Morgan County, IL

AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 3, 2018
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of November 26, 2018 Meeting Minutes
5. Business
a) Approval of Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Payment of the County Engineer’s Salary (BLR 09221)
b) Approval of 2019 County MFT Resolution for Maintenance Funds
c) Approval of Resolution for Maintenance under the Illinois Highway Code (BLR 14220)
d) Approval of Intergovernmental Enabling Agreement
e) Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement
f) Approval of Ordinance Establishing Enterprise Zone
6. Reports of Departments
7. Public Comment
8. Chairman’s Remarks
9. Adjournment

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday December 3, 2018 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Chr. Zeller – present, Commissioner Meier – present and Commissioner Fanning – 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 Meier made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the approval of the minutes from the November 26, 2018 meeting are the next item for approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the November 26 board meeting minutes as written. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of a resolution appropriating funds for the payment of the county engineer’s salary and that Matt Coultas is present and would explain this. Mr. Coultas said that this is a yearly resolution that the board approves. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution appropriating funds for the county engineer’s salary as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the approval of the 2019 county mft resolution for maintenance funds is next on the agenda and again Matt Coultas would explain. Mr. Coultas said that this is for discussion and that this would not require action from the board. There was discussion.

Chr. Zeller said that the resolution for maintenance under the Illinois Highway Code is next item on the agenda and again Matt Coultas would explain. Mr. Coultas explained and there was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that approval of an intergovernmental enabling agreement is next on the agenda and Dusty Douglas is present and would explain this for the board. Mr. Douglas said that the agreement allows the county to enter onto the intergovernmental agreement. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the board to enter into this agreement. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The next item is the approval of the intergovernmental agreement Chr. Zeller said. Mr. Douglas explained this for the board and there was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion for the board to approve the intergovernmental agreement. Commissioner Fanning 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 ordinance establishing the enterprise zone. Chr. Zeller said that the current zone will be expanding and will use the same abatement process that is currently in place. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the ordinance establishing the enterprise zone as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Treasurer Gernaeirt said that she is working on the final distribution of taxes this week.

Public Comment-none

Chairman Remarks-Chr. Zeller said that the board would have a meeting on Friday December 7 at 9 am to approve bills and payroll only due to Commissioner Meier and himself being gone next week.

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

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday November 26, 2018 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked Clk. 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 Meier made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the approval of the minutes from the November 19 board meeting need 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 the verifiable payroll for signing on November 29 and distribution on November 30 needs approval from the board. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Clk. Waggener said that the November election is now closed and her office is working on the April election, with a possibility of a primary in a couple of wards in Jacksonville.
Commissioner Fanning said that the swearing in ceremony for the three re-elected officials and one newly elected official would be in the large courtroom on December 3 at 8:45 am. Commissioner Fanning said that a small reception would be held at the end of the first floor hallway after the ceremony.

Public comment-none

Chairman’s remarks-none

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

*Note is being held on Tuesday due to Monday being a holiday*

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Tuesday November 13, 2018 at 9 am. Vice Chr. Meier asked Clk. Waggener to conduct roll call. Clk Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Vice Chr. Meier present and Commissioner Fanning present. Chr. Zeller is absent due to a meeting in Chicago. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.

Vice Chr. Meier said the first item needing approval is 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.

Vice Chr. Meier said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of the minutes from the October 22 board meeting. 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 bills for $29,744.89 need approval from the board for payment. 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.

Vice Chr. Meier said that the verifiable payroll for signing on the 14 and distribution on the 15 of December, respectfully, is the next order of business. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Meier said that a resolution for delinquent tax payments is the next item on the agenda and that Treasurer Geirnaeirt will explain this. Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that this is a routine process when delinquent taxes were paid. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that an approval of an ordinance with Cass Communications addressing payment of a video service fee is next on the agenda. Vice Chr. Meier said that Cass Communications is running high-speed fiber North West of Jacksonville and this ordinance is very similar to what the county currently has with Mediacom. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the ordinance with Cass Communications as discussed. Vice. Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that the annual tax sale was held last Thursday and that 195 parcels sold which is down from last year.

Public Comment-none

Chairman’s Remarks-none

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.

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday October 22, 2018. In the absence of Chr. Zeller, Vice Chr. Meier will be conducting the meeting. Vice Chr. Meier asked Clk. Waggener to ask for the roll call, Clk. Wagener asked for roll call as follows, Vice Chr. Meier answered present and Commissioner Fanning answered present. Clk. Waggener informed Vice Chr. Meier that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

Vice Chr. Meier said that the first order of business is the approval of 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.

Vice Chr. Meier said that the minutes from the October 9 board meeting is the next item on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the October 9 board meeting minutes as written. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Meier said that bills in the amount of $62,266.37 are the next items on the agenda for approval and payment. 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.

Vice Chr. Meier said that a request for a one-day liquor license from Hamilton’s Catering is the next item for approval and the date for this request in October 27, 2018. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the request as presented from Hamilton’s Catering. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Clk. Waggener said that her office is still early, grace period and vote by mail voting.
Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that delinquent tax names went into the paper and Saturday and that her office will accept payment in her office until 4:30 pm November 7. The tax sale is November 8 at 2:00 pm Treasurer Geirnaeirt said.
Commissioner Fanning stated that the Courthouse would be closed November 6, except for the Clerk’s office that will handle only election questions, and November 12 for Veterans Day.

Public Comment-none

Chairman’s Remarks-none

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.

*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.