The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday February 7, 2011 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bradley A. Zeller, Commissioner Dick Rawlings and Commissioner Bill Meier.
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 Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
The next item, Chr. Zeller said, is the approval of minutes from the January 24, 2011 board meeting. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the bills in the amount of $51,899.72 are the next items needing approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll for February 15, 2011 is the next item needing approval. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that a tax sale resolution is the next item on the agenda and that the Treasurer is present and will explain this. Ms. Hornbeek said that this is a resolution from the county tax agent Joseph Meyer to Corn Belt Wireless, Inc. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve this resolution as explained by the Treasurer. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that an agreement with IDOT for federal funding to replace a bridge over Henry Creek on the Woodson-Winchester Road is the next item and that Calvin Hance is present and would explain this for them. Mr. Hance said that this agreement requires the signature of the Board Chairman to begin the project. There was discussion. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion for the Chairman of the Board to enter into this agreement. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Reports of Departments–Jill Waggener, Morgan County Clerk, said that the Clerk’s office will be open on Saturday February 19 from 8:30 – 1:00 and on Monday February 21 from 8:30 – 4:30 for the sole purpose of absentee voting.
Commissioner Rawlings said that the Courthouse will be closed February 11, 2011 this Friday in observance of Lincoln’s birthday.
Communications–none
Commissioner Meier made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting is adjourned.