The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday December 11, 2017 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked Clk Waggener to conduct the roll call for the meeting. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows Chr. Fanning present, Commissioner Zeller present and Commissioner Meier present. Clk. Waggener informed Chr. Fanning that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.
Chr. Fanning said that the first item for approval is 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.
Chr. Fanning said that the approval of the minutes from the November 20 board meeting is the next item for approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Public Comment-none
Chr. Fanning said that the reorganization of the board is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Fanning said that the chair and vice chair rotate every year. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to appoint Commissioner Zeller as Chairman. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. Chr. Zeller is now conducting the meeting.
Chr. Zeller said that the next part of the reorganization is the appointment of Vice Chair. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to appoint Commissioner Meier as Vice Chair. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the payment of bills for $87,277.23 are the next items for approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll for distribution on December 15 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 the 2018 holiday schedule is next for approval. Chr. Zeller said that the 7th Judicial Circuit Court gave out this schedule. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the 2018 holiday schedule as presented. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the 2018 County Board meeting schedule is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the 2018 County Board meeting schedule. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the approval of the highway engineer salary is the next item on the agenda but this will be tabled until Monday December 18.
Chr. Zeller said that an appointment of Kevin Burrus to the Coon Run Drainage District is the next item for approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the appointment of Kevin Burris to the Coon Run Drainage District as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that a resolution to accept payment on delinquent mobile home taxes is next on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that approval of the ground water use restriction ordinance is the next item for approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the ordinance as discussed by the board. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that a resolution in support of affordable housing in Jacksonville is the next item that is on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Reports of Departments-Commissioner Fanning invited everyone to attend the flag raising ceremony in front of the Courthouse.
Commissioner Fanning made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting is adjourned.