The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office at 9 am on Monday February 3, 2014. Present were Chairman Bradley A. Zeller, Commissioner Dick Rawlings and Commissioner Bill Meier.
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 Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the board minutes from the January 27, 2014 meeting is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
The next item on the agenda is the acceptance of the Treasurers December report Chr. Zeller said. Chr. Zeller said that the Treasurer is not present but this is a routine report. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to accept the Treasurers report as presented. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the next item on the agenda is a resolution to reconvey real estate property and the Treasurer is present and will explain this. Ms. Hornbeek said that this property had been sold for delinquent taxes and the taxes have know been paid in full and the property is being reconveyed back to the property owner. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution as stated. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the next item on the agenda for approval is a liquor license for the chili cook off that is an annual event. Chr. Zeller said that Don’s Place in Jacksonville is the liquor license holder for this event. Chr. Zeller said that the proceeds from this year’s event would be given to Hobby Horse and the event will be held on Sunday February 16, 2014. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the request for the liquor license as stated. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Reports of Departments-County Clerk Waggener said that February 6 is the first day for an application by mail or in person for an absentee ballot.
Communications-Chr. Zeller said that the Commissioners have received the resignation of Bob Fitzsimmons after 30 years of service. Chr. Zeller said that his retirement date is March 28.
Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved and the meeting is adjourned.