MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
April 6, 2026
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday April 6, 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” by phone, and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.
Chr. Wankel said approval of the agenda is the first order of business. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the agenda as presented by phone. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.
Chr. Wankel said approval of minutes from the March 23rd
, 2026 meeting are next on the agenda. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion by phone. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.
Public Comment-none
Committee Reports-none
Staff and Consultant Reports-Matt Coultas from the Highway Dept, was present and there was a discussion. Also, Sheriff Carmody was present and there was a discussion about contract with DCFS.
Chr. Wankel said bills in the stated $58,653.28 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount by phone. 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” by phone and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.
Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll to be signed on April 10th and distributed on April 15th, 2026, is the next item for approval. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll as stated. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion by phone. 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” by phone and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Chr. Wankel said a Resolution to Authorize County Highway Engineer Matthew Coultas to enter into Contracts with the State of Illinois on Behalf of Morgan County needs approval from the board, Matt Coultas was present and there was a discussion. Commissioner Woods made a motion by phone to approve the Resolution Authorize County Highway Engineer Matthew Coultas to enter into Contracts with the State of Illinois on Behalf of Morgan County. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. asked the Clk. for roll call. Roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” by phone and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.
Chr. Wankel said next on the agenda is approval from the board for One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for the dates of May 16, May 23, May 30, and June 27, 2026. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for the dates of May 16, May 23, May 30, and June 27, 2026. Commissioner Woods second the motion by phone. Chr. asked the Clk. for roll call. Roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” by phone and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.
Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none
Chairman’s Remarks-Hope everyone has a great weekend and enjoy the weather.
Commissioner Woods made a motion to adjourn the meeting by phone. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved. The meeting stands adjourned.
MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
April 6, 2026
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday April 6, 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” by phone, and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.
Chr. Wankel said approval of the agenda is the first order of business. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the agenda as presented by phone. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.
Chr. Wankel said approval of minutes from the March 23rd, 2026, meeting is next on the agenda. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion by phone. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.
Public Comment-none
Committee Reports-none
Staff and Consultant Reports-Matt Coultas from the Highway Dept, was present and there was a discussion. Also, Sheriff Carmody was present and there was a discussion about contract with DCFS.
Chr. Wankel said bills in the stated $58,653.28 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount by phone. 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” by phone and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.
Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll to be signed on April 10th and distributed on April 15th, 2026, is the next item for approval. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll as stated. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion by phone. 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” by phone and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Chr. Wankel said a Resolution to Authorize County Highway Engineer Matthew Coultas to enter into Contracts with the State of Illinois on Behalf of Morgan County needs approval from the board, Matt Coultas was present and there was a discussion. Commissioner Woods made a motion by phone to approve the Resolution Authorize County Highway Engineer Matthew Coultas to enter into Contracts with the State of Illinois on Behalf of Morgan County. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. asked the Clk. for roll call. Roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” by phone and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.
Chr. Wankel said next on the agenda is approval from the board for One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for the dates of May 16, May 23, May 30, and June 27, 2026. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for the dates of May 16, May 23, May 30, and June 27, 2026. Commissioner Woods second the motion by phone. Chr. asked the Clk. for roll call. Roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” by phone and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.
Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none
Chairman’s Remarks-Hope everyone has a great weekend and enjoy the weather.
Commissioner Woods made a motion to adjourn the meeting by phone. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved. The meeting stands adjourned.