding monetary donation by the Howard estate. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve this resolution as stated. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Matt Coultas said that the oil/chip project for 2013 is now complete.

Communications-Commissioner Zeller said that the County has given $5,000 for a study group to determine a creaton of a broadband cable for use of the internet for government use. Commissioner Zeller said that this funding would come from the GIS fund. There was discussion.

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

JULY 22, 2013

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday July 22, 2013. Present were Chairman Bill Meier, Commissioner Bradley A. Meier. Commissioner Rawlings was present per telephone conference call.

Chr. Meier said that the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Zeller 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. Meier said is the minutes from the July 15, 2013 meeting. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of a resolution reconvening 243 N. Marico Lane and that the Treasurer is present and would explain this. Ms. Hornbeak said that this mobile home only (not the property) is going to be given back to the home owner due to the fact that the taxes were paid before the resolution last week was approved and signed. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as explained by the Treasurer. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the next two items on the agenda will be approved together as they are basically the same request. Chr. Meier said that Dusty Douglas is present and would explain this for them. Mr. Douglas said that these two requests for subdivisions, Deornellas Subdivision and Dennis Franklin Subdivision, basically fall under the Illinois Plat Act. There will be no roads, easements, etc. involved in this Mr. Douglas said. There was an earlier split of ground and now another split is being requested Mr. Douglas said. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the requests for these subdivisions as discussed. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE’. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that a resolution for the Future Gen 2.0 Visitor’s Center is the next item for discussion and Mr. Douglas would explain this. Mr. Douglas said that this resolution is in support of the visitor’s center and would also be approved at the meeting tonight at the City of Jacksonville. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Ms. Hornbeek said that she would be making the first tax distribution this week. Commissioner Zeller said that the Board had one budget hearing this week on Wednesday.

Communications-none.

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

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday July 15, 2013 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bill Meier, Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller and Commissioner Dick Rawlings.

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

The next item for the approval Chr. Meier said is the minutes from the July 8 board meeting. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that a resolution establishing the budget process for the FY 2014 is the next item on the agenda. This is an annual item that is done before budget hearings and it explains policies and procedures Chr. Meier said. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments–none

Communications–none

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

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday July 8, 2013 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bill Meier, Commissioner Bradley Zeller and Commissioner Dick Rawlings.

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

The next item for approval Chr. Meier said is the approval of minutes from the June 24 board meeting. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the bills in the amount of $88,846.00 are the next item on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the bills int he stated amount. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion stating that the health insurance premium is included in the state amount making the amount a little higher than normal. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that a resolution establishing delinquent tax liquidation program is the next item on the agenda and Ms. Hornbeek is present and would explain this. Ms. Hornbeek said that this resolution states that once the county gets a tax deed to the property that no one may come in and pay those delinquent taxes and get the property back. Everyone must then participate in the sealed bid auction Ms. Hornbeek said. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as stated. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments–none

Communications–none

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

July 1, 2013 No Meeting

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday June 24 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bill Meier, Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller and Commissioner Dick Rawlings.

Chr. Meier said that the first item on the agenda for approval is the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The next item on the agenda is the minutes from the June 10 board meeting Chr. Meier said. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of the Treasurer’s report. Ms. Hornbeek said that she had nothing to point out but would answer questions. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the bills in the amount of $26,441.71 need approval for payment. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the verifiable payroll for June 28 is the next item needing approval. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the verifiable for the stated date. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the next item on the agenda is the awarding of bids for the Lynnville Lane project and the Mr. Coultas is present. Mr. Coultas said that he received 4 bids with the low bid from K.E. Vas Company of Jacksonville. There was discussion. Mr. Coultas said that he would recommend that the Commissioners approve the low bid as stated. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the low bid on the recommendation of Mr. Coultas. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments–none

Communications–Commissioner Rawlings said that he has received notification that Verizon Wireless tower East of Jacksonville will begin construction.

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

June 17, 2013 No Meeting

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday June 10, 2013 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bill Meier, Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller and Commissioner Dick Rawlings.

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

Chr. Meier said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of the board minutes from May 28, 2013. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that bills in the amount of $130,951.53 are next on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the verifiable payroll for June 14, 2013 is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Approval of an electric aggregation plan of operation and goverance is the next item on the agenda Chr. Meier and Commissioner Rawlings would say a few words concerning this. Commissioner Rawlings said that a referendum was placed on the April 9, 2013 ballot and passed by the voters in the unincorporated area of Morgan County. Ameren Power Company would be sending literature to all customers in this area should they wish to opt of this program. There was discussion. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve this plan stated. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the next item on the agenda is the county ordinance for raffles and benefits and that Commissioner Zeller would discuss this. Commissioner Zeller said that the with the new state gambling machines that have been placed in the unincorporated county establishments holding county liquor licenses they will need to purchase from the county a lincense allowing benefits and/or raffles. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the ordinance as presented. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments–none

Communications–none

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

June 3, 2013 No Meeting

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office at 9am on Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Present were Chairman Bill Meier, Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller and Commissioner Dick Rawlings.

Chr. Meier said that the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Rawlings 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, Chr. Meier said, is the approval of the minutes from the May 13 board meeting. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the approval of the Treasurers report is the next item for approval and the Treasurer is present for questions. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the Treasurers report as presented. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Approval of bills in the amount of $41,006.46 is the next item on the agenda Chr. Meier said. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the verifiable payroll for May 30 is the next item on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that a re-appointment of Kai Schnitker to the Western Illinois Economic Development Authority is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment as stated by Chr. Meier. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier introduced David Schafer and his on Matthew who are visiting Jacksonville and wanted to see a County Board meeting in action. There was discussion.

Reports of Departments–Treasurer Hornbeek said that the real estate taxes went out last Friday and the paper color is bright lime green. Ms. Hornbeek said that the due dates for real estate payments are July 3 and September 5, 2013. There was discussion.

Communications–Chr. Meier said that on June 3, 2013 at 8:30 and 8:45 am there will be public hearings on aggregate electric.

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