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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 22, 2024
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of January 8, 2024 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
a) Bills
b) Payroll
c) Resolution regarding Extension of the Jacksonville TIF District
d) Ordinance for American Rescue Plan Act Funds for Courthouse HVAC project
e) Ordinance for American Rescue Plan Act Funds for Courthouse Asbestos Abatement in relation to the Courthouse HVAC project
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 22, 2024

The Morgan County Board of Commissioner met in the Commissioners office on Monday, January 22, 2024 at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked County Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present”, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.

Chr. Wankel said the first item needing approval is the agenda. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Wankel said the minutes from the January 8th board meeting need approval from the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion is approved.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said bills for $101,838.00 need approval for payment. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll for signing on the 29th and distribution on the 30th of January needs approval form the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll for the stated dates as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said a resolution regarding extension of the Jacksonville Tif District is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Wankel said the TIF District would like to extend another 12 years. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution concerning the Jacksonville TIF District as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the resolution concerning the Jacksonville Tif District as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said an ordinance for American Rescue Plan Act Funds for Courthouse HVAC project is the next item for approval. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the ordinance as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the ordinance of the American Plan Act Funds as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said an ordinance for American Rescue Plan Act for Courthouse asbestos abatement in relation to the Courthouse HVAC project is the next item for approval. Chr. Wankel said this came about with the HVAC project that will be taking place in the Courthouse. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the ordinance for American Rescue Plan Act for Courthouse asbestos as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the ordinance for American Rescue Plan for Courthouse asbestos as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggner informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel said the board has received the annual report from the wind farm.

Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion is approved and the meeting stands adjourned.

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 8, 2023
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of December 26, 2023 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. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
January 8, 2024

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on January 8, 2024 at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. County Clerk Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present” and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Commissioner Zeller is absent from today’s meeting.

Chr. Wankel said the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chr. Wankel 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 December 26, 2023 board meeting. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Wankel 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 that bills for $51,035.67 need approval from the board for payment. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows. Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll for signing on the 11 and distribution on the 12 of January, respectfully, needs approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as stated as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel said the Courthouse will be closed this coming Monday, January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.s birthday. Chr. Wankel also said the board wanted to congratulate MaryAnn Beard on her retirement and wanted to thank her for her years of service to the county and the courts.
Chr. Wankel said the work on the courthouse windows has begun.

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

NOTE: THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY DUE TO THE HOLIDAY ON DECEMBER 25TH.

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 26, 2023
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of December 18, 2023 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) Ordinance for ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program for the Tendick Street Apartments Project
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 26, 2023

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners office on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked Dep. Clk. Sills to conduct the roll call. Dep. Clk. Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “present”, Commissioner Fanning answered “present” and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Dep. 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 Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said board meeting minutes from December 18 need approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said bills for $99,539.46 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Dep. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the approval of payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Dep. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll for signing on the 28th and distribution on the 29th of December, respectfully, is the next item on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Dep. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as stated as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Dep. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said an ordinance for ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program for the Tendick Street Apartment Project is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion after a presentation made by Mike Niehaus, project developer. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the ordinance as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Dep. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the ordinance as discussed as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “abstain”. Dep. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed with 2 aye, 0 nay, and 1 abstention.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel said this is the last meeting of 2023.

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

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 18, 2023
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of December 11, 2023 Meeting Minutes
5. Consideration and Approval of December 11, 2023 Truth in Taxation Public Hearing Meeting Minutes
6. Public Comment
7. Committee Reports
8. Staff and Consultant Reports
9. Consideration and Action on Business Agenda Items (Motion and Roll Call Vote or Voice Votes)
a) FY 2024 Morgan County Tax Levy Ordinance
b) FY 2024 Marnico Village Tax Levy Ordinance
c) Acceptance of the MFT Resolution for Maintenance (Form BLR 14220)
d) Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Payment of the County Engineer’s Salary (Form BLR 09221)
e) Request for Expenditure of MFT Funds (Form BLR 09150) for the Engineer’s Salary
f) Re-appointment of Roger Hardy to the Morgan County Board of Appeals for a five-year term
g) Appointment of Kelly Hall to fill an unexpired term to the Morgan County Board of Appeals
10. Other Business
a) Presentation on Tendick Street Apartments Project
11. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
12. Chairman’s Remarks
13. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 18, 2023

