Archive | 2018 County Commission Meeting Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday October 22, 2018. In the absence of Chr. Zeller, Vice Chr. Meier will be conducting the meeting. Vice Chr. Meier asked Clk. Waggener to ask for the roll call, Clk. Wagener asked for roll call as follows, Vice Chr. Meier answered present and Commissioner Fanning answered present. Clk. Waggener informed Vice Chr. Meier that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

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

Vice Chr. Meier said that the minutes from the October 9 board meeting is the next item on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the October 9 board meeting minutes as written. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Meier said that bills in the amount of $62,266.37 are the next items on the agenda for approval and payment. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Meier said that a request for a one-day liquor license from Hamilton’s Catering is the next item for approval and the date for this request in October 27, 2018. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the request as presented from Hamilton’s Catering. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Clk. Waggener said that her office is still early, grace period and vote by mail voting.
Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that delinquent tax names went into the paper and Saturday and that her office will accept payment in her office until 4:30 pm November 7. The tax sale is November 8 at 2:00 pm Treasurer Geirnaeirt said.
Commissioner Fanning stated that the Courthouse would be closed November 6, except for the Clerk’s office that will handle only election questions, and November 12 for Veterans Day.

Public Comment-none

Chairman’s Remarks-none

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

*PLEASE note that the meeting will be held in the Law Library due to public participation*

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday October 9, 2018 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Chr. Zeller answered present, Commissioner Meier answered present and Commissioner Fanning answered present. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. 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 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 approval of the board minutes from the October 1 meeting are the next item needing 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 payment of bills for $83,332.96 needs approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning 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. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll for signing on October 12 and distribution on October 15 needs approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the board had a request from Hamilton’s Catering for a one-day liquor license on October 20, 2018. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the request from Hamilton’s Catering. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of the adoption of FY 2108 budget transfers. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the FY 2018 budget transfers as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Treasurer Geirnaeirt said this is the last week to pay delinquent real estate taxes before names are published in the paper. There was discussion. The Treasurer said that the tax sale would be held on November 8.

Public Comment-It would be nice to get the GIS maps updated, signatures have increased to slow this project down. Discussion about residents not knowing that neighbors have signed up for a possible wind turbine. Concerns about distance from foundations.

Chairman Remarks-The board will not do anything without following the proper Illinois State Statute. The board has to hold public hearings, etc. before any of this will or can take place. Because the board will not publicly address remarks does not mean they are not listening. The board does not take lightly comments that are made once again on social media. This board puts politics aside and operates as a collective board for the people of Morgan County, not for individual viewpoint or interests.

Commissioner Meier made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner 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 October 1, 2018. Chr. Zeller asked that Clk Waggener 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 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.

Chr. Zeller said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of the minutes from the September 24, 2018 board meeting. 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 a reappointment of Steve Carls to the Willow Creek Drainage District needs approval from the board. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the reappointment of Steve Carls as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that a resolution for the proposed predictable fee schedule under 55 ILCS 5/3-5018.1 is the next item for approval and the County Clerk will explain this. Clk. Waggener said that this is a mandated statute that has to be in place before January 1. Clk. Waggener said that she had a cost study done in her office by Bellwether, LLC as required. There was discussion. Clk. Waggener said that the new fees in her office would be implemented December 3, 2018. 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 setting the maximum fee schedule per the cost study by Bellwether, LLC in the County Clerk’s office is the next item on the agenda. Clk. Waggener said that per the outcome of the cost study the Clerk’s office would be implementing the new fees December 3, 2018. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution for the maximum fee allotted in the County Clerk’s office per the cost study conducted. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Clk. Waggener said that early voting is taking place in her office.
Commissioner Fanning said that the flu clinic would take place October 4 from 1-6 pm and October 5 from 9 am – 2 pm. Commissioner Fanning said that Buster’s will be providing a Morgan County Cleanup day on October 6, 8 am – noon.

Public Comment-There will be a meeting held at the VFW open to the public to discuss the proposed Wind Farms in Morgan County. Meeting will be held October 2 at 6 pm.

Chr. Zeller said he that the board had received the FOIA request from Mr. Woodyard on information concerning the TB Clinic. Chr. Zeller said that in 2013, a referendum was put on the ballot to merge the TB Clinic with the Health Department and it failed. There was discussion.

