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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 20, 2021
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of December 6, 2021 Meeting Minutes
5. Public Comment
6. Committee Reports
7. Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report
8. Consideration and Action on Business Agenda Items (Motion and Roll Call Vote or Voice Votes)
a) Bills
b) Payroll
c) Appointment of Michael Wankel to fill the Vacancy on the Board of the Morgan County Commissioners
d) Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Payment of the County Engineer’s Salary
e) Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code
f) Morgan County Sheriff’s Police Lodge No. 124 Collective Bargaining Agreement
g) FOP Correctional Officers Union Collective Bargaining Agreement
h) FY 2022 Levy for Morgan County
i) FY 2022 Levy for Marnico Village
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 20, 2021

THE Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on December 20, 2021 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked County Clerk Waggener to conduct roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present” and Chr. Zeller answered “present”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting can continue.

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

Chr. Zeller said minutes from the December 6, 2021 board meeting are the next item needing approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report-Matt Coultas said he had an employee retired on December 10.;

Chr. Zeller said bills for $138,494.90 need approval from the board for payment. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to pay the bills in the stated amount. Chr. Zeller 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 Fanning answered “aye: and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said verifiable payroll for signing on the 29 and distribution on December 30 needs approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll for the verifiable payroll as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said an appointment of Michael Wankel to fill the vacancy on the Board of Commissioners is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Zeller said that the board has received a letter from Steve Hardin, Chr. of the Republican Central Committee that they had voted unanimously to appoint Mr. Wankel to fill this position. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made the motion to approve the appointment of Michael Wankel as discussed. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the appointment of Michael Wankel as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said a resolution appropriating funds for the payment of the County Engineer’s salary is the next item on the agenda and Matt Coultas is present. Mr. Coultas said this resolution is an annual resolution and discussed the resolution. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the resolution for the County Engineer’s salary as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said a resolution for maintenance under the Illinois Highway Code is the next item on the agenda. Matt Coultas said that this is another annual resolution and there is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the resolution for maintenance under the Illinois Highway Code as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said the next item for approval on the agenda is the Morgan County Sheriff’s Police Lodge No. 124 Collective Bargaining agreement. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the agreement as discussed. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the Morgan County Sheriff’s Police Lodge No. 124 as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said the FOP Correctional Officers Union Collective Bargaining Agreement is also needing approval from the board. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the agreement as discussed. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the FOP Correctional Officers Union Collective Bargaining Agreement as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye’ and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said that 2022 levy for Morgan County is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the 2022 levy For Morgan County as discussed. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the 2022 tax levy for Morgan County as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said the 2022 levy for Marnico Village is also needing approval from the board. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the 2022 levy for Marnico Village as discussed. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the 2022 levy for Marnico Village as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Other Business-Matt Coultas asked about the adjustments to the handbook.

Closed Meeting Session (only as needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks- Chr. Zeller said that board would like to welcome Michael Wankel and look forward to working with him. Chr. Zeller said Mr. Wankel will be sworn in on January 3, 2022.
Chr. Zeller said the Courthouse will close at noon on Thursday December 23 and reopen December 27 at 8:30 am. Chr. Zeller said the Courthouse will also be closed on December 31 and reopen at 8:30 am on January 3, 2022 and will also be closed.

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

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 6, 2021
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of November 22, 2021 Meeting Minutes
5. Public Comment
6. Committee Reports
7. Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report
8. Consideration and Action on Business Agenda Items (Motion and Roll Call Vote or Voice Votes)
a) Re-organization of the County Board
b) Bills
c) Payroll
d) 2022 Holiday Schedule
e) 2022 County Board Meeting Schedule
f) Resolution for Annual State’s Attorney and Appellate Prosecutor’s Office Contract
g) Appointment of Jonathan Stock to the Arenzville Fire Protection District Board of Trustees with a term to expire May, 2023
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
December 6, 2021

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday December 6, 2021 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked County Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “present”, and Chr. Fanning answered “present”.
Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that 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 Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said minutes from the November 22 board meeting need approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the 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, including finance report-none

Chr. Fanning said that re-organization of the board is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Fanning said this is done every December at the first meeting. Chr. Fanning made a motion to appoint Commissioner Zeller as Chairman of the Board. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the appointment of Commissioner Zeller to Chairman of the board as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye’. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed. Chr. Zeller will conduct the meeting.

Chr. Zeller said that he will make a motion to appoint Commissioner Fanning as Vice Chairman of the Board. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for Commissioner Fanning to be Vice Chr. of the Board as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Ch. Zeller said bills for $24,375.72 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said verifiable payroll for signing on the 14 and distribution on the 15 is the next order of business. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said that the 2022 holiday schedule is next on the agenda for approval. There was some discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the 2022 holiday schedule as presented. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call to approve the 2022 holiday schedule as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said the 2022 county board meeting schedule needs approval from the board also. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the 2022 county board meeting schedule as discussed. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the 2022 county board meeting schedule as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said a resolution for the annual State’s Attorney and Appellate Prosecutor’s office contract is the next item for approval. State’s Attorney Noll said that this is an important service to his office and the county. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution for the State’s Attorney and Appellate Prosecutor’s contract. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the resolution as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said an appointment of Jonathan Stock to the Arenzville Fire Protection district board is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Fanning said the board does have the necessary paperwork and made a motion to approve the appointment as requested. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the appointment of Jonathan Stock as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, and Chr. Zeller 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. Zeller thanked Commissioner Fanning for her service as Chairman the past year and the hard work she put into the office.
Chr. Zeller said the board does have an agreement and are waiting for those to be signed by the bargaining units.