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners office on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked County Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “present”, Commissioner Fanning answered “present” and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Clk. 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 Fanning made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said minutes from the December 11, 2023 board meeting need approval from the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the November 11 board minutes as written. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said minutes from the December 11, 2023 Truth in Taxation public hearing need approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes for the Truth in Taxation hearing as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-Mr. Noll, State’s Attorney, said he recently attended the conference for State’s Attorney’s.
Matt Coultas, County Engineer, said bridge work in Rd. Dist. #1 on Johnson Rd. has begun.

Chr. Wankel said the approval of the FY 2024 Morgan County tax levy ordinance is the next item for approval on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the FY 2024 Morgan County as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the FY 2024 Morgan County tax levy as presented as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said the 2024 FY Marnico Village tax levy also needs approval from the board. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the 2024 tax levy for Marnico Village as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the FY 2024 Marnico Village as discussed as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said acceptance of the MFT resolution for maintenance (Form BLR 14220) is the next item for approval and Matt Coultas would explain for the board. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the MFT resolution as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the acceptance of the MFT resolution as discussed as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said a resolution appropriating funds for the payment of the County Engineer’s salary (Form BLF 09221) is the next item for approval. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution appropriating funds for the payment of the County Engineer’s salary as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the resolution appropriating funds for the County Engineer’s salary as discussed as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said a request for expenditure of MFT funds (Form BLR 09150) for the Engineer’s salary is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the request for expenditure of MFT funds for the Engineer’s salary as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the request for expenditure of MFT funds for the Engineer’s salary as discussed as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk., Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said a re-appointment of Roger Hardy to the Morgan County Board of Appeals for a five-year term is the next item for approval from the board. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the re-appointment as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said an appointment of Kelly Hall to the Morgan County Board of Appeals to fill an unexpired term is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment of Kelly Hall as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Other Business- Chr. Wankel said a presentation of the Tendick Street Apartment project is next on the agenda and Mike Neihaus is present and would explain this project. Mr. Neihaus said there is a proposal for a 24-apartment unit for the homeless. Mr. Neihaus said the federal government is funding 90% of this project, and the City of Jacksonville is giving another $220.000 for the project. There is discussion. Chr. Wankel thanked Mr. Neihaus for the information and there would be further discussion.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none
Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel said the Courthouse will be closing at noon this Friday, December 22 and will be closed Monday December 25 in observance of Christmas.

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

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 11, 2023
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of November 20, 2023 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) Re-organization of the County Board
b) Bills
c) Payroll
d) 2024 Holiday Schedule
e) 2024 County Board Meeting Schedule
f) Resolution to Increase Election Judge Pay per Public Act 103-0008
g) Release and Vacation of Dedication of Right-Of-Way for Public Road Purposes Parcel Numbers: 03-31-400-007, 03-31-200-007, 03-31-400-002, and 03-32-300-007
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 11, 2023

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office at 9 am on Monday December 11, 2023. Chr. Fanning asked County Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “present”, Commissioner Zeller answered “present and Chr. Fanning answered “present”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.

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

Chr. Fanning said minutes from the board meeting on November 20 need approval from the board. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Fanning said that this meeting is the re-organization of the board for the upcoming year 2024. Chr. Fanning said a new chairman and vice chairman are elected at this meeting. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to appoint Commissioner Wankel as the new chairman. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed. Chr. Wankel will conduct the meeting.

Chr. Wankel said a vice chairman will need to be appointed as well this morning. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to appoint Commissioner Fanning as vice chairman. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed. Commissioner Fanning is vice chairman of the board.

