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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
JULY 24, 2023
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of July 10, 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) One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for September 16, 2023
d) Bid Award of Weatherization FY 24 Material Bids
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
July 24, 2023

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday July 24 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked Clerk Waggener to conduct 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 could continue.

Chr. Fanning said that 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 July 10 board meeting 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 has passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Fanning said the board needs to approve the payment of bills for $161,525.53. 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 verifiable payroll for signing on the July 27 and distribution on July 28 is the next item 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”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said a one day liquor license request from Hamilton’s Catering for September 16 is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the one day liquor license as requested for September 16 from Hamilton’s Catering. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the one day liquor license for Hamilton’s Catering 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 bid awarding for the weatherization FY 24 material bids is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Fanning said Dusty Douglas is present and would explain the bids. There is discussion. Mr. Douglas asked the Board to award the 5 companies that submitted their bids. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to award the 5 bids as presented for the FY 24 weatherization bids. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the FY 24 weatherization bids 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 the work has started for the new lighting in the large courtroom and hopefully will be done next week.

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
JULY 10, 2023
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of June 26, 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) One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for August 12, 2023
d) Bid Opening of Weatherization FY 24 Material Bids
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
July 10, 2023

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday July 10, 2023 at 10 am. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Chief Deputy Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “present”, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Fanning answered “present”. Dep. Sills informed the Chr. a quorum is present and the meeting could 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 passed.

Chr. Fanning said minutes from the June 26, 2023 board 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 passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Fanning said bills for $125,644.44 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. Dep. 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. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said verifiable payroll for signing on the 13 and distribution on the 14 of July 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. Dep. Sills asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Dep. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said the board had a request for a one day liquor license from Hamilton’s Catering for August 12, 2023. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the request for the one day liquor license as discussed. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Dep. Sills asked for roll call for the one day liquor license from Hamilton’s Catering for August 12, 2023 as discussed as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye“ and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Dep. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said bid opening of weatherization FY 24 material bids is the next item on the agenda. The bids were opened. Dusty Douglas will review the bids and bring the winning bids to the board for acceptance at the next regularly scheduled board meeting.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Fanning said a proclamation of a disaster in Morgan County has been executed and will be in effect from July 3, 2023 for a period of seven days, unless extended by the Chairman of the Morgan County Board of Commissioners.

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.
Dial-in number: 1-701-802-5482
Access code: 166442
AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
JUNE 26, 2023
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of June 12, 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) Intergovernmental Agreement between Scott and Morgan Counties for County Highway Engineer Services
d) Employment Agreement between Scott County, Morgan County, and Joint County Highway Engineer Matthew Coultas
e) Resolution of Consent for the Board Chair and County Clerk to execute Local Road Documents with IDOT
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
JUNE 26, 2023

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on June 26 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked County Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “present”, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Fanning answered “present”.

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 board meeting minutes from June 12 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 $68,534.88 need approval from the board for payment. 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 verifiable payroll for signing on the 29 and distribution on the 30 of June is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll as stated. 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”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said an intergovernmental agreement between Scott and Morgan Counties for the county highway engineer services is the next item for approval. Chr. Fanning said this agreement was made as a trial bases in 2012 and has been working well since then. Chr. Fanning said that this agreement today has been updated somewhat. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the intergovernmental agreement for the county highway engineer services as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the intergovernmental agreement 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.

Chr. Fanning said the employment agreement between Scott County, Morgan County and joint county highway engineer Matthew Coultas is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the employment agreement between Scott and Morgan County and highway engineer Matthew Coultas. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows for the employment agreement 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.

Chr. Fanning said a resolution of consent for the board chair and the county clerk to execute local road documents with IDOT needs approval from the board. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution of consent as discussed. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the resolution of consent 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 the county will be losing the current public defender as Mr. Piper is retiring. There was discussion. Chr. Fanning said the courthouse will be closed July 4th.

Commissioner Wankel made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed and the meeting is 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 12, 2023
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of May 22, 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) Re-appointment of Marc Carls as a Commissioner to the Indian Creek Drainage District Board for a three-year term effective September 2022
d) Ordinance for Prevailing Wage Rate
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
June 12, 2023

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on June 12, 2023 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Chief Deputy Clerk Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “present”, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Fanning answered “present”. Deputy 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 passed.

