AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 26, 2019
9:00 AM
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of August 12, 2019 Meeting Minutes
5. Public Comment
6. Business
a) Approval of Bills
b) Approval of Payroll
c) Reappointment of Terry Denison to the Western Illinois Economic Development Authority for a term ending January 2024
d) Approval of One Day Liquor License for the Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce, September 12, 2019
e) Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment
f) Adoption of General Assistance Rates and Needs Allowance Grant
g) Adoption of the FY 2020 Budget
7. Reports of Departments
8. Chairman’s Remarks
9. Adjournment
MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
August 26, 2019
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday August 26, 2019. Chr. Zeller asked Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Chairman Zeller answered present, Commissioner Fanning answered present and Commissioner Meier answered present. Clk. Waggener informed Chr. Zeller 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 August 12, 2019 need approved from the board. 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
Chr. Zeller said that bills for $106,448.53 will need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Fanning 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 board had received a letter from Warren Ribley, Asst. Exec. Director of the Western Illinois Economic Development Authority, asking for reappointment of Terry Denison to the board. Chr. Zeller said that this appointment would be through January 2024. Mr. Denison, Chr. Zeller said, currently serves on this board. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the appointment as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that a request for a one-day liquor license for the Steak Fry to be held on September 12, 2109 is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Zeller said that this is an annual event and requested from the Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the request for the one-day liquor license as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that a resolution for a delinquent tax payment is next on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the delinquent tax resolution as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the next item on the agenda is the adoption of the general assistance rates and needs allowance grant. Chr. Zeller said that Emily Bishop, General Assistance Administrator, is present and would explain this for the board. Ms. Bishop said that the State of Illinois has increased the amount of funds for general assistance clients from $225 to $304 through a rate and needs allowance grant. Ms. Bishop said that along with the rate increase from the State of Illinois the Board of Commissioners will need to adopt the rates and needs handbook. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion for the adoption of the General Assistance Rates and Allowance handbook per discussion. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the adoption of the FY 2020 budget is next on the agenda for approval. Chr. Zeller said that the budget relatively stayed the same. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to adopt the FY 2020 budget as presented. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Reports of Departments-Treasurer reported that the second installment of real estate taxes are due September 3. Chr. Zeller said that the courthouse would be closed September 2 in observance of Labor Day.
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. The meeting is adjourned.