Morgan County, IL

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
9:00 AM

1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of January 25, 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
c) Purchase of Sheriff Patrol Vehicle
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETIING
FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday February 8, 2021 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener conducted the roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Fanning answered “present”. Commissioner Meier is absent due to health issues. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

Chr. Fanning said that the approval of the agenda is the first order of business. 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 that the board meeting minutes from January 25 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.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report-Clk. Waggener said that her office is early voting for the February 23 primary.

Chr. Fanning said bills for $52,639.52 need approval from the board for payment. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “YES”, and Chr. Fanning answered “YES”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that verifiable payroll for the signing on February 10 and distribution on February 11 is the next order of business. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows for the verifiable payroll, Commissioner Zeller answered “YES” and Chr. Fanning answered “YES”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said the purchase of a patrol vehicle for the Sheriff Department is next on the agenda and the Sheriff is present to explain. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the purchase of the patrol vehicle as explained for the Sheriff’s Department. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the purchase of the patrol car as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “YES” and Chr. Fanning answered “YES”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Fanning said that the Courthouse will be closed on Friday February 12 for Lincoln’s Birthday and then again on February 15 for President’s Day.
Chr. Fanning said she would also like to thank the Health Department on a job well done.

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.

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 25, 2021
9:00 AM

1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of January 11, 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
January 25, 2021

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday January 25, 2021 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Fanning answered “present”. Commissioner Meier is out due to health issues. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

Chr. Fanning said that 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 that the board had in hand the minutes from the January 11 meeting and these needed approval by the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report-Clk. Waggener said that her office is holding early voting for the primary on February 23. This primary is only for Jacksonville precincts 1-18 and only for the mayor’s race.

Chr. Fanning said that bills for $87,289.93 need approval from the board for payment. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to pay the bills in the stated amount. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner answered “YES” and Chr. Fanning answered “YES”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that verifiable payroll for signing on January 28 and distributing on January 29 is the next item for approval from the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable for the stated dates. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the verifiable payroll as stated as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “YES” and Chr. Fanning answered “YES”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-none

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.

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 11, 2021
9:00 AM

1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of December 21, 2020 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
c) Re-appointment of Doug Sills as the City of Jacksonville’s representative on the West Central Joint Emergency Telephone Systems Board for the term of January 1, 2021-January 1, 2024
d) Re-appointment of Richard Whalen as the Waverly Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad’s representative on the West Central Joint Emergency Telephone Systems Board for the term of January 1, 2021-January 1, 2024
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 11, 2021

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Fanning answered “present”. Commissioner Meier is absent from today’s meeting due to health reasons. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

Chr. Fanning said that that 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 that the next order of business is the approval of the board meeting minutes from the December 21 board meeting. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report-Clk. Waggener said that early voting for the primary, Jacksonville precincts 1-18 only, would begin this Thursday January 14, 2021 during normal office hours.

Chr. Fanning said that bills for $46,572.84 need approval for payment. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll for the payment of bills as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “AYE” and Chr. Fanning answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that the verifiable payroll for signing on January 14 and distributing on January 15 is the next item needing approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “AYE” and Chr. Fanning answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said the re-appointment of Doug Sills as the City of Jacksonville’s representative on the West Central Joint Emergency Telephone System Board for a term from January 1, 2021 to January 1, 2024 needs approval from the board. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the re-appointment as discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call.
Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the re-appointment of Doug Sills as discussed as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “AYE”; Chr. Fanning answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said the re-appointment of Richard Whalen as the Waverly Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad’s representative on the West Central Joint Emergency Telephone System Board for a term of January 1, 2021 to January 1, 2024 needed approval from the board. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the re-appointment of Richard Whalen as discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the re-appointment of Richard Whalen as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “AYE”; Chr. Fanning answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Fanning said that the Courthouse would be closed on January 18 in observance for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

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.

