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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
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of August 28, 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) Appointment of Rickey Barnett to be a Trustee for the North Scott Fire Protection District for a period of three years
d) Animal Control Rate Increase
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday September 11, 2023 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked Clk. 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 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 August 28 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 are the next item on the agenda for approval. Chr. Fanning said they will approve verifiable bills at this time, all vouchers have been signed. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the verifiable bills. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for payment of verifiable 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 payroll for signing on the 14 and distributing on the 15 of September needs approval from the board. 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 appointment of Rickey Barnett to the North Scott Fire Protection District for a three year trustee term is the next item needing approval. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the appointment as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said an increase to the animal control rate from $2.50 per person to $3.00 is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Fanning said that the last increase was January 2020. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to increase the animal control rate as discussed. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the animal rate increase 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-None

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.
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Access code: 166442
AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 28, 2023
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of August 21, 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) Reappointment of Jacob Meyer to be a Commissioner for the Indian Creek Drainage District
d) One Day Liquor License for the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce for September 14, 2023
e) One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for September 21, 2023
f) FY 24 Budget
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
August 28, 2023

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday, August 28, 2023 at 9am. Chr. Fanning asked Clk. 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 agenda is the first item needing approval from the board. 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 August 21 board meeting 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-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Fanning said that bills in a verifiable amount need approval from the board. Chr. Fanning said that the last of the bills for 2023 need to be paid before the new fiscal year begins on September 1, and accounts payable is due at noon today to accomplish this. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable bills as discussed. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of the verifiable 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 to sign on the 29 and distribute on the 30 of August needs approval from the board. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the verifiable 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 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 request for a reappointment of Jacob Meyer for Commissioner to the Indian Creek Drainage District is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the reappointment as discussed. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said a one day liquor license for the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce steak fry on September 14 is the next item needing approval. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the one day liquor license as discussed for the Chamber’s steak fry. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said Hamilton’s Catering has requested a one day liquor license for September 21. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the one day liquor license for Hamilton’s as requested. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said the FY 2024 budget is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Fanning said this is a balanced budget, a 3% raise was given to all full time employees along with an additional $500.00. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the FY 2024 budget as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the FY 2024 budget 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

Chr. Remark’s-Chr. Fanning said Chautauqua is September 1 and 2 with Morgan County, celebrating 200 years, will be the theme this year. Chr. Fanning said September 4 the Courthouse will be closed in observance of Labor 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.

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 21, 2023
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of August 7, 2023 Meeting Minutes
5. Public Comment
6. Committee Reports
7. Staff and Consultant Report
8. Consideration and Action on Business Agenda Items (Motion and Roll Call Vote or Voice Votes)
a) Bills
b) Acceptance of William J. Critchelow as Morgan County Road Commissioner for Road District #8
c) Appointment of Gary E. Strawn as Morgan County Road Commissioner for Road District #8
d) Ordinance for American Rescue Plan Act Funds for Courthouse Window Replacement
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
August 21, 2023

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday August 21, 2023 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” 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 minutes from the August 7 meeting are 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-Clk. Waggener said her office will begin sending voter registration cards out next month. Chr. Fanning said MCS will begin the energy efficiency program.

Chr. Fanning said bills for the amount of $102,999.45 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 board has received a letter of resignation from Road District #8 Commissioner William J. Critchelow. Mr. Critchelow has submitted Gary E. Strawn to become the new commissioner. Chr. Fanning said the board had received a letter from Mr. Strawn stating that he would be interested in the position. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to accept the resignation of Mr. Critchelow and the appointment of Mr. Strawn for Road District #8 Commissioner. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said an ordinance for the American Rescue Plan Act Funds for the Courthouse window replacement is the next item for approval. Chr. Fanning said the project will begin in January and estimated to be done in June of 2024. The company doing the project Is Jacksonville Art Glass who is a local company. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the ordinance as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the ordinance for American Rescue Plan Act for the window project on the Courthouse 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 there will be a meeting next Monday to put the final draft of the budget on file in the County Clerk’s office.

Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. All 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 7, 2023
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of July 24, 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
AUGUST 7, 2023

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday August 7 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked Clk. Waggener to conduct roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “present” and Chr. Fanning answered “present”. Commissioner Zeller is absent from today’s meeting.

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. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said the next order of business is the approval of the minutes from the July 24, 2023 board meeting. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the July 24 minutes as written. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Fanning said that bills for $31,930.59 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Chr. Fanning 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 Wankel 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 the 14 and distribution on the 15 of August, respectfully is the next item the board will need to approve. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as stated as follows, Commissioner Wankel 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 lighting project in the large courtroom is complete and the preliminary budget for the next fiscal year will be filed in the County Clerk’s office August 14, 2023.

Commissioner Wankel made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All 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
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.