Archive | 2023 County Commission Meeting Minutes

NOTE: THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY DUE TO THE COURTHOUSE CLOSURE ON MONDAY IN OBSERVANCE OF COLUMBUS DAY.
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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 10, 2023
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of September 25, 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
October 10, 2023

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners office on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked Clk. Waggener to conduct for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “present” and Chr. Fanning answered “present”. Commissioner Zeller is absent from the meeting this morning.

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.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-Clk. Waggener said that her office is in the process of mailing out voter registration cards. Clk. Waggener said if anyone receives one and their information is wrong to please call her office and they will explain how to correct the information.

Chr. Fanning said bills for $81,963.32 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. 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 12 and distribution on the 13 of October, respectfully, needs approval from the board. 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.

Chr. Fanning said she failed to asked for approval of the September 25 board meeting minutes earlier in the meeting. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the September 25 board meeting minutes as written. Chr. Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chr. Remark’s-none

Commissioner Wankel 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
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of September 11, 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 Len Pinney to the Morgan County Housing Authority Board for a period of five years
d) Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment
e) Resolution for FY 23 Budget Transfers
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
September 25, 2023

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday September 25, 2023 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. 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 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 minutes from the September 11 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 in the amount of $198,105.14 need approval for payment. $111,015.75 is from the general fund and $87,089.39 is from ARPA funds. 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. Dep. Sills asked for roll call for the payment of bills as stated 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 singing on September 28 and distribution on the 29 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. Dep. 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”. Dep. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said a reappointment of Len Pinney to the Morgan County Housing Authority Board is the next item needing approval from the board. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to reappoint Len Pinney as discussed. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said a resolution for delinquent tax payment is the next item for approval from the board.
There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the resolution for the delinquent tax payment as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said a resolution for the FY 23 budget transfers is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the FY 23 budget transfers as discussed. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Fanning said Saturday October 7 is Morgan County Cleanup Day. There is discussion. Chr. Fanning said the annual Flu Shot Clinic on October 5 and 6 will be held at the JHS Bowl.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.