July 22, 2019 Meeting Minutes

AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
JULY 22, 2019
9:00 AM

1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of July 8, 2019 Meeting Minutes
5. Public Comment
6. Business
a) Approval of Bills
b) Approval of Payroll
c) Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment
d) Discussion and Vote on Proposed Wind Ordinance
7. Reports of Departments
8. Chairman’s Remarks
9. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
JULY 22, 2019

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met on Monday July 22, 2019 at 9 am. *The meeting was held in the large courtroom due to the number of residents attending.*

Chr. Zeller asked Chief Deputy Mellor to conduct the roll call. Chief Dep. Mellor asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered present, Commissioner Meier answered present and Chairman Zeller answered present. Chief Dep. Mellor informed the Chairman that a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.

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

The next item for approval are the minutes from the July 8 board meeting Chr. Zeller said. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the July 8 board meeting minutes as written. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Public Comment-The following made remarks Harry Coop, Becky Sander, Jane Becker, Victoria Ringer, Karlis Povisils, Ralph A. Wohlers, Kevin Klein, David Freesen, Ed Kindred, Mick Johnson, Kyle Barry, Jay Meado, Mike Woodyard, Bruce Harris, Joana Ramsey, Max Brune, Vickie Kindred, Betty Niemann.

Chr. Zeller said that the bills for $99,434.66 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll for signing on July 29 and distribution on July 30 is the next item on the agenda for approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that a resolution for a delinquent tax payment is next on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said the discussion and vote on the proposed wind ordinance is the next item on the agenda.
Mr. Douglas said that typing errors have been corrected on the ordinance, commented on aircraft lighting and future technology. Mr. Douglas also said that significant changes have been made and a great deal of time had been dedicated to this ordinance. There was more discussion. Chr. Zeller said that he would ask Chief Deputy Mellor to ask for a vote on the ordinance. Deputy Mellor asked for a vote as follows, Commissioner Fanning-votes yes, Commissioner Meier votes yes and Chr. Zeller recused himself from the vote. Deputy Mellor informed the Chr. that the motion passed.

Reports of Departments-none

Chairman’s Remarks-none

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