April 11, 2022 Meeting Minutes

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
APRIL 11, 2022
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of March 21, 2022 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) Re-appointment of George E. Wright to the Alexander Water District Board of Trustees
d) Re-appointment of Reuel Wright to the Alexander Fire Protection District Board of Trustees
e) Re-appointment of Dale Nickel, Brian Musch, and Alex Brockhouse to the Concord Cemetery Board of Trustees to serve three-year terms
f) Appointment of Chris Privia to the West Central Joint Emergency Telephone Systems Board as the Villages of Chapin and Meredosia Representative for a three-year term
g) One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for the dates of May 7, May 28, June 11, and June 18, 2022
h) Resolution to Award Material Letting for 2022 County M.F.T. Maintenance
i) Resolution for Approval of Funds for the Murrayville Road from US 67 to IL 267
j) Ordinance for American Rescue Plan Act Funding for Courtroom Electrical Work
k) Ordinance for American Rescue Plan Act Funding for Jail Security and HVAC Work
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
April 11, 2022

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on April 11, 2022 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked County Clerk Waggener to conduct roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present and Chr. Zeller answered “present”. It is noted the Commissioner Wankel is absent from this morning’s meeting.

Chr. Zeller said that the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said board meeting minutes from March 21, 2022 need approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report-none

Chr. Zeller said bills for $67,587.89 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said the verifiable payroll for signing on the 14 and distribution on the 15 of April needs approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked Clk. Waggener for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as stated as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said a reappointment of George E. Wright to the Alexander Water District Board of Trustees is the next item needing approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the reappointment as discussed. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said a reappointment of Reuel Wright to the Alexander Fire Protection District Board of Trustees is the next item needing approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the reappointment as discussed. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion as passed.

Chr. Zeller said a reappointment of Dale Nickel, Brian Musch and Alex Brockhouse to the Concord Cemetery Board of Trustees to serve a three year term is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the reappointment as discussed. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said an appointment of Chris Privia to the West Central Joint Emergency Telephone Systems Board as the Villages of Chapin and Meredosia Representative for a three year term is the next item for approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the appointment as discussed. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said that Hamilton’s Catering has requested approval from the board for one day liquor licenses for the following dates, May 7, May 28, June 11 and June 18, 2022. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the one-day liquor licenses for Hamilton’s Catering as discussed. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the one day liquor licenses as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said a resolution to award material letting for 2022 County M.F.T. Maintenance is the next item on the agenda and Matt Coultas is present and will explain. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the resolution to award material letting for 2022 County M.F.T. Maintenance as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said a resolution for approval of funds for the Murrayville Road from US 67 to IL 267 is the next item on the agenda. Matt Coultas again explain this for the Commissioner’s. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the resolution for approval of funds for the Murrayville Road from US 67 to IL 267 as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said that an ordinance for the American Rescue Plan Act Funding for the Courtroom electrical work is the next item for approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the ordinance as discussed. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the ordinance for the American Rescue Plan Act funding as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said an ordinance for the American Rescue Plan Act funding for Jail Security and HVAC work is the next item for approval from the board. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the ordinance for the American Rescue Plan Act for the Jail Security and HVAC work as discussed. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the ordinance for the American Rescue Plan Act for Jail Security and HVAC as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-none

Commissioner Fanning made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed and the meeting is adjourned.