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January 27, 2020 – No Meeting
January 21, 2020 Meeting Minutes
AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 21, 2020
9:00 AM
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of January 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) Re-appointment of Deputy Chief Rodney Cox as the City of Jacksonville’s Representative on the West Central Joint Emergency Telephone Systems Board from 2020-2023
d) Re-appointment of Jerrod Staake as Commissioner to the Willow 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
January 21, 2020
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Tuesday January 21, 2020 at 9 am. ** Vice Chairman Fanning will conduct the meeting this morning in the absence of Chairman Zeller.**
Vice Chr. Fanning asked Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Vice Chr. Fanning answered present, Commissioner Meier answered present. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.
Vice Chr. Fanning said that the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Vice Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Vice Chr. Fanning said that the board meeting minutes from the January 6 meeting need approval from the board. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Vice Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Public Comment-none
Committee Reports-none
Staff and Consultant Reports, including finance report-Treasurer Geirnaeirt explained the Treasurer’s report.
Vice Chr. Fanning said that bills for $91,470.72 needed approval from the board for payment and asked Clk. Waggener to conduct a roll call for payment. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for payment of the bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Meier answered yes, Vice Chr. Fanning answered yes. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. that the quorum approved the payment of bills.
Vice Chr. Fanning said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of the verifiable payroll to be signed on January 29 and distributed on January 30. Vice Chr. Fanning asked Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call for the approval of the verifiable payroll. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for verifiable payroll as follows, Commissioner Meier answered yes, Vice Chr. Fanning answered yes. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. that a quorum had approve the verifiable payroll.
Vice Chr. Fanning said that the next item on the agenda is the re-appointment of Deputy Chief Rodney Cox as the City of Jacksonville’s representative on the West Central Joint Emergency Telephone System Board from 2020-2023. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the re-appointment as discussed. Vice Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Vice Chr. Fanning said that a re-appointment of Jerrod Staake as Commissioner to the Willow Creek Drainage District for a three-year term ending September 2022 is the next item for approval. There was discussion. Commissioners Meier made a motion to approve the re-appointment as discussed. Vice. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Other business-none
Closed meeting session-none
Chairman’s remarks-none
Commissioner Meier made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Vice Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting stands adjourned.
January 13, 2020 – No Meeting
January 6, 2020 Meeting Minutes
AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 6, 2020
9:00 AM
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of December 23, 2019 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 Licenses for Hamilton’s Catering for the dates of March 14, May 16, and May 30, 2020
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment
MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
January 6, 2020
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday January 6, 2020 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked County Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered present, Commissioner Meier answered present and Chr. Zeller answered present. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.
Chr. Zeller said that the agenda for today’s meeting needed approval. 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 December 23, 2019 were next on the agenda for approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the December 23 board meeting minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Public Comment-none
Committee Reports-none
Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report-Commissioner Meier said that the Courthouse does have a designated lactation room as required by law. There was some discussion.
Chr. Zeller said that bills for $9,835.09 were next on the agenda for approval from the board. Chr. Zeller said that with the New Year a new process would begin with the board. Chr. Zeller said that any item on the agenda that is financially related would be voted upon with a roll call conducted by the County Clk. Chr. Zeller asked Clk. Waggener to conduct roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for payment of bills as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk Waggener informed Chr. Zeller that the bills in the stated amount had approval for payment by a roll call vote.
Chr. Zeller said the verifiable payroll for signing on January 14 and distributing January 15 is next on the agenda and a roll call would be conducted. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll for the stated dates as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that by a roll call vote the verifiable payroll is approved.
Chr. Zeller said the board had three one-day liquor license requests from Hamilton’s for March 14, May 16 and May 30. Chr. Zeller said the board would be approving those today. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the liquor license request from Hamilton’s for the stated dates. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Other Business-none
Closed Meeting-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 is adjourned.
December 30, 2019 – No Meeting
December 23, 2019 Meeting Minutes
AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 23, 2019
9:00 AM
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of December 16, 2019 Meeting Minutes
5. Public Comment
6. Committee Reports
7. Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report
8. Consideration and Action on Business Agenda Items
a) Bills
b) Payroll
c) Resolution for Payment of Delinquent Taxes
d) Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Payment of the County Highway Engineer’s Salary
e) FY 2020 Levy for Morgan County
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment
MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
December 23, 2019
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday December 23, 2019 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked County Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered present, Commissioner Meier answered present and 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 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 needing approval are the board meeting minutes from the December 16 meeting. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Public Comment-none
Committee Reports-none
Staff and Consultant Reports, including finance report-none
Chr. Zeller said that bills for $117,097.91 need approval for payment from the board. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the bills for payment 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 December 27 and distribution on December 30 needs approval from the board. 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 board had a resolution for delinquent taxes as the next item on the agenda. Chr. Zeller said that this resolution is from the County Tax Agent and is standard procedure when delinquent taxes have been paid. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
The next item on the agenda is the resolution appropriating payment for the county highway engineer’s salary Chr. Zeller said. Mr. Coultas said that this is a joint resolution with Scott County. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the FY 2020 tax levy is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the FY 2020 as presented. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Other Business-Commissioner Fanning said that the Courthouse would be closing at noon tomorrow and would be closed Christmas Day. Chr. Zeller said that the Courthouse would be open all day on New Year’s Eve.
