Archive | 2012 County Commission Meeting Minutes

April 2, 2012 No Meeting

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday March 26, 2012 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Dick Rawlings and Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller. Chr. Rawlings said that the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chr. Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Rawlings said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of the minutes from the March 12, 2012 board meeting. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Rawlings said that the acceptance of the treasurers report is the next item on the agenda and that the Treasurer is present and would explain this for everyone. Ms. Hornbeek said that there is nothing really to point out except that the State of Illinois is still behind on income tax money. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to accept the February Treasurer’s report. Chr. Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is accepted.

Approval of the bills in the amount of $17,888.64 is the next item needing approval Chr. Rawlings said. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Chr. Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Rawlings said that the approval of the payroll for March 30 is the next item needing approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payroll for the stated date. Chr. Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Rawlings said that a resolution to provide for public transportation for West Central Mass Transit District. This is a yearly resolution that West Central Mass Transit requires for reimbursement from the State, Chr. Rawlings said. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Chr. Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Approval of DCEO design grant application for SMG rural water is the next item on the agenda Chr. Rawlings said. This approval is for a design engineering grant and the DCEO grant requires a sponsor Chr. Rawlings said. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as explained. Chr. Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Rawlings said that the approval of appropriations of MFT funds for the county engineers salary. This approval is for the 50% reimbursement of the county engineers salary for the calendar year from the State of Illinois Chr. Rawlings said. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as stated. Chr. Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Report of Departments–none

Communications–none

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

March 19, 2012 No Meeting

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday March 12, 2012 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Dick Rawlings, Commissioner Bill Meier and Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller.

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

The next item on the agenda Chr. Rawlings said is the approval of the minutes from February 27, 2012. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Rawlings said that the bills in the amount of $67,105.01 are the next item needing approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Verifiable payroll for March 15, 2012 is the next item on the agenda Chr. Rawlings said. Commissioner Zeller 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. Rawlings said that the next item on the agenda is a consultation agreement for a natural hazard migration plan that Dusty Douglas has brought to the boards attention. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agreement. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Rawlings said that a resolution for the M.F.T. funds is the next item on the agenda and that Matt Coultas is present and would explain this for them. Mr. Coultas said that this is an annual resolution that the State of Illinois requires for the maintenance program. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments–Jill Waggener, Morgan County Clerk & Recorder said that deadlines for voting were as follows, grace period voting March 13, early voting March 15 and absentee voting at 5 pm March 19. The County Clerk’s office will be closed on March 20 except for election related purposes, Ms. Waggener said.

Communications–none

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

March 5, 2012 No Meeting

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday February 27, 2012 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Dick Rawlings, Commissioner Bill Meier and Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller.

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

Approval of the February 14, 2012 minutes is the next item needing approval, Chr. Rawlings said. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the February 14, 2012 minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Rawlings said that the acceptance of the Treasurers report is the next item on the agenda. Ms. Hornbeek, Morgan County Treasurer said that the Treasurer’s office had received from the State of Illinois the income tax for September and December of last year. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to accept the Treasurer report as presented. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Rawlings said that the bills in the amount of $38,567.21 are the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Verifiable payroll for February 29 is the next item needing approval, Chr. Rawlings said. Commissioner Zeller 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. Rawlings said that approval of an updated Morgan County solid waste management plan is the next item on the agenda. This is an item that has to be updated and meet compliance every 5 years, Chr. Rawlings said. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the updated Morgan County solid waste management plan. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Rawlings said that the approval of Board Member appointments for the Mid-America Intermodal Authority Port District is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the appointments as read. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr Rawlings said that the next item on the agenda is a resolution recommending appointments of board members of Mid-America Intermodal Authority Port District that is approved by the Office of the Governor, State of Illinois. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments–Jill Waggener, Morgan County Clerk, said that her office will begin early voting today and that grace period voting is still applicable.

Chr. Rawlings said that there will be no board meeting next week.

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

February 20, 2012 No Meeting

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Tuesday February 14, 2012 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Dick Rawlings and Commissioner Bill Meier. Absent was Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller.

Chr. Rawlings said that the first item on the agenda is the approval of the agenda; however items C & D will be postponed until the next board meeting. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the agenda with the notation about item C & D. Chr. Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Rawlings said that the bills in the amount of $48,899.40 are the next item for approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Chr. Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Rawlings said that the payroll is in the amount of $255,292.73. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payroll in the stated amount. Chr. Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Rawlings said that an approval of a one day liquor license for Don’s Place for the Chili Cook Off benefit to be held at the Jacksonville Airport on February 26 is the next item needing approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the request for the one day as stated. Chr. Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments–none

Communications–Chr. Rawlings said that the Courthouse would be closed February 20, 2012. Chr. Rawlings said that the office had received communication from Ameren concerning vegetation control in Jacksonville and Meredosia.

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

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday February 6, 2012 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Dick Rawlings, Commissioner Bill Meier and Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller.

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

Chr. Rawlings said that the next item for approval is the minutes from the January 23 board meeting. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes when submitted to the office. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Acceptance of the Treasurer’s December report is the next item on the agenda, Chr. Rawlings said. Ms. Hornbeek said that she did not have anything to point out. Commisssioner Meier made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Rawlings said that a re-appointment of Bryce McCormick to the E911 Board is next on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Zeller said that Mr. McCormick represents the Village of Chapin and would make the motion to approve the re-appointment. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Rawlings said that approval of a new county drug and alcohol use/abuse policy is next on the agenda. Commissioner Meier said that this is an extension of the policy that is currently in place, and this requires anyone who works for the county who has an accident during their work hours will be required to take a drug test. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the drug and alcohol use/abuse policy. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Rawlings said that approval of the contract with Bruce Harris & Associates for the GIS website develoopment and web hosting services is next on the agenda. Dusty Douglas said that this contract will update the program and enable the county to customize requests from the public. Mr. Douglas said that will replace the Beacon site that the county currently has. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the contract as stated. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments–Jill Waggener, County Clerk & Recorder, said that her office is getting ready for the March 20 primary and announced several dates for registration and voting opportunities.

Mr. Douglas said that the County is looking at the current contract with Ameren regarding energy rates.

Chr. Rawlings introduced Matt Coultas, Morgan County Highway Engineer. Mr. Coultas said that he was looking forward to working with Morgan County as well as continuing work in Scott County. Mr. Coultas said that there were several projects going on in Morgan County now and gave a brief report on those.

Communications–Chr. Rawlings said that the Morgan County Courthouse will be closed on February 13 in observance of Lincoln’s birthday.

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

January 30, 2012 No Meeting