*Note: The board meeting moved to the law library due to the number in attendance*
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met on Monday August 27 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked Clk. Waggener to ask for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows Chr. Zeller present, Commissioner Meier present and Commissioner Fanning 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 next order of business is the approval of the board meeting minutes from August 13. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”.
Chr. Zeller said that bills for $78,605.90 needed approval from the board for payment. 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 distribution on August 30 is the next item for approval on the agenda. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that there are two one-day liquor license requests from Hamilton’s catering that need approval from the board. The dates are September 29 and October 12, Chr. Zeller said. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the one-day liquor licenses as requested. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that a resolution for delinquent tax payment is the next item on the agenda and the treasurer is present and will explain. Ms. Geirnaiert said that the resolution is for delinquent taxes that are caught up and the property is going back to the owner. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the next order of business is the approval of the 2019 Fiscal Year Budget. Chr. Zeller said that there had been changes such the preliminary was filed. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the filing of the 2019 FY budget. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Reports of Departments-The treasurer reported that the second installment of taxes is due September 4. Chr. Zeller reported that the RPC will be having a meeting (tentatively September 12) and that the board will be posting this information in the near future.
Public Comment-Chr. Zeller opened the floor for discussion. Comments were made concerning where information on the internet was coming from, as most of it was not accurate and misleading. Comments were made on how much revenue this project could generate for the county, school districts, etc. Comments about updating the GIS maps. There was discussion.
Commissioner Meier made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting stands adjourned.