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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 12, 2021
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of September 27, 2021 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) Appointment of Alan Taylor to the Board of Trustees of the Meredosia-Bluffs Rescue Squad District term ending December, 2022
d) Ordinance for American Rescue Plan Act Funding for Health Department Remodel
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 12, 2021

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday, October 12, 2021 at 9 am. Chairman Fanning asked for roll call. County Clerk Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “present”, Chairman Fanning answered “present” and it is noted that Commissioner Meier is absent today due to health issues. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

Chr. Fanning said that the first order 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 has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that the approval of the board meeting minutes from September 27, is the next item for approval on the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written.
Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report-County Clerk Waggener reported that her office along with the Board of Commissioners has purchased new voting equipment that has been delivered and will be used beginning with the primary election in 2022.

Chr. Fanning said bills for $66,958.21 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

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

Chr. Fanning said that appointment of Alan Taylor to the Board of Trustees of the Meredosia-Bluffs Rescue Squad District is the next item needing approval. Chr. Fanning said his term will expire December 2022. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment
as discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the appointment of Alan Taylor as discussed as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said an ordinance for the American Rescue Plan Act Funding for the Health Department remodel is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion on the county using a consulting firm during this process of usage these funds. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the ordinance as discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the ordinance on the American Rescue Plan Act Funding as discussed as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Fanning said a drive through flu clinic will be offered.

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

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of September 13, 2021 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) Resolution for FY 2021 Budget Transfers
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
September 27, 2021

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners’ office on Monday September 27, 2021 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. County Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “present”, Chr. Fanning answered “present”. Commissioner Meier is out due to health reasons. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

Chr. Fanning said the next item for approval is the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said minutes from the September 13, 2021 meeting need approval from the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Reports-none

Chr. Fanning said bills for $80,907.08 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve payment of the bills as stated. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that verifiable payroll for signing on the 29 and distribution on the 30 of October is the next item on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as stated as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

A resolution for FY 2021 budget transfers is the next item on the agenda, Chr. Fanning said. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and called for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the resolution for the FY 2021 budget transfer as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, and Chr. Fanning 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-Chr. Fanning said that the next board meeting should fall on October 11, but the courthouse will be closed in observance of Columbus Day so the meeting will be held on Tuesday October 12. Chr. Fanning said that testing on the Wind Turbines had begun and gave an update.

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

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of August 30, 2021 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) Re-appoint Glenn Vortman as a Trustee of North Scott Protection District for a period of three years
d) Re-appoint Jay Talkemeyer as a Commissioner of the Indian Creek Drainage District for a period of three years
e) Re-appoint Steve Carls as a Commissioners of the Willow Creek Drainage District for a period of three years
f) Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment
g) Resolution to purchase new equipment, a Tractor and Boom Mower, for the Morgan County Highway Department
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday September 13, 2021 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked County Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “present’ and Chr. Fanning answered “present”. Commissioner Meier is out due to health reasons. 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 Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said minutes from the August 30 board meeting need approval from the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports, including finance report-Supt. of Highways, Matt Coultas, said the county oil/chip pavement work is done and stripping will begin today. There was some discussion.

Chr. Fanning said there are two FY bills to pay, the close of FY 2021 and the start of FY 2022. Chr. Fanning said the bills for FY 2021 are $48,149.56. There was some discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of FY 2021 bills as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said bills for FY 2022 are $30.554.86. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of the FY 2022 as stated. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of the FY 2022 bills as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said a re-appointment for Glenn Vortman as a trustee of North Scott Protection District for a period of three years is the next item for approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the re-appointment as discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said a re-appointment of Jay Talkemeyer as a Commissioner for the Willow Creek Drainage District for a period of three years also needs approval of the board. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the re-appointment as discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said the last re-appointment is Steve Carls as a Commissioner of the Willow Creek Drainage District for a period of three years also needs approval from the board. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the re-appointment as discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Chr. Fanning said on behalf of the board she would like to thank these three gentleman for their service on these boards.

Chr. Fanning said that a resolution for a delinquent tax payment is the next item for approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution for the delinquent tax payment as discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows for the resolution of delinquent tax payment, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that a resolution to purchase a tractor and boom mower for the Morgan County Highway department is next on the agenda and Matt Coultas would explain. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution for the equipment for the highway department as discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the resolution for the highway equipment as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session-(only if needed)

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Fanning reminded second installment of taxes will be due this Friday, September 17, 2021.

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

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 30, 2021
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of August 23, 2021 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) Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment
b) Re-appoint Tom Winner to a five-year term on the Morgan County Housing Authority Board
c) FY 2022 Budget
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 30, 2021

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office at 9 am on August 30, 2021. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Dep. Clk. Jokisch asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Fanning answered “present”. Commissioner Meier is out due to health issues. Dep. Clk. Jokisch informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

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

Chr. Fanning said approval of the August 23 board meeting minutes is the next item on the agenda.
Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Fanning 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. Fanning said the first order of business is a resolution for a delinquent tax payment. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed for the delinquent tax payment. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Dep. Clk. Jokisch asked for roll call for the resolution for delinquent tax payment as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Dep. Clk. Jokisch informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that a reappointment of Tom Winner to the Morgan County Housing Authority Board for a 5-year term is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the reappointment of Tom Winner as discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Dep. Clk. Jokisch asked for roll call for the reappointment of Tom Winner as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Dep. Clk. Jokisch informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that the approval of the FY 2022 budget is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the FY 2022 budget as presented. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Dep. Clk. Jokisch asked for roll call to approve the FY 2022 budget as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye’, and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Dep. Clk. Jokisch informed the Chr. that the motion has passed. Chr. Fanning said the budget would be filed in the County Clerk’s office and available for review.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-none

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

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 23, 2021
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of August 9, 2021 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 23, 2021

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday August 23, 2021 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. County Clerk Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Fanning answered “present”. Commissioner Meier is out due to health reasons. 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 Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has approved.

Chr. Fanning said the minutes from the August 9 board meeting need approval from the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Fanning 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. Fanning said bills of $46,806.19 need approval from the board for payment. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye’.
Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that the verifiable payroll for signing on the 27 of August and distribution on August 30 is the next item on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks- Chr. Fanning said the preliminary budget is on file and the final budget will be on file August 30 in the County Clerk’s office. Chr. Fanning also said the 3 union contracts are in negotiations at this time. Commissioner Zeller also remarked on the America Rescue Plan.
Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed and the meeting is adjourned.