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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
August 11, 2025
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of July 21, 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) Engineering Contract Approval for Bridge Replacement Project 23-01122-00-BR
d) Engineering Contract Approval for Bridge Replacement Project 23-01121-00-BR
e) Engineering Contract Approval for Bridge Replacement Project 23-08120-00-BR
f) Engineering Contract Approval for Bridge Replacement Project 23-08121-00-BR
g) One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for October 18,2025 and October 25, 2025
h) Resolution Approving the Appointment of Blake E. Roderick to the Mid-America Intermodal Authority Port District
i) Appointment of Mari Anna Gosnell to the West Central Mass Transit Board
j) Purchase of Real Estate Property 340 West State Street
9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
10. Chairman’s Remarks
11. Adjournment
MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
August 11th, 2025
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday August 11th, 2025, at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clerk Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “present”, 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 the board meeting minutes from July 21st, 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-none
Committee Reports-Commissioner Woods talked about his meeting with the Health Department there was a discussion.
Staff and Consultant Reports-none
Chr. Wankel said bills for $289,905.80 from General Fund and $29,132.55 from the ARPA Fund will 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. Clerk Sills asked for roll call for the payment of bills as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clerk Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll for signing on the 13 of August and distribution on the 15 of August needs approval from the board. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clerk Sills asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clerk Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Chr. Wankel said next on the agenda is the approval of Engineering Contract Approval for Bridge Replacement Project 23-01122-00-BR through 23-08121-00-BR, Matt Coultas from the Highway Department was present and there was a discussion. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Engineering Contract Approval for Bridge Replacement Project; Commissioner Wood seconded it. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call as follows. Roll call for the Engineering Contract Approval for Bridge Replacement Project 23-01122-00-BR through 23-08121-00-BR, 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 One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for October 18, and October 25, 2025. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for the stated dates; Commissioner Woods seconded it. 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. Wankel said next is the Resolution Approving the Appointment of Blake E. Roderick to the Mid-America Intermodal Authority Port District that needs approval from the board. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Resolution of the Appointment of Blake E. Roderick to the Mid-America Intermodal Authority Port District; 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”. The Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.
Chr. Wankel said that the Appointment of Mari Anna Gosnell to the West Central Mass Transit Board needs approval from the board. Commissioner Wood made the motion to approve the Appointment of Mari Anna Gosnell to the West Central Mass Transit Board; 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”. The Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.
Chr. Wankel said a purchase agreement for Real Estate Property for 340 West State Street needs approval from the board. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the purchase agreement for Real Estate Property for 340 West State Street, Commissioner Woods seconded it, there was a discussion. 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.
Closed Meeting Session (only if needed) –none
Chairman’s Remarks- Chr. Wankel said that construction continues on State Steet, but it is coming right along, things are moving forward with the elevator.
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.