The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Tuesday May 26, 2015 at 9 am. Chairman Zeller asked Clerk Waggener to take roll call. Clk. Waggener called as follows, Chairman Zeller present, Commissioner Meier present and Commissioner Fanning present. Clk. Waggener said that a quorum was present and Chr. Zeller said that the meeting would proceed.
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.
The next item on the agenda Chr. Zeller said is the approval of the minutes from the May 11 board meeting. 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 are the amount of $21,646.24 and need approval for payment. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payment of the 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 distribution on May 29 is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Fanning 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. Zeller said that a notice of acquisition of property is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Zeller said that the County had received a letter from the city attorney stating that the City of Jacksonville had purchased the property located at 1013 East Morton Ave. and is asking for all unpaid taxes/leins as requested. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that a resolution for juror compensation and jury trial demand fee is the next item on the agenda for approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that an approval of a bridge replacement over Woods Creek is the next item on the agenda and the Mr. Coultas is present and would explain. Mr. Coultas said that this bridge is in Road District #9 over Woods Creek and this agreement is with Benton and Associates for phase one of the replacement. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the agreement with Benton and Associates as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Reports of Departments-County Clerk Waggener said that Vote by Mail/Early voting will begin May 28th in her office for the Special Election to be held on July 7.
Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that tax bills are being mailed out and the due dates are July2 and September 4.
Communications-Commissioner Fanning said that bids for the roof project at the jail would be opened today at 3 pm.
Commissioner Fanning made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting is adjourned.