Morgan County, IL

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 7, 2020
9:00 AM

1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of November 23, 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) Re-organization of the County Board
b) Bills
c) Payroll
d) 2021 Holiday Schedule
e) 2021 County Board Meeting Schedule
f) Resolution Authorizing and Approving the Execution of a Decommissioning Agreement, a Drainage Repair and Remediation Plan, a Road Use Agreement and an Escrow Agreement to be entered into by Morgan County, Illinois and Lincoln Land Wind LLC (Lincoln Land Wind Project)
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
December 7, 2020
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The Morgan County Board of Commissioner met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday December 7 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call from Clk. Waggener. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present, Commissioner Meier answered “present” and Chr. Zeller 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 agenda. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of the board meeting minutes from November 23, 2020. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Meier answered “aye”, and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Public Comment-Stephanie Bergschneider commented and Ed Kindred commented.

Committee Reports-none

Chr. Zeller said that the first order of business is the re-organization of the County Board. Chr. Zeller said that he would like to make a motion to nominate Commissioner Fanning to become the new Chairman. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed Chr. Zeller that the motion had passed. Chr. Fanning will assume the meeting.

Chr. Fanning said that the next order of business is the vice chairman of the board. Commissioner Meier made a motion to nominate Commissioner Zeller to the position of vice chairman. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for Clk. Waggener for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “present” and Chr. Fanning answered “present”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that bills for $85,790.46 need approval for payment. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “aye”, 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 December 14 and distribution of December 15 needs approval from the board. Commissioner Meier 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 as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “aye”, 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 the approval of the 2021 holiday schedule. There was some discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the 2021 holiday schedule as presented. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “aye”. Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

The next order of business, Chr. Fanning said, is the approval of the 2021 county board-meeting schedule. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the 2021 county board-meeting schedule. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that a resolution authorizing and approving the execution of a decommissioning agreement, a drainage repair and remediation plan, a road use agreement and an escrow agreement to be entered into by Morgan, Illinois and Lincoln Land Wind LLC (Lincoln Land Wind Project) 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. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Meier answered “aye’ and Chr. Fanning answered “aye’. Commissioner Zeller abstained from the vote. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed) –none

Chair’s Remarks-Chr. Fanning thanked Commissioner Zeller for his time serving as Chr. the last three years as Chr. of the Board.

Commissioner Meier made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Zeller seconded the meeting. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed. The meeting is adjourned.

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
9:00 AM

1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of November 16, 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) Resolution for Annual State’s Attorney and Appellate Prosecutor’s Office Contract
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday November 23, 2020 at 9 am. Due to the current conditions, call in accessibility is available. Chr. Zeller is calling in to day so Vice Chr. Fanning will be conducting the meeting.

Vice Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clerk Jokisch asked for roll call as follows, Vice Chr. Fanning answered present, Chr. Zeller answered present via phone. Commissioner Meier is absent from today’s meeting. A quorum is present and the meeting continued.

Vice Chr. Fanning asked for approval of the agenda. Chr. Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda. Vice Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion has passed.

Vice Chr. Fanning said that the minutes from the November 16 board meeting need approval from the board. Chr. Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Vice Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Reports-none

Vice Chr. Fanning said that bills for $90,673.22 need approval from the board for payment. Chr. Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Vice Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. Vice Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Jokisch asked for roll call for the payment of bills as follows, Vice Chr. Fanning answered “AYE”, and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. The motion has passed.

Vice Chr. said that the verifiable payroll for November 30 is the next item for approval. Chr. Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll. Vice Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Jokisch asked for roll call as follows, Vice Chr. Fanning answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. The motion has passed.

Vice Chr. Fanning said a resolution for the annual State’s Attorney and Appellate Prosecutor’s office contract is the next item on the agenda. Vice Chr. Fanning said that this is an annual contract. There was discussion. Chr. Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Vice Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Jokisch asked for roll call as follows, Vice Chr. Fanning answered present and Chr. Zeller answered present. The motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-none

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

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
9:00 AM

1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of November 9, 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) Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 16, 2020

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office at 9 am on Monday November 16, 2020. Chr. Zeller asked Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present” and Chr. Zeller answered “present”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.
*Commissioner Meier is absent from today’s meeting due to ongoing health issues.*

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. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said that the next order of business is the approval of the board minutes from the November 9, 2020 meeting. Commissioner Fanning 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-none

Chr. Zeller said that bills for $251,076.48 need approval for payment from the board. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Chr. Zeller 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 Fanning voted “AYE”, and Chr. Zeller voted “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said that the board had a resolution for delinquent tax payments. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed for delinquent tax payments. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the resolution for delinquent tax payment as follows, Commissioner Fanning voted “AYE, and Chr. Zeller voted “AYE”. 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 Fanning made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chr. Zeller seconded the meeting. All voted “AYE”. The motion has passed. The meeting stands adjourned.

