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The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday July 14, 2014. Present were Chairman Bradley A. Zeller and Commissioner Bill Meier. Commissioner Dick Rawlings was absent from the meeting.

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

Chr. Zeller said that the acceptance of the Treasurer’s report for the month of May is the next item on the agenda. Ms. Hornbeek, Treasurer, said that she had nothing to point out. Commissioner Meier made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as presented. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said the bills in the amount of $75,401.19 are the next items needing approval for payment. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the payroll for June 15 is in the amount of $245,719.66 and needs approval for distribution. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payroll in the stated amount. Chr. Zeller seconded the amount. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that an appointment of Jacob Meyer to the Indian Creek Drainage District is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Zeller said that the board did have all the papers in hand for this appointment. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the appointment as stated. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that an acceptance of an IDOT agreement for railway crossing improvements is the next item on the agenda. Matt Coultas was present and explained this for the Commissioners. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution as stated by Mr. Coutlas. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the next order of business is the approval of the appointments for election judges for the next two years. Ms. Mellor from the County Clerks office said that this list of judges was submitted to the Clerks office by precinct committee. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the list of appointments for election judges. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-none

Communications-none

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

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday June 23, 2014 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bradley A. Zeller and Commissioner Bill Meier. Absent from the meeting was Commissioner Dick Rawlings.

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. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller  said that the minutes from the June 9 board meeting is the next item needing approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the bills in the amount of $42,656.06 are the next items on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Verifiable payroll for the June 30 pay date is the next on the agenda said Chr. Zeller. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that a resolution appointing the Supervisor of Assessments is the next order of business. Chr. Zeller said that this is a routine resolution that is required by the Department of Revenue and is done every four years. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the appointments for a mental health committee are the next items needing approval. Chr. Zeller said that the county board had received correspondence from the State of Illinois asking if the county had a mental health advisory committee. The county has since formed this committee and appointed seven board members Chr. Zeller said. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the seven board members to the mental health advisory committee. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that a final plat approval for the Pisgah Coop Subdivision is the next item on the agenda and Mr. Douglass is present and would explain this for them. Mr. Douglass said that this is basically taking one parcel and making it two parcels. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the plat for the Pisgah Coop Subdivision. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the next resolution on the agenda is establishing the FY 2015 budget process. This is done annually and the commissioner’s office would be setting up appointments within the next two weeks to start budget hearings in July with elected officials and department heads. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution as stated. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Commissioner Meier said that the first payment of real estate taxes is due July 3, 2014.

Communications-none

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

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday June 9, 2014 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bradley A. Zeller, Commissioner Dick Rawlings and Commissioner Bill Meier.

The first order of business is the approval of the agenda, Chr. Zeller said. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the next item for approval is the board minutes from the May 27, 2014 board meeting. Commissioner Rawlings 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 $67,114.55 are the next items needing approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll for the 15^th of June is the next item needing approval. This payroll will be paid on the 13^th of June due to the 15 being a Sunday Chr. Zeller said. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Chr. Zeller said that the tax bills have gone out in the mail. Chr. Zeller said that toward the end of this month notices will be sent out to elected officials and department heads to begin the budget process for the next fiscal year.

Communications—none

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

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Tuesday May 27, 2014 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bradley A. Zeller, Commissioner Dick Rawlings and Commissioner Bill Meier.

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 Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that approval of the minutes from the May 12 board meeting is the next item needing approval. Commissioner Rawlings 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 next item on the agenda is the acceptance of the April Treasurers report. Ms. Hornbeek said that she had nothing to point out. Commissioner Meier made a motion to accept the April Treasurers report as presented. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the bills in the amount of $33,953.56 are the next items needing approval. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the 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 May 30 is the next item for approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the date stated for the verifiable payroll. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that a reappointment of J.R. Hermes to the Alexander Water District Board is the next item for approval. Chr. Zeller said that the board did have a letter of recommendation from the President of the Alexander Water District for this reappointment. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the reappointment as stated.  Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that a resolution setting the salaries for the Sheriff, Treasurer, County Clerk/Recorder and one Commissioner is the next business on the agenda needing approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-none

Communication-none

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