Due to current conditions we are making call in access available.
Dial-in numbers available
+1 701-802-5482
Access code: 166442
AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
JUNE 8, 2020
9:00 AM
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of May 26, 2020 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) County Resolution of Support for the Downstate Small Business Stabilization Application
d) Contract Approval for Bridge Over Snake Creek Branch
e) Resolution to Amend Liquor Ordinance Regarding Sunday Hours of Operation
f) Resolution to Amend Liquor Ordinance Regarding Liquor License Fees
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment
MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
JUNE 8, 2020
*The Morgan County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on Monday June 8, 2020 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller said that this meeting is held via dial in for board members, elected officials, department heads and anyone who chooses to do so. Present in the Commissioner’s office Is Chr. Bradley A. Zeller, County Clerk Jill S. Waggener, Dusty Douglas, Regional Planning Commission and Matt Coutlas Superintendent of Highways.*
Chr. Zeller asked Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Meier answered present, Commissioner Fanning answered present and Chr. Zeller answered present. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.
Chr. Zeller said that the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the board meeting minutes from May 26 need approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Public Comment-none
Committee Reports-none
Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report-Ms. Geirnaeirt, Morgan County Treasurer, said that she had presented the board with the financial report for the month of April. She had nothing to out and asked the board for approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the financial report as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the report. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that bills of $16,437.99 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve payment of the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller called for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Meier voted “AYE”, Commissioner Fanning voted “AYE” and Chr. Zeller voted “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion to approve payment of the bills has passed.
Chr. Zeller said that verifiable payroll for signing on June 12 and distributing June 15 is the next item for approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller called for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Meier voted “AYE”, Commissioner Fanning voted “AYE” and Chr. Zeller voted “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion to approve the verifiable payroll has passed.
Chr. Zeller said that the next item on the agenda is a county resolution of support for the downstate small business stabilization. Mr. Douglas said that this resolution is very similar to the resolution done earlier for Littleton Storm and Timber Services. Mr. Douglas said that this resolution of support is for the Triangle Bar and Grill in Woodson, Illinois. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that approval of a contract for a bridge over Snake Creek Branch is the next item on the agenda. Mr. Coultas, Superintendent of Highways, said that this bridge is in Road District #1 on Arcadia Road. He said that the opening of bids for this was at 10 am on May 21, at the highway department. There were three bids submitted and the low bid was from Yamnitz & Associates, Fieldon, Illinois for $312,530.19, Mr. Coultas said. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked States Attorney Noll if a roll call should be taken since county/road district monies would help with this project. SA Noll answered yes. Chr. Zeller called for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the bridgework over Snake Creek Branch as follows, Commissioner Meier voted “AYE”, Commissioner Fanning voted “AYE” and Chr. Zeller voted “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.
Chr. Zeller said that a resolution to amend the liquor ordinance regarding Sunday hours of operation is the next item for approval. Chr. Zeller said that a year or so ago the City of Jacksonville amended their liquor license to approve the selling of alcohol from 6:00 am through 11:59 pm on Sunday. Chr. Zeller said that county would follow the same ordinance amendment. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that a resolution to amend the liquor ordinance regarding liquor license fee is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Zeller said that due to the COVID 19 these establishments have suffered due to the fact they had to close their doors for several months and have lost the normal revenue that they would have collected. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier said that this was the right move from the board and made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Other Business-Commissioner Fanning asked Mr. Coultas about the work on the Arenzville Bridge. Mr. Coultas said that he is planning on the work to be done by the end of the work and the bridge opening up early next week.
Chr. Zeller noted that the first installment date for taxes is this Wednesday June 10. Ms. Geirnaeirt said that there are many ways to pay; any bank is Morgan County will take your tax payment except US bank. She also said that you might mail them in or drop the payment in the drop box at the north end of the Courthouse by the entrance. Ms. Geirnaeirt said that you may also pay in person but to remember that a mask must be worn at all times in the building and you must have your check filled out along with your payment stub to hand over to her clerks.
Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none
Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Zeller said that he would again thank everyone in the community for doing their part. Chr. Zeller said that the county will continue to follow the Governor’s proclamations and hopefully in the very near future things will begin to get back to some normalcy.
Commissioner Meier made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting stands adjourned.