*PLEASE note that the meeting will be held in the Law Library due to public participation*
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday October 9, 2018 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Chr. Zeller answered present, Commissioner Meier answered present and Commissioner Fanning answered present. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.
Chr. Zeller said that the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the approval of the board minutes from the October 1 meeting are the next item needing approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that payment of bills for $83,332.96 needs approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll for signing on October 12 and distribution on October 15 needs approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the board had a request from Hamilton’s Catering for a one-day liquor license on October 20, 2018. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the request from Hamilton’s Catering. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Zeller said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of the adoption of FY 2108 budget transfers. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the FY 2018 budget transfers as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Reports of Departments-Treasurer Geirnaeirt said this is the last week to pay delinquent real estate taxes before names are published in the paper. There was discussion. The Treasurer said that the tax sale would be held on November 8.
Public Comment-It would be nice to get the GIS maps updated, signatures have increased to slow this project down. Discussion about residents not knowing that neighbors have signed up for a possible wind turbine. Concerns about distance from foundations.
Chairman Remarks-The board will not do anything without following the proper Illinois State Statute. The board has to hold public hearings, etc. before any of this will or can take place. Because the board will not publicly address remarks does not mean they are not listening. The board does not take lightly comments that are made once again on social media. This board puts politics aside and operates as a collective board for the people of Morgan County, not for individual viewpoint or interests.
Commissioner Meier made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting is adjourned.