Archive | 2011 County Commission Meeting Minutes

March 21, 2011 No Meeting

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday March 14, 2011 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bradley A. Zeller, Commissioner Dick Rawlings and Commissioner Bill Meier.

Chr. Zeller said that the first item on the agenda is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Rawlings said that he would like to amend the agenda, under business he would like to add item F–approval of the reappointments to E911 Board and with that addition would make a motion to approve the agenda. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the minutes from the February 22, 2011 meeting is the next item for approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The bills in the amount of $111,569.46 are the next item on the agenda needing approval, Chr. Zeller said. 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 payroll for March 15, 2011 in the amount of $256,773.82 is the next item for approval. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the March 15, 2011 payroll in the stated amount. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of an appointment to the Coon Run Drainage District. Chr. Zeller said that this is a reappointment of Brian Rolf for a three year term. Commissioner Meier made a motion to reappoint Brian Rolf as read. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the next item on the agenda is the resignation of the Regional Superintendent of Schools Mr. Stephen Breese. Chr. Zeller said that it has been a pleasure working with Mr. Breese and on behalf of the board wanted to thank him for his years of service and wish him well on his retirement from the county. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resignation of Mr. Breese. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The next item, Chr. Zeller said is the appointment of Jeff Stephens as the Regional Superintendent of Schools. Chr. Zeller sais that the appointment has been signed and approved by the County Chairman of the four county boards that this appointment involves. There was some discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the appointment of Jeff Stephens as stated. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that a resolution appointment members to the E911 board is the next item on the agenda. These re-appointments are as follows Chr. Zeller said, and they are Richard Evans, Henry Rosenberger, Jeanne Curry, Rick Kluge, and Roxy Werries for a term of 3 years. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the reappointments as read. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments–Ms. Waggener, Morgan County Clerk, said that the Clerk’s office is now Grace Period Registering and Voting, Early Voting and Absentee Voting. There was some discussion.

Communications–none

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

March 7, 2011 No Meeting

February 28, 2011 No Meeting

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Tuesday February 22, 2011 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 the minutes from the February 7, 2011 meeting is the next item for approval. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The next item on the agenda, Chr. Zeller said, is the approval of the Treasurer’s January report. Chr. Zeller said that the Treasurer was not present and would entertain a motion to approve the report as presented. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s 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 $55,919.13 along with the election judge payment for today’s election of $3,575 is the next item for approval. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the bills and election judge payment as stated. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Verifiable payroll for February 28 is the next item on the agenda, Chr. Zeller said. Commissioner Rawlings 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 the next item on the agenda is the reappointment of Norman Dufelmeier, Alan Kircher and Ron Surratt to the Concord Cemetery Board of Trustees for a term of three years. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the reappointments as read. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments–none.

Communications–Commissioner Rawlings said that today at 10 am there would be a pre bid meeting for contractors for the work to the 2nd story courthouse windows, courtroom roof and ac units. On Friday March 14, 2011 at 3 pm these bids will be opened, Commissioner Rawlings said.

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.

February 14, 2011 No Meeting.

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday February 7, 2011 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.

The next item, Chr. Zeller said, is the approval of minutes from the January 24, 2011 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 $51,899.72 are the next items needing approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payment of 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 February 15, 2011 is the next item needing approval. Commissioner Rawlings 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 a tax sale resolution is the next item on the agenda and that the Treasurer is present and will explain this. Ms. Hornbeek said that this is a resolution from the county tax agent Joseph Meyer to Corn Belt Wireless, Inc. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve this resolution as explained by the Treasurer. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that an agreement with IDOT for federal funding to replace a bridge over Henry Creek on the Woodson-Winchester Road is the next item and that Calvin Hance is present and would explain this for them. Mr. Hance said that this agreement requires the signature of the Board Chairman to begin the project. There was discussion. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion for the Chairman of the Board to enter into this agreement. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments–Jill Waggener, Morgan County Clerk, said that the Clerk’s office will be open on Saturday February 19 from 8:30 – 1:00 and on Monday February 21 from 8:30 – 4:30 for the sole purpose of absentee voting.

Commissioner Rawlings said that the Courthouse will be closed February 11, 2011 this Friday in observance of Lincoln’s birthday.

Communications–none

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

January 31, 2011 No Meeting

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday January 24, 2011 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 Rawlings said that the Treasurer’s report needed to be added to the agenda and with that notation would make a motion to approve the agenda. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the minutes from January 10, 2011 meeting is the next item needing approval. Chr. Zeller said that a change to the wording of the reimbursement of the Public Defender’s salary needed to be made. The wording should state the county is reimbursed 40% of the 67%, Chr. Zeller said. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the minutes as written with the new wording on these minutes. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The Treasurers report will be the next item on the agenda for approval, Chr. Zeller said and the Treasurer is present and will explain this for us. Ms. Hornbeek said that 2 new funds have been added and they are an Energy Efficiency Community funding grant and a Coroner Fund. There was some discussion on these new funds and on the Money Market funds. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s 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 $63,447.95 are the next item for 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 January 28, 2011 payroll is the next item on the agenda. 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.

Chr. Zeller said that the approval of the FY 2010 audit is the next item on the agenda and that John Eyth is present and would explain this for them. Mr. Eyth said that page 7 shows the breakdown of all government funds. Mr. Eyth said that the General Fund revenue was $6,389,352 and total expenditures were $5,763,683. There was discussion as the explanation/breakdown of the audit was given by Mr. Eyth.

Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the FY 2010 Audit as presented. Commissionee Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments–Connie Molohon, representing the Morgan County Clerk’s office, reported that the Clerk’s office would be open until 5 pm on Tuesday January 25, 2011 for the sole purpose of voter registration, name and address changes.

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

January 17, 2011 No Meeting