Morgan County, IL

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday April 8, 2013 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bill Meier, Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller and Commissioner Dick Rawlings.

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

The next item for approval Chr. Meier said is the minutes from the March 25 board meeting. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the verifiable payroll for April 15 is the next item needing approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that bills in the amount of $23,199.00 are the next item for approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that a re-appointment of James Kaiser to the Alexander Water District is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the re-appointment as stated. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the next item on the agenda is a resolution for West Central Mass Tranist District. Jean Jumper said that this grant states that the County provides transportation for its citizens through the above stated deistrict and is eligible for grants. There was discussion. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the next item on the agenda is a resolution for SMG Water Coop. Chr. Meier said that this resolution of support is a grant that is applied for on behalf of SMG Water Coop, the grant is then issued to the county who in turn forwards that to the SMG Water Cooperative. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the stated resolution of support. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the next item on the agenda is a re-appointment to the Concord Cemetery Board of Trustees. Chr. Meier said the board has been asked to approve Dale Nickel, David Kircher and Brian Musch. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the re-appointment as read. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The next item on the agenda Chr. Meier said is the Illinois Commerce Commissioner Stipulated agreement #1715 between Kansas City Railroad and Morgan County. Mr. Coultas said this is an agreement for improvements along this railroad such as crossing arms, lights, advanced warning lights, etc. There was discussion. Mr. Coultas said that there was no resolution but was asking the board to authorize him as the agent for the county for this project. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the request from Mr. Coultas, County Highway Engineer appointment him the agent on behalf of the county for this project with Kansas City Southern Railroad. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-County Clerk’s Office will be closed April 9 except for Election business.

Communications–none.

Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting is adjourned.

April 1, 2013 No Meeting

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday March 25, at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bill Meier, Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller and Commissioner Dick Rawlings.

Chr. Meier said that the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Chr. Meier said that he would like to amend the agenda to add the approval of the special board meeting minutes of March 18 to the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented with the amendment added. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the approval of the minutes from the board meeting of March 11, 2013 is next on the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the approval of the minutes for the special board meeting held March 18, 2013 is the next item for approval. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The acceptance of the Treasurers report is the next item on the agenda for approval Chr. Meier said. Ms. Hornbeek, Morgan County Treasurer, said that she had nothing to point out. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to accept the Treasurers report as presented. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

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

Chr. Meier said the bills in the amount of $24,081.36 are the next item on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that a resolution for the Road Commissioners and Road Clerks salaries is the next item for approval There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller said that the board had been in conversations with the Road Commissioners. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments–none.

Communications–none

Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting is adjourned.

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in a special meeting on Monday March 18, 2013 for the sole purpose of appointing a new State’s Attorney. Present were Chairman Bill Meier, Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller and Commissioner Dick Rawlings.

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

Chr. Meier said that the purpose of this special meeting is to appoint a new State’s Attorney. Chr. Meier said that said that as everyone knows the current State’s Attorney Chris Reif has been appointed to the vacated seat of Judge Mitchell and will be sworn into office on March 22, 2013.

The Morgan County Board has accepted the resignation of State’s Attorney Chris Reif, Chr. Meier said, and by County Resolution 2013-11 and State 10 ILCS 5/25-11 provides that the vacancy shall be filled by the Chairman of the County Board with the advice and consent of the County Board within 60 days. Chr. Meier said that the County Board appoints Mr. Robert V. Bonjean III to State’s Attorney. This position will be come effective March 22, 2013 Chr. Meier said.

There was discussion.

Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to appoint Mr. Robert V. Bonjean III to the positon of State’s Attorney effective March 22, 2013. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Rawlings 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 March 11, 2013 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bill Meier, Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller and Commissioner Dick Rawlings.

