The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners office at 9 am on Tuesday November 13, 2012. Present were Chairman Dick Rawlings and Commissioner Bill Meier. Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller was present via telephone.
Chr. Rawlings 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 Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
The next item for approval Chr. Rawlings said are the board minutes from the October 24, 2012 meeting. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Rawlings said that the Treasurers report is the next item on the agenda and the treasurer would explain this for them. Ms. Hornbeek said that the report is for the month of September and that she had nothing to point out. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the report as presented. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Approval of bills in the amount of $89,128.60 is the next item on the agenda Chr. Rawlings said. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Rawlings said that the verifiable payroll for November 15 is the next item needing approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Rawlings said that an intergovernmental agreement between Morgan County and the Alexander Fire Protection District is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Zeller said that this agreement/ordinance is giving the park in Alexander to the fire district for the purpose of training and access to a well that is located on the property. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agreement as presented. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Rawlings said that the approval of the re-conveyance of property deeds is the next item on the agenda and that the Treasurer would explain this for them. Ms. Hornbeek said that these two properties were sold at the sealed bid auction at the end of August and the paperwork/deeds are now ready for the owners of the property. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the re-conveyance of property deeds as stated. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Reports of Departments–Ms. Waggener, Morgan County Clerk/Recorder, said that the election went very smooth, no problems.
Ms. Hornbeek said that the tax sale that took place last Wednesday closes the tax year 2012.
Matt Coultas, Morgan County Highway Engineer, said that his department was busy with several projects and they are Village of Woodson sidewalk project and the Lynnville Lane project. There was discussion. Mr. Coultas said that his department is also looking to replace a trailer used to transport equipment. There was discussion.
Communications–Chr. Rawlings said that the office had received some communication from Ameren.
Commissioner Meier made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting is adjourned.