March 27, 2017 Meeting Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday March 27, 2017 at 9 am. Chairman Fanning asked County Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for the roll call as follows, Chr. Fanning present, Commissioner Zeller present and Commissioner Meier present. Clk. Waggener informed Chr. Fanning 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.

The approval of the minutes from the March 13 board meeting is the next item on the agenda needing approval Chr. Fanning said. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

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

Public Comment-none

Chr. Fanning said that the bills amounting to $89,869.84 are the next items for approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that the verifiable payroll for distribution on March 30 is the next item on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that a resolution appointing Jerrod Wilson to the West Central Joint Emergency Telephone Systems Board is the next item needing approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution for Jerrod Wilson as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that a resolution appointing Frances Ringle to the Morgan County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the appointed of Frances Ringle as discussed. 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 and approval of the Highway Commissioners and District Clerks Compensation resolution. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed and presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said that the approval of the Meredosia Power Plant Settlement agreement is the next item on the agenda for approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-County Clerk Waggener said that her office would be open this Saturday 9 am until noon for voting for Tuesday’s election.
Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that her office has mailed out mobile home bills.

Commissioner Meier made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting is adjourned.