Archive | 2013 County Commission Meeting Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office at 9 am on Monday May 13. 2013. Present were Chairman Bill Meier, Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller and Commissioner Dick Rawlings.

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

Chr. Meier said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of the minutes from the May 6 board meeting. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the bills in the amount of $76,821.53 are the next item needing approval. Commissioner Rawlings 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 May 15 is the next item on the agenda Chr. Meier said. Commissioner Zeller 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. Meier said that a resolution authorizing the application for the addition of 1602-1608 West Lafayette into the Jacksonville Enterprise Zone is the next item on the agenda and Mr. Denison is present and would explain this for them. Mr. Denison said that this resolution states that the Board of Commissioners along with the City of Jacksonville join together on filing an application with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity requesting that the property located at 1602-1608 be added to the Jacksonville/Morgan County Enterprise Zone. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as stated. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of the Prevailing Wage Rate Ordinance. Chr. Meier said that this is an annual item that is approved by the Board before June 1 of every year. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the ordinance. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Appointment of Dick Rawlings to the Morgan County Health Department Board is the next item on the agenda Chr. Meier said. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment as stated. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments–none

Communications–none

Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Rawlings 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 May 6, 2013 at 9 am. Present were Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller and Commissioner Dick Rawlings. Chairman Bill Meier was absent.

In the absent of Chairman Meier, Commissioner Zeller who is Vice Chairman of the Board will conduct the meeting.

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

The next item on the agenda Vice-Chr. Zeller said is the approval of the minutes from the April 22, 2013 board meeting. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Vice-Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Vice-Chr. Zeller said that an approval of the purchase of real estate is the next item on the agenda. This property Vice Chr. Zeller said is adjacent to the parking lot west of the Sheriff’s Department. The County owns the lot to the west of the lot being purchased Vice Chairman Zeller said, so this purchase would make a continuous ownership of all the 3 lots. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the purchase of the mentioned lot above. Vice-Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments–none

Communications– none

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

April 29, 2013 No Meeting

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday April 22, 2013 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bill Meier, Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller and Commissioner Dick Rawlings.

Chr. Meier said that the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Rawlings said he would like to make a motion to add an amendment to the agenda under business which will be a disaster declaration from ESDA. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the next item for approval is the minutes from the April 8 board meeting. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The next item on the agenda Chr. Meier said is the minutes from a special board meeting that was held on April 11, 2013 to approve the purchase of a squad car for the Sheriff’s Department and tower agreements with IRTC. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE” The motion is approved.

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

Chr. Meier said that the next item is the verifiable payroll for April 30. Commissioner Zeller 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. Meier said that bills in the amount of $91,401.35 is the next item for approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Approval of Phillip Fromme to the Alexander Fire Protection District is the next item on the agenda Chr. Meier said. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment as read. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that an appointment of the clerk for road district #3 is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Meier said that they have a letter of recommendation from the road district commissioner for a Mr.Kevin DeGroot. There was discussion. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the appointment. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that a resolution to participate in the State of Illinois federal surplus property program is the next item on the agenda. Sheriff Duvendack said that this program does not cost the County to participate in but of course if a surplus item is found there would be a purchase price. There was discussion. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the resolution as stated. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that an annexation for property located at 2360 Mound Road be moved from road district #6 into the City of Jacksonville road district #14. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the annexation as presented. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the next item on the agenda is the amendment of the disaster declaration. This declaration will help Morgan County ESDA with reimbursement for flooding on the west end of Morgan County, Commissioner Rawlings said. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the declaration as presented. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments–none

Communications–Commissioner Zeller said that they had been to Meredosia and would just like to comment on the turnout of volunteers that are there filling sandbags, etc.

Commissioner Rawlings said that the Laborers Development home located at 1335 South Diamond is applying for funding through the Illinois Housing Authority for improvements to that facilty.

Terry Denison said that he has been contacted by Diversified Services that they would like to be considered for the Enterprise Zone. There was discussion.

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

April 15, 2013 No Meeting

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office for a special board meeting. Present were Chairman Bill Meier and Commissioner Dick Rawlings. Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller was absent.

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

Chr. Meier said that the next item on the agenda is a squad car for the Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff Duvendack said that he had presented the board with information concerning the purchase of a 2013 Chevrolet Impala. This vehicle would replace a 2002 Crown Victoria Sheriff Duvendack said. There was discussion. Sheriff Duvendack said that the purchase price will be $19,969.56, is a state bid price and will be purchased locally. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the purchase of the squad car as discussed. Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that a tower lease agreement between IRTC and the County is the next item on the agenda. Sheriff Duvendack said that this is strictly an agreement, no money involved, for the two entities to use each other’s towers in various parts of the county. There was discussion. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the agreement. Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chr. 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 Monday April 8, 2013 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bill Meier, Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller and Commissioner Dick Rawlings.

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

The next item for approval Chr. Meier said is the minutes from the March 25 board meeting. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the verifiable payroll for April 15 is the next item needing approval. Commissioner Zeller 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. Meier said that bills in the amount of $23,199.00 are the next item for approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that a re-appointment of James Kaiser to the Alexander Water District is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the re-appointment as stated. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the next item on the agenda is a resolution for West Central Mass Tranist District. Jean Jumper said that this grant states that the County provides transportation for its citizens through the above stated deistrict and is eligible for grants. There was discussion. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the next item on the agenda is a resolution for SMG Water Coop. Chr. Meier said that this resolution of support is a grant that is applied for on behalf of SMG Water Coop, the grant is then issued to the county who in turn forwards that to the SMG Water Cooperative. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the stated resolution of support. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the next item on the agenda is a re-appointment to the Concord Cemetery Board of Trustees. Chr. Meier said the board has been asked to approve Dale Nickel, David Kircher and Brian Musch. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the re-appointment as read. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The next item on the agenda Chr. Meier said is the Illinois Commerce Commissioner Stipulated agreement #1715 between Kansas City Railroad and Morgan County. Mr. Coultas said this is an agreement for improvements along this railroad such as crossing arms, lights, advanced warning lights, etc. There was discussion. Mr. Coultas said that there was no resolution but was asking the board to authorize him as the agent for the county for this project. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the request from Mr. Coultas, County Highway Engineer appointment him the agent on behalf of the county for this project with Kansas City Southern Railroad. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-County Clerk’s Office will be closed April 9 except for Election business.

Communications–none.

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

April 1, 2013 No Meeting

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday March 25, at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bill Meier, Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller and Commissioner Dick Rawlings.

Chr. Meier said that the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Chr. Meier said that he would like to amend the agenda to add the approval of the special board meeting minutes of March 18 to the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented with the amendment added. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the approval of the minutes from the board meeting of March 11, 2013 is next on the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the approval of the minutes for the special board meeting held March 18, 2013 is the next item for approval. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

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

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

Chr. Meier said the bills in the amount of $24,081.36 are the next item on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that a resolution for the Road Commissioners and Road Clerks salaries is the next item for approval There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller said that the board had been in conversations with the Road Commissioners. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments–none.

Communications–none

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