AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
MAY 20, 2019
9:00 AM
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of May 6, 2019 Meeting Minutes
5. Business
a) Approval of Bills
b) Approval of Payroll
6. Reports of Departments
7. Public Comment
8. Chairman’s Remarks
9. Adjournment
MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
May 20, 2019
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the law library on Monday May 20, 2019 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for the roll call as follows, Chr. Zeller answered present, Commissioner Fanning answered present and Commissioner Meier answered present. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting may 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 the next order of business is the approval of the board meeting minutes from May 6, 2019. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the bills for $278,091.49 need approval from the board for payment. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll for signing on the 29 and distribution on May 30 is the next item on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Reports of Departments-Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that she would like to remind everyone that real estate taxes are out and the first installment is due on June 3.
Public Comment-Jay Meado said that he is 100% in favor of the wind farm.
Victoria Rueger said that she is in favor of the wind farm.
Jane Becker said that they are 4th generation farmers and they support the wind farm.
Betty Niemann said that she would like to see the ordinance protect everyone.
Stephanie Bergschneider said that she opposes the wind farm at this time and would like to see improvement on setbacks.
Chairman Remark’s-Chr. Zeller said that the board does appreciate all comments they have received and they will continue to look at the current ordinance. Chr. Zeller said that the county offices would be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day.
Commissioner Meier made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved and the meeting is adjourned.