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NOTE: THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY DUE TO THE PRESIDENT’S DAY HOLIDAY.

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of February 6, 2023 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
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
February 21, 2023
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Tuesday February 21, 2023 at 9 am. Vice Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. County Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Vice Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Chr. Fanning is absent from the meeting this morning. County Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.

Vice Chr. Wankel said the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Vice Chr. Wankel seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the agenda as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Vice Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. the motion has passed.

Vice Chr. Wankel said minutes from the February 6 board meeting need approved by the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Vice Chr. Wankel seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the board meeting minutes as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Vice Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. the motion has passed.

Public Comment-Lindsay Ryan and Dale Hadden from the Farm Bureau were present to talk about presenting the county with a resolution, at a later date, recognizing the board’s support of agriculture and area farmers. There was discussion.

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports- Vice Chr. Wankel said the State’s Attorney was unable to join the meeting this morning.
County Clerk Waggener said that early voting is beginning this Thursday February 23 at 8:30 am for the April 4 election.

Vice Chr. Wankel said bills in the amount of $61,273.36 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Vice Chr. Wankel seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Vice Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. the motion has passed.

Vice Chr. Wankel said the verifiable payroll for signing on the 27 and distribution on the 28 of February needs approval from the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Vice Chr. Wankel seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Vice Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Vice Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion is approved and the meeting stands adjourned.

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of January 23, 2023 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 for Delinquent Tax Payment
d) Acceptance of Local Public Agency Material Proposal with the Illinois Department of Transportation
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
February 6, 2023

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday February 6, 2023 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked Deputy Clerk Sills to take the roll call. Dep. Clk. Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “present”, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Fanning answered “present”. Dep. Clk. Sills 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 been approved.

Chr. Fanning said board meeting minutes from the January 23, 2023 meeting need approval from the board. Commissioner Wankel 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. Fanning said bills for $57,120.32 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 Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Dep. Clk. Sills 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”. Dep. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said verifiable payroll for signing on the 14th and distributing on the 15th of February needs approval from the board. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Dep. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as stated as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Dep. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said a resolution for a delinquent tax payment is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Dep. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the resolution of a delinquent tax payment as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Dep. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said an acceptance of the local public agenda material proposal with the Illinois Department of Transportation is the next item needing approval from the board. Chr. Fanning said Matt Coultas is present and would explain this for them. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the proposal as explained. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Dep. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the local public agenda material proposal as discussed as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Dep. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Fanning said the Courthouse will be closed February 13 in observance of Lincoln’s Birthday and February 20 in observance of President’s Day.

Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Zeller 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.

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 23, 2023
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of January 9, 2023 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 appointing Brandi Vieira as the Morgan County IMRF Authorized Agent
d) Acceptance of Contract with The Pauly Jail Building Company for Jail Security Updates using ARPA Funds
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 23, 2023

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday January 23, 2023 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked Clk. Waggener for the 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 Wankel made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said minutes from the January 9, 2023 meeting need approval from the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-Mr. Coultas said at the next meeting, February 6, 2023, he will have the MFT packages for the board.

Chr. Fanning said bills in the amount of $106,684.79 need approval from the board for payment. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Zeller 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 verifiable payroll for signing on January 27 and distribute on the 30 is the next order of business for approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as stated as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”.

Chr. Fanning said a resolution appointing Brandi Vieira as the Morgan County IMRF authorized agent is next on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the appointment of Brandi Vieira as the IMRF authorized agent for the County 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 acceptance of a contract with the Pauly Jail Building Company for the jail security updates using ARPA funds is the next item for approval. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to accept the contract with the Pauly Jail Company for the jail security updates. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the acceptance of the contract as discussed 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 on January 31 Morgan County will begin celebrating its bicentennial and looks forward to many activities to commemorate the 200 years of Morgan County.

Commissioner Wankel made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Zeller 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 9, 2023
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of December 27, 2022 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
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 9, 2023

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday January 9, 2023 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked Clk. Waggener to conduct 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 Wankel made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said minutes from the December 27 board meeting need approval from the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Fanning said bills for $30,510.32 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 verifiable payroll for signing on January 12 and distribution on January 13 is the next order of business. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll for the stated dates 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 Congratulations to State’s Attorney Noll on his appointment as President of the Illinois State’s Attorney Association.
Chr. Fanning said Dr. Hudson has turned in his resignation and would like to thank him for his many years of service to the Morgan County Animal Control.
Chr. Fanning said she wanted to remind everyone the Courthouse will be closed Monday, January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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

NOTE: THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY DUE TO THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY ON MONDAY.
The Morgan County Board is providing a call-in number for public participation without physical presence at the Board meeting.
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Access code: 166442
AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 27, 2022
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of December 19, 2022 Meeting Minutes
5. Public Comment
6. Committee Reports
7. Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report
8. Consideration and Action on Business Agenda Items (Motion and Roll Call Vote or Voice Votes)
a) Ordinance for American Rescue Plan Act Funding for Architectural Services for Courthouse Window Assessment
b) Bills
c) Payroll
d) Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payments
e) Resolution appropriating Funds for the Payment of the County Engineer’s Salary
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 27, 2022

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked Clk. Waggener to conduct 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 could continue.

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

Chr. Fanning said board meeting minutes from December 19 need approval from the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report-none

Chr. Fanning said the first order of business is an ordinance for the American Rescue Plan Act Funding for Architectural services for courthouse window assessment. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the ordinance for the American Rescue Plan Act as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the Ordinance for the American Rescue Plan Act 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 bills for $115,409.23 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 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.

The next item for approval is the verifiable payroll for signing on the 29 and distribution on the 30 of December said Chr. Fanning. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll 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 a resolution appropriating the payment of the county engineer’s salary is next on the agenda and Matt Coultas is present to explain. Mr. Coultas said that this resolution is a yearly item done at this board meeting. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the resolution appropriating the payment of the county engineer’s salary. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the resolution appropriating the county engineer’s salary 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 reminded everyone the Courthouse will be closed on Monday January 2 in observance of the New Year. Chr. Fanning wished everyone a happy and safe new year.

Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Wankel 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.

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 19, 2022
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of December 12, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
5. Consideration and Approval of December 12, 2022 Truth in Taxation Public Hearing Meeting Minutes
6. Public Comment
7. Committee Reports
8. Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report
9. Consideration and Action on Business Agenda Items (Motion and Roll Call Vote or Voice Votes)
a) FY 2023 Morgan County Tax Levy Ordinance
b) FY 2023 Marnico Village Tax Levy Ordinance
10. Other Business
11. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
12. Chairman’s Remarks
13. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 19, 2022

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday December 19, 2022 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” (via call in) and Chr. Fanning answered “present”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.

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

Chr. Fanning said minutes from the board meeting on December 12 also need approval from the board.
Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Fanning said minutes from the truth in taxation hearing held the evening of December 12 need approval as well. There is discussion. 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, including Finance Report-Clk. Waggener said today at 5 pm is the final day to file petitions for school boards.

Chr. Fanning said the FY 2023 Morgan County Tax Levy Ordinance is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the FY 2023 Morgan County Tax Levy ordinance as presented. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the FY 2023 Morgan County Tax Levy 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 an ordinance for the FY 2023 Marnico Village Tax Levy needs approval from the board. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the FY 2023 Marnico Village Tax Levy as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the FY 2023 Marnico Village tax levy 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 the Courthouse will be closing at noon on Friday December 23 and will be closed all day December 26 for the Christmas holiday, and wishes all a Merry Christmas and healthy holiday.

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