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The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday March 9,2015 at 9 am.

Chr. Zeller asked Clerk Waggener to take roll call. Clerk Waggener called roll call Chr. Zeller-present, Commissioner Meier-present and Commissioner Fanning-present. Clerk Waggener informed the Chr. that a forum was present and that the meeting could proceed.

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 minutes from the February 23 board meeting. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the payment of bills in the amount of $75,110.86 is the next item on the agenda. 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 the date of March 13 is the next item to approve. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the sated date. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the next item on the agenda is the re-appointment of Robert P. Mills to the Alexander Water District Board for a 5 year term. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the re-appointment as stated. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the approval of the agreement with White and Borgognoni for work to the roof of the County Jail is the next item on the agenda. Mr. Douglas said that this was a standard agreement. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the agreement in hand. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-none

Communications-Commissioner Fanning said that the work on the removal of the doghouses on the Courthouse was in progress.

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.

Chr. Zeller called the meeting to order and asked Clerk Waggener to proceed with a roll call. Clerk Waggener called Chairman Zeller “present”, Commissioner Meier “present” and Commissioner Fanning “present”. Clerk Waggener informed Chairman Zeller that a quorum was present and that the meeting may proceed.

Chr. Zeller said that the agenda was the first order of business. 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 minutes from the February 9th board meeting. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The next item is the acceptance of the January Treasurer’s report Chr. Zeller said. The Treasurer could not be present this morning, Chr. Zeller said, but the Board had spoken to her about the report and there is nothing to point out. Commissioner Meier made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the bills in the amount of $93,198.18 are the next items on the agenda. 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 verifiable payroll for distribution on February 27 is the next item for approval. 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 the next item is the re-appointment of Kai Schnitker to the Western Illinois Economic Development Authority Board. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the reappointment of Kai Schnitker as stated. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the appointment of Justin Ring as Road District #1 Commissioner is next on the agenda. Mr. Lair current road district commissioner is resigning after 30 years of service. There was discussion. All board members thanked Mr. Lair for his years of service and welcomed Mr. Ring. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the appointment of Justin Ring as stated. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the next item on the agenda is the appointment of Jenny Geirnaeirt as Morgan County Treasurer. Chr. Zeller said that as everyone knows the current treasurer Ms. Hornbeek resigned earlier this month. Her official last day will be Friday February 27. Chr. Zeller recognized Representative Davidsmeyer who Ms. Geirnaeirt presently works for. Representative Davidsmeyer said that the County’s gain is his loss and that he is loosing a truly valuable employee. There was discussion. All members of the County Board welcomed Ms. Geirnaeirt. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the appointment of Jenny Geirnaeirt as Morgan County Treasurer. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the next items on the agenda are related but will each require a motion and approval from the board. Mr. Coultas Morgan County Highway Engineer said that these are annual proposals for MFT funds that the board must approve and then he sends them into the State for review and bidding. The first proposal is for the County Road Districts and the seconded proposal is the County Highway Department. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the proposal for the Road districts as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Commissioner Meier then made a motion to approve the proposal for the County Highway as discussed also. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Mr. Coultas said that there is discussion about repairs for Clark Bridge that is located in the N. W. part of the county in road district #3.

Communications-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.

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday February 9 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bradley A. Zeller, Commissioner Bill Meier and Commissioner Ginny Fanning.

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.

The next item on the agenda is the minutes from the January 26 board meeting. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the bills in the amount of $39,185.64 need approval 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 verifiable payroll for distribution on February 13 is next on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that an appointment of Ron Megginson to the Murrayville-Woodson Water Commissioner is the next item for approval. There was discussion. Chr. Zeller said that this is a reappointment as Mr. Megginson currently sits on the board and this will be a 3 year term. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the appointment as stated. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Appointment of Paul Scheerer to the Jacksonville Airport Authority Board is the next item on the agenda Chr. Zeller said. Chr. Zeller said that Mr. Houston was retiring from the board and on behalf of the County Board thanked Mr. Houston for his service. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the appointment as stated. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that a reappointment of Bryce McCormick to the E911 Board is the next item needing approval. Chr. Zeller said that this is a 3 year term. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the reappointment of Bryce McCormick to the E911 Board. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that an approval of the energy aggregation agreement is on the agenda for approval. Chr. Zeller said that this agreement allows the county consultant to go out and bid on energy for the county. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the agreement. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the awarding of the RFQ bids for the Morgan County Jail roof was the next item needing approval. Commissioner Meier said that this company meets all the qualifications and is currently working on the exterior of the Courthouse. There was discussion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clerk Waggener called Chr. Zeller who abstained due to a conflict of interest which is his son works for a division of the engineering company that will be working on this project. Commissioner Meier “YEA”, Commissioner Fanning “YEA”. The motion passes.

Chr. Zeller said that the next item on the agenda is the acceptance of the FY 2013-2014 audit. Mr. Withee with accounting firm Zumbahlen, Eyth, Surratt, Foote and Flynn explained the audit for the board. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to accept the FY 2013-2014 audit as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Gayla Hornbeek Morgan County Treasurer announce her resignation at the end of February. There was discussion. Chr. Zeller said that on behalf of the County Board he would like to thank her for her years of service.

Communications-Chr. Zeller said that the Courthouse will be closed on February 12 and February 16.

Commissioner Meier made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approve. The meeting is adjourned.

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday January 26, 2015 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bradley A. Zeller, Commissioner Bill Meier and Commissioner Ginny Fanning.

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 on the agenda is the January 12, 2105 board meeting minutes. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The next item on the agenda is the Treasurers December report Chr. Zeller said. Treasurer Hornbeek said that she did not have anything to point out. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to accept the Treasurer report as presented. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the bills in the amount of $74,675.64 are the next items on the agenda for approval. 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 Friday January 30 is the next item needing approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion it approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that an appointment of Matthew Bangert to the Coon Run Drainage District Board to fill the unexpired term of Danny Evans is the next item needing approval. Commissioner Fanning wanted to thank Mr. Evans for serving on the Drainage district. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the appointment as stated. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Chr. Zeller said that this is the last week for appeals.

Communications-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.

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office at 9 am on the 12 of January. Present were Chairman Bradley A. Zeller, Commissioner Bill Meier and Commissioner Ginny Fanning.

The first order of business Chr. Zeller said 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 minutes from the December 22 board meeting. 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 acceptance of the Treasurers report is the next item on the agenda and that Ms. Hornbeek is present. Ms. Hornbeek said she did not have anything to point out on the report. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to accept the Treasurers report as presented. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Approval of the bills in the amount of $40,041.65 is the next items needing approval Chr. Zeller said. 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 verifiable payroll for January 15th is the next order of business for approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the date stated. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the next order of business is the reappointment of Greg Lowe  to the E911 Board. Chr. Zeller said that the board did receive a letter of recommendation from the Village of Franklin. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the reappointment of Greg Lowe to the E911 Board. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the next item on the agenda is the appointment of Chad Moore to the E911 board to replace Rick Kluge who recently retired as Chief of the Fire Department. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the appointment of Chad Moore to the E911 Board. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The next item on the agenda needing approval is the appointment of Chad Turner to the Morgan County Health Board Chr. Zeller said. This appointment is to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of David McCollum Chr. Zeller said. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the appointment of Chad Turner to the Morgan County Health Board. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Chr. Zeller said that the Board of Review is beginning today.

Communications-Commissioner Fanning said she would like to state that the Courthouse will be closed Monday January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Day.

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.