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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
JULY 8, 2024
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of June 24, 2024 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) AT&T Tower Lease Agreement

d) Ordinance for American Rescue Plan Act Funds for Elevator Renovation Project

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
July 8, 2024

The Morgan County Board of Commissioner’s met in the Commissioners office on Monday July 8, 2024 at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked County Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present”, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Clk. Waggener 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 Fanning made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said the board meeting minutes from June 24, 2024 also need approval from the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Report-County Clerk Waggener reported that her office is looking at having her election vendor create and mail out absentee vote by mail applications, this is required by law, as they did in 2020. Clk. Waggener said this will save money by having them print and mail as their cost will be less expensive than what the County would be able to provide.
Chr. Wankel introduced Erica Tobin who will be assuming some of the administrative responsibilities that currently Commissioner Fanning does. Mrs. Tobin will also become the H.R. contact for the county.

Chr. Wankel said bills for $53,031.95 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Fanning made a motion for the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll for signing on July 12 and distribution on July 15 is the next item for approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll for the stated dates as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said the next item is the AT&T tower lease agreement and Dusty Douglas is present and would explain this. Mr. Douglas said there were four major points, (1) the agreement is for five years, (2) the rent for the initial term is twenty-eight thousand dollars per year, (3) upon delivery of the signed agreement the County will be reimbursed two thousand dollars for negotiating this contract and (4) rent shall increase fifteen percent on January 1, 2028 and at the beginning of each subsequent extension term. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the ordinance with AT&T as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of the tower lease with AT&T as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said the next order of business is an ordinance for the use of ARPA funds for the elevator project and Mr. Mies, of Kone Company, is present and will explain this for the board. Mr. Mies said that the current elevator has hit its time capacity, meaning to replace parts is becoming increasingly harder as this is a very old unit. Should the elevator breakdown it may be up to one year before it could be replaced or repaired. Mr. Mies said there is a lot of preparation to replace an elevator and that process has started in the courthouse. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the ordinance for the elevator renovation project with the cap of four hundred thousand dollars. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the ordinance for the renovation of the elevator project as discussed as follows Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman Remarks-Chr. Wankel said this week is the Morgan County Fair and to go enjoy the festivities.

Commissioner Fanning made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Zeller 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.
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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
JUNE 24, 2024
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of June 10, 2024 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 for Delinquent Tax Payment

d) Approval of MCS Fiscal Policy Manual

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
June 24, 2024

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday June 24, 2024 at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked County Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present”, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Clk. Waggener 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 Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said approval of minutes from the June 10, 2024 meeting are next on the agenda. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-Dusty Douglas said Frontier contacted his office offering county wide broad band. Mr. Douglas says this is in no way endorsing Frontier and more information will be coming soon. There was discussion.

Chr. Wankel said bills, $38,847.02 general fund, 205,210.80 ARPA funds, need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll to be signed on June 27 and distributed on June 28 is the next item for approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll as stated. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as stated as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said a resolution for delinquent tax payment is the next item for approval. Chr. Wankel said that the County’s tax agent received 3 payments for properties, they have now been paid and are being put back into the tax cycle. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution for delinquent tax payment as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the resolution for delinquent tax payment as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said approval of MCS fiscal policy manual is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Wankel said Dusty Douglas is present and would explain this. Mr. Douglass said MCS did an extension review of the fiscal policy manual and is asking for the board to approve it so that MCS may submit it to DCU. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the MCS fiscal policy manual as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the MCS fiscal policy manual as discussed as follow, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-none

Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Fanning 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
JUNE 10, 2024
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of May 28, 2024 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) Appointment of Thomas Palliser, Dave Carter, and Ronald Lyons to serve on the Board of Trustees for the Waverly Fire Protection District
d) Appointment of Gary Scott to serve on the Morgan County Health Department Board of Health
e) Appointment of Adam Potter and Bradley Zeller to the Farmland Assessment Review Committee
9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
10. Chairman’s Remarks
11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
JUNE 10, 2024

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners office on Monday June 10, 2024 at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked County Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present”, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Clk. Waggener 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 Fanning made a to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zeller 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 May 28th meeting. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Fanning 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 bills of $63,952.58 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll for signing on the 13th and distributing on the 14th of June is the next item for approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the verifiable payroll for the stated dates as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said appointments of Thomas Palliser, Dave Carter and Ronald Lyons to serve on the Board of Trustees for the Waverly Fire Protection District is the next item for approval. Chr. Wankel said the board had received the paperwork from Attorney Sinclair requesting these appointments. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the appointments as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the appointments to the Waverly Fire Protection District as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said an appointment of Gary Scott to the Morgan County Health Department Board of Health is the next item for approval. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment of Gary Scott as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the appointment of Gary Scott to the Morgan County Health Department Board of Health as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said an appointment of Adam Potter and Bradley Zeller to the Farmland Assessment Review Committee is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the appointment as discussed. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the appointment of Adam Potter and Bradley Zeller to the Farmland Assessment Review Committee as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks- Chr. Wankel said the Courthouse will be closed on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved and the meeting stands adjourned.

NOTE: THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY DUE TO THE MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY ON MONDAY.

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
MAY 28, 2024
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of May 20, 2024 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) Re-appointment of Jonathan Stock to the Arenzville Fire Protection District Board of Trustees for a three-year term
b) Re-appointment of John Hermes to the Alexander Fire Protection District Board of Trustees for a three-year term
c) FY 2023 Audit
9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
10. Chairman’s Remarks
11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
MAY 28, 2024

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked County Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present”, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Clk. Waggener 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 Fanning made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said minutes from the May 20 board meeting is the next item needing approval from the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-Treasurer Myers said tax bills were mailed on Friday and due dates are June 24 and September 13.

Chr. Wankel said a reappointment of Jonathan Stock to the Arenzville Fire Protection District Board of Trustees for a three-year term is the next item for approval. Chr. Wankel said the board did receive the request for this reappointment. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the reappointment of Jonathan Stock as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the reappointment of Jonathan Stock as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye’ and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said a reappointment of John Hermes to the Alexander Fire Protection District Board of Trustees for a three-year term needs approval from the board. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the reappointment of John Hermes as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the reappointment of John Hermes as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye’ and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said the FY 2023 Audit is the next item on the agenda and Mr. Withee from Zumbahlen, Eyth and Surratt is present and would explain this for the board. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the FY 2023 Audit as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the FY 2023 Audit as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-none

Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Fanning seconded the meeting. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved and the meeting stands in adjournment.

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
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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
MAY 20, 2024
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of May 6, 2024 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) Authorizing Joint Dispatch Agreement for the Implementation of a Radio System
9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
10. Chairman’s Remarks
11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
May 20, 2024

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked County Clerk Waggener to ask for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present”, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Clk. Waggener 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 Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said minutes from the May 6, 2024 board meeting need approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller 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 bills for $367,462.86 need approval from the board for payment. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked Clk. Waggener to conduct a roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll for signing on May 29 and distributing on May 30 is the next order of business. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said authorizing a joint dispatch agreement for the implementation of a Radio System is next on the agenda and Phil McCarty is present and would explain this agreement. Mr. McCarty said the City of Jacksonville and the Village of South Jacksonville have approved these documents. Mr. McCarty said State’s Attorney Noll had made slight changes in verbiage to the documents and the E911 Board will be approving this at their meeting Wednesday evening. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the joint dispatch agreement for the implementation of a radio system as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the joint dispatch agreement for the implementation of a radio system as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel said the Courthouse will be closed on Monday May 27 in observance of Memorial Day and there is a special meeting on Tuesday May 28 for the Audit.

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