Archive | 2019 County Commission Meeting Minutes

AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 12, 2019
9:00 AM

1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of July 22, 2019 Meeting Minutes
5. Approval of May and June Treasurer’s Reports
6. Public Comment
7. Business
a) Approval of Bills
b) Approval of Payroll
c) Discussion of Phone System and Internet
8. Reports of Departments
9. Chairman’s Remarks
10. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 12, 2019

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday, August 12 at 9 am. **Chr. Zeller is absent from this morning’s meeting so Vice Chr. Fanning will be conducting the meeting.** Vice Chr. Fanning asked County Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Vice Chr. Fanning answered present and Commissioner Meier answered present. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

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

The next item needing approval, Vice Chr. Fanning said, is the board meeting minutes from July 22, 2019. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Vice Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All vote voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Fanning said that the Treasurer’s reports for May and June were next for approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s reports as presented. Vice Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Public Comment-none

Vice Chr. Fanning said that bills for $61,907.93 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Vice Chr. seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Fanning said that the verifiable payroll for signing on the 14 of August and distribution on the 15 needs approval from the board. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Vice Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Fanning said Sheriff Carmody is present and would discuss the new phone system that presently is being looked at by the County. There was discussion. Scott Roberts from Khamma Group was present and answered questions from the board.

Reports of Departments-County Clk. Waggener said that her office is putting together packets that may be picked up beginning September 3 for anyone wishing to run in the local March 2020 primary. County Clk. Waggener said that the offices that will be up for election/re-election are Circuit Clerk, Coroner, State’s Attorney and 1 seat on the board of commissioners.
County Treasurer said that September 3 is the next and final due date for the 2019 real estate taxes.
Vice Chr. Fanning said that the board is working on the annual budget and a preliminary budget would be placed on file in the County Clerk’s office by August 15 and the final budget would be in place and filed by the end of August.

Chr. Remarks-none

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

AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
JULY 22, 2019
9:00 AM

1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of July 8, 2019 Meeting Minutes
5. Public Comment
6. Business
a) Approval of Bills
b) Approval of Payroll
c) Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment
d) Discussion and Vote on Proposed Wind Ordinance
7. Reports of Departments
8. Chairman’s Remarks
9. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
JULY 22, 2019

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met on Monday July 22, 2019 at 9 am. *The meeting was held in the large courtroom due to the number of residents attending.*

Chr. Zeller asked Chief Deputy Mellor to conduct the roll call. Chief Dep. Mellor asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered present, Commissioner Meier answered present and Chairman Zeller answered present. Chief Dep. Mellor informed the Chairman 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”. The motion is approved.

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

Public Comment-The following made remarks Harry Coop, Becky Sander, Jane Becker, Victoria Ringer, Karlis Povisils, Ralph A. Wohlers, Kevin Klein, David Freesen, Ed Kindred, Mick Johnson, Kyle Barry, Jay Meado, Mike Woodyard, Bruce Harris, Joana Ramsey, Max Brune, Vickie Kindred, Betty Niemann.

Chr. Zeller said that the bills for $99,434.66 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the 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 signing on July 29 and distribution on July 30 is the next item on the agenda for approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning 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 a resolution for a delinquent tax payment 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 the discussion and vote on the proposed wind ordinance is the next item on the agenda.
Mr. Douglas said that typing errors have been corrected on the ordinance, commented on aircraft lighting and future technology. Mr. Douglas also said that significant changes have been made and a great deal of time had been dedicated to this ordinance. There was more discussion. Chr. Zeller said that he would ask Chief Deputy Mellor to ask for a vote on the ordinance. Deputy Mellor asked for a vote as follows, Commissioner Fanning-votes yes, Commissioner Meier votes yes and Chr. Zeller recused himself from the vote. Deputy Mellor informed the Chr. that the motion passed.

Reports of Departments-none

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.

AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
JULY 8, 2019
9:00 AM

1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of July 1, 2019 Meeting Minutes
5. Approval of March and April Treasurer’s Reports
6. Business
a) Approval of Bills
b) Approval of Payroll
c) Awarding of Weatherization Materials Bids
7. Reports of Departments
8. Public Comment
9. Chairman’s Remarks
10. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
July 8, 2019

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the law library on Monday July 8, 2019 at 9am. Chr. Zeller asked County Clk. Waggener to ask for the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Chr. Zeller-answered present, Commissioner Fanning-answered present and Commissioner Meier-answered present. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present.

