The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday November 10 at 9 am. Present were Commissioner Bill Meier and Commissioner Ginny Fanning. Chairman Bradley A. Zeller was absent. Commissioner Meier who is Vice Chairman of the board will be conducting the meeting.
Vice Chr. Meier said that the first order of business is to approve the agenda. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
The next item on the agenda is the acceptance of the September Treasurers report Vice Chr. Meier said. Ms. Hornbeek, Morgan County Treasurer, said that she had nothing to point out but would answer any questions. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to accept the Treasurers report as presented. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Vice Chr. Meier said that the board meeting minutes from October 27 is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Vice Chr. Meier said that the payment of bills in the amount of $40,948.86 is the next item needing approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Verifiable payroll for November 15th payable November 14th is the next item on the agenda Vice Chr. Meier said. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Vice Chr. Meier said that a resolution to convey deeds from the sealed bid auction is the next item on the agenda and that the Treasurer would explain this. Ms. Hornbeek said that these properties were acquired by the County for delinquency of taxes and that the trustee for the County, Joseph E. Meyer, offers the properties through a sealed bid auction. Ms. Hornbeek said that there were 4 pieces of real estate and 1 mobile home. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to allow the Chairman to convey these deeds to the successful bidders. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Reports of Departments-Commissioner Fanning said that she thought the election was run very smoothly. County Clerk Waggener said that all went well and her office was finished by 10:45 election night. Vice Chr. Meier congratulated Commissioner Fanning on winning the Commissioner’s seat for the next four years.
Communications-Commissioner Fanning announced that the Veterans Day ceremony will be held at 11 am at the 1st Christian Church instead of the War Memorial due to the predicated cold weather.
Commissioner Fanning made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting is adjourned.