June 25, 2018 Meeting Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday June 25, 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, Commissioner Meier present and Commissioner Fanning present. Clk. Waggener informed the Chairman that a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.

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 Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the board meeting minutes from the June 11 need approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the board minutes from June 11 as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Public Comment-Chr. Zeller said that there are two guests with concerns over the proposed wind turbines that are in discussion. Chr. Zeller introduced guests Charlotte Woodyard and Vickie Kindred. Ms. Woodyard said that she and others have concerns with the noise value, value property decline and now with the recent sightings of eagles for these wind turbines to be constructed. There was discussion. Chr. Zeller thanked Ms. Woodyard and Ms. Kindred for coming in.

Chr. Zeller said that bills for $248,813.14 need approval for payment. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the amount stated. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that verifiable payroll for distribution on the 29 of July is the next order of business. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve verifiable payroll for the stated date. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that a re-appointment of Glenn Vortman and Ricky Barnett to the North Scott Fire Protection District is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the re-appointments as stated. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that an appointment of Bruce Milner to the Woodson Fire Protection District is the next item for approval. Chr. Zeller said that this appointment is to fill the vacancy of Paul White. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the appointment of Bruce Milner as stated. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Commissioner Fanning said that the budget hearings would be July 9-20 for the upcoming fiscal year.

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