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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
January 12, 2026
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of December 22, 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) Appointment of Marc Carls to be Commissioner of Indian Creek Special Drainage District No. Two, Counties of Cass and Morgan, IL
9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
10. Chairman’s Remarks
11. Adjournment
MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
January 12, 2026
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday January 12, 2026 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 December 22, 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
Committee Reports-none
Staff and Consultant Reports-Commissioner Woods spoke about the School District 117 tax mistake and also talked about Animal Control there was a discussion, Commissioner Woods statements are attached.
Chr. Wankel said the bills in the amount of $110,579.18 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 “abstain” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.
Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll for signing on the 12th and distribution on the 15th of January 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, we have the Appointment of Marc Carls to be Commissioner of Indian Creek Special Drainage District No. Two, Counties of Cass and Morgan, Il. That needs approval from the board. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Appointment of Marc Carls to Commissioner of Indian Creek Special Drainage District No. Two, Counties of Cass and Morgan, Il. 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”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.
Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none
Chairman’s Remarks- Chr. Wankel said that our next meeting will be January 26, 2026, hope everyone is enjoying the nice weather.
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.