Archive | 2017 County Commission Meeting Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday June 12, 2017 at 9 am. Vice Chr. Zeller asked Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call for today’s meeting. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows Vice Chr. Zeller present and Commissioner Meier present. Chr. Fanning is absent from today’s meeting.

Vice 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. Vice Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is passed.

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

Public comment-none

Vice Chr. Zeller said that the bills for $104,560.12 are the next items needing approval for payment. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to pay the bills in the stated amount. Vice Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Approval of the verifiable payroll for June 15 payroll is the next item on the agenda Vice Chr. Zeller said. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Vice Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Zeller said that the next two items are related as they are both approval of one-day liquor licenses for Hamilton’s Catering. The first event being held on June 17, 2017 said Vice Chr. Zeller. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the one-day liquor license as stated. Vice Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Zeller said that the second request for the one-day liquor license is also from Hamilton’s Catering for a fundraiser that would be held October 14, 2017. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the one-day liquor license as stated. Vice Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Zeller said that a resolution to include the beverage alcohol sellers and server’s education and training language (BASSET) is the next item on the agenda. Vice Chr. Zeller said that the resolution would now be included in the language of the Morgan County Liquor Ordinance. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution BASSET as discussed. Vice Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-State’s Attorney Noll said that there would be a jury trial this week.

Commissioner Meier made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Vice Chr. 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 Monday May 22, 2017 at 9 am. Chairman Ginny 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 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.

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

Public Comment-none

Chr. Fanning said that the bills for $43,066.58 need approval for payment. 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 that the verifiable payroll for distribution on May 30 is the next item on the agenda for approval. 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. Fanning said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of a resolution authorizing the joint application for an addition to the Jacksonville Enterprise Zone located at 1013 East Morton. 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.

The next item on the agenda, Chr. Fanning said, is the acceptance of the low bid for the Morgan County Animal Shelter. Chr. Fanning said that bids were opened last Friday at the shelter. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion of notice of intent to award the low bid. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Treasurer Geinaiert reminded everyone that the first installment of real estate taxes are due June 5.

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 Monday May 8, 2017 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked Clk. Waggener to conduct roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Chr. Fanning present, Commissioner Zeller present. Commissioner Meier is absent from today’s meeting.

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 minutes from the April 24 board meeting need approval. Commissioner Zeller 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 bills for $49,432.08 need approval for payment. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Ch. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that the verifiable payroll for distribution on the 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.

Chr. Fanning said that a resolution to reappoint David McQueen to the Alexander Fire Protection District is the next item needing approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as read. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that a resolution reappointing Ed Wright to the Alexander Water District is next on the agenda for approval from the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that a resolution designating May 8-13 as Economic Development Week in Morgan County and Paul Ellis is present. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed with Mr. Ellis. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that an approval of the animal shelter lease agreement with the City of Jacksonville is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Fanning said that the City of Jacksonville is leasing to the County the land for the animal shelter for $1 for the next 99 years. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the animal shelter lease agreement as discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and said that the board would like to thank the City of Jacksonville for working with the County on this project. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that the tax bills have been mailed out and that her office is receiving payments for the first installment and some second installments already. The Treasurer said she would like to remind everyone that the first installment is due June 5.

Commissioner Zeller 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 Monday April 24 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked the County Clerk’s office to conduct the roll call. Deputy Mellor asked for roll call as follows. Chairman Fanning present, Commissioner Zeller present and Commissioner Meier present. Deputy Mellor informed the Chairman that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

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

Chr. Fanning said that the next item for approval are the board minutes from April 10, 2017. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Public Comment-none

Chr. Fanning said that the bills for $105,161.93 need approval for payment. There was discussion. 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 April 28 is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the date stated. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that the next two items are related. Chr. Fanning said the there are two requests from Hamilton’s Catering for one day liquor licenses. The first request is for April 29 Chr. Fanning said. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the one-day liquor license for Hamilton’s catering as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that second request from Hamilton’s catering is for May 13, 2017. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the request 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 Animal Shelter plans. Chr. Fanning said that the new site would be 2368 square feet. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the plans for the new Animal Shelter as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said she would like the board to authorize the bidding process for the new animal shelter.
There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the bidding process as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Mr. Coultas said that he had discussed with the County Clerk about giving the oath of office to the road commissioners and clerks on May 15.
Chr. Fanning said the on May 6 the countywide disposal would take place.
Real estate taxes have been mailed. The first installment will be due on June 5 and the second installment would be due on September 5.

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 April 10, 2017 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, Commissioner Zeller present and Commissioner Meier present. 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. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

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

Chr. Fanning said that the next item on the agenda is the acceptance of the Treasurers report for February and the Treasurer is present and would explain the report. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to accept the Treasurers report as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Public Comment-Chr. Fanning said that representatives from Ameren were present and Mr. Rick Trelz had an update on the Illinois Rivers Project. There was discussion. Chr. Fanning thanked Mr. Trelz for providing the update this morning for the board.

Chr. Fanning said that the bills are for $72,574.02 and are the next items for approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payment of bills for the amount stated. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that the verifiable payroll for distribution on April 14 is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable for the stated date. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that the approval of the Homefield Electric Supply Agreement is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Fanning said that the rate will be 6.285 cents per kilowatt-hour and this will be a 36-month agreement. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the Homefield Electric Supply Agreement as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Cty. Clk. Waggener said that the recent election was a success.
Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that real estate tax bills will be mailed the end of this month and the due dates are June 5 and September 5.
Chr. Fanning said that the area wide cleanup will be held on May 6 and there will be a charge of $25 per television this year.

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.