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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
August 25, 2025
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of August 11, 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) Approval of Purchase of Real Estate Property 340 West State Street
d) Acceptance of Ordinance Amending a Rate for Recorder of Deeds GIS Fund
e) One day Liquor License for the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce on September 11, 2025
f) Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment
g) FY 2026 Budget
9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
10. Chairman’s Remarks
11. Adjournment
MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
August 25th, 2025
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office at 9 am on Monday August 25th, 2025. Chr. Wankel asked Chief Deputy Waggener to conduct the roll call. Chief Deputy asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “present” and Commissioner Woods answered “present”. Chr. Wankel answered present. Dep. Clerk 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 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 August 11th, 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-Dick Samples and Mindi Olson from the Village of South Jacksonville spoke from the floor about Rd District #10 and Rd District #15 it was discussed to talk to the Rd District Clerk regarding this issue, there was a discussion, also from the floor there was a discussion regarding Animal Control.
Committee Reports-Commissioner Woods addressed that he had a meeting that he attended with the West Central Development Council the past week they had a successful report moving forward overall excited to be participate in that activity.
Staff and Consultant Reports-none
Chr. Wankel said bills in the amount of $91,007.22 from General Fund and $12,002.50 for our ARPA fund 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. Dep. Clk. Waggener 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”. Dep. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll for signing on the 26 and distribution on the 29 of August, 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 for roll call. Dep. Clk. Waggener 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”. Dep. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Chr. Wankel said next on the agenda is the Approval of the Purchase of Real Estate Property 340 W. State Street in the amount of $305,000.00. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Purchase of Real Estate Property 340 W. State St., Commissioner Wood second the motion. Chr. asked the Dep. Clk. for roll call. Roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”, Dep. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.
Chr. Wankel said that an Ordinance Amending a Rate for Recorder of Deeds GIS Fund needs approval from the board there was a discussion. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Amending Rate for the Recorder of Deeds GIS Fund; Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Chr. asked the Dep. Clk. for roll call. Roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Dep. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.
Chr. Wankel said next that needs approval from the board is the One-day Liquor License for the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce on September 11, 2025. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the One-Day Liquor License for the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, Commissioner Wood second the motion. The Chr. asked the Dep. Clk. for roll call. Roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Dep. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.
Chr. said next item that needs approval for the board is the Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment, Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment, Commissioner Woods second the motion. Chr. asked the Dep. Clk. Waggener for roll call. Roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Dep. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.
Chr. stated that the FY 2026 Budget needs approval from the board. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the FY 2026 Budget and Commissioner Wood second the motion. Chr. asked the Dep. Clk. for roll call. Roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Dep. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.
Other Business-none
Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none
Chairman’s Remarks-let everyone know that the Courthouse will be closed on Monday for Labor Day, I hope everyone enjoys the holiday weekend.
Commissioner Wood made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed. The meeting stands adjourned at 9:30 am.