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The Morgan County Board is providing a call-in number for public participation without physical presence at the Board meeting.
Dial-in number: 1-701-802-5482
Access code: 166442

AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
August 31, 2026
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of August 12, 2026 Meeting Minutes

5. Public Comment

6. Committee Reports

7. Staff and Consultant Reports

8. Consideration and Action on Business Agenda Items (Motion and Roll Call Vote or Voice Votes)

a) Bills
b) One Day Liquor License for Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce on September 17, 2026
c) FY27 Budget
d) Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment
e) An Ordinance Establishing Civil Fees and Criminal and Traffic Assessments to be Charged by the Clerk of the Circuit Court

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
August 31st, 2026

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday August 31st, 2026 at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked Chief Deputy Waggener to conduct the roll call. Chief Deputy Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “present”, Commissioner Woods answered “present” by call in and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Chief Deputy Waggener informed the Chr. a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.

Chr. Wankel said the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. Two voted “aye”, and Commissioner Woods voted “no” by call in. The motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said the next order of business is the approval of the board minutes from the August 12th, 2026, meeting. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. Two voted “aye”, and Commissioner Woods voted “no” by call in. The motion has been approved.

Public Comment-Chr. Wankel asked if there was anyone online with a public comment, hearing none we will move to the floor. There were a few people that were present at today’s meeting, some still had concerns on the data center, they also talked about why last meeting was canceled, there was a discussion.

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said bills of $380,487.72 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Chief Dupty. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” by call in and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Chief Deputy informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said next is a One-Day Liquor License for Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce on September 17th, 2026 that needs approval from the board. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the One-Day Liquor License for Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce on September 17th, 2026. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. asked Chief Deputy for roll call. Roll call is as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” by call in and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Chief Deputy informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said the FY27 Budget needs approval from the board, that is the next action item on the agenda. There was a discussion. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the FY27 Budget, Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked Chief Deputy for roll call. Chief Deputy asked for roll call as follows. Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “no” by call in and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Chief Deputy informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said a Resolution for Delinquent Tax payment needs board approval. There was a discussion. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Resolution for Delinquent Tax payment, Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. asked the Chief Deputy for roll call. Roll call as follows. Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” by call in and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Chief Deputy informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said next is An Ordinance Establishing Civil Fees and Criminal and Traffic Assessments to be Charged by the Clerk of the Circuit Court that needs board approval. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Ordinance Establishing Civil Fees and Criminal and Traffic Assessments to be Charged by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. asked Chief Deputy for roll call. Roll call as follows. Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” by call in and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Chief Deputy informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks- Chr. Wankel thanked everyone for the attendance in the meetings, it has been difficult making quorum for meetings, when there is only two of us here. Please visit the Website for meeting info or it is posted in the Courthouse.

Commissioner Wood made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved and the meeting stands adjourned.

The Morgan County Board is providing a call-in number for public participation without physical presence at the Board meeting.
Dial-in number: 1-701-802-5482
Access code: 166442

AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
August 12, 2026
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of August 3, 2026 Meeting Minutes

5. Public Comment

6. Committee Reports

7. Staff and Consultant Reports

8. Consideration and Action on Business Agenda Items (Motion and Roll Call Vote or Voice Votes)

a) Bills
b) Resolution to Add Referenda on November 3, 2026 General Election Ballot for Separation from Cook County

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
August 12th, 2026

The Morgan County Borad of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Wednesday August 12th, 2026, at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked County Clerk Sills to conduct the roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “present”, Commissioner Woods answered “present” by call in and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. The Clk. informed the Chr. you have a quorum you may continue.

Chr. Wankel said the approval of the agenda is the first order of business. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. Two voted “aye”, Commissioner Woods voted “no” by call in. The motion is approved.

Chr. Wankel said the minutes from the August 3rd, 2026, board meeting need approval from the board. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. Two voted “aye” and Commissioner Woods voted “no” by call in.

Public Comment-Chr. asked if there was any public comment online, hearing none we will move to the floor. There were several people that attended today’s meeting, there was talk about changing times that we have meeting, like in the evening when more people can attend, talk about the agenda items they would like to see more information about the items. There was also talk for several members of the community about the concern on data centers. There was some talk about the Separation from Cook County. There was a discussion.

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none.

