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August 31, 2020 Meeting Minutes

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 31, 2020
9:00 AM

1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of August 24, 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) Appointment of Ryan Flynn to the Morgan County Housing Authority term ending August 31, 2022
b) Reappointment of Mary English to the Morgan County Housing Authority term ending August 31, 2025
c) Resolution for Morgan County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
d) Engineer Contract for Road District 6 Willow Branch Road and Leach Farm Road Culvert Replacement
e) FY 2021 Budget
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
August 31, 2020

*The Morgan County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on Monday August 31, 2020 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller said that the meeting is being held via dial in for board members, elected officials, department heads and anyone choosing to join the meeting. Present in the office is Chr. Zeller, Commissioner Fanning, County Clk. Waggener, Highway Superintendent Coultas and Ben Cox from WLDS Radio. Commissioner Meier is absent due to health issues.

Chr. Zeller called the meeting to order and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present” and Chr. Zeller answered “present”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting would continue.

Chr. Zeller said that first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said that the minutes from the August 24 board meeting are the next item on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report-none

Chr. Zeller said that the board has a resolution to appoint Ryan Flynn to the Morgan County Housing Authority with a term ending August 31, 2022 is the next item to be approved. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the appointment as discussed. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the appointment of Ryan Flynn as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said that a re-appointment for Mary English to the Morgan County Housing Authority with a term ending August 31, 2025 also needs approval from the board. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the re-appointment as discussed. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said that a resolution for Morgan County multi-jurisdictional natural hazards mitigation plans is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Zeller said that this resolution is required to receive grants during disasters. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion passed.

Chr. Zeller said that an engineering contract for Rd. Dist. #6, Willow Branch Rd and Leach Farm Rd, culvert replacements is the next item on the agenda and Mr. Coultas is present. Mr. Coultas said this is a routine contract with Benton and Assoc. to work on culvert replacements. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said that the FY 2021 budget is the next item on the agenda for approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the 2021 FY budget and place it on file in the County Clerk’s office. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the 2021 FY budget as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

Chairman’s Remarks-none

Commissioner Fanning made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion has passed and the meeting stands adjourned.

August 24, 2020 Meeting Minutes

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 24, 2020
9:00 AM

1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of August 10, 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
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
August 24, 2020

*The Morgan County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on Monday August 24, 2020. Chr. Zeller said that the meeting is held via dial in for board members, elected officials, department and anyone who chooses to join the meeting. Present in the office is Chr. Zeller, Commissioner Fanning and County Clerk Waggener. Commissioner Meier is absent due to health issues.

Chr. Zeller said the first order of business is roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered present, 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 Fanning made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion passed.

Chr. Zeller said that the minutes of the August 10 board meeting need approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports, including finance report-none

Chr. Zeller said bills for $97,651.92 need approval for payment. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”, Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion passed.

Chr. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll for signing on the 27 and distribution on the 28 needs approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll for the stated dates as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”, Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Zeller said that a committee meeting for Board of Appeals would be held on August 26 at 5:30 p.m. in the County Courtroom. Chr. Zeller said that an agenda would be posted and this meeting will be via dial in only.

Commissioner Fanning made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved and the meeting stands adjourned.

August 10, 2020 Meeting Minutes

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 10, 2020
9:00 AM

1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of July 20, 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) One day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for the dates of August 22 and September 12
d) Preliminary Engineering Agreement for Motor Fuel Tax Funds Murrayville Road – IL Rte. 267 to US Rte. 67 Section 19-00108-00-RS
e) Appointment of Kim Mitchell to fill the Vacancy in the Office of the Morgan County Treasurer
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 10, 2020

*The Morgan County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on Monday August 10, 2020 at 9am. Chr. Zeller said that the meeting is held via dial in for board members, elected officials, department heads and anyone who chooses to join the meeting. Present in the office is Chr. Zeller, Commissioner Fanning, County Clerk Waggener, Matt Coultas and Dusty Douglas. Commissioner Meier is absent from the meeting today due to health issues.*

Chr. Zeller asked Clk. Waggener for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present” and Chr. Zeller answered “present”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.

Chr. Zeller said the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said that next order of business in the approval of the board minutes from the July 20, 2020 meeting. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report-none

Chr. Zeller said that payment of bills of $137,557.98 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. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed by the “AYE” votes.

Chr. Zeller said that verifiable for singing on the 13 of August and distribution on the 14 of August needs approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Wagener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed by the “AYE” votes.

