October 7, 2013 Meeting Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday October 7, 2013 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bill Meier, Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller and Commissioner Dick Rawlings.

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

Chr. Meier said that the next item for approval is the board minutes from the September 23 meeting. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the next item on the agenda is the acceptance of the August Treasurer’s report. Ms. Hornbeek said that she had nothing to point out. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to accept the Treasurers report as presented. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The next item on the agenda Chr. Meier said is the approval of payment for the bills in the amount of $31,025.00. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the verifiable payroll for the October 15 payroll is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the next item on the agenda is a resolution to convey property sold at the sealed bid auction and that Ms. Hornbeek would explain this. Ms. Hornbeek, Morgan County Treasurer, said that this resolution states that on August 23 ten properties were sold and this will convey these properties from the county over to the successful bidders. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as stated. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that a resolution for the highway department to participate in the State of Illinois federal surplus program is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Meier said that this resolution is an annual resolution that needs to be signed by the Chairman of the Board. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion for the Chairman to sign this resolution as stated. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The next item on the agenda is the adoption of the animal control ordinance Chr. Meier said. It was brought to the attention of the board that this ordinance had not been updated in a very long time Chr. Meier said. Chr. Meier said that Dr. Hudson who is the administrator of the animal control spoke with the States Attorney and that office drafted and prepared a new ordinance for the county and it will be implemented as of today. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the ordinance as presented. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Ms. Hornbeek said that she will be sending out certified letters for delinquent taxes.

Communications-Commissioner Rawlings reminded everyone that Monday October 14 is a holiday and the Courthouse will be closed.

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