March 8, 2021 Meeting Minutes

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
MARCH 8, 2021
9:00 AM

1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of February 22, 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) Appointment of Heidi Werries to the Meredosia-Bluffs Rescue Squad District’s Board of Trustees, term ending December 2024
d) One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for March 13, 2021
e) Resolution to Purchase New Equipment for the Morgan County Highway Department
f) FY 2020 Audit
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
March 8, 2021

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday March 8, 2021 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Ginny Fanning, Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller (via telephone call) and Commissioner Bill Meier.

Chr. Fanning asked Deputy Jokisch to conduct the roll call. Deputy Clerk asked for roll call as follows, Chr. Fanning answered “Present”, Commissioner Zeller answered “Present”, and Commissioner Meier answered “Present”. Deputy Clk. Jokisch informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

Chr. Fanning said that the approval of the agenda is the first order of business. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that the minutes from the February 22 board meeting is next on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion has approved.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Reports-Deputy Clk. Jokisch said that the County Clerk’s office is prepping for the April 6 Consolidated Election.

Chr. Fanning said that bills for $25,950.35 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Deputy Clk. Jokisch asked for roll call for the payment of bills as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE”, Commissioner Zeller answered “AYE” and Chr. Fanning answered “AYE”. Deputy Clk. Jokisch informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that the verifiable payroll for signing on the 12 and distribution on the 15 of March also needs approval from the board. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Deputy Clk. Jokisch asked for roll for the verifiable payroll as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE”, Commissioner Zeller answered “AYE” and Chr. Fanning answered “AYE”. Deputy Clk. Jokisch informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that an appointment of Heidi Werries to the Meredosia-Bluffs Rescue Squad District Board of Trustees is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the appointment of Heidi Werries as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said that a one-day liquor license application for March 13, 2021 from Hamilton’s catering is next for approval from the board. Chr. Fanning said that all the appropriate paperwork is present and in order and would ask for a motion to approve. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the one-day liquor license application from Hamilton’s Catering for the stated date. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that a resolution to purchase new equipment for the County Highway Department is next on the agenda and Matt Coultas is present and would explain for them. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the purchase of the equipment for the highway department as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Deputy Clk. Jokisch asked for roll call for the purchase of the equipment for the highway department as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE”, Commissioner Zeller answered “AYE” and Chr. Fanning answered “AYE”. Deputy Clk. Jokisch informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that the Audit for FY 2020 is next on the agenda and Adam Withee is present and would explain this for the board. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the Audit FY 2020. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Deputy Clk. Jokisch asked for roll call for the Audit FY 2020 as presented as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE”, Commissioner Zeller answered “AYE” and Chr. Fanning answered “AYE”. Deputy Clk. Jokisch informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

Chairman’s Remarks-none

Commissioner Meier made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion has passed and the meeting stands adjourned.