May 22, 2017 Meeting Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday May 22, 2017 at 9 am. Chairman Ginny Fanning asked Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows. Chairman 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 board meeting minutes from May 8 is the next item on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Al voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Public Comment-none

Chr. Fanning said that the bills for $43,066.58 need approval for payment. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

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

Chr. Fanning said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of a resolution authorizing the joint application for an addition to the Jacksonville Enterprise Zone located at 1013 East Morton. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The next item on the agenda, Chr. Fanning said, is the acceptance of the low bid for the Morgan County Animal Shelter. Chr. Fanning said that bids were opened last Friday at the shelter. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion of notice of intent to award the low bid. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Treasurer Geinaiert reminded everyone that the first installment of real estate taxes are due June 5.

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.