Morgan County, IL

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office at 9 am on Monday November 24, 2014. Present were Chairman Bradley A. Zeller, Commissioner Bill Meier and Commissioner Ginny Fanning.

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.

The next item needing approval is the minutes from the November 10, 2014 board meeting Chr. Zeller said. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes for the stated date as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the bills in the amount of $54,755.92 are the next items on the agenda. There was some discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payment of the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Al voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll for Wednesday November 26, 2014 is the next item for approval. Chr. Zeller said that the Thanksgiving holiday closure and the 30th being Sunday this Wednesday would be payday. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the next item is the appointment of Commissioner Meier as Vice Chairman of the County Board. Chr. Zeller said that the late Commissioner Rawlings was Vice Chairman and since his passing the board had not acted upon this. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve Commissioner Meier as Vice Chairman of the County Board. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the approval of the FOP Correctional Officers union contract is the next item on the agenda and that the Sheriff is present and would explain this for them. Sheriff Duvendack said that this contract was for everyone in his department except the patrol officers and only a one year contract so that all departments would now have contract negotiations at the same time and not staggered. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the FOP Correctional Officer contract as presented.  Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-none

Communications-Commissioner Meier said that the Courthouse will be closed Thursday and Friday of this week observing Thanksgiving.

Commissioner Fanning said that the swearing in ceremony for officials that were elected November 4 will be held at 8:45 in the large courtroom in the courthouse on December 1.

Commissioner Fanning made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner 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 November 10 at 9 am. Present were Commissioner Bill Meier and Commissioner Ginny Fanning. Chairman Bradley A. Zeller was absent. Commissioner Meier who is Vice Chairman of the board will be conducting the meeting.

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

The next item on the agenda is the acceptance of the September Treasurers report Vice Chr. Meier said. Ms. Hornbeek, Morgan County Treasurer, said that she had nothing to point out but would answer any questions. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to accept the Treasurers report as presented. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Meier said that the board meeting minutes from October 27 is the next item on the agenda. 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 the payment of bills in the amount of $40,948.86 is the next item needing approval. 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.

Verifiable payroll for November 15th payable November 14th is the next item on the agenda Vice Chr. Meier said. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Meier said that a resolution to convey deeds from the sealed bid auction is the next item on the agenda and that the Treasurer would explain this. Ms. Hornbeek said that these properties were acquired by the County for delinquency of taxes and that the trustee for the County, Joseph E. Meyer, offers the properties through a sealed bid auction. Ms. Hornbeek said that there were 4 pieces of real estate and 1 mobile home. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to allow the Chairman to convey these deeds to the successful bidders. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Commissioner Fanning said that she thought the election was run very smoothly. County Clerk Waggener said that all went well and her office was finished by 10:45 election night. Vice Chr. Meier congratulated Commissioner Fanning on winning the Commissioner’s seat for the next four years.

Communications-Commissioner Fanning announced that the Veterans Day ceremony will be held at 11 am at the 1st Christian Church instead of the War Memorial due to the predicated cold weather.

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 27 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bradley A. Zeller and Commissioner Ginny Fanning. Absent was Commissioner Bill Meier.

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

Chr. Zeller said that the board minutes from the October 14 meeting is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written.  Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the approval of the payment of bills in the amount of $64,575.67 is the next items needing approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the approval of verifiable payroll for the October 30 payroll is the next item on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable for the stated date. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that a proclamation for the Marine Corp is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Zeller said that the Marine Corp is 239 years old this year and the board would like to proclaim the week of November 10 Marine Corp week. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning said she would like to congratulate the Marine Corp and made a motion to approve the proclamation as read. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and sent his congratulations also. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-County Clerk Waggener reported on dates and times for voters to come into her office and vote. Clerk Waggener gave an update on the election to this point.

Communications-Commissioner Fanning reported that she will be traveling to Meredosia to meet with the Mayor and discuss concerns with the new bridge and construction of sewage and water located near the construction.

Commissioner Fanning made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chr. Zeller 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 Tuesday October 14 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bradley A. Zeller, Commissioner Bill Meier and Commissioner Ginny Fanning.

Chr. Zeller said that the first item needing approval is 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.

The next item on the agenda, Chr. Zeller said, is the acceptance of the August Treasurers report and that the Treasurer is present and will explain this for them. Ms. Hornbeek said that she did not have anything to point out and would answer any questions if there were any. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to accept the Treasurer report as presented. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the board meeting minutes from the September 22 meeting is the next item needing approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the bills in the amount of $66,054.41 are the next items needing approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the payroll for distribution on October 15 is in the amount of $253,537.02 and needs approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payroll in the stated amount. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that a resolution for the reappointment of Madeline Buhlig and Marla Jenkins to 4 year terms to the Meredosia Bluffs Rescue Squad is the next item needing approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the reappointments as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Discussion of support for a livestock management facility is the next item on the agenda, Chr. Zeller said. This facility will be located in the North West part of Morgan County. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to support this livestock management facility. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-none

Communications-none

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