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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
January 26, 2026
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of January 12, 2026 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) Memorandum of Understanding between Zimmer Solar 1, LLC and Morgan County

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
January 26, 2026

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday January 26, 2026, at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked Clk. Sills to conduct for roll call. Clk. asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “present” and Commissioner Woods answered “present”. Chr. Wankel answer present. Clk. informed the Chr. you have quorum you 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 next is the need of approval of the January 12, 2026, Meeting Minutes. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes; Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-Mr. Mike Woodyard spoke from the floor with concerns that he has with the district 117, there was a discussion.

Committee Reports-Commissioner Woods made a statement; there was a discussion please see attachment.

Staff and Consultant Reports- County Clerk Sills stated that early voting starts February 5th, 2026. Commissioner Wood made a statement about Animal Control, stated how hard Lisa from animal control and her staff work it’s not an easy job, and he thanked them for that, he also stated that South Jacksonville has signed a contract and so glad that they are on board, also stated that flyers are being made up for the veteran’s on how they can adopt and animal. Chr. Wankel thanked Commissioner Wood for his work that he did with South Jacksonville on the animal control. Commissioner Wood also made a statement about district 117 how they have two different times to go over the levy’s before they send them back to the Clerk he feels that both sides are involved, also stated that in any meetings that was had by the district not once did we the board or the clerk said don’t take this to the public, so that statement is false, there was a discussion. Commissioner Woods also made a statement about the school district, please see attachments.

Chr. Wankel said bills for $117,898.09 need 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. 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. informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said the verifiable payroll for signing on the 28 and distribution on the 30 of January, 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. 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. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. said next on the agenda is a Memorandum of Understanding between Zimmer Solar 1, LLC and Morgan County. Zimmer Solar 1, LLC was online and are going to present the project. Ms. Bloom started the presentation. We have Kodi Smith from the floor that had questions and there was a discussion. We also had people that were online that had questions also that they discussed with Zimmer Solar, we had Ben from the Source that also had questions for Zimmer solar, we had Hoss Farmer and Mr. and Mrs. Maul and also the Harrison that all spoke form the floor there was a discussion. Chr. Wankel thanked everyone for joining us today, it was a packed house, hopefully next time when we have so many show up to the board meeting, we will be able to use our new building, in the conference room, but at this time because of the fire next door to it, no one is allowed to go back in the building. Chr. said that he appreciates everybody suffering through this with us and everybody online as well.

Chr. Wankel said he needs a motion to table the Zimmer Solar 1, LLC at this time. Commissioner Woods made a motion to table the Solar project at this time, Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. asked the Clk. for roll call. Roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Other Business-Commissioner Wood just wanted to state that our thoughts and prayers go out to the parents and the children that was involved in the accident that took one teenager life. Commissioner Woods asked if he could resolve some of the statements that Mr. Woodyard made from the floor there was a discussion.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chr. Remark’s-Said that it was a great discussion today from everyone and thanks for coming, and hopefully we will be able to use the new building for big meetings like this one. Chr. also stated that our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone that was involved in the accident over the weekend.

Commissioner Wood made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Woods 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
January 12, 2026
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of December 22, 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) Appointment of Marc Carls to be Commissioner of Indian Creek Special Drainage District No. Two, Counties of Cass and Morgan, IL

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
January 12, 2026

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday January 12, 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” 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 December 22, 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

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-Commissioner Woods spoke about the School District 117 tax mistake and also talked about Animal Control there was a discussion, Commissioner Woods statements are attached.

Chr. Wankel said the bills in the amount of $110,579.18 need 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 “abstain” 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 distribution on the 15th of January 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, we have the Appointment of Marc Carls to be Commissioner of Indian Creek Special Drainage District No. Two, Counties of Cass and Morgan, Il. That needs approval from the board. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Appointment of Marc Carls to Commissioner of Indian Creek Special Drainage District No. Two, Counties of Cass and Morgan, Il. 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.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks- Chr. Wankel said that our next meeting will be January 26, 2026, hope everyone is enjoying the nice weather.