Chairman’s Remarks- Chr. Zeller wished everyone a Merry Christmas and again welcomed back Commissioner Fanning.
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.
December 16, 2019 Meeting Minutes
AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 16, 2019
9:00 AM
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of December 9, 2019 Meeting Minutes
5. Consideration and Approval of October Treasurer’s Report
6. Public Comment
7. Business – Consideration and Action on:
a) Re-organization of the County Board
b) 2020 Holiday Schedule
c) 2020 County Board Meeting Schedule
d) Ordinance Approving and Adopting Rules and Procedures for Public Meetings
e) Ordinance Approving and Adopting Rules and Procedures for Land Use Public Hearings
f) Resolution Establishing the Morgan County Board of Appeals
g) Ordinance No. 2019-10A Wind Energy Conversion Systems Siting Regulations Ordinance (Minor Amendment Only to Change the term “Plans Commission / Board of Appeals” to “Board of Appeals”)
8. Reports of Departments
9. Chairman’s Remarks
10. Adjournment
MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
December 16, 2019
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Law Library on Monday December 16 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked County 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 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 approval of the December 9 board meeting minutes is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the October treasurer report is next on the agenda and the treasurer is present and would she like to point out anything. Treasurer Geirnaeirt said she would just like to ask for the board’s approval for the October report. 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.
Public Comment-none
Chr. Zeller said that the re-organization of the County Board is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Meier said that he would like to make a motion to re-appoint Commissioner Zeller as Chairman of the Board. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Commissioner Meier made a motion to re-appoint Commissioner Fanning as Vice Chair of the County Board. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the 2020 holiday schedule is the next item for approval. There was discussion.
Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the 2020 holiday schedule as presented. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the 2020 county board meeting schedule needs approval from the board. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the 2020 county board meeting schedule as presented. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that an ordinance approving and adopting rules and procedures for public meetings is the next item needing approval from the board. Chr. Zeller said that this had been discussed in previous meetings and posted on the county website for several weeks. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the ordinance for rules and procedures for public meetings. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for Clk. Waggener to take a roll call vote. Clk. Waggener asked for a roll call vote as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE”, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Chr. Zeller noted motion passed.
Chr. Zeller said that the next item for approval is the ordinance approving and adopting rules and procedures for land use public hearings. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the ordinance approving and adopting rules and procedures for land use public hearings as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for a roll call vote. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call vote as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE”, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”, and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Chr. Zeller noted motion passed.
The next item on the agenda is the resolution establishing the Morgan County Board of Appeals Chr. Zeller said. Chr. Zeller said that the resolution clarifying the language. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution establishing the Morgan County Board of Appeals as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said ordinance no 2019—10A wind energy conversion systems siting regulations ordinance (minor amendment only to change the term “Plans Commissioner/Board of Appeals to “Board of Appeals” is the next item for approval from the board. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve ordinance no 2019-10A as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for a roll call vote. Clk. Waggener asked for a roll call vote as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE”, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”. Chr. Zeller said that he was abstaining from the vote. Chr. Zeller said that the motion passed.
Reports of Departments-Dusty Douglas gave an update on the Census work that will begin in the near future.
Chairman Remark’s-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.
December 9, 2019 Meeting Minutes
AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 9, 2019
9:00 AM
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of November 26, 2019 Meeting Minutes
5. Public Comment
6. Business – Consideration and Action on:
a) Bills
b) Payroll
c) Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code
7. Reports of Departments
8. Chairman’s Remarks
9. Adjournment
MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
December 9, 2019
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday December 9 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked Deputy Clk Mellor to conduct the roll call. Dep. Clk. Mellor asked for roll call as follows, Chr. Zeller answered present, Commissioner Meier answered present and Commissioner Fanning answered present via phone connection due to health issue. Dep. Clk. Mellor 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 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 minutes from November 26, 2019 is the next item on the agenda for approval. Chr. Zeller said that the board would approve the minutes with the notation for correction of payment of bills that should read $50,115.48 instead of $500,115.48. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as presented with the correction of the amount of bills to pay noted. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Public Comment-none
Chr. Zeller said that the payment of bills for $34,158.89 needs approval from the board. Chr. Zeller said that there is a new bill submitted in this total from the Sheriff’s Department for outsourcing meals for the prisoners due to the cook retiring. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll for signing on December 12 and distribution on the 13 is next on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll as stated. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that a resolution for maintenance under the Illinois Highway Code is the next item on the agenda. Mr. Coultas said that this is as annual resolution that the commissioners approve. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution for maintenance under the Illinois Highway Code as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Reports of Departments-Treasurer Geirnaeirt commented on a letter that she sent to all taxing bodies discussing new policies for direct deposit on distributions.
Matt Coultas commented on the Arenzville Bridge being replaced and should take approximately 3 months.
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 stands adjourned.