Archive | 2023 County Commission Meeting Minutes

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
MARCH 6, 2023
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of February 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) Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment
d) Resolution in Support of Morgan County Agriculture
e) Acceptance of the 2023 County Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Bids
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
MARCH 6, 2023

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday March 6, 2023 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Chief Deputy 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 Wankel made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Chr. Fanning said minutes from the February 21, 2023 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 been approved.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-
Deputy Sills said the County Clerk’s office is early voting for the April 4, 2023 election.
Morgan County Highway Engineer Coultas said that his department has purchased 10 solar powered flashing stop signs that will be placed in the county.

Chr. Fanning said bills in the amount of $67,791.15 in the General Fund and $7,254.49 from the American Rescue Plan Act Fund need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the 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 verifiable payroll for signing on the 27 and distribution on the 28 of February needs 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. Deputy Sills 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”. Deputy Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said a resolution for a delinquent tax payment is the next item on the agenda. 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. Deputy Sills asked for roll call for the resolution for a delinquent tax payment as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Deputy Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Commissioner Fanning said a resolution in support of Morgan County Agriculture is next on the agenda and very happy to have representatives from the Morgan/Cass Farm Bureau with us this morning. The Farm Bureau wanted to thank the board for all the support they have shown the agricultural community here in Morgan County. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Deputy Sills asked for roll call for the resolution in support of Morgan County Agriculture as presented as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Deputy Sill informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said acceptance of the 2023 motor fuel tax maintenance bids is next and Mr. Coultas is present and would explain these for the board. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the motor fuel tax maintenance as discussed. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Deputy Sills asked for roll call for the motor fuel tax maintenance bids 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-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. The meeting stands adjourned.

NOTE: THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY DUE TO THE PRESIDENT’S DAY HOLIDAY.

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
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of February 6, 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
February 21, 2023
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Tuesday February 21, 2023 at 9 am. Vice Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. County Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Vice Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Chr. Fanning is absent from the meeting this morning. County Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.

Vice Chr. Wankel said the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Vice Chr. Wankel seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the agenda as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Vice Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. the motion has passed.

Vice Chr. Wankel said minutes from the February 6 board meeting need approved by the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Vice Chr. Wankel seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the board meeting minutes as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Vice Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. the motion has passed.

Public Comment-Lindsay Ryan and Dale Hadden from the Farm Bureau were present to talk about presenting the county with a resolution, at a later date, recognizing the board’s support of agriculture and area farmers. There was discussion.

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports- Vice Chr. Wankel said the State’s Attorney was unable to join the meeting this morning.
County Clerk Waggener said that early voting is beginning this Thursday February 23 at 8:30 am for the April 4 election.

Vice Chr. Wankel said bills in the amount of $61,273.36 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Vice Chr. Wankel 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 Vice Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. the motion has passed.

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

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Vice Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion is approved 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
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of January 23, 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 for Delinquent Tax Payment
d) Acceptance of Local Public Agency Material Proposal with the Illinois Department of Transportation
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
February 6, 2023

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday February 6, 2023 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked Deputy Clerk Sills to take the roll call. Dep. Clk. Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “present”, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Fanning answered “present”. Dep. Clk. 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 been approved.

Chr. Fanning said board meeting minutes from the January 23, 2023 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 been approved.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Fanning said bills for $57,120.32 need 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 asked for roll call. Dep. Clk. 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”. Dep. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said verifiable payroll for signing on the 14th and distributing on the 15th of February needs 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. Dep. Clk. 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. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

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

Chr. Fanning said an acceptance of the local public agenda material proposal with the Illinois Department of Transportation is the next item needing approval from the board. Chr. Fanning said Matt Coultas is present and would explain this for them. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the proposal as explained. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Dep. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the local public agenda material proposal as discussed as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Dep. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. 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 February 13 in observance of Lincoln’s Birthday and February 20 in observance of President’s Day.

Commissioner Zeller 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
JANUARY 23, 2023
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of January 9, 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 appointing Brandi Vieira as the Morgan County IMRF Authorized Agent
d) Acceptance of Contract with The Pauly Jail Building Company for Jail Security Updates using ARPA Funds
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 23, 2023

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday January 23, 2023 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked Clk. Waggener for 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 January 9, 2023 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-Mr. Coultas said at the next meeting, February 6, 2023, he will have the MFT packages for the board.

Chr. Fanning said bills in the amount of $106,684.79 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 January 27 and distribute on the 30 is the next order of business 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”.

Chr. Fanning said a resolution appointing Brandi Vieira as the Morgan County IMRF authorized agent is next on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the appointment of Brandi Vieira as the IMRF authorized agent for the County 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 acceptance of a contract with the Pauly Jail Building Company for the jail security updates using ARPA funds is the next item for approval. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to accept the contract with the Pauly Jail Company for the jail security updates. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the acceptance of the contract 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 on January 31 Morgan County will begin celebrating its bicentennial and looks forward to many activities to commemorate the 200 years of Morgan County.

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.