Chr. Fanning said approval of the May 22, 2023 board meeting minutes is the next item for approval. 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-none

Chr. Fanning said bills for $65,866.33 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. Deputy 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”. Deputy Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said approval of the verifiable payroll for signing on the 12 and distribution on the 15 of June is the next item on the agenda. 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. Deputy 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”. Deputy Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said a reappointment of Marc Carls as a commissioner to the Indian Creek Drainage Board for a three-year term is the next item for approval from the board. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment of Marc Carls as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Deputy Sills asked for roll call for the reappointment of Marc Carls to the Indian Creek Drainage District as discussed as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Deputy Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said an ordinance for the Prevailing Wage Rate is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the Prevailing Wage Rate as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Deputy Sills asked for roll call for the prevailing wage rate ordinance as discussed as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Deputy Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Fanning commented on Energy Aggregate Rates. Chr. Fanning said beginning July 1st the rate will be 8.66 cents per kilowatt hour.

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.
Dial-in number: 1-701-802-5482
Access code: 166442
AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
MAY 22, 2023
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of May 8, 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) Class A Liquor License to Hughes Gaming LLC DBA Big T’s Video Poker and Slots
d) Class A Liquor License to Howies LLC DBA Howies Place
e) Ordinance for American Rescue Plan Act Funding to the Morgan County Fair Association for COVID Vaccination Drive-Through Facility Usage
f) Ordinance for Morgan County Wind and Solar Energy Conversion Systems Siting Regulations
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
MAY 22, 2023

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday, May 22 at 9:00 am. Chr. Fanning asked County Clerk Waggener to conduct 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 Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said board meeting minutes from May 8 also 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 passed.

Public Comment-Dale Hadden from the Farm Bureau said they were present to hear the discussion on the ordinance concerning the wind and solar conversion systems siting regulations.

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-County Clerk Waggener said she is done with her portion of the tax extension and they have been rolled to the Treasurer’s office.

Chr. Fanning said bills in the amount of $309,480.39 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 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 verifiable payroll for singing on May 26 and distribute on May 30 is the next item for 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. 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 the board has been approached for the issuance of two Class A liquor license. Chr. Fanning said the first license would be for Hughes Gaming LLC DBA Big T’s Video Poker and Slots. There is some discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the Class A liquor license for Big T’s as discussed. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the Class A liquor license as discussed for Big T’s Video Poker and Slots 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 board also has a request for another Class A liquor license for Howies LLC DBA Howies Place. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the Class A liquor license for Howies Place as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the Class A liquor license as discussed for Howies Place 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 that an ordinance for the American Rescue Plan Act funding to the Morgan County Fair Association for Covid vaccination drive through facility usage is the next item for approval. Chr. Fanning said when Covid shots were being administered, the Morgan County Fairgrounds was a drive through facility. There was discussion. Chr. Fanning said that through the ARPA funding the county received the money for the use of this facility. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the ordinance as discussed. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call.
Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the ordinance for the American Rescue Plan Act for funding to the Morgan County Fair Association 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.

Chr. Fanning said an ordinance for the Morgan County Wind and Solar Energy Conversion Systems Siting Regulations is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Fanning said Dusty Douglas, Morgan County Regional Planner, is present and will explain this for the board and guests. Mr. Douglas said that this ordinance is to standardize county ordinances for wind and solar farms throughout the State. Mr. Douglas said P.A. 102-1123 which was an amendment to H.B. 4412 was signed by the Governor. This ordinance, Mr. Douglas said, has to be adopted by next weekend for any county that wishes to participate in these farms. Mr. Douglas said that this new P.A. must be adhered to as set forth and supersedes any ordinance that a county may have in place now. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the ordinance for the Morgan County Wind and Solar Energy farms as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the ordinance for the Morgan County Wind and Solar Energy Conversion Systems Siting Regulations 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 Morgan County Courthouse will be closed Monday May 29 in observance of Memorial Day.

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