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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 13, 2020
9:00 AM
13. Call To Order
14. Roll Call of Members
15. Approval of the Agenda
16. Consideration and Approval of September 21, 2020 Meeting Minutes
17. Public Comment
18. Committee Reports
19. Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report
20. Consideration and Action on Business Agenda Items (Motion and Roll Call Vote or Voice Votes)
f) Bills
g) Payroll
h) Appointment of South Jacksonville Police Chief Eric Hansell to the 911 Board for a term ending January 2022
i) Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment
j) FY 2020 Budget Transfers
21. Other Business
22. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
23. Chairman’s Remarks
24. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 13, 2020

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Tuesday October 13, 2020. Chr. Zeller asked Clk .Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered present, Commissioner Meier answered present and Chr. Zeller answered present. *Note-Commissioner Meier is present via telephone.*

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 has passed.

Chr. Zeller said that the minutes from the September 21 board meeting is the next item for approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call to approve the September 21 board meeting minutes as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports, including finance report-Clk. Waggener said that her office has been very busy with early voting and vote by mail ballots that are being returned.

Chr. Zeller said bills of $62,015.95 are next on the agenda and need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows to approve the payment of bills, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll for signing on the 14 and distributing on the 15 of October is the next item for approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable for the stated dates. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, for the approval of verifiable payroll, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said that the next item on the agenda is the appointment of South Jacksonville Police Chief Eric Hansell to the 911 Board for a term ending in 2022. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the appointment of South Jacksonville Police Chief to the 911 board. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows for the appointment of South Jacksonville Police Chief to the 911 board, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE”, and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. The Clk. Informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said that a resolution for delinquent tax payment is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Zeller said that this is a normal procedure when delinquent taxes have been paid and go back onto the tax rolls. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, for the resolution for delinquent tax payment, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said that transfers for the FY 2020 year is next on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the transfers for FY 2020. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the FY 2020 transfers as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Other business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-none

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

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
9:00 AM

1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of August 31, 2020 Meeting Minutes
5. Consideration and Approval of September 8, 2020 Meeting Minutes
6. Public Comment
7. Committee Reports
8. Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report
9. Consideration and Action on Business Agenda Items (Motion and Roll Call Vote or Voice Votes)
a) Bills
b) Payroll
c) One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for the dates of October 10, 2020 and October 16, 2020
d) Reappointment of Steve Rolf to the Willow Creek Drainage District Board for a three-year term beginning September 2020
e) Reappointment of Ricky Barnett as a trustee to the North Scott Fire Protection District for a term ending May 2023
10. Other Business
11. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
12. Chairman’s Remarks
13. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

*The Morgan County Board of Commissioners held a meeting in their office on September 21, 2020 at 9 am. Present in the office are Chairman Bradley A. Zeller, Commissioner Ginny Fanning, County Clerk Jill Waggener, WLDS/WJVO Radio and Chief Deputy Clerk Karen Mellor. Chr. Zeller did say that a dial in option for elected officials, department heads and anyone else who would like to participate in the meeting is offered. Commissioner Bill Meier is present by dial in.*

Chr. Zeller said the first order of business is roll call and asked Clk. Waggener to conduct roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered present, Commissioner Meier answered present and Chr. Zeller answered present. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

Chr. Zeller said that the approval of the agenda is the first order of business. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the agenda as follows, Commissioner Fanning voted “AYE”, Commissioner Meier voted “AYE” and Chr. Zeller voted “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has by the “AYE” votes.

Chr. Zeller said that the board meeting minutes from the August 31 meeting need approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the August 31 minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows for the approval of the August 31 board minutes, Commissioner Fanning voted “AYE”, Commissioner Meier voted “AYE” and Chr. Zeller voted “AYE” Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the August 31 board minutes has passed by the “AYE” votes.

Chr. Zeller said that the board meeting minutes from September 8, 2020 need approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the September 8 meeting minutes as presented. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the September 8 meeting minutes as follows, Commissioner Fanning voted “AYE”, Commissioner Meier voted “AYE” and Chr. Zeller voted “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed by the “AYE” votes.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports, including finance report-none

Chr. Zeller said that there are two groups of bills for approval. The first group needing approval are the last of the 2020 bills, Chr. Zeller said, for $17,761.12. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount of $12,761.12. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows for the payment of the final 2020 bills in the stated amount, Commissioner Fanning voted ”AYE”. Commissioner Meier voted “AYE” and Chr. Zeller voted “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed by the “AYE” votes.

Chr. Zeller said that bills of $73,823.60 for the beginning of 2021 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the amount stated. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows for the payment of 2021 bills in the stated amount, Commissioner Fanning voted “AYE”, Commissioner Meier voted “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed by the “AYE” votes.

Chr. Zeller said that a one-day liquor license for Hamilton’s Catering on October 10 and October 16 are the next items on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the one-day liquor license for Hamilton’s Catering. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for Hamilton’s Caterings request for a one-day liquor license as follows, Commissioner Fanning voted “AYE”, Commissioner Meier voted “AYE”, and Chr. Zeller voted “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed by the “AYE” votes.

Chr. Zeller said that the board has been asked to approve the re-appointment of Steve Rolf to the Willow Creek Drainage District Board for a three-year term beginning September 2020. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the re-appointment as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the re-appointment of Steve Rolf as follows, Commissioner Fanning voted “AYE”. Commissioner Meier voted “AYE”, and Chr. Zeller voted “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed by the “AYE” votes.

