Morgan County, IL

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday September 10, 2012. Present were Chairman Dick Rawlings and Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller. Commissioner Bill Meier was absent.

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

The next item on the agenda, Chr. Rawlings said, is the approval of the August 27 minutes. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Rawlings said that the bills in the amount of $44,531.27 are the next item needing approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Chr. Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

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

Chr. Rawlings said that the extention of existing enterprise zone is the next item on the agenda. Terry Denison from JREDC said that this extension would extend the current enterprise zone a few more blocks west on West Walnut near North Diamond. Mr. Denison said that if all goes well and that final approval is given from DCEO this new business will employ 35-40 employees. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion for consideration and support of this expansion as stated above. Chr. Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Rawlings said that a reconveyance of property is the next item on the agenda. Morgan County Treasurer said that the property is located at 2753 Anderson Road and was removed from the sale due to the delinquent taxes being paid in full. There was discussion.

The next item on the agenda is the agreement with IDOT and Matt Coultas is present and would explain this for them. Mr. Coultas said that this agreement is a general maintenance contract and a little more steamlined than in the past. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion for the Chairman to sign this agreement. Chr. Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of departments–Mr. Coultas said that the department had been finishing up culvert projects.

Communications–none

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

September 4, 2012 No Meeting

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Friday August 31, 2012 for a recessed meeting. Present were Chairman Dick Rawlings, Commissioner Bill Meier and Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller.

Chr. Rawlings said that this meeting is to discuss the final FY 2013 budget on put in on file in the County Clerk’s office as required.

Commissioner Zeller said that this budget would begin in a deficit and that the revenue is estimated. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the FY 2013 budget and have it put on file in the County Clerk’s office. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Commissioner Zeller 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 August 27, 2012 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Dick Rawlings, Commissioner Bill Meier and Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller.

Chr. Rawlings 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 Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Rawlings said that the minutes of the August 13 meeting are the next item needing approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Acceptance of the Treasurers report is the next item on the agenda, Chr. Rawlings said. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to accept the Treasurers report. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Rawlings said that bills in the amount of $23,259.80 need approval for payment. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

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

Chr. Rawlings said that an appointment of Mr. Steve Carls to the Willow Creek Drainage District is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment of Mr. Carls to the Willow Creek Drainage District. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Rawlings said that the FY 2013 budget is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Chr. Rawlings said that this item will be tabled and this meeting would go into recess at its conclusion for this item.

Reports of Departments-none

Communications-none

Commissioner Meier made a motion to recess the meeting until 9 am Friday August 31. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting stands in recess.

August 20, 2012 No Meeting

AUGUST 13, 2012

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday August 13, 2012. Present were Chairman Dick Rawlings, Commissioner Bill Meier and Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller.

Chr. Rawlings 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 Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Rawlings said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of the minutes from the August 6, 2012 meeting. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The bills in the amount $38,258.31 are the next item for approval, Chr. Rawlings said. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motio is approved.

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

Chr. Rawlings said that a request for a special events liquor license is next on the agenda. This is for the annual Chamber of Commerce steak fry being held on September 20, 2012 Chr. Rawlings said. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the liquor license as stated with the $50.00 fee. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Rawlings said that the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2013 will be filed in the County Clerk’s office today as required. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the filing of the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2013. Commissioner Meier 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 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 August 6, 2012 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Dick Rawlings, Commissioner Bill Meier and Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller.

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

Chr. Rawlings said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of the minutes from July 23, 2012. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The next item for acceptance is the Treasurer’s report for the month of June. There was some discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Rawlings said that the appointment of Rex Brockhouse to the Concord Cemetery Board is the next item for approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment of Mr. Brockhouse as stated above. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The approval of the Morgan County/Sheriff of Morgan County and the Illinois FOP Labor Contract for Correction Officers and related employees is the next item on the agenda, Chr. Rawlings said, and the Sheriff is present. Sheriff Duvendack said that this is a fair contract and is similar to the previous contract. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the contract as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the contract. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Commissioner Zeller said with the signing of the above mentioned contracts that all labor contracts with the County have now been signed and approved.

Communications-Commissioner Meier said that they would be meeting with the Jacksonville Area Food Center at 10 am today.

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

July 30, 2012 No Meeting

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday July 23, 2012. Present were Chairman Dick Rawlings, Commissioner Bill Meier and Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller.

Chr. Rawlings said that the first item on the agenda is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Meier 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 July 9, 2012 board minutes Chr. Rawlings said. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Rawlings said that the bills in the amount of $57,790.79 are the next items for approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Rawlings said that the verifiable payroll for July 30, 2012 is the next item on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Rawlings said that a public safety answering point agreement with the E911 board is the next item on the agenda and Commissioner Zeller would explain this for us since he is the county representative. Commissioner Zeller said that this agreement has been in existence since the E911 board was formed and that the attorneys felt that some updating needed to be done and all parties sign the new agreement. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve this agreement as explained. Commissioner Meier 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 Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting is adjourned.

July 16, 2012 No Meeting