September 10, 2012 Meeting Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday September 10, 2012. Present were Chairman Dick Rawlings and Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller. Commissioner Bill Meier was absent.

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

The next item on the agenda, Chr. Rawlings said, is the approval of the August 27 minutes. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Rawlings said that the bills in the amount of $44,531.27 are the next item needing approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Chr. Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

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

Chr. Rawlings said that the extention of existing enterprise zone is the next item on the agenda. Terry Denison from JREDC said that this extension would extend the current enterprise zone a few more blocks west on West Walnut near North Diamond. Mr. Denison said that if all goes well and that final approval is given from DCEO this new business will employ 35-40 employees. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion for consideration and support of this expansion as stated above. Chr. Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Rawlings said that a reconveyance of property is the next item on the agenda. Morgan County Treasurer said that the property is located at 2753 Anderson Road and was removed from the sale due to the delinquent taxes being paid in full. There was discussion.

The next item on the agenda is the agreement with IDOT and Matt Coultas is present and would explain this for them. Mr. Coultas said that this agreement is a general maintenance contract and a little more steamlined than in the past. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion for the Chairman to sign this agreement. Chr. Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of departments–Mr. Coultas said that the department had been finishing up culvert projects.

Communications–none

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