The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday July 14, 2014. Present were Chairman Bradley A. Zeller and Commissioner Bill Meier. Commissioner Dick Rawlings was absent from the meeting.
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. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the next order of business is the approval of the minutes from the June 23 board meeting. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the acceptance of the Treasurer’s report for the month of May is the next item on the agenda. Ms. Hornbeek, Treasurer, said that she had nothing to point out. Commissioner Meier made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as presented. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said the bills in the amount of $75,401.19 are the next items needing approval for payment. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the payroll for June 15 is in the amount of $245,719.66 and needs approval for distribution. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payroll in the stated amount. Chr. Zeller seconded the amount. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that an appointment of Jacob Meyer to the Indian Creek Drainage District is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Zeller said that the board did have all the papers in hand for this appointment. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the appointment as stated. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that an acceptance of an IDOT agreement for railway crossing improvements is the next item on the agenda. Matt Coultas was present and explained this for the Commissioners. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution as stated by Mr. Coutlas. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the next order of business is the approval of the appointments for election judges for the next two years. Ms. Mellor from the County Clerks office said that this list of judges was submitted to the Clerks office by precinct committee. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the list of appointments for election judges. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Reports of Departments-none
Communications-none
Commissioner Meier made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting is adjourned.