March 28, 2016 Meeting Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners office on Monday March 28, 2016 at 9 am. Vice Chairman Ginny Fanning will be conducting the meeting due the absence of Chairman Meier.

Vice Chr. Fanning asked for the roll call to be taken. Deputy Clk Mellor took roll call as follows Vice Chr. Fanning present and Commissioner Zeller present.  As stated Chr. Meier is in absentia.  Deputy Clk Mellor informed the Vice Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

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

The next item on the agenda is the board minutes from the March 14 meeting said Vice Chr. Fanning. This will need to be tabled until next week Vice Chr. Fanning said.

Vice Chr. Fanning said that approval of the February Treasurer’s report is the next item on the agenda and the Treasurer is present and will explain this report. Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that she had nothing to point out and would answer any questions.  There was discussion.  Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented.  Vice Chr. Fanning seconded the motion.  All voted “AYE”.  The motion is approved.

Public Comment-none

Vice Chr. Fanning said that the bills in the amount of $33,485.20 are the next items needing approval. Commissioner Zeller said that election bills were in this amount and made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount.  Vice Chr. Fanning seconded the motion.  All voted “AYE”.  The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Fanning said that the verifiable payroll for distribution on March 30 is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date.  Vice Chr. Fanning seconded the motion.  All voted “AYE”.  The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Fanning said that the Commissioners had received a letter asking for the appointment of Jason Wardell to the E911 board representing Murrayville for the remainder of the term ending December 30, 2018. There was discussion.  Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment of Mr. Wardell as stated.  Vice Chr. Fanning seconded the motion.  All voted “AYE”.  The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Fanning said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of the appointment of three trustees to the Concord Cemetery Board. Vice Chr. Fanning said that these appointments are for Dale Nickel, Brian Musch and Alex Brockhouse.  There was discussion.  Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointments as stated.  Vice Chr. Fanning seconded the motion.  All voted “AYE”.  The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Fanning said that the approval of the intergovernmental agreement for the Enhanced 911 with Greene County and Calhoun County.   Vice Chr. Fanning said that the approval of this agreement will be voted upon separately.  There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agreement for the enhanced E911 with Greene County with the notation that the new language will be written into the current agreement.  Vice Chr. Fanning seconded the motion.  All voted “AYE”.  The motion is approved.

Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agreement as stated with Calhoun County. Vice Chr. Fanning seconded the motion.  All voted “AYE”.  The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Fanning said that an approval of an easement with the North Morgan Water Coop is the next item on the agenda. Vice Chr. Fanning said that the State’s Attorney is reviewing this and the board will have a special board meeting on Friday after the review is complete.

Reports of Departments-Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that the mobile home bills have been mailed and they are due June 10.

Vice Chr. Fanning said that the successful bidder for the new boiler in the courthouse is Henson Robinson with a bid of $117,000.

Vice Chr. Fanning said that Stephanie Jones will be retiring after 21 years of service to the county. There will be a reception in her honor this Thursday from 2-4 pm.

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