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The Morgan County Board is providing a call-in number for public participation without physical presence at the Board meeting.
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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
December 22, 2025
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of December 8, 2025 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) County Engineer salary MFT request for expenditure
d) Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Payment of the County Engineer’s Salary
e) County MFT Estimate of Maintenance Costs
f) County MFT Resolution for Maintenance
g) FY 2026 Levy for Morgan County
h) FY 2026 Levy for Marnico Village
i) Resolution Approving the purchase of the Mass notification software with Rave Alert/Motorola

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
December 22, 2025

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on December 22, 2025 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. you have your quorum you 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 December 8, 2025 board meeting. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Woods second the motion. Clk. informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said that bills for $55,789.13 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 23 and distribution on the 30 of December, respectfully, needs approval from the board. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Woods second the motion and 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” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Next on the agenda that needs board approval is the County Engineer salary MFT request for expenditure and a Resolution Appropriation Funds for the Payment of the County Engineer’s Salary. Matt Coultas for Highway Dept. was here to discuss this; there was a discussion. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the County Engineer salary MFT request for expenditure and the Resolution Appropriation Funds for the Payment of the County Engineer’s Salary. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion; the 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”. The Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said next on the agenda is the County MFT Estimate of Maintenance Costs and the County MFT Resolution for Maintenance that 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 County MFT Estimate of Maintenance Costs and the County MFT Resolution for Maintenance, Commissioner Woods 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.

Chr. informed the board that the FY 2026 Levy for Morgan County needs approval, there was a discussion. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the FY 2026 Levy for Morgan County. 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.

Chr. Wankel said next the needs approval is the FY 2026 Levy for Marnico Village. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the FY Levy for Marnico Village. Commissioner Woods 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.

A Resolution Approving the purchase of the Mass notification software with Rave Alert/Motorola needs approval from the board. Phil McCarty was present and there was a discussion. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Resolution Approving the Mass notification software with Rave Alert/Motorola. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. 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.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel stated that the end of the year is fast approaching, and this is our last meeting of the year. Hope’s that everyone has a great Holiday.

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
December 8, 2025
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of November 24, 2025 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) 2026 Holiday Schedule
d) 2026 County Board Meeting Schedule
e) Reorganization of the County Board

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
December 8th, 2025

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday, December 8th, 2025, at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked County Clerk Sills to ask for roll call. Clk. 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 that 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 been approved.

Chr. Wankel said minutes from the November 24th, 2025, board meeting 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-none

Committee Reports-Commissioner Woods spoke about the HRAP Grant said that the County Clerk’s office has been helping out and it’s moving right along, and we have had about 70 applications, there was a discussion.

Staff and Consultant Reports-States Attorney Gray Noll reported that he was at a State’s Attorney’s conference last week.

Chr. Wankel said bills for $74,139.10 from General fund and $48,495.45 from the ARPA fund that needs 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. Wankel asked Clk. to conduct a 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. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll for signing on December 10 and distributing on December 15 is the next order of business. 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 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 on the agenda is approving the 2026 Holiday Schedule. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the 2026 Holiday Schedule. Commissioner Wood second the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Roll call for 2026 Holiday Schedule, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said that the 2026 County Board Meeting Schedule needs approval from the board. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the 2026 County Board Meeting Schedule; Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Roll call goes 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 that needs approval is the Reorganization of the County Board. Commissioner Woods made the motion to approve the Reorganization of the County Board also stated that board will stay the same as Chr. Wankel will remain Chairman and Commissioner Woods will remain Vice Chair, Commissioner Wood seconded the motion, there was a discussion. 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.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel said that things are moving right along in the new building Probation is all moved in just a few security things to get done, but going nicely. Next Board Meeting will be on December 22nd, 2025

Commissioner Woods made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved. The meeting is 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
November 24, 2025
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of November 10, 2025 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) Bid Award of Weatherization FY26 Material Bids

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
November 24, 2025

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office at 9 am on Monday November 24, 2025. Chr. Wankel asked County Clerk Sills to conduct the roll call. Clerk Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “present” and Commissioner Woods answered “present, and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Clerk 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 board meeting of November 10, 2025, 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 passed.

Public Comment-Mr. Woodyard from the floor talked to the Board about South Jacksonville and the Animal Control there was a discussion from Woodyard about his concerns about the situation.

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said bills in the amount of $242,815.73 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 the Clk. for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye” and Commissioner Woods answered “aye”, and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll for signing on the 21 and distribution on the 26 of November, respectfully, is the next item needing approval from the board. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as stated as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye” and Commissioner Woods answered “aye”, and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. The Clk. informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said next on the agenda is the Bid Award of Weatherization FY26 Material Bids, there was a discussion from Blake and Jeremy from MCS. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Bid Award of Weatherization FY26 Material Bids. 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-The Courthouse will be closed so everyone can enjoy there Thanksgiving, hope everyone enjoys the time spent with their families.

Commissioner Woods made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. All 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
November 10, 2025
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of October 20, 2025 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) Bid opening of Weatherization FY26 Material Bids

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
November 10, 2025

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked 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 that 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 been approved.

Chr. Wankel said minutes from the October 20, 2025, board meeting 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-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said bills for $185,845.70 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. Wankel asked Clk. to conduct 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. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll for signing on 10th, and distributing on 14th, is the next order of business. 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 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 stated that we have Blake from MCS here to go over the bids for the Weatherization FY26 Material Bids. Blake opened up some of the Bids from 4 different places, there was a discussion.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel said the Courthouse will be closed on Tuesday November 11th, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day, make sure we all thank them for their services.

Commissioner Woods made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved. The meeting is 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
October 20, 2025
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of October 6, 2025 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 Prosecutors Office Contract
d) Resolution for FY 25 Budget Transfers
e) Resolution for Delinquent Tax
f) Resolution Appointing Linda Schilsky as Board of Health Member

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
October 20, 2025

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday, October 20, 2025 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 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 board meeting minutes from October 6, 2025, 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-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said the bills in the amount of $361,918.24 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. 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 “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll for signing on the 27th and distribution on the 30th of October is the next item needing 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 the 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 been approved.

Chr. Wankel said next that needs approval is a Resolution for Annual State’s Attorney and Appellate Prosecutors Office Contract. State’s Attorney Noll was present and there was a discussion. Commissioner Woods made the motion to approve the Resolution for Annual State’s Attorney and Appellate Prosecutors Office Contract. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. asked the Clk. for Roll call. Roll call goes 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 a Resolution for FY 25 Budget Transfers that needs board approval. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Resolution for FY 25 Budget Transfers; Commissioner Woods seconded it. Chr. asked the Clk. for roll call. Roll call goes 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 a Resolution for Delinquent Taxes that needs approval. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Resolution for Delinquent Taxes; Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Roll call goes 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 a Resolution Appointing Linda Schilsky as Board of Health Member. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Resolution Appointing Linda Schilsky as Board of Health Member; Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Roll call goes 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-none

Chairman’s Remarks- Chr. Wankel said that the farmers were thankful for the little bit of rain that we got I’m sure they would want more, and just still be careful when driving look out for farmers with their equipment.

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.