The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office at 9am on Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Present were Chairman Bill Meier, Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller and Commissioner Dick Rawlings.
Chr. Meier said that the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
The next item on the agenda, Chr. Meier said, is the approval of the minutes from the May 13 board meeting. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Meier said that the approval of the Treasurers report is the next item for approval and the Treasurer is present for questions. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the Treasurers report as presented. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Approval of bills in the amount of $41,006.46 is the next item on the agenda Chr. Meier said. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Meier said that the verifiable payroll for 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 Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Meier said that a re-appointment of Kai Schnitker to the Western Illinois Economic Development Authority is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment as stated by Chr. Meier. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Meier introduced David Schafer and his on Matthew who are visiting Jacksonville and wanted to see a County Board meeting in action. There was discussion.
Reports of Departments–Treasurer Hornbeek said that the real estate taxes went out last Friday and the paper color is bright lime green. Ms. Hornbeek said that the due dates for real estate payments are July 3 and September 5, 2013. There was discussion.
Communications–Chr. Meier said that on June 3, 2013 at 8:30 and 8:45 am there will be public hearings on aggregate electric.
Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting is adjourned.