August 21, 2023 Meeting Minutes

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 21, 2023
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of August 7, 2023 Meeting Minutes
5. Public Comment
6. Committee Reports
7. Staff and Consultant Report
8. Consideration and Action on Business Agenda Items (Motion and Roll Call Vote or Voice Votes)
a) Bills
b) Acceptance of William J. Critchelow as Morgan County Road Commissioner for Road District #8
c) Appointment of Gary E. Strawn as Morgan County Road Commissioner for Road District #8
d) Ordinance for American Rescue Plan Act Funds for Courthouse Window Replacement
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
August 21, 2023

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday August 21, 2023 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “present”, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Fanning answered “present”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.

Chr. Fanning said the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said board minutes from the August 7 meeting are the next item for approval. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-Clk. Waggener said her office will begin sending voter registration cards out next month. Chr. Fanning said MCS will begin the energy efficiency program.

Chr. Fanning said bills for the amount of $102,999.45 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said the board has received a letter of resignation from Road District #8 Commissioner William J. Critchelow. Mr. Critchelow has submitted Gary E. Strawn to become the new commissioner. Chr. Fanning said the board had received a letter from Mr. Strawn stating that he would be interested in the position. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to accept the resignation of Mr. Critchelow and the appointment of Mr. Strawn for Road District #8 Commissioner. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said an ordinance for the American Rescue Plan Act Funds for the Courthouse window replacement is the next item for approval. Chr. Fanning said the project will begin in January and estimated to be done in June of 2024. The company doing the project Is Jacksonville Art Glass who is a local company. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the ordinance as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the ordinance for American Rescue Plan Act for the window project on the Courthouse as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Fanning said there will be a meeting next Monday to put the final draft of the budget on file in the County Clerk’s office.

Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed. The meeting stands adjourned.