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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 12, 2021
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of September 27, 2021 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) Appointment of Alan Taylor to the Board of Trustees of the Meredosia-Bluffs Rescue Squad District term ending December, 2022
d) Ordinance for American Rescue Plan Act Funding for Health Department Remodel
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment
MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 12, 2021
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday, October 12, 2021 at 9 am. Chairman Fanning asked for roll call. County Clerk Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “present”, Chairman Fanning answered “present” and it is noted that Commissioner Meier is absent today due to health issues. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.
Chr. Fanning said that the first order is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said that the approval of the board meeting minutes from September 27, is the next item for approval on the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written.
Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.
Public Comment-none
Committee Reports-none
Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report-County Clerk Waggener reported that her office along with the Board of Commissioners has purchased new voting equipment that has been delivered and will be used beginning with the primary election in 2022.
Chr. Fanning said bills for $66,958.21 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said the verifiable payroll for signing on October 14 and distributing on the 15 is the next order of business. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable for the stated dates. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as stated as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye’. Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said that appointment of Alan Taylor to the Board of Trustees of the Meredosia-Bluffs Rescue Squad District is the next item needing approval. Chr. Fanning said his term will expire December 2022. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment
as discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the appointment of Alan Taylor as discussed as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said an ordinance for the American Rescue Plan Act Funding for the Health Department remodel is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion on the county using a consulting firm during this process of usage these funds. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the ordinance as discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the ordinance on the American Rescue Plan Act Funding as discussed as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Other Business-none
Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none
Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Fanning said a drive through flu clinic will be offered.
Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed and the meeting stands adjourned.