Archive | 2021 County Commission Meeting Minutes

NOTE: MEETING IS ON TUESDAY DUE TO MEMORIAL DAY ON MONDAY.

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
JUNE 1, 2021
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of May 17, 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 to purchase Commercial Lawn Mower for the Morgan County Highway Department
d) Resolution to purchase Equipment Trailer for the Morgan County Highway Department
e) Approval of Plat Maps for the Orris Subdivision
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
June 1, 2021

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Tuesday June 1, 2021 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked County Clerk Waggener for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Fanning answered “present”. Commissioner Meier is absent from the meeting due to health issues. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.

Chr. Fanning said 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 been approved.

Chr. Fanning said the minutes from the board meeting on May 17 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-Matt Coultas, Highway Supt., said the department had several highway projects coming up and paperwork for funding has been submitted to help with these projects.

Chr. Fanning said bills for $130,477.88 need approval from the board for payment. 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 a roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of 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 that verifiable for signing on the 14th and distributing on the 15th is the next item for the board’s 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. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that a resolution for the purchase of a lawn mower for the county highway department is the next item on the agenda. Matt Coultas was present and answered question for the board. Chr. Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning called for a roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the resolution for the lawn mower for the county highway department as follow, Commissioner Zeller answered “AYE” and Chr. Fanning answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr., that the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said a resolution for the purchase of an equipment trailer for the county highway department is the next item for approval. Matt Coultas answered questions and there was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the purchase of the equipment trailer as discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows for the purchase of the equipment trailer for the highway department, Commissioner Zeller answered “AYE” and Chr. Fanning answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that a plat map for the Orris Subdivision is the next item on the agenda. Dusty Douglass is present, answered questions for the board and there was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the Orris Plat as discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows for the approval of the Orris Plat, 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 said beginning June 1, 2021 masks will no longer be required in the Courthouse for vaccinated individuals.

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

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
MAY 17, 2021
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of May 3, 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 Delinquent Tax Payment
d) One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for the dates of June 5, June 12, and June 19, 2021
e) Resolution Calling for the Governor and General Assembly to Protect Local Control of Zoning and Land Use (Senate Bill 1602)
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
May 17, 2021

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday May 17, 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” and Clk. Waggener said 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 the the agenda is the first item for the board to approve. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. Al voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said the minutes from the May 3 board meeting need approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the May 3 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 for $269,684.20 need approval from the board for payment. There was 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 as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “AYE” and Chr. Fanning answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said the verifiable payroll for signing on the 27 and distribution on the 28 of May is the next item for approval from the board. 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 verifiable payroll and stated dates 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 next order of business is a resolution for a delinquent tax payment. 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 for the delinquent tax payment as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “AYE” and Chr. Fanning answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that Hamilton’s Catering applied for 3 one-day liquor licenses for June 5, June 12 and June 19. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the one-day liquor licenses for Hamilton’s Catering for the dates discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for Hamilton’s Catering request for 3 one-day liquor license as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that a resolution calling for the Governor and General Assembly to protect local control of zoning and land use (SB 1602) is next on the agenda. There was discussion. Chr. Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the resolution as discussed 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 next meeting would be June and the Courthouse will be closed May 31 in observation of Memorial Day.

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

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
MAY 3, 2021
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of April 19, 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 Benjamin Hamilton and Tisha Hamilton as Trustees of Gunn Cemetery
d) Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

Morgan County Board Meeting
May 3, 2021

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday May 3, 2021 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Dep. Clk. Jokisch asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Meier answered present, (via phone call in), Commissioner Zeller answered present and Chr. Fanning answered present. Dep. Clk. Jokisch 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. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion has been approved.

Chr. Fanning said that the minutes from the April 19 board meeting are next on the agenda for approval from the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Al voted “AYE”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report-none

Chr. Fanning said that bills of $135,552.89 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Dep. Clk. Jokisch asked for roll call for the payment of bills as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE”, 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 verifiable payroll for signing on the 13 and distribution on the 14 is the next item needing approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Dep. Clk. Jokisch asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE”, 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 next item on the agenda is the appointment of Benjamin Hamilton and Tisha Hamilton as trustees of Gunn Cemetery. Three was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment of Benjamin Hamilton and Tisha Hamilton as discussed as trustees for the Gunn Cemetery. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Dep. Clk. Jokisch asked for roll call for the appointments as discussed as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE”, 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 resolution for delinquent tax program is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution for delinquent taxes as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Dep. Clk. Jokisch asked for roll call for the resolution as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE”, Commissioner Zeller answered “AYE” and Chr. Fanning answered “AYE”. Dep. Clk. Jokisch 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 Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion has passed.

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
APRIL 19, 2021
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of April 5, 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) Contract with Stratus Networks for 5-year phone internet service
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
APRIL 19, 2021

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday April 19, 2021 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Chief Deputy Jokisch asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Fanning answered “present”. Chief Deputy Jokisch informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue. *It was noted that Commissioner Meier is absent from today’s meeting.*

Chr. Fanning said that the first 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 that the board meeting minutes from the April 5 meeting need approval from the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the April 5 board meeting 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-Chief Deputy Jokisch said that the last ballot is still out, but Clk. Waggener will be closing the election tomorrow.

Chr. Fanning said bills of $151,896.99 need approval from the board for payment. There was 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. Chief Deputy Jokisch asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner answered “AYE” and Chr. Fanning answered “AYE”. Chief Deputy Jokisch informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that the verifiable payroll for signing April 29 and disturbed on April 30 is the next item 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. Chief Deputy Jokisch asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll for the stated dates as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “AYE” and Chr. Fanning answered “AYE”. Chief Deputy Jokisch informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that a contract with Stratus Networks for a 5-year contract for phone internet service is the next order of business. Commissioner Zeller said this has been a long process, along with the County Clerk’s office because of the internet security her office had to implement and securing a new phone system. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the contract with Stratus Networks for a 5-year contract as discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Chief Deputy Jokisch asked for roll call for the 5-year contract with Stratus Network as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “AYE” and Chr. Fanning answered “AYE”. Chief Deputy Jokisch informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.
Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Fanning welcomed the new Asst. State’s Attorney to the County.

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
APRIL 5, 2021
9:00 AM

1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of March 22, 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) Application for Liquor License for Brickey’s Junction Cabin BBQ & Brew, LLC
d) Acceptance of the 2021 County Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Bids
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
April 5, 2021

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday April 5, 2021 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “Present”. Commissioner Zeller answered “Present” and Chr. Fanning answered “Present”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

Chr. Fanning said the agenda is the first item needing approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said minutes from the March 22 board meeting need approval from the board. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the March 22 minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports, Including Finance Report-Clk. Waggener reminded everyone that the Consolidated Election is tomorrow. Matt Coultas talked about extending roadwork to cover a larger section of the Concord-Arenzville Road, also discussion on the Murrayville project.

Chr. Fanning said bills of $47,865.60 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call of payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE”, 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 14 and distribution on the 15 needs approval from the board. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for verifiable payroll for the stated dates as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE”. Commissioner Zeller answered “AYE”, and Chr. Fanning answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that an application for a liquor license for Brickey’s Junction Cabin BBQ & Brew, LLC has been submitted to the board for approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the request for a liquor license as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said the acceptance of the 2021 County Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance bids is the next item for approval and Matt Coultas would explain. Matt Coultas explained the bids to the board and asked for approval on the low bidders. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the low bids on the recommendation of Mr. Coultas. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the low bids on the county motor fuel tax maintenance as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE”, 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)

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Fanning thanked the County Clerk’s office for a job well done prepping for tomorrow’s election.

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