November 22, 2021 Meeting Minutes

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of November 8, 2021 Meeting Minutes
5. Public Comment
6. Committee Reports
7. Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report
8. Consideration and Action on Business Agenda Items (Motion and Roll Call Vote or Voice Votes)
a) Bills
b) Payroll
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
November 22, 2021

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday November 22, 2021 at 9am. Chairman Fanning asked for roll call. County Clerk Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” via telephone and Chr. Fanning answered “present”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

Chr. Fanning said before the meeting begins, she would like to ask everyone to join her in a moment of silence in remembrance of Commissioner Bill Meier. Chr. Fanning said he will be missed and had done many great things for the county and always wanted the best for the county.

Chr. Fanning said the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said board minutes from the November 8 need approval from the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said bills for $249,487.75 need approval from the board for payment. There was discussion. Chr. Fanning made a motion to pay the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said verifiable payroll for signing on November 29th and distribution on the 30th needs approval from the board as well. Chr. Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for verifiable payroll as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. The motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Fanning noted that the Courthouse will be closed this Thursday and Friday, November 25 and 26, in observance of Thanksgiving. Chr. Fanning said the labor negotiations with the deputies and jailers are going very well.

Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed and the meeting stands adjourned.