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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of November 7, 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) Reappointment of James Bailey as a Trustee of North Scott Fire Protection District for a term ending May 2025
d) Resolutions for Delinquent Tax Payments
e) Resolution determining the estimated Morgan County Real Estate Tax Levy for Year 2022
f) Resolution determining the estimated Marnico Village Special Assessment Annual Tax Levy for Year 2022
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment
MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday November 21, 2022 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked Clk. Waggener to ask for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present”, Commissioner Wankel answered “present” and Chr. Zeller answered “present”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.
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. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.
Chr. Zeller said minutes from the November 7 board meeting need approval from the board. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the minutes as circulated. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion is approved.
Public Comment-none
Committee Reports-none
Staff and Consultant Reports- Clk. Waggener reported that the election went well and she will be officially closing the election tomorrow.
Chr. Zeller said bills for $73,446.63 need approval from the board for payment. There was discussion.
Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Chr. Zeller said verifiable for signing on the 29 and distribution on the 30 of November is the next item for approval. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk., Waggener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as stated as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed Chr. Zeller the motion has passed.
Chr. Zeller said a request for a reappointment of James Bailey as trustee for the North Scott Fire Protection District is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Zeller said this term will end in May of 2025. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the reappointment as requested. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.
Chr. Zeller said a resolution for delinquent tax payments is the next item for approval. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the resolution for delinquent tax payments as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Chr. Zeller said a resolution for determining the estimated Morgan County Real Estate Tax levy for year 2022 is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Chr. Zeller said a “Truth in Taxation” hearing will be held on December 12 at the Courthouse. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution for the Morgan County Real Estate Tax Levy as discussed. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the resolution as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Chr., Zeller said another resolution for determining the estimated Marnico Village Special Assessment is also needing approval from the board. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the resolution for the estimated Marnico Village assessment as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Wankel 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-Chr. Zeller said the Courthouse will be closed Thursday and Friday of this week in observance of Thanksgiving and wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Commissioner Fanning made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed and the meeting stands adjourned.