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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
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.
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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.

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 8, 2023
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of April 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
May 8, 2023

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on May 9, 2023 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked County Clerk Waggener 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 approval of the agenda is the first item needing approval. 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 April 24 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-Chr. Fanning welcomed two representatives from Navigator Pipeline. They gave a brief report on this project.

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-County Clerk Waggener said her office will be mailing new voter registration cards to all registered voters in Morgan County this summer.

Chr. Fanning said bills for $97,711.41 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 May 12 and distribution on May 15 needs approval from the board. 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 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 a Public Hearing on HB4412 will be held in the law library on May 22 at 8:30 am.

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
APRIL 24, 2023
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of April 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) Resolution to put into effect HB3878 which increases the Rental Housing Support Fee
d) Purchase of new squad cars for Sheriff’s Department
e) Review and acceptance of 2022 Fiscal Audit
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
April 24, 2023

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday April 24, 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”. Chief Dep. Clerk 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 the board meeting minutes from April 10 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 $84,952.26 will 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. Chief Dep. Clerk Sills asked for roll call for the payment of bills as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Chief Dep. Clerk Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

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

Chr. Fanning said a resolution for HB 3878 that increases the Rental Housing Support Fee is next on the agenda. Chief Dep. Clerk Sills said this bill was signed by the Governor and will go into effect on July 1 of this year and will increase the recording fee $10.00. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Chief Dep. Clerk Sills asked for roll call for resolution HB 3878 as discussed as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Chief Dep. Clerk Sill informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said the purchase of new squad cars for the Sheriff’s Department is the next item on the agenda. Sheriff Carmody said currently three cars are out of service and gave updates on the other cars currently in use. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the purchase of three new squad cars as discussed for the Sheriff’s Department. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Chief Dep Clerk Sills asked for roll call for the purchase of two squad cars as discussed as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Chief Dep. Clerk Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said the review and acceptance of the 2022 Fiscal Audit is next on the agenda. Chr. Fanning said Adam Withee is present and would explain this for the board. Mr. Withee said he had provided the board with a copy of the audit and began the explanation of the findings. There is discussion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Chief Dep. Clerk Sills asked for roll call for the acceptance of the 2022 Fiscal Audit as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Chief Dep. Clerk Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed) –none

Chairman’s Remarks- Chr. Fanning said May 6 is Morgan County clean-up day and May 7 is a dedication at the Courthouse of a new bronze plaque that lists additional names of Morgan County Revolutionary War Veterans.

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
APRIL 10, 2023
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of March 27, 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 W. Scott Boston to the Ashland Fire Protection District as a Trustee for a three-year term
d) Re-appointment of David McQueen to the Alexander Fire Protection District as a Trustee for a three-year term
e) Re-appointment of Rex Brockhouse and Alan Kircher to the Concord Cemetery Company Board as Trustees for a three-year term
f) Appointment of Glen Gerdes to the Concord Cemetery Company Board as a Trustee for a three-year term
g) Resolution of Expenditures for Repairs to County Highway 123.
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
APRIL 10, 2023

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday April 10 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. County Clerk Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered present, Chr. Fanning answered present and Commissioner Wankel answered present via phone.

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

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant-Clk. Waggener reported on the April 4 election. Matt Coultas reported on upcoming construction season.

Chr. Fanning said bills for $82,908.52 needed 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 called 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 the 13 and distribution on the 14 of April, respectfully, needs approval from the board. 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 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.

Chr. Fanning said a re-appointment of W. Scott Boston to the Ashland Fire Protection District is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Fanning said this is a three-year term for board trustee. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the re-appointment as discussed. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said a re-appointment of David McQueen to the Alexander Fire District as trustee for a three-year term 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 that re-appointments of Rex Brockhouse and Alan Kircher to the Concord Cemetery Company board as trustees for a three-year term. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the re-appointments as discussed. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said an appointment to the Concord Cemetery Company board of Glen Gerdes for a three-year term is the next item needing approval. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment of Glen Gerdes as discussed. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said a resolution of expenditures for repairs to County Highway 123 is the next item for the board’s approval. Matt Coultas is present and explained this for the board. Matt Coultas said this is for 10.61 miles of the Alexander blacktop. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the resolution for repairs to County Highway 123 as discussed as follow, 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 May 6 is the Morgan County wide clean-up day. 8 am until noon.

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.