Morgan County, IL

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday November 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 approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. Chr. Meier said that the board meeting minutes from November 4 is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Rawlings said that these minutes had been tabled so he will make a motion to untable them. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the board meeting minutes from November 4, 2013. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the next item for approval is the board meeting minutes from November 12, 2013. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The Treasurer’s report for the month of October is the next item on the agenda Chr. Meier said. Commissioner Zeller said that the treasurer is not present but she did indicate that this is a standard monthly report. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to accept the October Treasurer’s report as presented. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the bills in the amount of $60,103.60 are the next item on the agenda needing approval. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the bills in the amount stated. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the verifiable payroll for the November 30 payroll that will be paid on November 27 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 a re-appointment to the North Scott Fire Protection District is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Meier said that the district has asked for the re-appointment of James Bailey for a three year term. There was discussion. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion for the re-appointment of James Bailey to the North Scott Fire Protection District. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the next items are the appointments to the New Hope Cemetery Association. Chr. Meier said that these appointments have been tabled and they now have the names, appointment terms and there will need to be a motion to untable this so these appointments may be done. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to remove these appointments from being tabled. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the appointments for the New Hope Cemetery Association are as follows, Edward Long, Arthur Rouland, Harry Long 2 year terms, Larry Connolly, Janinna Hendricks, Scott Summers 4 year terms, and Scott Hendricks, Ken Rhea and Larry Summers for 6 year terms. There was discussion. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to appoint the named individuals as read to the New Hope Cemetery Association. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-County Clerk Waggener said that the candidate petition filing for the March primary began this morning in her office.

On behalf of Mr. Coultas, Highway Engineer, Commissioner Rawlings said that the bridge on Lynnville Road is now complete and the road should be opened within a week.

Communications-Commissioner Zeller said that the Courthouse will be closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday November 28 for Thanksgiving.

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.

November 18, 2013 No Meeting

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Tuesday November 12, 2013. 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 approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The next item on the agenda is the approval of the minutes from the November 4 board meeting. Chr. Meier said that they did not have the minutes and would table this until the next meeting. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to table the approval of the minutes from November 4 until the next meeting. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the next item on the agenda is the acceptance of the Treasurers report for the month of September. Ms. Hornbeek said she had nothing to point out and would answer questions if there were any. 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 bills in the amount of $53,406.23 were the next item needing approval. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the amount stated. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

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

Chr. Meier said that a resolution to convey a mobile home to new owner is the next item on the agenda. Ms. Hornbeek said that this was a mobile home that the county had for back taxes and was recently sold to a new owner. Ms. Hornbeek said that this resolution is conveying the property over to this person. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as stated by Ms. Hornbeek. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the next item for approval is the Appellate Prosecutor resolution that is an annual resolution that the Board passes. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the appointments to the New Hope Cemetery Association would need to be tabled to the next meeting. Commissioner Zeller said that he wanted to point out that there was not a problem with the appointments but with the terms that were stated on the appointment request. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to table these appointments until the next board meeting. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments–none

Communications–none

Commissioner Zeller made a motion it 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 November 4, 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 is the minutes from October 28, 2013 Chr. Meier said. 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 next item needing approval is the resolution authorizing joining in the application for addition of FutureGen 2.0 pipeline route and storage parcels into the Jacksonville/Morgan County Enterprise Zone. 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 there was some questions and confusion about the appointments to the New Hope Cemetery Association so the board will table this until the next board meeting. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to table these appointments. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments–none

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.

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday October 28, 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 approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The next item needing approval Chr. Meier said is the minutes from October 7, 2013 board meeting. 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 bills in the amount of $83,371.04 need approval for payment. There was some discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of 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 the October 30 payroll is the next item on the agenda. 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.

A resolution to re-appoint Esther Viles to the Morgan County Health Department Board is the next item on the agenda. There was some discussion. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to re-appoint Esther Viles to the Morgan County Health Department for a period of three years. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that a proclamation for United States Marine Corps week is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Meier said that the board has done this proclamation for several years. There was discussion. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the proclamation as read by Chr. Meier. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-none

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.

October 21, 2013 No Meeting

October 15, 2013 No Meeting

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday October 7, 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 approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the next item for approval is the board minutes from the September 23 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 next item on the agenda is the acceptance of the August Treasurer’s report. Ms. Hornbeek 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.

The next item on the agenda Chr. Meier said is the approval of payment for the bills in the amount of $31,025.00. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of 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 the October 15 payroll is the next item on the agenda. 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 next item on the agenda is a resolution to convey property sold at the sealed bid auction and that Ms. Hornbeek would explain this. Ms. Hornbeek, Morgan County Treasurer, said that this resolution states that on August 23 ten properties were sold and this will convey these properties from the county over to the successful bidders. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as stated. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that a resolution for the highway department to participate in the State of Illinois federal surplus program is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Meier said that this resolution is an annual resolution that needs to be signed by the Chairman of the Board. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion for the Chairman to sign this resolution as stated. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The next item on the agenda is the adoption of the animal control ordinance Chr. Meier said. It was brought to the attention of the board that this ordinance had not been updated in a very long time Chr. Meier said. Chr. Meier said that Dr. Hudson who is the administrator of the animal control spoke with the States Attorney and that office drafted and prepared a new ordinance for the county and it will be implemented as of today. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the ordinance as presented. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Ms. Hornbeek said that she will be sending out certified letters for delinquent taxes.

Communications-Commissioner Rawlings reminded everyone that Monday October 14 is a holiday and the Courthouse will be closed.

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.

September 30, 2013 No Meeting

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday September 23, 2013 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bill Meier, Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller and Commissioner Dick Rawlings.

Chr. Meier said that the first item for the approval is 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 on the agenda for approval is the September 9 board meeting minutes 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 next item on the agenda is the approval of bills in the amount of $21,119.57. 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 to be paid on September 30 is the next item on the agenda for approval. 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 next item on the agenda is FY 2013 budget amendments Chr. Meier said. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the FY 2013 amendments. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the appointments to the newly formed Murrayville Fire Protection District are the next item on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Zeller said that the board would like to thank the community of this district for coming together and submitting these names for trustees of this fire protection district. There was discussion. Chr. Meier said that the names submitted for appointment by the commissioners are Jack Wardell, Jim Wilson and Harry Pate. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the names stated as trustees for Murrayville Fire Protection District. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-none

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.