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
9:00 AM

1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of October 26, 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) Acceptance of resignation from Pamela Redd and appointment of Marcia Cox to the position of Road District #8 Clerk
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
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The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday November 9, 2020 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present” and Chr. Zeller answered “present”. Commissioner Meier is absent due to health issues. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.

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

Chr. Zeller said that minutes from the October 26 board meeting need approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the October 26 board meeting 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-County Clerk reported that the election went very well, was pleased with the turnout and again thanked all that worked for her during the election.
Commissioner Fanning reported the Courthouse would be closed on November 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day.

Chr. Zeller said due to the November election process and shortage of staff in the Clerk’s office AP could not processed. Chr. Zeller said that this would be tabled until the next board meeting.

Chr. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll for signing on the 12 and distribution on the 13 of November is the next item for approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the dates mentioned. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call to approve the verifiable payroll as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”, and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said that a resignation from Road District #8 Clerk Pamela Redd and the appointment of Marcia Cox to that position is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resignation of Pamela Redd and the appointment of Marcia Cox as discussed. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-none

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

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 26, 2020
9:00 AM

1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of October 13, 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
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
October 26, 2020

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday October 26 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present” Chr. Zeller answered “present”. Commissioner is absent due to health issues.

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

Chr. Zeller said the minutes from the October 13 board meeting need approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning 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- County Clk. Waggener reported that her office is very busy with early voting and mail in ballots. Clk. Waggener said that her office would be open until 7 pm this week Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday 9 am-1pm.

Chr. Zeller said that bills for $49,620.05 are the next items needing approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for payment of bills as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of the verifiable payroll for signing on the 29 and distribution on the 30 of October. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll as stated. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for verifiable payroll as follows, Commissioner Fanning 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)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-none

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

PLEASE NOTE: BOARD MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY DUE TO COLUMBUS DAY HOLIDAY.

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 13, 2020
9:00 AM
13. Call To Order
14. Roll Call of Members
15. Approval of the Agenda
16. Consideration and Approval of September 21, 2020 Meeting Minutes
17. Public Comment
18. Committee Reports
19. Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report
20. Consideration and Action on Business Agenda Items (Motion and Roll Call Vote or Voice Votes)
f) Bills
g) Payroll
h) Appointment of South Jacksonville Police Chief Eric Hansell to the 911 Board for a term ending January 2022
i) Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment
j) FY 2020 Budget Transfers
21. Other Business
22. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
23. Chairman’s Remarks
24. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 13, 2020

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Tuesday October 13, 2020. Chr. Zeller asked Clk .Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered present, Commissioner Meier answered present and Chr. Zeller answered present. *Note-Commissioner Meier is present via telephone.*

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 has passed.

Chr. Zeller said that the minutes from the September 21 board meeting is the next item for approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call to approve the September 21 board meeting minutes as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports, including finance report-Clk. Waggener said that her office has been very busy with early voting and vote by mail ballots that are being returned.

Chr. Zeller said bills of $62,015.95 are next on the agenda and need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows to approve the payment of bills, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

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

Chr. Zeller said that the next item on the agenda is the appointment of South Jacksonville Police Chief Eric Hansell to the 911 Board for a term ending in 2022. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the appointment of South Jacksonville Police Chief to the 911 board. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows for the appointment of South Jacksonville Police Chief to the 911 board, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE”, and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. The Clk. Informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said that a resolution for delinquent tax payment is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Zeller said that this is a normal procedure when delinquent taxes have been paid and go back onto the tax rolls. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, for the resolution for delinquent tax payment, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”, Commissioner Meier answered “AYE” and Chr. Zeller answered “AYE”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said that transfers for the FY 2020 year is next on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the transfers for FY 2020. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the FY 2020 transfers as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “AYE”, Commissioner Meier 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)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-none

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