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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
April 27, 2026
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of April 20, 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) Review of Wind Power Ordinance
b) Review of Solar, Data and Battery Storage Ordinance
c) Re-appointment of Scott Boston to the Ashland Fire Protection District Board as a Trustee to serve a three-year term

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
April 27th, 2026

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday April 27th, 2026 at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked for 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 Woods made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said the next order of business is the approval of the minutes from the April 20th, 2026 board meeting. 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 stated that with the amount of the people that we have here today at the board meeting, we will limit it to 2 mins per person from the floor. We will start with public comment online. Chr. Wankel asked if there was any public comment online, hearing none we will move to the floor. There was a group of people from the floor that spoke about the data center. There was a discussion. There was one person concerned with the bridge work that will be taking place, there was a discussion.

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said the first order of business is a Review of Wind Power Ordinance. Susie Castleberry was present and she went over the ordinance; there was a discussion about changes that need to be made. Commissioner Woods had a few questions for Susie about the changes.

Chr. Wankel said the next thing on the agenda is a Review of the Solar, Data and Battery Storage Ordinance. There were a few questions on this from the board to Susie and there was a discussion.

Chr. Wankel said next is the Chr. would like to make a motion to approve the idea of a hard 6-month moratorium. Commissioner Wood second the motion. There was a discussion, this being discussed with Gray Noll our State’s Attorney of Morgan County prior to the meeting. Chr. Wankel 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.

Chr. Wankel said that a Re-appointment of Scott Boston to the Ashland Fire Protection District Board as a Trustee to serve a three-year term needs board of approval. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Re-appointment of Scott Boston to the Ashland Fire Protection District Board as a Trustee to serve a three-year term. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. The Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel said he wanted to thank everyone that came to the board meeting today it was a very good crowd of people. There was a discussion from Chr. Wankel.

Commissioner Woods made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. All 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
April 20, 2026
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of April 6, 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) Payroll
c) Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment
d) Appointment of Susie Castleberry to serve as a Local Governmental Director of the Two Rivers Land Bank Authority

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
April 20th, 2026

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday April 20th, 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” and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.

Chr. Wankel said approval of the agenda is the first order of business. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said approval of minutes from the April 6th, 2026, meeting is next on the agenda. 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-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said bills in the stated amount of $79,451.59 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll to be signed on April 27th, 2026, and distributed on April 30th, 2026, is the next item for approval. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll for stated dates as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said a Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment is the next item for approval. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment as discussed. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said next is the Appointment of Susie Castleberry to serve as a Local Governmental Director of the Two Rivers Land Bank Authority needs approval from the board. There was a discussion. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Appointment of Susie Castleberry to serve as a Local Governmental Director of the Two Rivers Land Bank Authority. Commissioner Woods second the motion. Chr. 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.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. informed the board and the floor that the next meeting will be May 11th, 2026.

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

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
April 6, 2026

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday April 6, 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 phone, and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.

Chr. Wankel said approval of the agenda is the first order of business. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the agenda as presented by phone. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said approval of minutes from the March 23rd
, 2026 meeting are next on the agenda. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion by phone. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-Matt Coultas from the Highway Dept, was present and there was a discussion. Also, Sheriff Carmody was present and there was a discussion about contract with DCFS.

Chr. Wankel said bills in the stated $58,653.28 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount by phone. Commissioner Wood 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 “aye” by phone and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll to be signed on April 10th and distributed on April 15th, 2026, is the next item for approval. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll as stated. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion by phone. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as stated as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” by phone and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said a Resolution to Authorize County Highway Engineer Matthew Coultas to enter into Contracts with the State of Illinois on Behalf of Morgan County needs approval from the board, Matt Coultas was present and there was a discussion. Commissioner Woods made a motion by phone to approve the Resolution Authorize County Highway Engineer Matthew Coultas to enter into Contracts with the State of Illinois on Behalf of Morgan County. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. asked the Clk. for roll call. Roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” by phone and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said next on the agenda is approval from the board for One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for the dates of May 16, May 23, May 30, and June 27, 2026. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for the dates of May 16, May 23, May 30, and June 27, 2026. Commissioner Woods second the motion by phone. Chr. asked the Clk. for roll call. Roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” by phone and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Hope everyone has a great weekend and enjoy the weather.

