April 19, 2021 Meeting Minutes

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
APRIL 19, 2021
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of April 5, 2021 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) Contract with Stratus Networks for 5-year phone internet service
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
APRIL 19, 2021

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday April 19, 2021 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Chief Deputy Jokisch asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Fanning answered “present”. Chief Deputy Jokisch informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue. *It was noted that Commissioner Meier is absent from today’s meeting.*

Chr. Fanning said that the first item for approval is the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that the board meeting minutes from the April 5 meeting need approval from the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the April 5 board meeting minutes as written.
Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report-Chief Deputy Jokisch said that the last ballot is still out, but Clk. Waggener will be closing the election tomorrow.

Chr. Fanning said bills of $151,896.99 need approval from the board for payment. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Chief Deputy Jokisch asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner answered “AYE” and Chr. Fanning answered “AYE”. Chief Deputy Jokisch informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that the verifiable payroll for signing April 29 and disturbed on April 30 is the next item for approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Chief Deputy Jokisch asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll for the stated dates as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “AYE” and Chr. Fanning answered “AYE”. Chief Deputy Jokisch informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that a contract with Stratus Networks for a 5-year contract for phone internet service is the next order of business. Commissioner Zeller said this has been a long process, along with the County Clerk’s office because of the internet security her office had to implement and securing a new phone system. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the contract with Stratus Networks for a 5-year contract as discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Chief Deputy Jokisch asked for roll call for the 5-year contract with Stratus Network as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “AYE” and Chr. Fanning answered “AYE”. Chief Deputy Jokisch informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.
Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Fanning welcomed the new Asst. State’s Attorney to the County.

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