AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
APRIL 22, 2019
9:00 AM
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of April 8, 2019 Meeting Minutes
5. Approval of December, January, and February Treasurer’s Reports
6. Business
a) Approval of Bills
b) Approval of Payroll
c) Resolution for Tandem Axle Dump Truck – Cab and Chassis
d) Resolution for Tandem Axle Dump Truck – Dump Body
e) Resolution for Single Axle Dump Truck – Cab and Chassis
f) Resolution for Single Axle Dump Truck – Dump Body
g) Approval of Letters of Support for a State Transportation Capital Program
7. Reports of Departments
8. Public Comment
9. Chairman’s Remarks
10. Adjournment
MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
APRIL 22, 2019
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the law library on Monday April 22 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Chr. Zeller answered present, Commissioner Fanning answered present and Commissioner Meier answered present. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.
Chr. Zeller said that the first item needing approval is 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 next item for approval are the board minutes from the April 8, 2019 meeting. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 8 meeting as written. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the Treasurer is present and is submitting her December, January and February reports for approval. Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that she had nothing to point out and that each board member had a copy of these reports. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that bills for $71,541.56 were next on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll for signing on April 29 and distribution on the 30 is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the next four items were highway related and that Matt Coultas is present and would explain these resolutions. Mr. Coultas said that the first resolution is for the purchase of a tandem axle dump truck from the winning bidder Decatur Mack in Decatur, Illinois for the purchase price of $97,282.00. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution and purchase of the tandem axle truck. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Mr. Coultas said that the next resolution is for a tandem axle dump truck dump body. Mr. Coultas said that the winning bid came from Koenig Body Equipment in Peoria, Illinois for the purchase price of $61,876.00. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution and the purchase of the tandem axle dump truck dump body. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Mr. Coultas said that the next resolution is for a single axle dump truck and the winning bid is again from Decatur Mack in Decatur, Illinois for the price of $90,818.00. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution and purchase of the single axle dump truck. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Mr. Coultas said that the next and last resolution is for a single axle dump truck dump body. Mr. Coultas said that this winning bid came from Knapheide Trucking Equipment in Quincy, Illinois for the purchase price of $52,160.00. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution and purchase of the single axle dump truck dump body. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that approval of letters of support for a state transportation capital program is the next item on the agenda. Mr. Coultas said that this letter was sent to local and state officials and he is asking the board to allow the Chr. to sign a letter of support for this program. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the Chr. signing the letter of support as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Reports of Departments-Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that the real estate tax cycle for this year is now complete and tax bills will soon be mailed out with due dates of June 3 and September 3 respectfully.
Commissioner Fanning reported that on April 27 registration will be held in the Courthouse parking lot at 10 am for the “walk a mile in her shoes” event, County Clean-up day will be held May 4 from 8 am until noon at Buster Sanitation, and finally an open house is slated for June 8 from 1-3pm for the new Animal Control Facility.
Mr. Coultas said that the bridgework on Arenzville Road would begin in June.
Public Comment-none
Chairman’s Remarks-none
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.