Archive | 2017 County Commission Meeting Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday October 23, 2107 at 9 am. Chairman Fanning asked County Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call. 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 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.

Chr. Fanning said that the minutes from the October 10 board meeting need approval from the board. Commissioner Zeller 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. Fanning said that bills for $46,876.00 need approval for payment. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that the verifiable payroll for distribution on October 30 is the next item on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Meier 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. Fanning said that a resolution for accepting payment on delinquent mobile home taxes is next on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that the adoption of additional FY2017 budget transfers was the next item for approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the FY2017 budget transfers as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Highway Department reported that they are dropping off to the State Attorney’s office paperwork for a settlement from the Dakota Pipeline. There was discussion. Highway Department said that the bridge inspections are still in the process.

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.

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Tuesday October 10, 2017 at 9 am. Chairman Ginny Fanning asked Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call for today’s meeting. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows Chr. Fanning present and Commissioner Zeller present. Commissioner Meier 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 Zeller 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 next order of business is the approval of the minutes from the September 25 board meeting. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written from the September 25 board meeting. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that the approval of the July and August Treasurer’s report is the next item on the agenda. Ms. Geirnaeirt said that she is working on closing out the fiscal year 2017. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the July and August Treasurer’s report as presented. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Public Comment-none

Chr. Fanning said that the bills for $63,466.55 need approval for payment. Commissioner Zeller 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 distribution in October 13 is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-The treasurer’s office has sent out delinquent notices and will be publishing in the next week.

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

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday September 25 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Chairman Fanning – present, Commissioner Zeller – present and Commissioner Meier – present. Clk. Waggener informed the Chairman that a quorum is present and that 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.

Chr. Fanning said that the next order of business is the approval of the board minutes from the September 11 board meeting. 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 board minutes from the September 15 meeting also need approval. Commissioner Zeller 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. Fanning said that the bills for $87,458.99 are in need of approval for payment. 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 September 29 is the next on the agenda. Commissioner Meier 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. Fanning said that a resolution appointing Crystal Myers as the County’s IMRF agent is next on the agenda. Chr. Fanning said that Angie Chumley had resigned from the County Clerk’s office for another position and with that resignation; a new agent had to be appointed. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that a resolution appointing Mike Crawford to the Arenzville Fire District is next on the agenda. Chr. Fanning said that this is a new district and the terms and such have not been set yet. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment to the Arenzville Fire District as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

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

Chr. Fanning said that the adoption of the FY 2017 budget transfers is the next item on the agenda for approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the budget transfers as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Matt Coultas said that bridge inspections throughout the county is being conducting.
Chr. Fanning said that flu shots would be offered to the county employees on October 5 and 6.
Commissioner Zeller said that Scott Jackson was appointed to the Merit Commission.

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 met in the Commissioner’s office on Friday September 15 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call. 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 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 order of business for today’s meeting is the approval of a one-day liquor license for Hamilton’s Catering on September 16, 2017. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the request as discussed. 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. The meeting stands adjourned.

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday September 11, 2017 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call to be taken. Dep. Clk. Mellor asked for roll call as follows Chr. Fanning present, Commissioner Zeller present and Commissioner Meier present. Dep. Clk Mellor informed Chr. Fanning 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.

Chr. Fanning said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of the minutes from the August 28 meeting. Commissioner Zeller 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. Fanning said bills for $33.176.28 need approval for payment. These bills will be paid on the FY 2017 Chr. Fanning said. 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.

Chr. Fanning said bills for $3,684.05 need approval for payment and these bills would be on FY 2018. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated date. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that approval of verifiable payroll for distribution on September 1 is the next item needing approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated amount. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that a resolution appointing Steve Rolf to the Willow Creek Drainage District is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment of Steve Rolf as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that a resolution adopting a State Whistleblower Reward and Protection Act is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve this resolution as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

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

Reports of Departments-Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that the second installment of taxes were due last week. The Treasurer said that the response to online payment was a success with almost $200,000 paid online.
Matt Coultas, Highway Superintendent, said that truck bids were opened in his office and presented to the board.
Chr. Fanning said that the new animal shelter is underway and should be completed in October.

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

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday August 28 at 9 am. Chairman Fanning asked Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. 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 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”. Motion approved.

Chr. Fanning said that the minutes from the August 14 board meeting need approval from the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. Motion approved.

Approval of the July treasurer’s report would be tabled until the next board meeting Chr. Fanning said.

Public Comment-none

Chr. Fanning said that the bills are for $48,872.54 and need approval for payment. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. Motion approved.

Chr. Fanning said that payroll for distribution on August 30 is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Fanning said that the payroll is for $249,933.66. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the stated amount for August 30 payroll. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. Motion approved.

Chr. Fanning said that Hamilton’s were requesting that a liquor license that had been issued for October 14 be re-issued for October 21. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the request as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. Motion approved.

Chr. Fanning said that Hamilton’s have requested another one-day liquor license for September 30, 2017. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the request from Hamilton’s as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. Motion approved.

Chr. Fanning said that the approval of the budget for Fiscal Year 2018 is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the FY 2018 budget as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. Motion approved.

Reports of Departments- Clk. Waggener said that petitions for the March 2018 primary would be available in her office beginning at 8:30 am on Tuesday September 5.
Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that the second installment of real estate taxes would be due September 5.
Matt Coultas said that bids for a tandem truck for the highway department and road district 1 would be opened at 11 am this Friday at the highway department. Mr. Coultas said that he would be conducting an inspection of 108 bridges.

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