Commissioner Woods made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved. 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
December 22, 2025
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of December 8, 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) County Engineer salary MFT request for expenditure
d) Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Payment of the County Engineer’s Salary
e) County MFT Estimate of Maintenance Costs
f) County MFT Resolution for Maintenance
g) FY 2026 Levy for Morgan County
h) FY 2026 Levy for Marnico Village
i) Resolution Approving the purchase of the Mass notification software with Rave Alert/Motorola

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
December 22, 2025

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on December 22, 2025 at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. County Clerk Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “present”, Commissioner Woods answered “present” and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. The Clk. informed the Chr. you have your quorum you 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 December 8, 2025 board meeting. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Woods second the motion. Clk. informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said that bills for $55,789.13 need 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. 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. informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll for signing on the 23 and distribution on the 30 of December, respectfully, needs approval from the board. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Woods second the motion and 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.

Next on the agenda that needs board approval is the County Engineer salary MFT request for expenditure and a Resolution Appropriation Funds for the Payment of the County Engineer’s Salary. Matt Coultas for Highway Dept. was here to discuss this; there was a discussion. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the County Engineer salary MFT request for expenditure and the Resolution Appropriation Funds for the Payment of the County Engineer’s Salary. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion; the Chr. 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”. The Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said next on the agenda is the County MFT Estimate of Maintenance Costs and the County MFT Resolution for Maintenance that needs approval from the board. Matt Coultas from the Highway Dept. was present and there was a discussion. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the County MFT Estimate of Maintenance Costs and the County MFT Resolution for Maintenance, Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Chr. 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. informed the board that the FY 2026 Levy for Morgan County needs approval, there was a discussion. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the FY 2026 Levy for Morgan County. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. 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 the needs approval is the FY 2026 Levy for Marnico Village. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the FY Levy for Marnico Village. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Chr. 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.

A Resolution Approving the purchase of the Mass notification software with Rave Alert/Motorola needs approval from the board. Phil McCarty was present and there was a discussion. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Resolution Approving the Mass notification software with Rave Alert/Motorola. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”. Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel stated that the end of the year is fast approaching, and this is our last meeting of the year. Hope’s that everyone has a great Holiday.

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
December 8, 2025
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of November 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) 2026 Holiday Schedule
d) 2026 County Board Meeting Schedule
e) Reorganization of the County Board

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
December 8th, 2025

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday, December 8th, 2025, at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked County Clerk Sills to ask for roll call. Clk. 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 that 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 November 24th, 2025, board meeting 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-Commissioner Woods spoke about the HRAP Grant said that the County Clerk’s office has been helping out and it’s moving right along, and we have had about 70 applications, there was a discussion.

Staff and Consultant Reports-States Attorney Gray Noll reported that he was at a State’s Attorney’s conference last week.

Chr. Wankel said bills for $74,139.10 from General fund and $48,495.45 from the ARPA fund that 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 Clk. to conduct a 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 December 10 and distributing on December 15 is the next order of business. 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 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 on the agenda is approving the 2026 Holiday Schedule. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the 2026 Holiday Schedule. Commissioner Wood second the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Roll call for 2026 Holiday Schedule, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said that the 2026 County Board Meeting Schedule needs approval from the board. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the 2026 County Board Meeting Schedule; Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Roll call goes 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 that needs approval is the Reorganization of the County Board. Commissioner Woods made the motion to approve the Reorganization of the County Board also stated that board will stay the same as Chr. Wankel will remain Chairman and Commissioner Woods will remain Vice Chair, Commissioner Wood seconded the motion, there was a discussion. 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.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel said that things are moving right along in the new building Probation is all moved in just a few security things to get done, but going nicely. Next Board Meeting will be on December 22nd, 2025

Commissioner Woods made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved. The meeting is adjourned.