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

The next item needing approval is the minutes from the meeting of February 19 Chr. Meier said. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the minutes from the February 25 meeting are the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the verifiable payroll for March 15 is the next item for approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The bills in the amount of $65,894.00 are the next item needing approval, Chr. Meier said. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that a resolution to re-convey property at 922 North Clay is the next item on the agenda. Ms. Hornbeek, Morgan County Treasurer, said that this property belonged to the County due to delinquent taxes. Ms. Hornbeek said that before a tax deed could be prepared the property owner paid all delinquent taxes on the property so the county will turn it back over to the owner. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as described by the Treasurer on the property at 922 North Main. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that approval of a lease purchase agreement with Ricoh for a 5 year contract on new copy machines is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the lease agreement with Ricoh for 5 years on copy machines in various offices. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that a resolution for the County MFT bids is next on the agenda. Mr. Coultas said that this paperwork for the County MFT did reflect the low bids. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the bids for the County MFT. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the Road District MFT bids were the next item on the agenda. Mr. Coultas said that he had another resolution for the Road Districts MFT bids that once again showed the low bids. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments–none.

Communications–none

March 4, 2013 No Meeting

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday February 25,2013 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bill Meier, Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller and Commissioner Dick Rawlings.

Chr. Meier said that the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to add item 3A approval of the treasurer report for the month of January. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the approval of minutes for the February 19 board meeting is the next item on the agenda but the minutes are not ready at this time.

Chr. Meier said that the Treasurers report for the month of January is the next item on the agenda and that Ms. Hornbeek is present. Ms. Hornbeek said that the report is for the month of January and hat there were disbursements were paid for insurance. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the report as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Verifiable payroll for February 28 is the next item on the agenda Chr. Meier said. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the bills in the amount of $32,405.74 are the next item for approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments–Ms. Waggener said that the primary will be held tomorrow February 26 for Jacksonville Ward 4 only. Polls will be open from 6 am until 7 pm and voting will be located at the First Baptist Church only.

Mr. Coultas said that he passed our preliminary MFT bids for County and Road District sections and will bring in the final resolution at the next board meeting with the low bidders on it to be approved by the board.

Communications–Commissioner Rawlings said that Ameren will be doing some tree trimming.

Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Rawlings 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 February 19, 2013 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bill Meier, Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller and Commissioner Dick Rawlings.

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

Chr. Meier said that the next item for approval is the minutes from the February 11, 2013 board meeting. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that a 2012 supplemental county maintenance resolution is the next item on the agenda and Mr. Coultas was present and would explain this for them. Mr. Coultas said that he is asking the board to approve the resolution as presented. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the resolution as presented and for the chairman to sign the resolution. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the FY 2012 audit is the next item on the agenda and that John Eyth was present and would explain this for them. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the audit as presented. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments–County Clerk’s office reported that time frames for the February 26 primary are as follows, grace period and early voting will end Saturday February 23 with office hours Saturday February 23 from 9 am to noon. Monday February 25 office hours will be 8:30 am until 5:00 pm which will conclude the absentee voting. The primary only affects Jacksonville Ward 4.

Communications–none

Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Rawlings 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 February 11, 2013 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bill Meier, Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller and Commissioner Dick Rawlings.

Chr. Meier said that the first item on the agenda is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The next item needing approval Chr. Meier said is the board minutes from February 4. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the bills in the amount of $55,165.52 need approval for payment. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the verifiable payroll for February 15 is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The approval for a one day liquor license for the annual chili cook off to be held February 17 is the next on the agenda Chr. Meier said. Chr. Meier said that this is an event held every year at the Jacksonville Airport and Danny Kindred is issued the liquor license. Commissioner Rawlings made the motion to approve the liquor license as stated. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments–none

Communications–Commissioner Rawlings said that the County offices would be closed tomorrow.

Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Rawlings 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 February 4, 2013 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bill Meier, Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller and Commissioner Dick Rawlings.

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

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

The next item on the agenda is the approval of the Treasurers report from December. Ms. Hornbeek said that she had nothing to point out. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the Treasurers report as presented. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the next item for approval is an appointment to the Morgan County Health Board. Chr. Meier said that Dr. Bohan has resigned from the board and Dr. Alex Hrynewych will be appointed to a three year term. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the appointment as stated. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The next item on the agenda is a county maintenance resolution Chr. Meier said. Mr. Coultas said that this resolution is the annual standard appropriations for MFT funds for the 2013 year. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that an electrical aggregation consulting ordinance is the next item on the agenda. Mr. Doulgas said that this ordinance is with Simec for consulting services and authority for the County Chairman to sign the agreement. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the ordinance and for the Chairman to enter into the agreement. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments–Mr. Coultas said that the Lynnville Lane project is proceeding.

Communications–none

Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting is adjourned.