Chr. Wankel said bills for $141,902.14 need approval from the board for payment. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll for the signing on the 14th and distribution on the 15th is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as stated as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said the 2024 holiday schedule that was signed by Judge Reif is the next item for approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the holiday schedule as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said the 2024 county board meeting schedule also needs approval from the board. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the county board meeting schedule as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said a resolution to increase the election judge pay is the next item on the agenda and the County Clerk will explain this. Clk. Waggener said that Public Act 103-0008 will increase the election judge pay an additional $25 per election. Clk. Waggener said this increase will be reimbursed by the State Board of Elections. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution for the increase to election judge pay as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows for the resolution to increase the election judge pay, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said release and vacation of dedication of right of way for public road purposes, parcel numbers 03-31-400-007, 03-31-400-002 and 03-32-300-007. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the release and vacation of dedication of right of way as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the release and vacation of dedication right of way as discussed as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks- Chr. Wankel said a Truth and Taxation hearing will be held at 9:30 am in the Commissioner Office this morning.

Commissioner Fanning made a motion the meeting. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed and the meeting stands adjourned.

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of November 6, 2023 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 Annual State’s Attorney and Appellate Prosecutor’s Office Contract
d) Resolution determining the estimated Morgan County Real Estate Tax Levy for Year 2023
e) Resolution determining the estimated Marnico Village Special Assessment Annual Tax Levy for Year 2023
f) Ordinance approving the Execution of a Morgan County Building Permit for the Construction and Operation of a Substation and Underground Collector Lines and Related Facilities by Applicant Lotus Wind for the Lotus Wind Project in Macoupin County
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
November 20, 2023

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday November 20, 2023 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Couty Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “present”, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Fanning answered “present”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.

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

Chr. Fanning said the board meeting minutes from November 6 also need approval. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-Lindsey Ryan congratulated Chr. Fanning on her upcoming retirement.

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant-County Clk. Waggener said her office has around 180 voter cards to finish and mail out. Clk. Waggener said this will complete cards begin mailed, except for address changes and name changes, which will begin in the next couple of weeks. Clk. Waggener said petition filing will begin November 27 at 8:30 am and conclude at 5:00 pm December 4 for Morgan County local races for the March 2024 primary.

Chr. Fanning said bills for $348,179.25 need approval from the board for payment. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said verifiable payroll for signing on the 29th and distribution on the 30th of November, respectfully, is the next item for approval. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll for the stated dates as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said a resolution for the annual State’s Attorney and Appellate Prosecutor’s office is the next item on the agenda and State’s Attorney Noll is present and would explain this. State’s Attorney Noll said that this is an annual resolution that is presented every year to the board for approval. State’s Attorney Noll said the last two years the cost to the county has been $14,000 with an increase this year to $15,000. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution between the State’s Attorney and the Appellate Prosecutor’s offices as discussed. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the resolution between the State’s Attorney and Appellate Prosecutors offices as discussed as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said a resolution determining the estimated Morgan County Real Estate tax levy for 2023 is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the resolution determining the estimated Morgan County Real Estate tax levy for 2023. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the resolution estimating the Morgan County real estate tax levy for 2023 as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said a resolution determining the estimated Marnico Village Special Assessment annual tax levy for the tax year 2023 is the next item for approval. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution for the estimated Marnico Village Special Assessment annual tax levy as discussed as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said an ordinance approving the execution of a Morgan County building permit for the construction and operation of a substation and underground collector lines and related facilities by applicant Lotus Wind for the Lotus Wind Project in Macoupin County and Dusty Douglas is present and would explain this ordinance. Mr. Douglas said this project in Macoupin County will consist of 45 wind turbines. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the ordinance for the building permit for Lotus Wind project as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the ordinance approving the execution for the Morgan County building permit for construction and operation of a substation for the Lotus Wind Project in Macoupin County as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Fanning said the Courthouse will be closed Thursday and Friday of this week in observance of Thanksgiving and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

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