The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners office on Monday July 25, 2016 at 9 am. Chairman Bill Meier asked Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk Waggener took roll call as follows, Chr. Meier present, Commissioner Fanning present and Commissioner Zeller present. Clk Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum was 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 minutes from the July 11 board meeting need to be approved. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Acceptance of the Treasurer’s report from the month of June is next on the agenda Chr. Meier said.
Ms. Geirnaeirt , Treasurer, said that she had nothing to point out. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to accept the Treasurer report as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Public Comment-none
Chr. Meier said that the approval of the bills in the amount of $120,973.11 is the next items needing approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Meier said that the approval of the verifiable payroll for distribution on July 29 needs approval.
Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable for the stated date. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Meier said that an appointment of Patrick Bonjean to the Alexander Water District is the next item on that agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Meier said that an approval of a purchase agreement for the mobile homes at Pleasant View is the next item on the agenda and that Michael Hayes is present and would explain this for them. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller said that the board would like to thank Mr. Hayes for the contribution that he has made to the community by improving several properties. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the purchase agreement as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Reports of Departments-Treasurer Geirnaeirt reported that the first distribution of real estate taxes has been made and the next installment is due September 6.
States Attorney Noll said that since the last board meeting there was a trial jury that did conclude with a conviction.
The County received a request for a letter of support to expand the landfill in Pike County. After discussion, it was agreed upon to send a letter of support to the Pike County Board.
Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting is adjourned.