June 28, 2021 Meeting Minutes

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
JUNE 28, 2021
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of June 14, 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) Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
JUNE 28, 2021

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday June 28 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked for County Clk. Waggener to conduct roll call for the meeting. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Fanning answered “present”. Commissioner Meier is out this morning due to health issues. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

Chr. Fanning said that approval of the agenda is the first item for approval. 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 the minutes from June 14 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 Report-none

Chr. Fanning said bills for $37,781.44 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Zeller made a motion for payment of bills in the stated amount. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “yes” and Chr. Fanning answered “yes’. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that verifiable payroll for signing on the 29 and distribution on the 30 is the next item for approval. 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 follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “yes” and Chr. Fanning answered ‘yes”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that a resolution for delinquent tax payment is next on the agenda for approval from the board. Chr. Fanning said that all the proper paperwork has been filed and the taxes paid. There was 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 delinquent taxes as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “yes” and Chr. Fanning answered “yes”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Fanning said that the County has lost two retired county employees who served the County for many years, Jeff Lair as Coroner and Virgil Smith as Commissioner. Chr. Fanning said that sympathies are extended to both families.
Chr. Fanning said the Courthouse will be closed on July 5.
Preliminary Hearing for next year’s budget will begin on Tuesday July 6, Chr. Fanning said.

Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion is approved and the meeting is adjourned.