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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
APRIL 20, 2020
9:00 AM
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of April 6, 2020 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) Resolution to Purchase a Wheel Loader for the Morgan County Highway Department
d) Resolution to Purchase a Compact Track Loader for the Morgan County Highway Department
e) Resolution to Waive Interest Penalties on 1st Installment for Property Tax
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment
MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
APRIL 20, 2020
*The Morgan County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on Monday April 20, 2020 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller said that this meeting is held via dial in for board members, elected officials, department heads and anyone who chooses to do so. Present in the Commissioner’s office is Chairman Bradley A. Zeller, Treasurer Jenny Geirnaeirt and County Clerk Jill S. Waggener.*
Chr. Zeller asked Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered present, Commissioner Meier answered present and Chr. Zeller answered present. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that 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 Meier made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the board meeting minutes from the April 6 are the next item for approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Public Comment-none
Committee Reports-none
Staff and Consultant Reports, including Financial Reports-none
Chr. Zeller said that bills for $90,081.60 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 Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of payment of bills as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the “AYE’S” had approved the payment of bills in the stated amount.
Chr. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll for signing on Wednesday the 29 and distribution on Thursday the 30 is the next item for approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the “AYE’S” had approved the verifiable payroll.
Chr. Zeller said that a resolution for the purchase of a wheel loader for the Morgan County Highway Department is the next item on the agenda and Matt Coultas is on the phone and would explain this for them. Mr. Coultas said that this was discussed before the budget process last summer. There was discussion. Chr. Zeller said that this would be purchased from Martin Equipment, Springfield, Illinois for $163,978.00. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk Waggener informed the Chr. that the “AYE’S” had approve the resolution for the wheel loader.
Chr. Zeller said that a resolution for the purchase of a compact track loader for the Morgan County Highway Department is the next item on the agenda and Matt Coultas will explain this. Mr. Coultas said that this also was discussed last summer. There was discussion. Chr. Zeller said that this equipment would be purchased from Caterpillar in Springfield, Illinois for $97,379.00. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the resolution for the compact track loader had been approved by the “AYE’S”.
Chr. Zeller said that a resolution to waive interest penalties on the first installment of property taxes is the next item on the agenda. Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that due dates for property taxes are June 10 and September 10. Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that this resolution hopefully would ease the burden of those that have lost income due to the pandemic, and by waiving, the penalties will let them have a little more time to get their taxes paid. Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that 1st and 2nd installment must be paid by September 10 in order to avoid the penalties at that time, which would be reactive to the first due date if not paid by September 10. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Other Business-none
Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none
Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Zeller said he wanted to thank everyone who joined this morning and for continuing the “Stay At Home Policy” and hoped everyone was staying healthy.
Commissioner Meier made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved and the meeting stands adjourned.