Archive | 2017 County Commission Meeting Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Tuesday December 26 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Chr. Zeller present, Commissioner Meier present and Commissioner Fanning present. Clk Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

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

Chr. Zeller said that the minutes from the December 11 board meeting need approval. 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 minutes from the December 18 board meeting also need approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Public Comment-none

Chr. Zeller said that the bills for $83,975.21 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 December 29 needs approval from the board.
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 the FY 2018 County tax levy is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the FY 2018 County tax levy as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the FY 2018 tax levy for Marnico Village is the next item for approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the FY 2018 Marnico Village tax levy as presented. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-County Clerk Waggener said that her office is now accepting requests for vote by mail applications for the March Primary.
Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that if anyone wanted to prepay their 2017 taxes they had until 4:30 on Friday December 29.
Commissioner Fanning said that the Courthouse would be closed on Monday January 1.

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 December 18, 2017 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked Clk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk Waggener asked for the roll call as follows Chr. Zeller present, Commissioner Meier present and Commissioner Fanning present. Clk Waggener informed Chr. Zeller that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

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.

Public Comment-none

Chr. Zeller said that the first order of business is the approval of a resolution for the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor’s office. States Attorney Noll said that this is the standard agreement that has been in place for several years and the dollar amount is the same this year $12,000. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the resolution allowing election judge reduction for the general primaries is the next item needing approval. Clk Waggener said that this was approved and by resolution her office could reduce this number from five to three and save the county approximately $19,400. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution on reducing the number of election judges. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that there were several resolutions from Matt Coultas Highway engineer needing approval. Chr. Zeller said that a resolution requesting consent of BLR 02120 is the first. Mr. Coultas said that this resolution is requesting the next resolution for reappointment. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the next resolution is the reappointment BLR 02121. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the next resolution is for joint appointment BLR 02124 between Morgan and Scott County. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the approval of the local intergovernmental agreement is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the agreement as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the next item for approval is the County Engineer local county agreement. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the local county agreement. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the approval of the salary agreement BLR 09200 is the next resolution for approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution for the salary agreement of BLR 09200 as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that a resolution for appropriating funds BLR 09211 was the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the resolution for the local county engineer salary is next on the agenda for approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that a resolution for the 2018 County MTF maintenance funds BLR 14220 and BLR 14221 are next on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller thanked Mr. Coultas for all the work he did on these resolutions and presenting them to the board.

Reports of Departments-Commissioner Fanning said that the Courthouse would be closed on Monday Christmas Day and the board meeting would be on Tuesday December 26 at 9 am.

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 December 11, 2017 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked Clk Waggener to conduct the roll call for the meeting. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows Chr. Fanning present, Commissioner Zeller present and Commissioner Meier present. Clk. Waggener informed Chr. Fanning that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

Chr. Fanning said that the first item for approval is 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.

Chr. Fanning said that the approval of the minutes from the November 20 board meeting is the next item for approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Public Comment-none

Chr. Fanning said that the reorganization of the board is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Fanning said that the chair and vice chair rotate every year. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to appoint Commissioner Zeller as Chairman. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. Chr. Zeller is now conducting the meeting.

Chr. Zeller said that the next part of the reorganization is the appointment of Vice Chair. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to appoint Commissioner Meier as Vice Chair. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the payment of bills for $87,277.23 are the next items 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 December 15 is the next item on the agenda. 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 2018 holiday schedule is next for approval. Chr. Zeller said that the 7th Judicial Circuit Court gave out this schedule. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the 2018 holiday schedule as presented. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the 2018 County Board meeting schedule is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the 2018 County Board meeting schedule. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the approval of the highway engineer salary is the next item on the agenda but this will be tabled until Monday December 18.

