Archive | 2024 County Commission Meeting Minutes

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
November 25, 2024
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of November 12, 2024 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

a) Bills

b) Payroll

c) Resolution Approving the Appointment of Johnny G. McConnell as a Trustee of the Waverly Fire Protection District

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
November 25th, 2024

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday November 25th, 2024, at 9 am. Chairman Wankel asked Clerk Sills to conduct the roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered present, and Commissioner Woods answered present, and Chr. Wankel answered present. Clk. Sills informed Chr. Wankel that a quorum is present, and the meeting could continue.

Chr. Wankel 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 Woods seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Wankel said that the next item for approval is the board minutes from the November 12, 2024, board meeting. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Public comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said that the bills in the stated amount of $63,711.43 from the General Fund and $167,805.21 from the ARPA Fund are the next items needing approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved

Chr. Wankel said that the verifiable payroll for distribution on the state date is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date, Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Wankel said the next item is approval of a Resolution approving the Appointment of Johnny G. McConnell as a Trustee of the Waverly Fire Protection. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the Resolution as discussed, Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call, Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the Resolution Approving the Appointment of Johnny G. McConnell as a Trustee of the Waverly Fire Protection District. Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”, Clk. Sills informed the Chr. that motion has passed.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

Chairman’s Remarks-Wanted to say that we will be closed Thursday and Friday to enjoy the holiday. Also, there was a discussion about Commissioner Fanning being her last meeting as County Commissioner she will be missed by everyone. Commissioner Fanning addressed everyone and thanked everyone for her time at the County as Commissioner. Discussion was had.

Chr. Wankel asked for adjournment and asked Commissioner Fanning to adjourn her last meeting, Commissioner Fanning made a motion for adjournment and Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. All voted “Aye”. The motion is approved. The meeting is adjourned

NOTE: THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY DUE TO VETERNS DAY ON MONDAY.

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
November 12, 2024
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of October 21, 2024 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

a) Bills
b) Payroll
c) Resolution Approving a Second Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, City of Winchester, Village of Bluffs and Scott County,
Illinois. (Turner Scientific, 1275 Sandusky Road property)
d) Ordinance For Second Amendment to Prior Ordinance Establishing an Enterprise Zone Within the City of Jacksonville, Illinois (Turner Scientific, 1275 Sandusky Road property)

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
November 12, 2024

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s Office on Tuesday November 12, 2024. Chr. Wankel asked Clk. Sills to conduct the roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered present, Commissioner Woods answered present and Chr. Wankel answered present. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

Chr. Wankel 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 Woods seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Wankel said that the approval of the board meeting minutes from October 21, 2024 are next on the agenda. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Report-Clk. Sills stated that the November election is over and went very well.

Chr. Wankel said that bills for $159,534.09 with General Fund and $110,006.10 with ARPA Fund needed approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Ch. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call for bills in the stated amount, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye” Clk. informed Ch. Wankel motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said that the verifiable payroll for the stated dates needs approval form the board. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call for the verifiable payroll for the stated dates, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed Chr. Wankel motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said that the next thing is to approve the Resolution of a Second Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, City of Winchester, Village of Bluffs and Scott County, Illinois. (Turner Scientific, 1275 Sandusky Road property) Commissioner Fanning made the motion to approve the Resolution and Commissioner Woods second the motion, Chr. Wankel asked Clk. Sills for roll call for the approval of the Resolution. Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed Chr. Wankel motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said that an Ordinance approving the Second Amendment to Prior Ordinance Establishing Enterprise Zone within the City of Jacksonville, Illinois (Turner Scientific, 1275 Sandusky Road property) Commissioner Woods made the motion to approve the Ordinance and Commissioner Fanning second the motion. Chr. Wankel asked Clk. for roll call for the approving of the Ordinance, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. that motion has passed.

Closed session-none

Chairman remarks-Stated that our next meeting would be on the 25th of November.

Chr. Wankel asked for a motion to adjournment of the meeting, Commissioner Fanning made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved and the meeting stands adjourned.

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 21, 2024
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of October 7, 2024 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

a) Bills
b) Payroll
c) Resolution Approving the Appointment of Heidi Werries to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Meredosia-Bluffs Rescue Squad District
d) Resolution appointing Erica Tobin as the Morgan County IMRF Authorized Agent
e) Appointment of Michael Wankel to the West Central Emergency Telephone System Board as the Morgan County Representative
f) Appointment of Christopher Scott, Seth Crow, and Robert Carpenter to serve on the Board of Trustees for Providence Cemetery

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
October 21, 2024

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday October 21 at 9:00 am. Chr. Wankel asked Clk. Sills to conduct roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present”, Commissioner Woods answered “present”, and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. a quorum is present, and the meeting could continue.

