July 26, 2010 Meeting Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday July 26, 2010 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bill Meier, Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller and Commissioner Dick Rawlings.

Chr. Meier said that the first item is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of minutes from the July 12, 2010 board meeting. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The approval of the verifiable payroll for July 30 is the next item on the agenda, Chr. Meier said. Commissioner Rawlings 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 the bills in the amount of $74,756.75 are the next item needing approval. Commissioner Zeller 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. Meier said that a resolution establishing the budget process and policies for the fiscal year 2011 is the next item on the agenda. There was some discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution establishing the budget process and policies for the fiscal year 2011. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the budget hearings for each office began last week. Sheriff Duvendack came in very close to his budget last year, Chr. Meier said. This year, Commissioner Rawlings said, will be a challenge for the county. There was discussion.

Chr. Meier said that the re-appointment of the Supervisor of Assessments is the next item for approval. Chr. Meier said that the Commissioners did have a resolution for this re-appointment. There was discussion. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the resolution as written for the re-appointment of Allen Vogt Supervisor of Assessments. Commissioner Zeler seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Jacksonville and the Morgan County Board of Commissioners regarding the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the grant as stated. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments – none

Communications – none

Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting is adjourned.