The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday September 11, 2017 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call to be taken. Dep. Clk. Mellor asked for roll call as follows Chr. Fanning present, Commissioner Zeller present and Commissioner Meier present. Dep. Clk Mellor informed Chr. Fanning that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.
Chr. Fanning 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.
Chr. Fanning said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of the minutes from the August 28 meeting. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Public Comment-none
Chr. Fanning said bills for $33.176.28 need approval for payment. These bills will be paid on the FY 2017 Chr. Fanning said. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Fanning said bills for $3,684.05 need approval for payment and these bills would be on FY 2018. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated date. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Fanning said that approval of verifiable payroll for distribution on September 1 is the next item needing approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated amount. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Fanning said that a resolution appointing Steve Rolf to the Willow Creek Drainage District is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment of Steve Rolf as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Fanning said that a resolution adopting a State Whistleblower Reward and Protection Act is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve this resolution as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Fanning said that a resolution to accept payment on a delinquent mobile home tax is next on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Reports of Departments-Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that the second installment of taxes were due last week. The Treasurer said that the response to online payment was a success with almost $200,000 paid online.
Matt Coultas, Highway Superintendent, said that truck bids were opened in his office and presented to the board.
Chr. Fanning said that the new animal shelter is underway and should be completed in October.
Commissioner Meier made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved and the meeting stands adjourned.