Chr. Zeller said Hamilton’s Catering has asked for one-day liquor licenses for August 22 and September 12. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve Hamilton’s Catering for the stated dates for one-day liquor licenses. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call to approve the one-day liquor licenses for the stated dates from Hamilton’s Catering as follow, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed by the “AYE” votes.

Chr. Zeller said that a preliminary engineering agreement is next on the agenda and Matt Coultas will explain. Matt Coultas said that this agreement is for road improvement at the intersection of Route 267 and Route 67. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the preliminary engineering agreement as discussed. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call to approve the preliminary engineering agreement as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”; Ch. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed by the “AYE” votes.

Chr. Zeller said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of the appointment to fill the vacancy of the office of Treasurer of Morgan County. Chr. Zeller said the Board of Commissioners have received a letter of recommendation from the Morgan County Republican Central Committee to appoint Kim Mitchell to this vacancy due to the sudden death of Ms. Jenny Geirnaeirt. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the recommendation by the Morgan County Republican Central Committee. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the appointment of Kim Mitchell to fill the vacancy of the Morgan County Treasurer’s Office as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”. Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the appointment has passed by the “AYE” votes.

Other Business none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remark’s-Chr. Zeller said the preliminary budget would be on file in the County Clerk’s office this Friday.

Commissioner Fanning made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion has passed and the meeting stands adjourned.

July 20, 2020 Meeting Minutes

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
JULY 20, 2020
9:00 AM

1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of July 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) One day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for the dates of August 7, September 5, September 12, September 26, October 3, October 17, and October 24
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
July 20, 2020

*The Morgan County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on Monday July 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 office is Chr. Bradley A. Zeller, Commissioner Ginny Fanning and County Clerk Jill S. Waggener. Commissioner Meier is absent from today’s meeting due to health issues.*

Chr. Zeller asked Clk. Waggener for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered present, 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 Fanning made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the approval of the July 6, 2020 board minutes is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report-County Clerk Waggener said that her office is beginning the process to send out applications only for the Vote by Mail legislation that the Governor signed in June. These application are only being sent to people who voted in the 2018 General Election, 2019 Consolidated Election and the 2020 General Primary. Anyone wishing to receive an application may call her office as well.

Chr. Zeller said that the next item for approval are bills of $86,086.37. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion for payment of bills has passed.

Chr. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll to sign on the 29 and distributed on the 30 of July is next on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”, and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion for verifiable payroll for the stated dates has passed.

Chr. Zeller said that Hamilton’s Catering has brought in several requests for one-day liquor licenses for events they have scheduled. Chr. Zeller said at this time the board will be approving the license and Hamilton’s will pay for and pick them up at the time they are needed. With the uncertainty of the world right now, Chr. Zeller said, this seemed the easiest way to handle these requests for the following dates. August 7, September 5, September 12, September 26, October 3, October 17 and October 24. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the one-day liquor license requests from Hamilton’s. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows. Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”. Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion to approve the one-day liquor license request has been approved.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Zeller said that he would just continue to thank everyone for his or her continued support with the current conditions until we can get back to some sort of normalcy.

Commissioner Fanning made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting stands adjourned.

July 6, 2020 Meeting Minutes

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
JULY 6, 2020
9:00 AM

1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of June 22, 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) Reappointment of Marc A. Carls to the Indian Creek Drainage District for a three year term ending September 2022
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
JULY 6, 2020

*The Morgan County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on Monday July 6 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 office is Chr. Bradley A. Zeller, County Clerk Jill S. Waggener and Dusty Douglas Regional Planning Commission.*

Chr. Zeller called the meeting to order and asked for roll call. Clk .Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered present and Chr. Zeller answered present. Clk. Waggener said that Commissioner Meier is not present today due to health issues. 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 Fanning made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the board minutes from June 22 need approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”; Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report-Dusty Douglas said that the Apex Wind Application is being reviewed and a public hearing is tentatively set for August 11 at 5:30 pm, screening will be done and social distancing will be observed. Mr. Douglas did say that the notice will be published and the option to dial in will be available as well.

Chr. Zeller said that bills for $71,522.38 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion passed.

Chr. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll for signing on the 14 and distributing the 15 of July is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion passed.

Chr. Zeller said that a reappointment of Marc A. Carls to the Indian Drainage District is next on the agenda. Chr. Zeller said that this is a 3-year term and will end in September 2022. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the reappointment as stated. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”; Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion passed.

Other Business-Commissioner Fanning said that budget hearings have begun.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-none

Commissioner Fanning made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting stands adjourned