Archive | 2024 County Commission Meeting Minutes

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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 personal 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.

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of September 9, 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) Re-appointment of Jared Hopper to the Morgan County Housing Authority Board for another five-year term beginning September 1, 2024.
d) Resolution for Annual State’s Attorney and Appellate Prosecutors Office Contract
e) Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment
f) Resolution for FY 24 Budget Transfers
g) Appointment of Sherry Sills to fill the unexpired County Clerk’s Term of Office
h) Acceptance of Resignation of Morgan County Commissioner Bradley Zeller
i) Appointment of Michael Woods to fill the unexpired Morgan County Commissioner’s Term of Office

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
September 23, 2024

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday September 23, 2023 at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked County Clerk Sills for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present”, Commissioner Zeller 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 the approval of the agenda is the first order of business. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Wankel said minutes from the September 9 board meeting will need approval from the board. Commissioner Zeller 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, County Clerk Sills said the Election is November 5 and early voting starts September 26, 2024.

Chr. Wankel said bills for the amount of $202,895.71 need approval from the board for payment. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Zeller 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 Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said the verifiable payroll for signing on the September 27 and distribution on September 30. Commissioner Zeller 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 stated as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said the next order of business is the approval of a re-appointment of Jared Hopper to the Morgan County Housing Authority Board for another five-year term beginning September 1, 2024. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the reappointment of Jared Hopper as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Wankel said a resolution for Annual State’s Attorney and Appellate Prosecutors Office Contract needs approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution, Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. sills asked for roll call as follows for the resolution as discussed, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said a resolution for Delinquent Tax payment needs approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution for Delinquent Tax payment, Commissioner Zeller second the motion, Chr. Wankel asked Clk. Sills for roll call, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said a resolution for the FY 24 budget transfers is the next item needing approval. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution for the FY 24 budget transfers as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the FY 24 budget transfers as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills
informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said next on the agenda is the appointment of Sherry Sills to fill the unexpired County Clerk’s Term of Office. Commissioner Zeller made a motion of the appointment of Sherry Sills, Commissioner Fanning second the motion. Chr. Wankel asked Clk. Sills to call roll. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the appointment of Sherry Sills, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said next on the agenda is the Acceptance of the Resignation of Morgan County Commissioner Bradley Zeller, there was a discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to accept the Resignation of Bradley Zeller, Chr. Wankel second the motion. Chr. Wankel asked Clk. Sills for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the Resignation of County Commissioner Bradley Zeller, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said next on the agenda is the Appointment of Michael Woods to fill the unexpired Morgan County Commissioner’s Term of Office. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to appointment of Michael Woods to fill the unexpired of Morgan County Commissioner, Commissioner Fanning second the motion, the was a discussion, Bradley Zeller last day in office would be September 30th, 2024. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the appointment of Michael Woods, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, Chr. Wankle answered “aye” the Clk. in formed the Chr. motion has passed.

Other Business-Commissioner Fanning announced that the swearing in of the new County Clerk will be September 26th, 2024 at 9:00 am.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankle said that Mr. Mcarty would like to present Commissioner Bradley Zeller with a plaque for his 21 years of being on the 911 board, there was a discussion.

Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Fanning 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.
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Access code: 166442

AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of August 30, 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 Karen Voss to the Mid-America Intermodal Authority Port District

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
September 9, 2024

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on September 9, 2024 at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Chief Deputy Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” Chr. Wankel answered “present”, Commissioner Fanning is absent from today’s meeting. Chief Deputy Sills informed the Chr. a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.

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

Chr. Wankel said the next order of business is the approval of the minutes from the August 30, 2024 board meeting. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said the first order of business is the verifiable payroll for signing on the 12th and distribution on the 13 of September, respectfully. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Chief Deputy Sills asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as stated as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Chief Deputy Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said the next thing on the agenda is approving the Resolution appointment of Karen Voss to the Mid-America Intermodal Authority Port District, Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approval of appointment of Karen Voss, Chr. Wankel seconded it. Chr. Wankel asked Chief Deputy Sills to conduct roll call, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Chief Deputy Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel said the West State project is well under way, discussion was had.

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