Commissioner Fanning made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved. The meeting stands adjourned.

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of November 8, 2021 Meeting Minutes
5. Public Comment
6. Committee Reports
7. Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report
8. Consideration and Action on Business Agenda Items (Motion and Roll Call Vote or Voice Votes)
a) Bills
b) Payroll
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
November 22, 2021

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday November 22, 2021 at 9am. Chairman Fanning asked for roll call. County Clerk Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” via telephone and Chr. Fanning answered “present”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

Chr. Fanning said before the meeting begins, she would like to ask everyone to join her in a moment of silence in remembrance of Commissioner Bill Meier. Chr. Fanning said he will be missed and had done many great things for the county and always wanted the best for the county.

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

Chr. Fanning said board minutes from the November 8 need approval from the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said bills for $249,487.75 need approval from the board for payment. There was discussion. Chr. Fanning made a motion to pay the 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 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 November 29th and distribution on the 30th needs approval from the board as well. Chr. Fanning 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 verifiable payroll as follows, 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 noted that the Courthouse will be closed this Thursday and Friday, November 25 and 26, in observance of Thanksgiving. Chr. Fanning said the labor negotiations with the deputies and jailers are going very well.

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

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of October 25, 2021 Meeting Minutes
5. Public Comment
6. Committee Reports
7. Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report
8. Consideration and Action on Business Agenda Items (Motion and Roll Call Vote or Voice Votes)
a) Bills
b) Payroll
c) Intergovernmental Agreement to fund the Adams, Brown, Cass, Morgan, Pike, and Scott Counties Educational Service Region
d) International Union of Operating Engineers Local 965 Collective Bargaining Agreement
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday November 8, 2021 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. County Clerk Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “present”, and Chr. Fanning answered “present”. Commissioner Meier is absent due to health issues. Clk. Waggener informed Chr. Fanning a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.

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

Chr. Fanning said minutes from the October 25 board meeting need approval from the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the 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, including finance report-Matt Coultas reported the rock work in and near the Wind Turbine project was nearing the end, bridge inspections are continuing, and commented on improvements to the Concord/Arenzville road and Murrayville road.

Chr. Fanning said bills for $431,379.36 need approval from the board for payment. There was discussion. Included in this amount is $410,895.27 from the American Rescue Plan Fund towards the Health Department renovation. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the 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 Zeller answered “yes” and Chr. Fanning answered “yes”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said verifiable payroll for signing on November 12 and distribution on the 15 is the next item for approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll as stated. 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 Zeller answered “yes” and Chr. Fanning answered “yes”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said an intergovernmental agreement to fund the Adams, Cass, Morgan, Pike and Scott counties educational service is next on the agenda. Chr. Fanning said this is an important service to our communities and Morgan County is fortunate to have an office here in the county. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agreement as discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the intergovernmental agreement for the educational service as discussed as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “yes”, and Chr. Fanning answered “yes”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said the international union of operating engineers local 965 collective bargaining agreement is the next item for approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the operating engineers agreement as discussed. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the operating engineers bargaining agreement as discussed as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “yes”, and Chr. Fanning answered “yes”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Fanning said the Courthouse will be closed Thursday in honor of Veteran’s
Day.

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

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 25, 2021
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of October 12, 2021 Meeting Minutes
5. Public Comment
6. Committee Reports
7. Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report
8. Consideration and Action on Business Agenda Items (Motion and Roll Call Vote or Voice Votes)
a) Bills
b) Payroll
c) Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment
d) Re-appointment of Jacob Meyer to be a Commissioner for the Indian Creek Drainage District for a three-year term
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 25, 2021

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners held a meeting in the Commissioner’s office on Monday October 29, 2021 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. County Clerk Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “present”, (Commissioner Zeller joined the meeting via telephone), and Chr. Fanning answered “present”. Commissioner Meier is absent from today’s meeting. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that 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 Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said minutes from the October 12 board meeting need approval from the board. Chr. Fanning made a motion to approve the October 12 minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports, including Finance Report-none

Chr. Fanning said bills for $83,091.67 need approval for payment. Chr. Fanning said a large amount of the bills were quarterly payments. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the 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 Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said that verifiable payroll for signing on October 28 and distribution on the 29 needs approval from the board. Chr. Fanning 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 Zeller answered “aye’, Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

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

Chr. Fanning said a re-appointment of Jacob Meyer for Commissioner to the Indian Creek Drainage District for a three-year term is the next item needing approval. Chr. Fanning made a motion to approve the appointment as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the re-appointment of Jacob Meyer as stated as follows, 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” Remarks-none

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