The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday August 14, 2017 at 9 am. Chairman Fanning asked Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows Chr. Fanning present, Commissioner Zeller present and Commissioner Meier present.
Clk. Waggener informed Chr. Fanning that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.
Chr. Fanning said that the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
The next item for approval is the board meeting minutes from the July 24 meeting Chr. Fanning said. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Fanning said that the board meeting minutes from July 31 are also needing approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the July 31 minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Fanning said that the Treasurer reports for the months of May and June are the next items on the agenda. Ms. Geirnaeirt, Treasurer, said that she had nothing to point out but would answer any questions for the board. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the May and June Treasurer reports. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
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Chr. Fanning said that the bills for $104,917.10 are the next items for approval. There was some discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the amount stated. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Fanning said that payroll for $258,040.17 for distribution on August 15 is the next item for approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payroll in the stated amount for the stated date. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Fanning said that an appointment of David White to the Alexander Water District is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Fanning said that this appointment is to fill the unexpired term of Robert Mills. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment as presented to the board. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
The next item on the agenda, Chr. Fanning said, is the approval of a resolution verifying participation of elected officials in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Fanning said that the filing of the preliminary budget for the fiscal year 2018 is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Fanning said that this will be on file beginning today in the County Clerk’s office for review and it will be replace with the final budget August 28. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the filing of the preliminary budget in the County Clerk’s office as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Reports of Departments-Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that the second installment of real estate taxes would be due September 5.
Mr. Douglass said that he would like to invite the Elected Officials out to the new proposed business park for a dedication. Mr. Douglas said that Shawn Artis, GIS coordinator, would be receiving an award from the Illinois GIS Association.
Chr. Fanning said that there would be a dedication in the large courtroom this morning of a picture of Abraham Lincoln from Dr.’s Rand and Pat Burnett in memory of the late Commissioner Rawlings. There was discussion.
Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved and the meeting is adjourned.