February 8, 2021 Meeting Minutes

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
9:00 AM

1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of January 25, 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) Purchase of Sheriff Patrol Vehicle
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETIING
FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday February 8, 2021 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener conducted the roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Fanning answered “present”. Commissioner Meier is absent due to health issues. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

Chr. Fanning said that the approval of the agenda is the first order of business. 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 January 25 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-Clk. Waggener said that her office is early voting for the February 23 primary.

Chr. Fanning said bills for $52,639.52 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 in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “YES”, and Chr. Fanning answered “YES”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that verifiable payroll for the signing on February 10 and distribution on February 11 is the next order of business. 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 as follows for the verifiable payroll, Commissioner Zeller answered “YES” and Chr. Fanning answered “YES”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said the purchase of a patrol vehicle for the Sheriff Department is next on the agenda and the Sheriff is present to explain. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the purchase of the patrol vehicle as explained for the Sheriff’s Department. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the purchase of the patrol car as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “YES” and Chr. Fanning answered “YES”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Fanning said that the Courthouse will be closed on Friday February 12 for Lincoln’s Birthday and then again on February 15 for President’s Day.
Chr. Fanning said she would also like to thank the Health Department on a job well done.

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.