April 28, 2025- Meeting Minutes

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
April 28, 2025
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of April 7, 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 Purchase of New Equipment for the Morgan County Highway Department

d) Appointment of Michael Woods to serve as a Local Governmental Director of the Two Rivers Land Bank Authority

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
April 28, 2025

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked Clk. Sills to conduct for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “present” and Commissioner Woods answered “present”, Chr. Wankel answered “present”, the Clk. informed the Chr. you have your quorum you make 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 thing that needs approved from the board is the consideration of April 7, 2025, Meeting Minutes. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the April 7, 2025, meeting minutes, Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-Mr. Woodyard was present for the meeting and there was a discussion.

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said bills for $77,589.56 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 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 the verifiable payroll for signing on the 28 and distribution on the 30th of April, respectfully, needs 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”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said next on the agenda is the approval of a Resolution approving the Purchase of New Equipment for the Morgan County Highway Department, there was a discussion. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Resolution of the purchasing of New Equipment for the Morgan County Highway Department; 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.
Chr. Wankel stated that the approval of the Appointment of Michael Woods to serve as a Local Governmental Director of the Two Rivers Land Bank Authority, Commissioner Woods will be replacing Ginny Fanning. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Appointment of Michael Woods to serve as a Local Governmental Director of the Two Rivers Land Bank Authority, Chr. Wankel 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 “abstain” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. The Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chr. Remark’s-Everyone try and enjoy the sunshine, and the State Street construction is well underway.

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.