July 8, 2013 Meeting Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday July 8, 2013 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bill Meier, Commissioner Bradley 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 for approval Chr. Meier said is the approval of minutes from the June 24 board meeting. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the bills in the amount of $88,846.00 are the next item on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the bills int he stated amount. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion stating that the health insurance premium is included in the state amount making the amount a little higher than normal. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that a resolution establishing delinquent tax liquidation program is the next item on the agenda and Ms. Hornbeek is present and would explain this. Ms. Hornbeek said that this resolution states that once the county gets a tax deed to the property that no one may come in and pay those delinquent taxes and get the property back. Everyone must then participate in the sealed bid auction Ms. Hornbeek said. 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.

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 and the meeting is adjourned.

June 24, 2013 Meeting Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday June 24 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 for 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 is the minutes from the June 10 board meeting 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 the Treasurer’s report. Ms. Hornbeek said that she had nothing to point out but would answer questions. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the 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 $26,441.71 need approval for payment. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of 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 June 28 is the next item needing approval. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the verifiable for the stated date. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the next item on the agenda is the awarding of bids for the Lynnville Lane project and the Mr. Coultas is present. Mr. Coultas said that he received 4 bids with the low bid from K.E. Vas Company of Jacksonville. There was discussion. Mr. Coultas said that he would recommend that the Commissioners approve the low bid as stated. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the low bid on the recommendation of Mr. Coultas. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments–none

Communications–Commissioner Rawlings said that he has received notification that Verizon Wireless tower East of Jacksonville will begin construction.

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.

June 10, 2013 Meeting Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday June 10, 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 on the agenda is the approval of the board minutes from May 28, 2013. 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 bills in the amount of $130,951.53 are next 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 the verifiable payroll for June 14, 2013 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.

Approval of an electric aggregation plan of operation and goverance is the next item on the agenda Chr. Meier and Commissioner Rawlings would say a few words concerning this. Commissioner Rawlings said that a referendum was placed on the April 9, 2013 ballot and passed by the voters in the unincorporated area of Morgan County. Ameren Power Company would be sending literature to all customers in this area should they wish to opt of this program. There was discussion. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve this plan stated. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that the next item on the agenda is the county ordinance for raffles and benefits and that Commissioner Zeller would discuss this. Commissioner Zeller said that the with the new state gambling machines that have been placed in the unincorporated county establishments holding county liquor licenses they will need to purchase from the county a lincense allowing benefits and/or raffles. 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–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.

May 28, 2013 Meeting Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office at 9am on Tuesday, May 28, 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, Chr. Meier said, is the approval of the minutes from the May 13 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 approval of the Treasurers report is the next item for approval and the Treasurer is present for questions. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the Treasurers report as presented. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Approval of bills in the amount of $41,006.46 is the next item on the agenda Chr. Meier said. 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 May 30 is the next item on the agenda 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.

Chr. Meier said that a re-appointment of Kai Schnitker to the Western Illinois Economic Development Authority is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment as stated by Chr. Meier. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier introduced David Schafer and his on Matthew who are visiting Jacksonville and wanted to see a County Board meeting in action. There was discussion.

Reports of Departments–Treasurer Hornbeek said that the real estate taxes went out last Friday and the paper color is bright lime green. Ms. Hornbeek said that the due dates for real estate payments are July 3 and September 5, 2013. There was discussion.

Communications–Chr. Meier said that on June 3, 2013 at 8:30 and 8:45 am there will be public hearings on aggregate electric.

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.

May 13, 2013 Meeting Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office at 9 am on Monday May 13. 2013. 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.

Chr. Meier said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of the minutes from the May 6 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 bills in the amount of $76,821.53 are the next item needing approval. 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.

Verifiable payroll for May 15 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 a resolution authorizing the application for the addition of 1602-1608 West Lafayette into the Jacksonville Enterprise Zone is the next item on the agenda and Mr. Denison is present and would explain this for them. Mr. Denison said that this resolution states that the Board of Commissioners along with the City of Jacksonville join together on filing an application with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity requesting that the property located at 1602-1608 be added to the Jacksonville/Morgan County Enterprise Zone. 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 the next item on the agenda is the approval of the Prevailing Wage Rate Ordinance. Chr. Meier said that this is an annual item that is approved by the Board before June 1 of every year. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the ordinance. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Appointment of Dick Rawlings to the Morgan County Health Department Board is the next item on the agenda Chr. Meier said. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment as stated. Commissioner Rawlings 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.

May 6, 2013 Meeting Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday May 6, 2013 at 9 am. Present were Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller and Commissioner Dick Rawlings. Chairman Bill Meier was absent.

In the absent of Chairman Meier, Commissioner Zeller who is Vice Chairman of the Board will conduct the meeting.

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

The next item on the agenda Vice-Chr. Zeller said is the approval of the minutes from the April 22, 2013 board meeting. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Vice-Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Vice-Chr. Zeller said that an approval of the purchase of real estate is the next item on the agenda. This property Vice Chr. Zeller said is adjacent to the parking lot west of the Sheriff’s Department. The County owns the lot to the west of the lot being purchased Vice Chairman Zeller said, so this purchase would make a continuous ownership of all the 3 lots. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the purchase of the mentioned lot above. Vice-Chr. 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. Vice-Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting is adjourned.