June 10, 2013 Meeting Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday June 10, 2013 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bill Meier, Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller and Commissioner Dick Rawlings.

Chr. Meier said that the first order of business 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 the board minutes from May 28, 2013. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that bills in the amount of $130,951.53 are next on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the verifiable payroll for June 14, 2013 is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Approval of an electric aggregation plan of operation and goverance is the next item on the agenda Chr. Meier and Commissioner Rawlings would say a few words concerning this. Commissioner Rawlings said that a referendum was placed on the April 9, 2013 ballot and passed by the voters in the unincorporated area of Morgan County. Ameren Power Company would be sending literature to all customers in this area should they wish to opt of this program. There was discussion. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve this plan stated. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the next item on the agenda is the county ordinance for raffles and benefits and that Commissioner Zeller would discuss this. Commissioner Zeller said that the with the new state gambling machines that have been placed in the unincorporated county establishments holding county liquor licenses they will need to purchase from the county a lincense allowing benefits and/or raffles. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the ordinance as presented. 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.