Commissioner Woods made a motion to adjourn the meeting by phone. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved. The meeting stands adjourned.

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
April 6, 2026

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday April 6, 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 phone, and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.

Chr. Wankel said approval of the agenda is the first order of business. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the agenda as presented by phone. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said approval of minutes from the March 23rd, 2026, meeting is next on the agenda. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion by phone. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-Matt Coultas from the Highway Dept, was present and there was a discussion. Also, Sheriff Carmody was present and there was a discussion about contract with DCFS.

Chr. Wankel said bills in the stated $58,653.28 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount by phone. Commissioner Wood 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 “aye” by phone and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll to be signed on April 10th and distributed on April 15th, 2026, is the next item for approval. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll as stated. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion by phone. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as stated as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” by phone and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said a Resolution to Authorize County Highway Engineer Matthew Coultas to enter into Contracts with the State of Illinois on Behalf of Morgan County needs approval from the board, Matt Coultas was present and there was a discussion. Commissioner Woods made a motion by phone to approve the Resolution Authorize County Highway Engineer Matthew Coultas to enter into Contracts with the State of Illinois on Behalf of Morgan County. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. asked the Clk. for roll call. Roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” by phone and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said next on the agenda is approval from the board for One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for the dates of May 16, May 23, May 30, and June 27, 2026. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for the dates of May 16, May 23, May 30, and June 27, 2026. Commissioner Woods second the motion by phone. Chr. asked the Clk. for roll call. Roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” by phone and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Hope everyone has a great weekend and enjoy the weather.

Commissioner Woods made a motion to adjourn the meeting by phone. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved. 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
March 23, 2026
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of March 9, 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) Payroll
c) Appointment of Regina Estes to serve as a Commissioner on the Housing Authority Board
d) Material Letting for Morgan County’s 2026 County M.F.T. Maintenance
e) Engineering Contract Approval for repairs to Concord Arenzville Road Bridge

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
March 23rd, 2026

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on March 23rd, 2026 at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. County Clerk Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “present”, Commissioner Woods answered “present” and Chr. Wankel answered “present “. The Clk. 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 Woods made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said the next order of business is the approval of the minutes from the March 9th, 2026 board meeting. 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-none

Committee Reports-Commissioner Woods gave an update on HRAP there was a discussion.

Staff and Consultant Reports-Commissioner Woods let the board know about a possible resolution on a data center there was a discussion.

Chr. Wankel said that bills for $64,526.86 need approval from the board for payment. There is discussion. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. 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 “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll for signing on the 26 and distribution on the 30 of March, respectfully, needs approval from the board. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Chr. asked for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as stated as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said next on the agenda that needs board approval is the Appointment of Regina Estes to serve as a Commissioner on the Housing Authority Board. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Appointment of Regina Estes to serve as a Commissioner on the Housing Authority Board. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the 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.
Chr. informed the board that a Material Letting for Morgan County’s 2026 County M.F.T. Maintenance needs approval from the board. Matt Coultas from the Highway Dept. was present and there was a discussion. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Material Letting for Morgan County’s 2026 County M.F.T. Maintenance, 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.

Chr. Wankel said next is an Engineering Contract Approval for repairs to Concord Arenzville Road Bridge that needs approval from the board. Matt Coultas for the Highway Dept. was present and there was a discussion. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Engineering Contract Approval for repairs to concord Arenzville Road Bridge. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. asked the 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-none

Commissioner Woods made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. All 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
March 9, 2026
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of February 23, 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) Payroll

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
March 9, 2026

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday March 9th, 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” 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 Woods made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said minutes from the February 23, 2026 board meeting need approval from the board. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the February 23 board minutes as written. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said next on the agenda that needs approval from the board is the bills in the amount of $52,790.29, there was a discussion. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the bills in the amount of $52,790.29. Commissioner Wood second the motion. Chr. asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. that motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said payroll needs approval from the board for the verifiable dates. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approval payroll signing on the 10th and paying on the 13th. Commissioner Woods second the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for payroll for the verifiable dates. Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. The Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Closed Meeting Session-none

Chairman’s Remark’s-Get out and enjoy the sunshine, more rain on the way. Also don’t forget the St. Patrick’s Day parade on Saturday March 14, 2026.

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