July 11, 2022 Meeting Minutes

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
JULY 11, 2022
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of June 21, 2022 Meeting Minutes
5. Public Comment
6. Committee Reports
7. Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report
8. Consideration and Action on Business Agenda Items (Motion and Roll Call Vote or Voice Votes)
a) Bills
b) Payroll
c) Resolution appointing Brooklyn Knapp to the West Central Mass Transit Board of Trustees for a three-year term
d) Resolution appointing Kristin Jamison and Michael Wankel to the West Central Development Council Board for a two-year term
e) Resolution reappointing Allen Vogt to the position of Supervisor of Assessments for a four-year term
f) Presentation from the Coalition to Stop CO2 Pipelines
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
July 11, 2022

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Law Library of the Courthouse on Monday July 11, 2022 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked County Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present”, Commissioner Wankel answered “present” and Chr. Zeller answered “present”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. a quorum is present and the meeting could proceed.

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

Chr. Zeller said the minutes from the June 21 board meeting is the next item for approval. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Al voted “aye”. The motion is approved.

Public Comment-Alec Messina representing the CO2 pipeline introduced himself. There was discussion.

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report-County Clerk Waggener said the election is over and her office will be closing the election tomorrow and official results will be available after tomorrow.

Chr. Zeller said bills for $130,469.47 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller 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 Wankel answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

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

Chr. Zeller said a resolution appointing Brooklyn Knapp to the West Central Mass Transit Board of Trustees for a three year term is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said a resolution approving Kristin Jamison and Michael Wankel to the West Central Development Council Board for a two year term is the next item for approval. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Al voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said a presentation from the Coalition to stop CO2 pipelines is the next item on the agenda. Lan and Pam Richart are present and gave a presentation for the board.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-none

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