November 26, 2019 Meeting Minutes

AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
9:00 AM
(NOTE: This meeting has been changed from Monday, November 25, 2019 @ 9:00 am to Tuesday, November 26, 2019 @ 9:00 am)
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of November 12, 2019 Meeting Minutes
5. Consideration and Approval of July, August, and September Treasurer’s Reports
6. Public Comment
7. Business – Consideration and Action on:
a) Bills
b) Payroll
c) Animal Control Contract Fees
d) Insurance Stipend Option for Non-Union County Employees
8. Other Business – Introduction and Discussion
a) Ordinance Approving and Adopting Rules and Procedures for Public Meetings
b) Ordinance Approving and Adopting Rules and Procedures for Public Hearings
c) Resolution Creating the Plans Commission
9. Reports of Departments
10. Chairman’s Remarks
11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
November 26, 2019

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s Office on Tuesday November 26, 2019. * Chr. Zeller made note that Commissioner Fanning would be joining the meeting via phone due to an accident.* Chr. Zeller asked Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Chr. Zeller answered present, Commissioner Meier answered present and Commissioner Fanning answered present. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could 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 approval of the board meeting minutes from November 12, 2019 are next on the agenda. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the approval of the July, August and September Treasurer’s reports were the next item on the agenda. Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that she had nothing to point out and would answer any questions that the board had. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s reports as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Public Comment-Mr. Woodyard commented on the ordinance approving and adopting rules and procedures for public meetings, ordinance approving and adopting rules and procedures for public hearings and a resolution creating the plans commission.

Chr. Zeller said that bills for $500,115.48 needed approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll for signing today and distribution tomorrow November 30 needs approval form the board. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the animal control contract fees were the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Chr. Zeller said that these new fees would take place January 1, 2020. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the new contract fees for animal control. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that an insurance stipend for non-union county employees was the item on the agenda. Chr. Zeller said that this was for non-union employees if they choose to opt out of the county health insurance. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the insurance stipend option as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion adding that this would not be available until January 1, 2020.. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that an ordinance approving and adopting and procedures for public meetings is next on the agenda. Chr. Zeller said that this ordinance is to make everyone aware that there is a distinct set of procedures for the board meeting. There was discussion.
Chr. Zeller said that an ordinance approving and adopting rules and procedures for public hearings is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion.
Chr. Zeller said that a resolution creating the plans commission was also on the agenda. There was discussion.

Reports of Departments=Clk. Waggener said that her office started accepting petitions for the March primary and would continue until Monday December 2 at 5 pm. Clk. Waggener said that there would be no filings Thursday or Friday as the courthouse is closed.

Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that the tax sale was held on November 7 and there were eight tax buyers present.

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 stands adjourned.