Chr. Zeller said that an appointment of Kevin Burrus to the Coon Run Drainage District is the next item for approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the appointment of Kevin Burris to the Coon Run Drainage District as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that a resolution to accept payment on delinquent mobile home taxes is next on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that approval of the ground water use restriction ordinance is the next item for approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the ordinance as discussed by the board. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that a resolution in support of affordable housing in Jacksonville is the next item that is on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Commissioner Fanning invited everyone to attend the flag raising ceremony in front of the Courthouse.

Commissioner Fanning 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 at 9 AM on Monday November 20, 2017. Chr. Fanning asked Deputy Clk. Mellor to conduct the roll call. Ms. Mellor asked for roll call as follows Chr. Fanning present, Commissioner Zeller present and Commissioner Meier present. Ms. Mellor informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

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

The next order of business is the approval of the minutes from the November 6 board meeting Chr. Fanning said. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that the next item for approval is the Treasurers report from September. Treasurer Geirnaeirt asked the Commissioners to table her reports until the audit. Commissioner Meier made a motion to table the treasurer’s report until the audit. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Public comment-Chr. Fanning verified the question by the radio station concerning the December Board meetings, December 11th and 26th.

Chr. Fanning said that the bills for $281,595.22 were the next items for approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

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

Chr. Fanning said that the board has a request for the appointment of Dr. Daniel Hallam to the Morgan County Board of Health. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the appointment as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that the board had a request for a reappointment of Tom Winner to the Morgan County Housing Authority. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the reappointment as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that an approval of a noxious weed policy is the next item on the agenda. This comes from the Morgan County Health Department and this policy complies with the Illinois Department of Agriculture Chr. Fanning said. Commissioner Meier said that the States Attorney has also reviewed this for the Board. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the policy as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Chr. Fanning said that the Courthouse will be closed November 23 and 24 in observance of Thanksgiving. Chr. Fanning said that on December 4 at noon there would be a flag rising ceremony of the bicentennial flag in front of the Courthouse.

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

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners meet in the Commissioner’s office on Monday November 6 at 9 am. Chairman Fanning asked County Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows Chr. Fanning present and Commissioner Meier present. Commissioner Zeller is absent from today’s meeting. Clk. Waggener informed the Chairman that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

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

Chr. Fanning said that the board meeting minutes from the October 23 meeting is the next item on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that the minutes from the board meeting held October 26 need approval as well. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Public Comment-none

Chr. Fanning said that the bills for $69,939.78 are the next items needing approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that the verifiable payroll for signing on the 14th and distribution on November 15 is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that the approval of the highway engineer salary is the next item on the agenda. Highway engineer Coultas said that the resolutions were not ready at this time. Commissioner Meier made a motion to table the approval of the highway engineer salary. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that approval of the bridge bid packet for a bridge currently closed in Rd. Dist. #9 is the next item for approval. Mr. Coultas said that the department received four bids, the low bid was from Yamnitz and Assoc. and he would recommend the board approve the low bid. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the low bid on the recommendation of Mr. Coultas.
Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that approval of another bridge bid packet is on the agenda. Mr. Coultas said that this bridge is in Rd. Dist. #3 and again four bids were received. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the low bid from Yamnitz and Assoc. on the recommendation of Mr. Coultas. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-County Clerk Waggener said that the first day to turn in petitions for the March primary will be November 27 and the last day will be December 4.
Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that she held the tax sale on this past Wednesday with eight tax buyers participating. The Treasurer said that a total of 346 parcels and 33 mobile home parcels were sold.
Chr. Fanning said that the new animal shelter is on schedule with the projected completion date the end of November.

Commissioner Meier made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chr. Fanning 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 Thursday October 26, at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked County Clk. Waggener to conduct roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Chr. Fanning present, Commissioner Zeller present and Commissioner Meier present. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

Chr. Fanning 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.

Public comment-none

Chr. Fanning said that the only business on the agenda for approval is a request for a one-day liquor license for Hamilton’s Catering for October 28, 2017. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the request for the one-day liquor license as presented by Hamilton’s Catering. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-none

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