February 8, 2016 Meeting Minutes

 

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday February 8 at 9 am. Chairman Meier asked Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Chr. Meier present, Commissioner Fanning present and Commissioner Zeller present. Clk Waggener informed Chr. Meier that a quorum is present and the meeting could proceed.

Chr. Meier 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 Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The next item on the agenda is the approval of the January 25 board minutes Chr. Meier said. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the acceptance of the Treasurers reports from September, October, November and December are the next items for approval. The Treasurer said that she had nothing to point out on any of the reports and would answer any questions. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to accept the September Treasurer report. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to accept the October treasurers report. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to accept the November treasurers report. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to accept the December treasurers report. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Public Comment-none

Chr. Meier said that the bills in the amount of $79,466.96 are the next items for approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the verifiable payroll due for distribution on February 11 is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the approval of a one day liquor license for the Chili Cook Off is the next item needing approval. Chr. Meier said that this is an annual event that is hosted by Don’s Place and this year the proceeds will benefit the Nursery School. Chr. Meier said that the event will be held at the Jacksonville Airport on March 6 from noon until 10 pm. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the liquor license as requested. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The next item on the agenda is a resolution for a tax sale Chr. Meier said. The Treasurer said that the paperwork for this sale is now complete. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the acceptance of the FY 2014-2015 audit is the next item on the agenda and that Adam Withee will point out the highlights for the board. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to accept the FY 2014-2015 audit report as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Clk Waggener said that her office is now early voting and accepting requests for vote by mail applications. Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that her office is starting to receive some monies from the State. Commissioner Fanning said that the Courthouse would be closed Friday and Monday February 11 and February 15 respectively.

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