The Morgan County of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday December 8, 2014 at 9 am. Present were Vice Chairman Bill Meier and Commissioner Ginny Fanning. Chairman Bradley A. Zeller was absent.
Vice Chr. Meier said that approval of the agenda is the first order of business. 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 November 24th board meeting is the next item on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Vice Chr. Meier said that the acceptance of the Treasurers report is the next item on the agenda. Ms. Hornbeek said that she had nothing to point out and would answer any questions the board may have. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to accept the Treasurers report as presented. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Vice Chr. Meier said that the bills in the amount of $366,963.74 are the next items needing approval for payment. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the amount stated. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Verifiable payroll for November 15th needs approval for distribution Vice Chr. Meier said. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. Al voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Vice Chr. Meier said that the re appointment of Ricky Barnett to the North Scott Fire Department is the next order of business. Vice Chr. Meier said that the board did have all the paperwork in hand and everything seemed in order. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the re appointment as stated. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
A resolution deeding 600 Hooker Street to the City of Jacksonville is the next item on the agenda Vice Chr. Meier said. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution to deed to the City of Jacksonville the property at 600 Hooker Street. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Vice Chr. Meier said that the County Engineer Coultas was present and had 2 resolutions to present to the board for approval. Mr. Coultas said that these resolutions are normally approved in January or February but the State of Illinois has requested that these now are approved in December. There was discussion. The first resolution is for County Maintenance on county and state highways Mr. Coultas said. This resolution is appropriating one million dollars that had already been budgeted and will be for the calendar year January 1 through December 31, 2015, Mr. Coultas said. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as stated. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Mr. Coultas said that the next resolution is for the County Engineers salary of $62,940.00 of which $31,740.00 will be reimbursed. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as stated. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Reports of Departments-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.