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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.

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 10, 2025
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of January 27, 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 the 2025 Road District Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Bids

d) Acceptance of the 2025 County Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Bids

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
February 10, 2025

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday February 10th, 2024. Chr. Wankel asked for 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 minutes from the January 27, 2025 board meeting need approval. 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-Dale Hadden from Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau was present to give their thanks on the approval of the Resolution for another two years, there was a discussion.

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-Clerk Sills wanted to let everyone know that Early voting starts on February 20, 2025 for the Consolidation Election.

Chr. Wankel said bills for $404,058.91 from General Fund and $48,194.00 from the ARPA 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 the verifiable payroll for signing on the 12th and distribution on the 14th of February, respectfully, is the next item on the agenda. 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 that next on the agenda is the Acceptance of the 2025 Road District Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Request for bids need approval, there was a discussion from Matt Coultas from the highway department, Commissioner Wood made the motion to approve the Acceptance of the 2025 Motor Fuel Tax bid request, Commissioner Woods second the motion. 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. Sills informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel stated that the Acceptance of the 2025 County Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance request for bids need approval. Commissioner Woods made the motion to approve the Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance request for bids, Commissioner Wood second the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clerk for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the Acceptance of the 2025 Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance request for bids, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the chair motion has passed.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel informed the board that Courthouse will be closed on February 12, and the 17.

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
JANUARY 27, 2025
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of January 13, 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

a) Bills
b) Payroll
c) Resolution in Support of Morgan County Agriculture
d) Resolution Appointing Ginny Fanning to The Board of Health
e) Annual Operation and Maintenance Report for the Lincoln Land Wind Project

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
January 27th, 2025

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office at 9 am on Monday January 27th, 2025. Chr. Wankel asked Clerk Sills to conduct the roll call. Clerk Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “present”, Commissioner Woods answered “present”, and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Clerk 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 minutes from the board meeting of January 13, 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 $133,334.16 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 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 verifiable payroll for signing on the 28 and distribution on the 30 of January, is the next item needing approval from the board. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates, Commissioner Woods seconded the motion and Chr. Wankel aske 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. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Next on the agenda that needs approval from the board is the Resolution in Support of Morgan County Agriculture. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Resolution for the Support of Morgan County Agriculture, Commissioner Wood second the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. asked for roll call for the Resolution in Support of Morgan County Agriculture, Commissioner Woods answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”, the Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said that a Resolution Appointing Ginny Fanning to The Board of Health needs approval from the board. There was a discussion. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Resolution Appointing Ginny Fanning to The Board of Health, Commissioner Woods seconded. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Roll call for the Resolution Appointing Ginny Fanning to The Board of Health, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. discussed the Annual Operation and Maintenance Report for the Lincoln Land Wind Project. Chr.
Wankel informed the board no action needed.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-none

Chr. asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting, Commissioner Woods made a motion to adjourn, Commissioner Wood second the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed. The meeting stands adjourned.