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 21, 2020
9:00 AM
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of December 7, 2020 Meeting Minutes
5. Consideration and Approval of December 14, 2020 Meeting Minutes
6. Public Comment
7. Committee Reports
8. Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report
9. Consideration and Action on Business Agenda Items (Motion and Roll Call Vote or Voice Votes)
a) Bills
b) Payroll
c) Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment
d) Re-appointment of Paul Scheerer to the Jacksonville Airport Authority Board for a five-year term
e) Re-appointment of Dale Bainter to the Morgan County Board of Appeals for a five-year term
f) Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement for Motor Fuel Tax Funds with Benton & Associates, Inc.
g) Construction Engineering Services Agreement with Hutchison Engineering, Inc. (Lincoln Land Wind Project)
h) FY 2021 Levy for Morgan County
i) FY 2021 Levy for Marnico Village
10. Other Business
11. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
12. Chairman’s Remarks
13. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
December 21, 2020

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday December 21, 2020 at 9 am. Vice Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “present”, Vice Chr. Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Fanning answered “present” via phone. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

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

Vice Chr. Zeller said that the board meeting minutes from December 7 need approval from the board. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion has passed.

Vice Chr. Zeller said that the board meeting minutes from December 14, 2020 also need approval from the board. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report-none

Vice Chr., said bills for $123,517.91 are the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount.
Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. Vice Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE”. Chr. Fanning answered “AYE” and Vice Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. that the motion has passed.

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

Vice Chr. Zeller said that a resolution for a delinquent tax payment is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed.
Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. Vice Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE”, Chr. Fanning answered “AYE” and Vice Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. that the motion has passed.

Vice Chr. Zeller said that a re-appointment of Paul Scheerer to the Jacksonville Airport Authority Board for a 5-year term is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the re-appointment as discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. Vice Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE”, Chr. Fanning answered “AYE”, and Vice Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. that the motion has passed.

Vice Chr. Zeller said that the re-appointment of Dale Bainter to the Morgan County Board of Appeals for a 5 year term. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. Vice Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE”, Chr. Fanning answered “AYE”, and Vice Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. that the motion has passed.

Vice Chr. Zeller said that that a preliminary engineering service agreement for motor fuel tax funds with Benton & Associates, Inc. is the next item on the agenda. Matt Coultas explained. There was discussion.
Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the agreement per discussion. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. Vice Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE”, Chr. Fanning answered “AYE” and Vice Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. that the motion has passed.

Vice Chr. Zeller said that a construction engineering services agreement with Hutchison Engineering, Inc. (Lincoln Land Wind Farm) is the next item that will need approval from the board. Matt Coultas explained. There was discussion. Chr. Fanning made a motion to approve the construction engineering agreement as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Vice Chr. Zeller called for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE”. Chr. Fanning answered “AYE” and Vice Chr. Zeller abstained from the vote. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. that the motion has passed.

Vice Chr. Zeller said that the tax levy for 2021 for Morgan County is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the FY 2021 tax levy for Morgan County. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. Vice Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE”, Chr. Fanning answered “AYE” and Vice Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. that the motion has passed.

Vice Chr. Zeller said that the FY 2021 tax levy for Marnico Village also needs approval from the board. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the Marnico Village tax levy as discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. Vice Chr. Zeller called for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE”, Chr. Fanning answered “AYE” and Vice Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. that the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed) – none

Chairman’s Remarks – none

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

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 14, 2020
9:00 AM

1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of December 7, 2020 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) Resolution for Maintenance under the Illinois Highway Code (BLR 14220)
b) Request for Expenditure/Authorization of Motor Fuel Tax Funds (BLR 09150)
c) Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Payment of the County Engineer’s Salary (BLR 09221)
d) Resolution to Amend Liquor Ordinance Regarding Liquor Licenses Fees for Class A and Class C
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 14, 2020

The Morgan County Board of Commissioner met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday December 14, 2020 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Zeller answered “present”. Commissioner Meier is absent from today’s meeting. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

Chr. Fanning said that the agenda is the first order of business. 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 the approval of the December 7 meeting minutes would be tabled.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports –none

Staff and Consultant Reports, including finance reports-Clk. Waggener said that there would be a primary but only for the City of Jacksonville in February.

Chr. Fanning said that there are three resolutions from the highway department for the board’s consideration.

Chr. Fanning said that the first resolution is for maintenance under the Illinois Highway Code (BLR 14220) and Mr. Coultas would explain. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye’. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that the second resolution is for expenditure/authorization of Motor Full Tax Funds (BLR 09150) and again Mr. Coultas would explain. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said the third resolution is appropriating funds for the payment of the county engineer’s salary (BLR 09221) and again Mr. Coultas has the floor. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that the next item on the agenda is a resolution to amend the liquor ordinance regarding liquor license fees for Class A and Class C. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

Chairman’s Remarks-none

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.