Chr. Zeller said that the first item for approval is 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 are the minutes from the July 1 board meeting. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the approval of the Treasurer’s reports for March and April are the next items on the agenda. Chr. Zeller said Treasurer Geirnaeirt is present. Ms. Geirmaeirt said that the report shows that the general fund is getting low as it does every year at this time due to being close to the end of the fiscal year and the first distribution from real estate taxes not showing yet. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the next items are the bills for $22,541.47 and need 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 the verifiable payroll for signing on July 12 and distribution on July 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 awarding of the weatherization bids is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Zeller said that the bids were opened last week and have been put in a detailed report and will be awarded this morning. Chr. Zeller said that this report would be filed in the County Clerk’s office for inspection later today. The bids for the mechanical side of the bids were awarded to Benoist Bros of Springfield, Illinois and Connor Co. of Jacksonville, Illinois. Chr. Zeller said that the architectural side of the bids were awarded to Whole Energy & Hardware, Chaska, Minnesota, EFI, Southborough, Massachusetts, R.P. Lumber, Jacksonville, Illinois and Trone Appliance, Jacksonville, Illinois. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the awarding of bids as read. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-none

Public Comment-Willie Smith commented. Joana Ramsey commented.

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Zeller said that the petition is being taken into consideration, but with the lack of unincorporated boundaries, it makes it difficult to determine what qualifies someone as an Alexander resident. Chr. Zeller said that further discussion would be held.

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.

AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
JULY 1, 2019
9:00 AM

1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of June 24, 2019 Meeting Minutes
5. Business
a) Opening of Weatherization Materials Bids
6. Reports of Departments
7. Public Comment
8. Chairman’s Remarks
9. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
July 1, 2019

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the law library on Monday July 1, 2019 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked County Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Chr. Zeller – answered present, Commissioner Fanning – answered present and Commissioner Meier – answered present.

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 approval of the board meeting minutes from June 24, 2019 are next on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes from the June 24, 2019 board meeting. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the next item on the agenda is the opening of weatherization materials bids and that Dusty Douglas is present. Mr. Douglas said that today is only to open the bids and then the bids will be put on a spreadsheet as bidders only bid on certain items. Chr. Zeller said that the first two bids were for the mechanical side and they were from Benoist Bros., Springfield, Illinois and Conner Co., Jacksonville, Illinois. Chr. Zeller said that four bids were submitted for the architectural side and they were R.P. Lumber, Jacksonville, Illinois, Whole Energy & Hardware, Chaska, Minnesota, EFI, Southborough, Massachusetts and Trone Appliance Center, Jacksonville, Illinois. There was some discussion. Chr. Zeller said this would be awarded after they have been placed on the spreadsheet according to the bid specifications.

Reports of Departments-Chr. Zeller said that budget hearings would be taking place the weeks of July 8 and July 15. Commissioner Fanning said the Courthouse would be closed Thursday July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Treasurer Geirnaeirt said the first distribution to the taxing bodies from the first installment of real estate taxes is complete.

Public Comment-Betty Niemann said that she would like the May 20 board meeting minutes to reflect that she is opposed to the wind farm project. If the County of Morgan must have a wind farm project then the ordinance should protect the people of Morgan County and Morgan County.

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.

AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
JUNE 24, 2019
9:00 AM

1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of June 3, 2019 Meeting Minutes
5. Approval of June 10, 2019 Meeting Minutes
6. Business
a) Approval of Bills

b) Approval of Payroll

c) Approval of One Day Liquor Licenses for Hamilton’s Catering for the following dates: July 6, August 25, September 7, September 20, September 28, October 5, October 12, October 19, and November 9, 2019
7. Reports of Departments
8. Public Comment
9. Chairman’s Remarks
10. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
June 24, 2019

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the law library on Monday June 24 at 9 am. In the absence of Chairman Zeller, Vice Chr. Fanning presided over this meeting. Vice Chr. asked Deputy Clerk Mellor to conduct the roll call. Dep. Clk. Mellor asked for roll call as follows, Vice Chr. Fanning answered present and Commissioner Meier answered present.
* It was noted that Chr. Zeller is absent from the meeting today.*

Vice Chr. Fanning asked for a motion to approve the agenda. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Vice Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Fanning said that the board meeting minutes from June 3 need approval from the board. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes for the stated date as written. Vice Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Fanning said that the board meeting minutes from June 10 also need approval from the board. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes from the June 10 board meeting as written. Vice Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Fanning said bills for $99,857.17 need approval by the board for payment. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Vice Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Fanning said that the verifiable payroll to be signed on June 27 and distributed on June 28 is the next item for approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Vice Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. said that the next order of business is the approval for one-day liquor licenses for Hamilton’s Catering. Vice Chr. said that there were several dates requested, July 6, August 25, September 7, September 20, September 28, October 5, October 12, October 19 and November 9. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the request from Hamilton’s Catering for the one-day liquor licenses for the stated dates. Vice Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-none

Public Comment-Roger Utley voices his concerns about the wind farm.

Chairman’s Remarks-none

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

AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
JUNE 10, 2019
9:00 AM

1. Call To Order

2. Roll Call

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Business

a) Approval of Bills

b) Approval of Payroll

5. Reports of Departments

6. Public Comment

7. Chairman’s Remarks

8. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
June 10, 2019

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the law library on Monday June 10 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Chr. Zeller answered present, Commissioner Fanning answered present and Commissioner Meier 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 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 bills for $40,338.59 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the amount stated. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll for signing on the 13th and distribution on the 14th is the next item for approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the dates stated. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-none

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.