March 13, 2017 Meeting Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday March 13, 2017 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Chr. Fanning present, Commissioner Zeller present and Commissioner Meier present.
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 Meier made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that the minutes from the February 27 board meeting are the next item on the agenda needing approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The acceptance of the Treasurers December report is the next item on the agenda Chr. Fanning said. Ms. Geirnaeirt said that she had nothing to point out and would answer any questions from the board.
There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to accept the December Treasurer’s report as presented. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Public Comment-none

Chr. Fanning said that bills for $49,053.03 need approval for payment. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payment of bills in stated amount. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that the payroll for distribution on March 17 for $263,056.57 is the next item for approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payroll as stated. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that the acceptance of the Morgan County Highway MFT Bids are the next item on the agenda. Mr. Coultas said that he would like to ask the board to accept the low bids as presented. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the low bids on the recommendation of Mr. Coultas. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that the next item on the agenda is the discussion of a speed limit on Minor Drive and Mr. Ore who is the road commissioner for road district 6 is present. Mr. Ore said that he had a petition signed by the residents who live on Minor Drive and they were concerned with the speed on this road. There was discussion. Chr. Fanning said that the board will look into this matter and thanked Mr. Ore for bringing this to the board’s attention.

Reports of Departments-Cty Clk Waggener said that her office is early voting and grace period voting for the April election.
Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that mobile home tax bills will be mailed out in the next few weeks and the real estate taxes will be mailed out with due dates in June and September.
State’s Attorney Noll said that there would be a jury trial beginning tomorrow.

Chr. Fanning said that the board at this point in the meeting is moving into executive session to discuss a personnel matter and would need a motion to do so. Commissioner Zeller made a motion for the board to move into executive session. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The board is now in executive session.

The board then arose from executive session and reconvened the regular board meeting at this time. She reported that no formal action was taken during executive session and entertained a motion for adjournment. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting is adjourned.