April 14, 2014 Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday April 14, 2014 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 next item on the agenda is the approval of the March 24 board minutes. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Approval of the bills in the amount $75,959.12 are the next item needing approval said Chr. Zeller. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the payroll for April 15, 2014 in the amount of $247,290.67 is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payroll in the stated amount for the stated date. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion approved.

Chr. Zeller said that a resolution for an amendment to the delinquent tax program agreement is the next item on the agenda and that the Treasurer is present and would explain. Ms. Hornbeek said that this is an amendment to the original agreement with Joseph E. Meyer who is the tax agent for the County. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution as explained by the Treasurer. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The next item on the agenda is the re-appointment of Tammi Lonergan to the Alexander Water District for a five year term. There was discussion. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the re-appointment of Tammi Lonergan to the above named water district. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that re-appointments for Rex Brockhouse, Alan Kircher and Ron Surratt to the Concord Cemetery Board for a three year term are the next items needing approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the re-appointments as stated. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Commissioner Rawlings said that Ameren is conducting their annual vegetation control throughout the county.

Communications-none

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