March 23, 2020 Meeting Minutes

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
MARCH 23, 2020
9:00 AM
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of March 9, 2020 Meeting Minutes
5. Public Comment
6. Committee Reports
7. Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report
8. Consideration and Action on Business Agenda Items (Motion and Roll Call Vote or Voice Votes)
a) Bills
b) Payroll
c) Re-appointment of David White to the Alexander Water District
d) Re-appointment of David McQueen to the Alexander Fire Protection District
e) 2020 County M.F.T. Maintenance Material Letting Bids
f) Ordinance for the County Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Tax
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
March 23, 2020

*The Morgan County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on March 23, 2020. Chr. Zeller said that the meeting is being held this morning via dial in for board members, elected officials, department heads and anyone who chooses to do so. Present in the office is Chr. Zeller and County Clk. Waggener.*

The Morgan County Board of Commissioner met on Monday March 23, 2020 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered present, Commissioner Meier answered present and Chr. Zeller answered present. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

Chr. Zeller said the approval of the agenda is the first order of business. 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 consideration and approval of the March 9 2020 board minutes are the next item on the agenda. The minutes are not ready at this time and will be approved at the next board meeting, Chr. Zeller said.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports, including Financial Report-County Clerk said the election went well despite everything that is happening in our communities.

Chr. Zeller said that bills for $99,443.35 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payment of bills. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE”, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the “AYES” have passed the payment of the bills in the stated amount.

Chr. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll to be signed on the 28 and distributed on the 30 is the next item for the board to approve. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE”, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the “AYES” have approved the verifiable payroll.

Chr. Zeller said that the board has received a letter asking for the re-appointment of David White to the Alexander Fire Protection District. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the re-appointment as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that a re-appointment of David McQueen to the Alexander Fire Protection District also needs approval from the board. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the re-appointment as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the 2020 County MTF maintenance material letting bids is the next item on the agenda. Matt Coultas said bids were opened at the Morgan County Highway Department and this resolution is for the low bids submitted. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the 2020 County MTF maintenance material bids as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that an ordinance for the County Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation tax is the next item for approval. Chr. Zeller said that this would be a 3.75 sales tax on any cannabis that is sold or distributed in the County. Chr. Zeller said that the City of Jacksonville and the Village of South Jacksonville have already passed this ordinance. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve this ordinance as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Other business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

Chairman’s Remarks-none

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