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

Chr. Wankel said board meeting minutes from October 7th, 2024, needs approval from the board. Commissioner Woods 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, none

Chr. Wankel said bills for $132,522.91 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

The next item for approval is the verifiable payroll for signing on the 29th and distribution on the 30th of October said Chr. Wankel. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said an approval of the Appointment of Heidi Werries to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Meredosia-Bluffs Squad District. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the Appointment of Heidi Werries to serve on the Board of Trustees of Meredosia-Bluffs Squad District, Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. Sills called roll for the approval of the Appointment of Heidi Werries to serve on the Board of Trustees of Meredosia-Bluffs District, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye”, Chr. Wankel answered “aye”, Clk. Sills informed the Chr. motion has passed.
Chr. Wankel said next is a Resolution appointing Erica Tobin as the Morgan County IMRF Authorized Agent. Commissioner Woods made the motion of the Appointment of Erica Tobin as the Morgan County IMRF Authorized Agent, Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion, Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call, Clk. Sills asked for roll call of the appointment of Erica Tobin as the Morgan County IMRF Authorized Agent, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said next is the Appointment of Michael Wankel to the West Central Emergency Telephone System Board as the Morgan County Representative. Commissioner Fanning made the motion of the Appointment of Michael Wankel to the West Central Emergency Telephone System Board, Commissioner Woods seconded the motion, Chr. Wankel asked Clk. Sills for roll call, Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the Appointment of Michael Wankel to the West Central Emergency Telephone System Board, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said we need approval of the Appointment of Christopher Scott, Seth Crow, and Robert Carpenter to serve on the Board of Trustees for Providence Cemetery. Commissioner Woods made the motion to approve the appointment of Christopher Scott, Seth Crow, and Robert Carpenter to serve on the Board of Trustees for Providence Cemetery, Commissioner Fanning second the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the Appointment of Christopher Scott, Seth Crow, and Robert Carpenter to serve on the Board of Trustees for Providence Cemetery, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session-Ch. Wankel asked for a Closed Meeting, asked the public to leave the room at this time. There was a discussion on a personnel matter, after the discussion Ch. Wankel reopened the regular meeting. Ch. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call on the reopening of the regular meeting, Clk. Sills called for roll call on the reopening of regular board meeting, Commissioner Fanning answered
“aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Ch. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Ch. That a quorum is present he may continue.

Chairman’s Remarks- Chr. Wankel talked about the construction on state street, also Chr. Wankel said that we will be closed on November 5th for Election Day and also closed on November 11th for Veteran’s Day.

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

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 7, 2024
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of September 23, 2024 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

a) Bills

b) Payroll

c) Reappointment of Steve A. Carls as a Commissioner in Willow Creek Drainage District

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
October 7th, 2024

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday October 7, 2024 at 9 am. Chairman Wankel asked Clk. Sills to conduct the roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call as follows Commissioner Fanning present, Commissioner Woods present. Chr. Wankel present. Clk. Sills, informed Chr. Wankel a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

Chr. Wankel 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 Woods seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Wankel said that the next item for approval is the board minutes from the September 23, 2024 board meeting. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Public comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said that the bills for $181,090.21 out of General Fund and $93,511.21 out of the ARPA fund, are the next items needing approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. There was a discussion, Chr. Wankel asked Clk. Sills for roll call, Clk. Sills asked roll call for the bills in the stated amount, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. that motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said that the verifiable payroll for distribution on October 15, it is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. Chr. Wankel asked Clk. Sills for call of roll, Clk. Sills asked for roll call for payroll for the verifiable dates, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye”, Chr. Wankel answered “aye”, Clk. Sills informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said the approval of reappointment of Steve A. Carls as a Commissioner in Willow Creek Drainage District. Commissioner Fanning made the motion for approval of Steve A. Carls as Commissioner in Willow Creek Drainage District, Commissioner Woods seconded the motion, all answered “aye”. Chr. Wankel asked Clk. Sills for roll call, Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the reappointment of Steve A. Carls, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye, Commissioner Woods answered “aye”, Chr. Wankel answered “aye”, Clk. Sills informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Closing Meeting Session-none

Chairman’s Remark-Court house will be closed October 14th, and Flu Clinic will be Thursday and Friday.

Chr. Wankel said he would like a motion to adjourn Commissioner Woods made the motion, Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel said the meeting is adjourned.