Chr. Zeller said that the board received another request for a re-appointment for Ricky Barnett to the North Scott Fire Protection District for a term ending in 2023. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the re-appointment as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the re-appointment of Ricky Barnett as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning voted “AYE”, Commissioner Meier voted “AYE”, and Chr. Zeller voted “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed by the “AYE” votes.

Other Business-Commissioner Fanning said the Health Department is offering Flu Shots October 8 and 9 at the JHS Bowl.

Closed Meeting Session (if needed)-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 passed and the meeting stands adjourned.

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
9:00 AM

1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of August 31, 2020 Meeting Minutes
5. Public Comment
6. Committee Reports
7. Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report
8. Consideration and Action on Business Agenda Items (Motion and Roll Call Vote or Voice Votes)
a) Bills
b) Payroll
c) Ordinance on Application for a Wind Energy Conversion System Siting Permit by Lincoln Land Wind, LLC
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

*The Morgan County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on Tuesday September 8, 2020. This meeting is being held in the Courtroom of the Morgan County Courthouse. Chr. Zeller said that there is a dial in number for elected officials, department’s heads and anyone wishing to join the meeting.*

Chr. Zeller called the meeting to order and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present”, Commissioner Meier answered “present” and Chr. Zeller answered “present”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting would 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 has passed.

Chr. Zeller said that the minutes from August 31 are tabled at this time.

Public Comment-Ed Kindred commented.

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Reports-none

Chr. Zeller said that bills for the fiscal year 2020 for $47,760.77 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills for the fiscal year 2020 in the stated amount. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills 2020 fiscal year in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said that bills in the stated amount of $6,267.83 for the 2021 fiscal year need approval for the board for payment. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount for the 2021 fiscal year. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of the 2021 fiscal year bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said that an ordinance on application for a wind energy conversion system-siting permit by Lincoln Land Wind LLC is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the ordinance as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller abstained from the vote. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Other business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Zeller said he would like to thank everyone for participating in this morning’s meeting.

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

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 31, 2020
9:00 AM

1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of August 24, 2020 Meeting Minutes
5. Public Comment
6. Committee Reports
7. Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report
8. Consideration and Action on Business Agenda Items (Motion and Roll Call Vote or Voice Votes)
a) Appointment of Ryan Flynn to the Morgan County Housing Authority term ending August 31, 2022
b) Reappointment of Mary English to the Morgan County Housing Authority term ending August 31, 2025
c) Resolution for Morgan County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
d) Engineer Contract for Road District 6 Willow Branch Road and Leach Farm Road Culvert Replacement
e) FY 2021 Budget
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
August 31, 2020

*The Morgan County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on Monday August 31, 2020 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller said that the meeting is being held via dial in for board members, elected officials, department heads and anyone choosing to join the meeting. Present in the office is Chr. Zeller, Commissioner Fanning, County Clk. Waggener, Highway Superintendent Coultas and Ben Cox from WLDS Radio. Commissioner Meier is absent due to health issues.

Chr. Zeller called the meeting to order and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present” and Chr. Zeller answered “present”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting would continue.

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

Chr. Zeller said that the minutes from the August 24 board meeting are the next item on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report-none

Chr. Zeller said that the board has a resolution to appoint Ryan Flynn to the Morgan County Housing Authority with a term ending August 31, 2022 is the next item to be approved. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the appointment as discussed. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the appointment of Ryan Flynn as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said that a re-appointment for Mary English to the Morgan County Housing Authority with a term ending August 31, 2025 also needs approval from the board. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the re-appointment as discussed. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said that a resolution for Morgan County multi-jurisdictional natural hazards mitigation plans is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Zeller said that this resolution is required to receive grants during disasters. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion passed.

Chr. Zeller said that an engineering contract for Rd. Dist. #6, Willow Branch Rd and Leach Farm Rd, culvert replacements is the next item on the agenda and Mr. Coultas is present. Mr. Coultas said this is a routine contract with Benton and Assoc. to work on culvert replacements. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said that the FY 2021 budget is the next item on the agenda for approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the 2021 FY budget and place it on file in the County Clerk’s office. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the 2021 FY budget as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

Chairman’s Remarks-none

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

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 24, 2020
9:00 AM

1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of August 10, 2020 Meeting Minutes
5. Public Comment
6. Committee Reports
7. Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report
8. Consideration and Action on Business Agenda Items (Motion and Roll Call Vote or Voice Votes)
a) Bills

b) Payroll
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
August 24, 2020

*The Morgan County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on Monday August 24, 2020. Chr. Zeller said that the meeting is held via dial in for board members, elected officials, department and anyone who chooses to join the meeting. Present in the office is Chr. Zeller, Commissioner Fanning and County Clerk Waggener. Commissioner Meier is absent due to health issues.

Chr. Zeller said the first order of business is roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered present, Chr. Zeller 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. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion passed.

Chr. Zeller said that the minutes of the August 10 board meeting need approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports, including finance report-none

Chr. Zeller said bills for $97,651.92 need approval for payment. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”, Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion passed.

Chr. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll for signing on the 27 and distribution on the 28 needs approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll for the stated dates as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”, Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Zeller said that a committee meeting for Board of Appeals would be held on August 26 at 5:30 p.m. in the County Courtroom. Chr. Zeller said that an agenda would be posted and this meeting will be via dial in only.

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