Chr. Zeller called the meeting to order and asked Clerk Waggener to proceed with a roll call. Clerk Waggener called Chairman Zeller “present”, Commissioner Meier “present” and Commissioner Fanning “present”. Clerk Waggener informed Chairman Zeller that a quorum was present and that the meeting may proceed.
Chr. Zeller said that the agenda was the first order of business. 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 order of business is the approval of the minutes from the February 9th 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.
The next item is the acceptance of the January Treasurer’s report Chr. Zeller said. The Treasurer could not be present this morning, Chr. Zeller said, but the Board had spoken to her about the report and there is nothing to point out. Commissioner Meier made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the bills in the amount of $93,198.18 are the next items on the agenda. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll for distribution on February 27 is the next item for approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the next item is the re-appointment of Kai Schnitker to the Western Illinois Economic Development Authority Board. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the reappointment of Kai Schnitker as stated. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the appointment of Justin Ring as Road District #1 Commissioner is next on the agenda. Mr. Lair current road district commissioner is resigning after 30 years of service. There was discussion. All board members thanked Mr. Lair for his years of service and welcomed Mr. Ring. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the appointment of Justin Ring as stated. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the next item on the agenda is the appointment of Jenny Geirnaeirt as Morgan County Treasurer. Chr. Zeller said that as everyone knows the current treasurer Ms. Hornbeek resigned earlier this month. Her official last day will be Friday February 27. Chr. Zeller recognized Representative Davidsmeyer who Ms. Geirnaeirt presently works for. Representative Davidsmeyer said that the County’s gain is his loss and that he is loosing a truly valuable employee. There was discussion. All members of the County Board welcomed Ms. Geirnaeirt. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the appointment of Jenny Geirnaeirt as Morgan County Treasurer. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the next items on the agenda are related but will each require a motion and approval from the board. Mr. Coultas Morgan County Highway Engineer said that these are annual proposals for MFT funds that the board must approve and then he sends them into the State for review and bidding. The first proposal is for the County Road Districts and the seconded proposal is the County Highway Department. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the proposal for the Road districts as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Commissioner Meier then made a motion to approve the proposal for the County Highway as discussed also. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Reports of Departments-Mr. Coultas said that there is discussion about repairs for Clark Bridge that is located in the N. W. part of the county in road district #3.
Communications-none
Commissioner Meier made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting stands adjourned.