Morgan County, IL

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
April 7, 2025
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of March 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) Resolution Approving the Appointment of Jeffrey Donnan as a Trustee of the Ashland Fire Protection District
d) One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for June 28, 2025
e) One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for September 20, 2025
f) Re-appointment of Paul Scheerer to the Jacksonville Airport Authority Board for a five-year term
g) Re-appointment of Dale Bainter to the Morgan County Board of Appeals for a five-year term
h) Re-appointment of Dale Nickel, Brian Musch, and Alex Brockhouse to the Concord Cemetery Board of Trustees to serve three-year terms
i) Resolution Approving the Appointment of Briana Rivera to the Mid-America Intermodal Authority Port District
j) Resolution Approving the Re-appointment of Reuel Wright as a Trustee of the Alexander Fire Protection District

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
APRIL 7. 2025

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners meet in the Commissioner’s office on Monday April 7, 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 March 24, 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-Clk. Sills informed the board that Election is over and just waiting to close the election on April 14, 2025.

Chr. Wankel said the bills in the amount of $85,035.39 from General Fund and $27,000.00 from our ARPA Fund 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 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 11th and distribution on the 15th of April 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 thing that needs approved by the board is the Resolution Approving the Appointment of Jeffrey Donnan as a Trustee of the Ashland Fire Protection District. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Resolution of the Appointment of Jeffrey Donnan as a Trustee of the Ashland Fire Protection District; Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the Approval of the Appointment of Jeffrey Donnan as trustee of the Ashland Fire District 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 a One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for June 28, 2025, needs approval. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the One Day Liquor License for June 28, 2025, Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. asked for roll call for the One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for June 28, 2025, as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed Chr. that motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said we have a One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’ for September 20, 2025, that needs approval. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for September 20, 2025, Commissioner Wood second the motion. Chr. asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. asked for roll call for the One Day Liquor License for September 20, 2025, as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Next on the agenda that needs approval is the Re-appointment of Paul Scheerer to the Jacksonville Airport Authority Board for a 5-year term. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Re-appointment of Paul Scheerer to the Jacksonville Airport Authority Board for a 5-year term, Commissioner Woods second the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. asked for roll call for the Re-appointment of Paul Scheerer to the Jacksonville Airport Authority for a 5-year term 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 that a Re-appointment of Dale Bainter to the Morgan County Board of Appeals for a 5-year term needs approval from the board. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Re-appointment of Dale Bainter to the Morgan County Board of Appeals for a 5-year term, Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. asked for roll call for the Re-appointment of Dale Bainter 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 approval of the Re-appointment of Dale Nickel, Brian Musch, and Alex Brockhouse to the Concord Cemetery Board of Trustees to serve three-year term. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Re-appointment of Dale Nickel, Brian Musch, and Alex Brockhouse to the Concord Cemetery Board of Trustees to serve three-year term, Commissioner Woods second the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the Re-appointment of Dale Nickel, Brian Musch, and Alex Brockhouse to the Concord Cemetery Board of Trustees for 3-year term as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. said next on the agenda is approving a Resolution Approving the Appointment of Briana Rivera to the Mid-America Intermodal Authority Port District. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Resolution of the Appointment of Briana Rivera to the Mid-America Intermodal Authority Port District; Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. asked for roll call for the approving the Resolution of the Appointment of Briana Rivera to the Mid-America Intermodal Authority Port District 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 that a Resolution needs approval from the board to Re-appointment of Reuel Wright as a Trustee of the Alexander Fire Protection District. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Resolution for the Re-appointment of Reuel Wright as Trustee of the Alexander Fire Protection District, Commissioner Woods second the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. asked for roll call for the Resolution of the Re-appointment of Reuel Wright as a Trustee of the Alexander Fire Protection District as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Closed Session-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Work is still being done on State Street, they have been very busy.

Adjournment-Commissioner Woods made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Commissioner Wood second the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved. Meeting was 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
March 24, 2025
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of March 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) Resolution Approving the Appointment of David White as a Trustee of the Alexander Water District

d) Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment

e) Resolution Establishing the Compensation of the Highway Commissioners and District Clerks

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
March 24th, 2025

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Tuesday, March 24th, 2025 at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked. Clk. 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 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 board meeting minutes from March 10th, 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-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said bills in the amount of $112,421.55 from General Fund and $11,190.00 from the 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. 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 passed.

Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll for signing on the 26th and distribution on the 28th of March, respectfully, is the next item on the agenda for 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 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.

Chr. Wankel said next is the approval from the board for a Resolution Approving the Appointment of David White as a Trustee of the Alexander Water District. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Appointment of David White as Trustee for the Alexander Water District, Commissioner Wood second 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.

Chr. Wankel said next up is the approval of 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. 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. said that a Resolution Establishing the Compensation of the Highway Commissioners and District Clerks needs approval from the board. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Resolution Establishing the Compensation of the Highway Commissioners and District Clerks, Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. A discussion was had. 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” Clk. inform the Chr. motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel said the West State project is still going on and we will be looking forward to the completion of the project to see what the outcome will be.

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
March 10, 2025
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of February 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) Resolution approving the 2025 County MFT Material Proposals

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
March 10, 2025

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday March 10, 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 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 the next order of business is the approval of the board minutes from the February 24, 2025, meeting. 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-Highway Department Matt Coultas let the Commissioner’s know that he will be meeting with the Road Commissioner’s and there was a discussion.

Chr. Wankel said bills of $97,031.98 from General Fund needs 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. 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 the 12th and distributing on the 14th of March is the next item for 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 approval of 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 that next is the approval from the board for the Resolution approving the 2025 County MFT Material Proposals. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Resolution for the 2025 County MFT Material Proposals. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. There was a discussion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the approval of the Resolution approving the 2025 County MFT Material Proposals 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.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks- Chr. Wankel said the pancake and sausage will be held at the fairgrounds this year and don’t forget the St. Patty’s Day parade coming up.

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

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of February 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) Acceptance of Amending the Predictable Fee Schedule for The County Recorder’s Office

d) One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for May 31, 2025

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
February 24, 2025

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on February 24, 2025 at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “present” Commissioner Woods answered “present”, Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Clk. 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 next order of business is the approval of the minutes from the February 10, 2025 board meeting. 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 first order of business is the approval of the bills in the stated amount general fund, $75,477.45. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount, Commissioner Wood second the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Roll call for bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said the next thing on the agenda is approving of payroll signing on the 26th, and pay on the 28th. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the payroll on the stated dates, Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Chr. asked the Clk. for roll call. Rolls call for payroll for the stated dates, 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 an Amending Predictable Fee Schedule for the Clerks office needs approval from the board. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Predictable Fee Schedule, Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Roll call for the approval of the Predictable Fee Schedule. Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. said that a One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering needs approval. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s, Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call from the Clk. Roll call for the One Day Liquor License, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel that early voting had started in the Clerks office and going very well and next meeting will be March 10, 2025.

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.