The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners office on Monday July 11 at 9 am. Chr. Meier asked Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows Chairman Meier present, Commissioner Fanning present and Commissioner Zeller present. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.
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.
Chr. Meier said that the next item on the agenda is the board minutes from the June 27 meeting. 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 May treasurers report is next on the agenda and that the treasurer is present and would explain this for them. Ms. Geirnaeirt said that she had nothing to point out. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report as presented. 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 $26,121.21 are the next items for approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Meier said that the verifiable payroll for distribution on July 15 needs approval from the board. 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.
Approval of a resolution authorizing 1500 West Walnut and 1521 West Walnut into the enterprise zone is the next item on the agenda Chr. Meier said and that Mr. Douglass is present and would explain. Mr. Douglass said that this is for the Modern Care property and the last resolution was for the Fitness World property. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as stated. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Meier said that the budget hearing schedule is next on the agenda and that Commissioner Fanning had been handling this for the board. Commissioner Fanning said that the hearings started today at 10 am with the County Clerk’s office and would continue through July 22.
Reports of Departments-Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that the first installment of taxes due date was July 5 and that everything went very smooth and approximately 50 taxpayers used the new credit card option this year.
State’s Attorney Noll said that he had a murder trial beginning tomorrow.
Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting stands adjourned.