The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday August 11, 2014. Present were Chairman Bradley A. Zeller 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. Chr. Zeller 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 July 28 board meeting minutes. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the bills in the amount of $35,958.47 are the next item on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Verifiable payroll for August 15th payroll is the next order of business, Chr. Zeller said. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that approval of an intergovernmental agreement to fund the new education service region is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Zeller said that Jeff Stephens who is the current Regional Superintendent of Schools is present and would explain this for the board. Mr. Stephens said that after the merging of the two additional counties (Pike and Adams) into this region the office here in Jacksonville is hoping to stay open as a satellite office. Mr. Stephens said that they are also hoping that as many of the current employees will be staying on. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the intergovernmental agreement to fund the new education service region. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the Commissioner’s office will be putting the preliminary 2105 budget on file in the County Clerk’s office. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to put the preliminary 2105 budget on file as stated. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Reports of Departments-Chr. Zeller said that although it is under sad circumstances with the passing of Commissioner Rawlings the board is looking forward to working with Ms. Fanning and would like to welcome her as the newly appointed commissioner. Commissioner Meier also wanted to welcome Ms. Fanning. County Clerk Waggener welcomed Ginny Fanning. Mr. Stephens also wanted to welcome Ms. Fanning and looked forward to working with her.
Communications-Chr. Zeller has a letter from Ameren and the will have crews out for the annual tree trimming. Chr. Zeller said that on Wednesday August 13 at 9 am Ms. Fanning by resolution from the Board of Commissioners and given the Oath of Office by Judge Reif officially become a member of the Board of Commissioners.
Commissioner Meier made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting is adjourned.