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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
JULY 26, 2021
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of July 12, 2021 Meeting Minutes
5. Public Comment
6. Committee Reports
7. Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report
8. Consideration and Action on Business Agenda Items (Motion and Roll Call Vote or Voice Votes)
a) Bills
b) Payroll
c) Appointment of Bryan Leonard and Pollyanna Williams to become Morgan County Representatives to the West Central Mass Transit District Board for a term ending June 30, 2025
d) Re-appointment of John Hermes to the Alexander Fire Protection District Board for a three-year term
e) Resolution to Purchase New Equipment for the Morgan County Highway Department
f) One Day Liquor License for the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce for September 16, 2021
g) One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for August 14, October 2, October 9, and October 23, 2021
h) Class A Liquor License for COEMART General Store & BBQ
i) Awarding of MCS Community Services Program Year 2022 Weatherization Bids
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment
MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
July 26, 2021
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday July 26, 2021 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. County Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Fanning answered “present”. * Commissioner Meier is out today due to health issues.* Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.
Chr. Fanning said that the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said that board minutes from July 12 also need approval from the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.
Public Comment-none
Committee Reports-none
Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Reports-Highway Superintendent Coultas said all roads except a small portion of the Winchester/Woodson road have been oiled and chipped.
Chr. Fanning said bills of $103,090.74 need approval from the board for payment. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said that the verifiable payroll for signing on August 29 and distribution on August 30 is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as stated as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said that the appointment of Bryan Leonard and Pollyanna Williams to the West Central Mass Transit District Board as representatives for Morgan County is the next item for approval. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointments as discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said a re-appointment of John Hermes to the Alexander Fire Protection Board is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Fanning said that the necessary paperwork has been submitted and in order and she will make a motion to approve the re-appointment. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said that a resolution for the purchase of new equipment for the Morgan County Highway Department is next on the agenda and Mr. Coultas is present. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the resolution for the purchase of new equipment for the highway department as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that that motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said a one day liquor license for the Chamber of Commerce on September 16, 2021 is the next item for approval. Chr. Fanning said the paperwork is complete. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the one day liquor license as stated for the Chamber. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the one day liquor license for the Chamber as stated as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said that board has received a request from Hamilton’s Catering for several one day liquor licenses on August 14, October 2, October 9 and October 23. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the one day liquor licenses for Hamilton’s Catering for the stated dates. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the Hamilton Catering one day liquor licenses as stated as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said that a request for a Class A liquor license for Coemart General Store and Bbq is the next item for approval. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the Class A liquor license request as discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the Class A liquor license as discussed as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye’ and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said that the awarding of bids for MCS Community Services Program Year 2022 Weatherization bids is next on the agenda and Dusty Douglass is present. Mr. Douglass said that he had handed out packets to the board with a breakdown on the bids and asked the board for permission to move forward with the bids as presented. There is discussion.
Other Business-none
Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none
Chairman’s Remarks-none
Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed and the meeting stands adjourned.