The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday July 25, 2011 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bradley A. Zeller, Commissioner Dick Rawlings and Commissioner Bill Meier.
Chr. Zeller said that the first item on the agenda is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
The next item, Chr. Zeller said, is the approval of the minutes from the July 11, 2011 board meeting. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the Treasurers report for the month of June is the next item on the agenda and the Treasurer is present and would answer questions if there were any. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the Treasurers report as presented. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Bills in the amount of $55,825.88 are the next item needing approval, Chr. Zeller said. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll for July 29 is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the next item on the agenda is the resolution to detach annexed territory from Road District #6 and attach to Road District #14. This property, Chr. Zeller said, is along the North side of West Walnut Street, immediately West of North Westgate and west of Passavant Hospital. There was discussion. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the resolution as read. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that a memorandum of understanding between Morgan and Scott County for the purpose of developing a Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan for approval by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency is next on the agenda. Mr. Douglas said that this resolution and plan are moving faster than expected due to recent flooding that occured last month. There was discussion. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the Chairman of the Board to sign and enter into this agreement. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the approval of Craig’s Subdivision is the next item for approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the request for this subdivision. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Reports of Departments–Ms. Hornbeek said that the first distribution of real estate taxes was last week. Ms. Hornbeek said that 4 properties that the County held for delinquent taxes were sold by sealed bid.
Chr. Zeller said that sealed bids for aggregate materials for the Road Districts would be accepted until 10 am August 3rd in Calvin Hances office.
Communications–none
Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting is adjourned.