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

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday September 24 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked Clk. 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 may 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” and the motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the next order of business is the approval of the board meeting minutes from September 10. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes from September 10 as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE” and the motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said bills for $83,556.36 need approval from the board for payment. There was some discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the bills for payment in the stated amount.
Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE” and the motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll for signing on September 27 and distribution on September 28 is the next item for approval on the agenda. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE” and the motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that a resolution for delinquent tax payments is the next item on the agenda. Treasurer Geirnaeirt was present and explained this. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE” and the motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that a resolution for MCS Community Services Strategic Plan 2018-2023 and MCS Community Services Emergency Succession Plan is the next on the agenda. Mr. Douglass from MCS is present and explained the resolution for the board. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution for MCS Community Services Strategic Plan and Succession Plan as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE” and the motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that her office sent out delinquent tax notices. There was some discussion.
County Clk. Waggener said that Vote by Mail has begun in her office and Early Voting will begin Thursday in her office only for the November Election.

Public Comment-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Zeller said that he would like to correct a statement in the paper in reference to the ordinance concerning the wind farms. There is currently an ordinance in place and the proposed ideas for any changes has nothing to do with what is taking place in the board meetings. Chr. Zeller said that proposed changes/planning stages have been going on for some time.

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

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office at 9 am September 10, 2018. Chr. Zeller asked Deputy Clk Mellor to conduct the roll call for the meeting. Deputy Clk Mellor took roll call as follows, Chr. Zeller present, Commissioner Meier present and Commissioner Fanning present. Deputy Clk Mellor informed the Chr. 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.

Chr. Zeller said that the minutes from the September 4, 2018 board meeting need approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes from the September 4 board meeting as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the bills for $46,194.73 are the next items on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Fanning 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. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll for distribution on the 14 of September 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 board had a request for a one- day liquor license for Hamilton’s catering on October 13, 2018. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the request for a one-day liquor license as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Chr. Zeller said that the Flu Clinic would be at the JHS Bowl October 4 and 5. Chr. Zeller said that the 911 services would be held tomorrow night at 6 pm on the plaza.

Public Comment-Ralph Wohlers spoke about the revenue that would be generated from the Wind Farms that would help school districts. Vickie Kindred said that a meeting in the council room at the Municipal Building had posted the agenda this morning.

Chairman’s Remarks-none

Commissioner Meier made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Fanning 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 Tuesday September 4 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener took the 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 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.

Chr. Zeller said that the next item for approval is the board meeting minutes from August 27. Chr. Zeller said that a correction needs made to the amount of bills approved for $78,605.90 and the amount that should have been approved is $39,302.90. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes with the correction as noted. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that a liquor license for Big T’s gaming is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the liquor license for Big T’s as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Commissioner Fanning reported that today is the due date for the 2nd installment of tax bills.

Public Comment-A question from a guest about any revisions to the Wind Farm ordinance. Commissioner Fanning said that the 2009 ordinance stands as is at the present time. Chr. Zeller said that any provisions or changes that are made to the ordinance has to be done at a board meeting per statute. There was discussion.

Chairman’s Remarks-none

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.

*Note: The board meeting moved to the law library due to the number in attendance*

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met on Monday August 27 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked Clk. Waggener to ask for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for 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.

Chr. Zeller said that the next order of business is the approval of the board meeting minutes from August 13. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”.

Chr. Zeller said that bills for $78,605.90 needed approval from the board 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 the verifiable payroll for distribution on August 30 is the next item for approval 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 there are two one-day liquor license requests from Hamilton’s catering that need approval from the board. The dates are September 29 and October 12, Chr. Zeller said. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the one-day liquor licenses as requested. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that a resolution for delinquent tax payment is the next item on the agenda and the treasurer is present and will explain. Ms. Geirnaiert said that the resolution is for delinquent taxes that are caught up and the property is going back to the owner. 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 the next order of business is the approval of the 2019 Fiscal Year Budget. Chr. Zeller said that there had been changes such the preliminary was filed. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the filing of the 2019 FY budget. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-The treasurer reported that the second installment of taxes is due September 4. Chr. Zeller reported that the RPC will be having a meeting (tentatively September 12) and that the board will be posting this information in the near future.

Public Comment-Chr. Zeller opened the floor for discussion. Comments were made concerning where information on the internet was coming from, as most of it was not accurate and misleading. Comments were made on how much revenue this project could generate for the county, school districts, etc. Comments about updating the GIS maps. There was discussion.

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.