January 11, 2010 Meeting Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday, January 11, 2010 at 9am. Present were Chairman Bill Meier, Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller and Commissioner Dick Rawlings.

Chr. Meier said that the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion approved.

The next item, Chr. Meier said, is the approval of the December 28, 2009 board minutes. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the Treasurer’s report is the next item on the agenda and that Ms. Hornbeek is present. Ms. Hornbeek said that this report is for the month of November and that she has nothing to point out. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The bills in the amount of $59,667.47 are the next item needing approval, Chr. Meier said. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the verifiable payroll for the January 15, 2010 payroll is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion for the approval of the verifiable payroll on January 15, 2010. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the SMG Water Cooperative DCAP Grant Application is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Meier said that Mr. David Hayes from Benton and Associated is present and will explain this. Mr. Hayes said that the SMG Water Coop is asking the board to pass a resolution in support for the Coop to apply for this grant. This resolution will allow the Chairman of the Board to sign grant application documents. There was some discussion. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the resolutions presented and allow the Chairman of the Board to enter into these agreements as explained. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments–Ms. Gross, Morgan County Clerk, said that today is the beginning of early voting.

Communications–none.

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