Archive | 2022 County Commission Meeting Minutes

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
JANUARY 24, 2022
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of January 10, 2022 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) Acceptance of Resignation of Morgan County Treasurer Kim Mitchell effective January 30, 2022
d) Appointment of Crystal Myers to fill the Vacancy of the Morgan County Treasurer
e) Resolution Approving Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Jacksonville and Morgan County regarding Addition of Territory to the Enterprise Zone (MacMurray College Property)
f) Ordinance Amending Prior Ordinance Establishing an Enterprise Zone within the City of Jacksonville and Morgan County (MacMurray College Property)
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 24, 2022

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday, January 24, 2022. Vice Chairman Fanning asked for roll call. County Clerk Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Vice Chairman Fanning answered “present” and Commissioner Wankel answered “present”, and Chr. Zeller answered “present” via call in. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

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

Vice Chr. Fanning said the approval of the minutes from the January 10 board meeting also need approval from the board. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. 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

Vice Chr. Fanning said bills for $31,701.53 need approval from the board for payment. Chr. Zeller made a motion to pay the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Vice Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Vice Chr. Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. the motion has passed.

Vice Chr. Fanning said verifiable payroll for signing on the 27 of January and distribution on the 28 of January is the next item for approval. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. Vice Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as stated as follows, Vice Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Commissioner Wankel answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. the motion has passed.

The next item on the agenda, Vice Chr. Fanning said, is the acceptance of the resignation of Morgan County Treasurer Kim Mitchell. Vice Chr. Fanning said this would take effect January 30, 2022. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to accept the resignation of Treasurer Mitchell. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Vice Chr. Fanning said an appointment of Crystal Myers to fill the vacancy of the Morgan County Treasurer is the next item needing approval. Vice Chr. Fanning said the board had a letter from the Republican Central Committee that unanimously requested the appointment of Ms. Myers. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the appointment. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Fanning said a resolution approving amendment to intergovernmental agreement between the City of Jacksonville and Morgan County regarding addition of territory to the enterprise zone (MacMurray College Property) is next on the agenda. Dusty Douglas explained this for the board. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. Vice Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the resolution approving amendment to intergovernmental agreement as follows, Vice Chr. Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. the motion has passed.

Vice Chr. Fanning said an ordinance amending prior ordinance establishing an enterprise zone within the City of Jacksonville and Morgan County (MacMurray College Property) needs approval from the board. Dusty Douglas again explained this for the board. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the ordinance as explained. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. Vice Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the ordinance amending an enterprise zone as discussed as follows, Vice Chr. Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

Chairman’s Remarks-none

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

The Morgan County Board is providing a call-in number for public participation without physical presence at the Board meeting.
Dial-in number: 1-701-802-5482
Access code: 166442

AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 10, 2022
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of December 20, 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 Terry Denison to the Morgan County Board of Appeals for a five-year term
e) Re-appointment of Jason Wardell to the West Central Joint Emergency Telephone Systems Board as the Village of Murrayville’s Representative for a three-year term
f) Re-appointment of Chief Eric Hansell to the West Central Joint Emergency Telephone Systems Board as the Village of South Jacksonville’s Representative for a three-year term
g) Appointment of Tim Mann to the West Central Joint Emergency Telephone Systems Board as an At-Large Representative for a three-year term
h) Resolution to Combine Election Precincts to no more than 1200 Registered Voters
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 10, 2022

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday January 10, 2022 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked County Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present”, Commissioner Wankel answered “present” and Chr. Zeller answered “present”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.

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

Chr. Zeller said minutes from the December 20, 2021 board meeting need approval from the board. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports, including finance reports-none

Chr. Zeller said bills of $83,469.18 need approval for payment from the board. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Wankel 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 13 and distribution on the 14 of January also needs approval from the board. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll for the stated dates as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk., Waggener informed the Chr. the motion as passed.

Chr. Zeller said a resolution for delinquent tax payment is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Zeller said that these cross their desks on occasion when a taxpayer comes in and pays their back taxes. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the resolution for delinquent taxes as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye’. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said a re-appointment of Terry Denison to the Morgan County Board of Appeals for a 5 year term is the next item needing approval. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the re-appointment as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the re-appointment of Terry Denison to the Morgan County Board of Appeals as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said the next item on the agenda is a re-appointment of Jason Wardell to the West Central Joint Emergency Systems Board as a representative for the Village of Murrayville. Chr. Zeller said this will be a 3 year term. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the re-appointment of Jason Wardell as discussed. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the re-appointment of Jason Wardell as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said a re-appointment of Chief Eric Hansell to the West Central Joint Emergency Telephone Systems Board as the Village of South Jacksonville Representative for 3 year term is the next item for approval from the board. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the re-appointment of Chief Eric Hansell as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the re-appointment of Chief Eric Hansell as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk., Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said an appointment of Tim Mann to the West Central Joint Emergency Telephone Systems Board as an at-large representative for a 3 year term needs voted upon by the board. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the appointment of Tim Mann as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the appointment of Tim Mann as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye” and Chr. Zeller answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Zeller said a resolution to combine election precincts to no more than 1,200 registered voters is the next item on the agenda and County Clerk Waggener would explain. County Clerk Waggener said that SB536 allows for counties to split or combine precincts to no more than 1,200 registered voters. County Clerk Waggener said by combining several precincts, elections could save approximately $24,000. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the resolution to combine election precincts as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of combining precincts as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Wankel 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-The Courthouse will be closed Monday January 17 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday.

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