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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
August 12, 2026
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of August 3, 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) Resolution to Add Referenda on November 3, 2026 General Election Ballot for Separation from Cook County

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
August 12th, 2026

The Morgan County Borad of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Wednesday August 12th, 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 call in and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. The Clk. informed the Chr. you have a quorum you may continue.

Chr. Wankel said the approval of the agenda is the first order of business. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. Two voted “aye”, Commissioner Woods voted “no” by call in. The motion is approved.

Chr. Wankel said the minutes from the August 3rd, 2026, board meeting need approval from the board. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. Two voted “aye” and Commissioner Woods voted “no” by call in.

Public Comment-Chr. asked if there was any public comment online, hearing none we will move to the floor. There were several people that attended today’s meeting, there was talk about changing times that we have meeting, like in the evening when more people can attend, talk about the agenda items they would like to see more information about the items. There was also talk for several members of the community about the concern on data centers. There was some talk about the Separation from Cook County. There was a discussion.

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none.

Chr. Wankel said bills for $125,535.68 need approval from the board for payment. There was a discussion. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Chr. Wankel 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 “abstain” by call in and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said next on the agenda is a Resolution to Add Referenda on November 3rd, 2026, General Election Ballot for the Separation from Cook County. There was a discussion. No motion was made so, motion has failed.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chr. Remarks-Chr. Wankel said that he is grateful for all the questions at these meetings and the public showing up and I want to assure you that Susie is on top of all the information about if any data center for Jacksonville. But at this time no one has come to the board about any data center.

Commissioner Wood made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. Two voted “aye”. The motion has passed. 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
August 3, 2026
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of July 13, 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) One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering on September 19, October 3, October 10, and October 17, 2026
c) Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
August 3, 2026

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday August 3, at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked Clk. 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 the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. Two voted “aye”. And Commissioner Woods by phone was “opposed”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said board meeting minutes from July 13th, 2026, need approval from the board. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. Two voted “aye”. And Commissioner Woods by phone was “opposed”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-Chr. Wankel asked if there was anyone online for public comment, hearing none we will move to the floor. Chr. Wankel asked if anyone from the floor had a public comment. There were several people present at the board meeting, there was discussion about the data center, also public comment about changing the times of the board meeting, there was a discussion.

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said bills for $225,147.39 need approval from the board for payment. There was a discussion. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Chr. Wankel 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 passed.

Chr. Wankel said next on the agenda is approving the of the One-day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering on September 19th, October 3rd, October 10th, and October 17th, 2026. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the One-day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering on September 19th, October3rd, October 10th, and October 17th, 2026. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. asked 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.

Chr. said a Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment needs board approval. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment. Chr. Wankel 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.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-none

Chr. Wankel made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Commissioner Wood voted “aye” and Chr. Wankel 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
July 13, 2026
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of June 22, 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) Ordinance for Prevailing Wage Rate

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
July 13, 2026

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners office at 9 am on Monday July 13, 2026. Chr. Wankel asked for County Clerk Sills to conduct 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 Wood made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”, Commissioner Woods voted “no”. The motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said the minutes from June 22nd, 2026 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-Chr. Wankel said we will ask for public comment on line first, does anyone on line have a public comment, hearing none we will move to the floor. Chr. Wankel asked do we have any public comment from the floor, we had a few that asked about the Data Center and also asked if we had received any applications from anyone about Data Center, Susie answered and said nothing at this time.

Committee Reports-Commissioner Woods raised concern regarding the County Board Ordinance, there was a discussion. Commissioner Woods also talk to the board about the HRAP2 program, there was a discussion.

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said the first order of business is the payment of the bills in the amount of $217,603.32; there was a discussion. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Wood seconded 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. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said next on the agenda is approving the Ordinance for Prevailing Wage Rate, there was a discussion. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Ordinance for Prevailing Wage Rate. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Chr. asked 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 let Commissioner Woods know that the information that he is concerned about on the County Board Ordnance will be looked at by our States Attorney.

Commissioner Wood made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Commissioner Woods voted opposed. 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
June 22, 2026
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of June 8, 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) FY 2025 Audit
c) Resolution Reappointing Allen Vogt to the position of Supervisor of Assessments for a four-year term
d) Resolution Appointing Deputy Chief Kyle Chumley as the City of Jacksonville’s representative on West Central Joint Emergency Telephone Systems Board from 2026 through 2029
e) Appointment of Steve Hackett to serve on the Jacksonville Airport Authority Board

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
June 22nd, 2026

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday June 22, 2026, at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked County Clerk 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 Wood made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Commissioner Woods voted “opposed”. The motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said the minutes from the board meeting of June 8th, 2026, need approval from the board. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Commissioner Woods voted “abstained”. The motion has been approved.

Public Comment-Chr. Wankel said we will start with online, is there any public comment online? Hearing none we will move to the floor. Do we have any public comment from the floor? Lois from Illinois Separation Group was present and there was a discussion, there were a few comments from the floor about the progress of the data center.

Committee Reports-Commissioner Woods talked about the Harp program.

Staff and Consultant Reports-Crystal Myers told the board that taxes were due today.

Chr. Wankel said bills in the amount of $84,276.51 needs board approval. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. 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 the next is the approval of the FY 2025 audit. Adam Withee from Zumbahlen, Eyth, Surratt, Foote & Flynn, LTD, was present and there was a discussion. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the FY 2025 Audit. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. asked for roll has 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 on the agenda is a Resolution Reappointing Allen Vogt to the position of Supervisor of Assessments for a four-year term. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Resolution Reappointing Allen Vogt to the position of Supervisor of Assessments for a four-year term. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Chr. asked the Clk. for roll call. Roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “NO” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said the next is a Resolution Appointing Deputy Chief Kyle Chumley as the City of Jacksonville’s representative on West Central Joint Emergency Joint Emergency Telephone Systems Board from 2026 through 2029. There was a discussion. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Resolution Appointing Deputy Chief Kyle Chumley as the City of Jacksonville’s representative on the West Central Joint Emergency Telephone Systems Board from 2026 through 2029. 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.

Chr. Wankel said next is the Appointment of Steve Hackett to serve on the Jacksonville Airport Authority Board. There was a discussion. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Appointment of Steve Hackett to serve on the Jacksonville Airport Authority Board. Commissioner Woods 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”. The Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel thanked everyone here at the County for using County Funds and making everything work.

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