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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, 2024
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of July 22, 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

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 12, 2024

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday. August 12, 2024. (In the absence of County Clerk Waggener, Chief Deputy Sills will be acting secretary). Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Chief Dep. Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present”, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Chief Dep. 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 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 July 22, 2024 board meeting need approval. 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 for $183,139.15 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. Chief Dep. Sills 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”. Chief Dep. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said the verifiable payroll for signing on the 14th and distribution on the 15th of August, respectfully, is the next item on the agenda. 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. Chief Dep. Sills 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”. Chief Dep. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

There was discussion on Commissioner Zeller announcing his resignation and his last meeting will be September 23, 2024. Commissioner Zeller said that this decision is not coming lightly. There is always another hurdle, another project, there is always something. Commissioner Zeller thanked the elected officials and the other board members throughout the years.
Commissioner Fanning thanked Commissioner Zeller for his amazing service for the past 22 years and he will certainly be missed.
Chr. Wankel thanked Commissioner Zeller for his dedication over the years and his service to the county.`.

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 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 22, 2024
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of July 8, 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) Ordinance for Prevailing Wage Rate

d) Awarding of Bid for Courthouse Elevator Renovation Project to Kone

e) Intergovernmental Agreement to fund the Adams, Cass, Morgan, Pike, and Scott Counties Educational Service Region

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
July 22, 2024

The Morgan County Board of Commissioner’s met in the Commissioners office on Monday, July 22, 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 July 8 board meeting 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 Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said bills for $176,434.34 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 29 and distribution on the 30 of July is the next order of business. 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 verifiable payroll for the dates stated 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 annual ordinance for the prevailing wage rate is the next item on the agenda. There is some discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the ordinance for the prevailing wage rate as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the prevailing wage rate ordinance 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 the awarding of the courthouse elevator renovation project to Kone is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Wankel said this project needs to be approved now to be on the list first of the new year. The project, Chr. Wankel said, will be approximately $322,692 and will take 8 weeks. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to enter into the agreement with Kone for the renovation of the courthouse elevator. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the awarding of the courthouse elevator renovation project with Kone 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 intergovernmental agreement to fund the Adams, Cass, Morgan, Pike and Scott Counties Educational Service Region is the next item for approval. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the intergovernmental agreement for the Education Service Region as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the intergovernmental agreement of Adams, Cass, Morgan, Pike and Scott Counties 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’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel said the budget hearings are completed and the City of Jacksonville should be starting the West State Street renovation project soon.

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.

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 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.
Dial-in number: 1-701-802-5482
Access code: 166442

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.