Chr. Wankel said bills for $125,535.68 need approval from the board for payment. There was a discussion. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “abstain” by call in and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said next on the agenda is a Resolution to Add Referenda on November 3rd, 2026, General Election Ballot for the Separation from Cook County. There was a discussion. No motion was made so, motion has failed.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chr. Remarks-Chr. Wankel said that he is grateful for all the questions at these meetings and the public showing up and I want to assure you that Susie is on top of all the information about if any data center for Jacksonville. But at this time no one has come to the board about any data center.

Commissioner Wood made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. Two voted “aye”. The motion has passed. The meeting stands adjourned.

The Morgan County Board is providing a call-in number for public participation without physical presence at the Board meeting.
Dial-in number: 1-701-802-5482
Access code: 166442

AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
August 3, 2026
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of July 13, 2026 Meeting Minutes

5. Public Comment

6. Committee Reports

7. Staff and Consultant Reports

8. Consideration and Action on Business Agenda Items (Motion and Roll Call Vote or Voice Votes)

a) Bills
b) One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering on September 19, October 3, October 10, and October 17, 2026
c) Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
August 3, 2026

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday August 3, at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked Clk. Sills to conduct the roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “present”, Commissioner Woods answered, “present by phone” and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.

Chr. Wankel said the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. Two voted “aye”. And Commissioner Woods by phone was “opposed”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said board meeting minutes from July 13th, 2026, need approval from the board. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. Two voted “aye”. And Commissioner Woods by phone was “opposed”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-Chr. Wankel asked if there was anyone online for public comment, hearing none we will move to the floor. Chr. Wankel asked if anyone from the floor had a public comment. There were several people present at the board meeting, there was discussion about the data center, also public comment about changing the times of the board meeting, there was a discussion.

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said bills for $225,147.39 need approval from the board for payment. There was a discussion. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the approval of payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “abstain” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said next on the agenda is approving the of the One-day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering on September 19th, October 3rd, October 10th, and October 17th, 2026. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the One-day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering on September 19th, October3rd, October 10th, and October 17th, 2026. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. asked Clk. for roll call. Roll call as follows. Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. said a Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment needs board approval. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. asked the Clk. for roll call. Roll call as follows. Commissioner Wood answered “aye”. Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-none

Chr. Wankel made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Commissioner Wood voted “aye” and Chr. Wankel voted “aye”. The motion has passed and the meeting stands adjourned.

The Morgan County Board is providing a call-in number for public participation without physical presence at the Board meeting.
Dial-in number: 1-701-802-5482
Access code: 166442

AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
July 13, 2026
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of June 22, 2026 Meeting Minutes

5. Public Comment

6. Committee Reports

7. Staff and Consultant Reports

8. Consideration and Action on Business Agenda Items (Motion and Roll Call Vote or Voice Votes)

a) Bills
b) Ordinance for Prevailing Wage Rate

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
July 13, 2026

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners office at 9 am on Monday July 13, 2026. Chr. Wankel asked for County Clerk Sills to conduct roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “present”, Commissioner Woods answered “present” and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.

Chr. Wankel said the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”, Commissioner Woods voted “no”. The motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said the minutes from June 22nd, 2026 need approval from the board. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Public Comment-Chr. Wankel said we will ask for public comment on line first, does anyone on line have a public comment, hearing none we will move to the floor. Chr. Wankel asked do we have any public comment from the floor, we had a few that asked about the Data Center and also asked if we had received any applications from anyone about Data Center, Susie answered and said nothing at this time.

Committee Reports-Commissioner Woods raised concern regarding the County Board Ordinance, there was a discussion. Commissioner Woods also talk to the board about the HRAP2 program, there was a discussion.

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said the first order of business is the payment of the bills in the amount of $217,603.32; there was a discussion. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call as follows. Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said next on the agenda is approving the Ordinance for Prevailing Wage Rate, there was a discussion. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Ordinance for Prevailing Wage Rate. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Chr. asked Clk. for roll call. Clk. asked for roll call as follows. Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks- Chr. Wankel let Commissioner Woods know that the information that he is concerned about on the County Board Ordnance will be looked at by our States Attorney.

Commissioner Wood made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Commissioner Woods voted opposed. The motion has been approved and the meeting stands adjourned.