September 26, 2011 Meeting Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday September 26, 2011 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bradley A. Zeller, Commissioner Dick Rawlings and Commissioner Bill Meier.

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 Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the minutes from the September 12, 2011 board meeting are the next item on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the Treasurer Report is the next item on the agenda and the Treasurer is present and would explain this for them. Ms. Hornbeek said that the County has been receiving some reimbursements from the State. There was discussion. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the Treasurers report as presented. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The next item on the agenda is the approval of bills in the amount of $60,280.05 Chr. Zeller said. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll for September 30 is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

An appointment of Mr. Jacob Meyer to the Indian Creek Drainage District is the next order of business, Chr. Zeller said, and all the paperwork is in order. There was discussion. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to appoint Mr. Jacob Meyer to the Indian Creek Drainage District. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that a re-appointment of Ms. Frances Ringle to the Morgan County Housing Authority Board is the next item needing approval. Chr. Zeller said that the appropriate paperwork has been brought into this office. There was discussion. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the reappointment of Ms. Frances Ringle as stated. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of the FY 2011 budget adjustments. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the FY 2011 budget adjustments as stated. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that an easement for the Bethel water line relocation is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Zeller said that the water line needed to be moved for the Corridor 67 Project and since Bethel is not incorporated it is up to the County to assume this responsibility. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the easement as stated. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments–Calvin Hance reported that the Highway Department will still accept bids until September 30 at 2 pm in his office for surplus equipment.

Communications–Commissioner Meier said that the flu shot clinic will be held October 6-7 with more information to follow.

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