May 17, 2021 Meeting Minutes

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
MAY 17, 2021
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of May 3, 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
d) One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for the dates of June 5, June 12, and June 19, 2021
e) Resolution Calling for the Governor and General Assembly to Protect Local Control of Zoning and Land Use (Senate Bill 1602)
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
May 17, 2021

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday May 17, 2021 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. County Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “present”, Chr. Fanning answered “present” and Clk. Waggener said that Commissioner Meier is absent today due to health issues. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

Chr. Fanning said the the agenda is the first item for the board to approve. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. Al voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said the minutes from the May 3 board meeting need approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the May 3 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 $269,684.20 need approval from the board for payment. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the 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 “AYE” and Chr. Fanning answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said the verifiable payroll for signing on the 27 and distribution on the 28 of May is the next item for approval from the board. 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 verifiable payroll and stated dates as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “AYE” and Chr. Fanning answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that the next order of business is a resolution for a delinquent tax payment. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution for the delinquent tax payment as discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the delinquent tax payment as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “AYE” and Chr. Fanning answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that Hamilton’s Catering applied for 3 one-day liquor licenses for June 5, June 12 and June 19. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the one-day liquor licenses for Hamilton’s Catering for the dates discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for Hamilton’s Catering request for 3 one-day liquor license as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that a resolution calling for the Governor and General Assembly to protect local control of zoning and land use (SB 1602) is next on the agenda. There was discussion. Chr. Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the resolution as discussed as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “AYE” and Chr. Fanning answered “AYE”. 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 the next meeting would be June and the Courthouse will be closed May 31 in observation of Memorial Day.

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