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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 30, 2024
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of August 26, 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) One Day Liquor License for Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce for September 12, 2024.

c) Acceptance of Resignation of Roger Ore as Morgan County Road Commissioner of District # 6

d) Appointment of Chad Ore as Morgan County Road Commissioner of District # 6

e) FY25 Budget

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
August 30, 2024

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners office at 9 am on Friday August 30. Chr. Wankel asked for County Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present”, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Clk. Waggener 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 Fanning made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said the minutes from August 26 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 has been approved.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-Clk. Waggener said she wanted to thank all the elected officials and the board for all the years of working together. Clk. Waggener said the Courthouse is more of a family than colleagues.

Chr. Wankel said the first order of business is the payment of the bills for the FY 2024. Chr. Wankel said the bills from the general fund is $22,731.56 and from ARPA $28,480.00. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amounts. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills closing out the FY 2024 as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”. Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said a one-day liquor license for the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce for September 12, 2024 is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the one-day liquor license as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the one-day liquor license for the Chamber of Commerce as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said acceptance of the resignation of Roger Ore as Morgan County Road Commissioner District #6 is next on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to accept the resignation of Roger Ore as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the resignation of Roger Ore as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said the board received a letter asking for the appointment of Chad Ore to Road District #6 Road Commissioner. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment of Chad Ore as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the appointment of Chad Ore as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said the approval of the FY 25 budget is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the FY 25 budget as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the FY 2025 budget as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks- Chr. Wankel said the Courthouse will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day.

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

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 26, 2024
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of August 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) One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for September 14, October 5, October 26, and November 9, 2024.
d) Engineering Contract Approvals for Bridge Replacement Project 24-10111-00-BR
e) Engineering Contract Approvals for Bridge Replacement Project 24-00113-00-BR
f) Engineering Contract Approvals for Bridge Replacement Project 24-01123-00-BR.
g) Resolution Supporting Morgan County Broadband Deployment
h) Resolution Approving the Appointment of Mike McLaughlin to the Mid-American Intermodal Authority Port District
i) Acceptance of Resignation of County Clerk Jill Waggener

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
10. Chairman’s Remarks
11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
August 26, 2024

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners office on Monday August 26, 2024 at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked County Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present”, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Clk. Waggener 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 Fanning made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said the minutes from the board meeting of August 12 need approval from the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Al voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Public Comment-Lindsey Ryan congratulated County Clerk Waggener and Commissioner Zeller on their upcoming retirements.

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said bills for $95,312.41 from the general fund and $46,983.13 from the ARPA funds need approval from the board for payment. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills as stated for the general fund and the ARPA funds. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills as stated for the general fund and for the ARPA funds as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said the next order of business is the verifiable payroll for signing on the 29 and distribution on the 30 of August, respectfully. 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. Waggener 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. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said that Hamilton’s Catering has requested approval for 4 one day liquor licenses. Those dates are September 14, October 5, October 26 and November 9, 2024, Chr. Wankel said. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the Hamilton’s Catering request as stated. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for 4 one day liquor license for Hamilton’s Catering as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said the next four items are engineering contracts and Mr. Coultas is present and would explain these. Mr. Coultas said the first contract is for a bridge replacement in Rd. Dist. #10. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the contract as discussed for a bridge replacement project 24-10111-00-BR. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the bridge replacement project 24-10111-00-BR contract as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said engineering contract 24-00113-00-BR is the next item for approval. Mr. Coultas said this is for work on a bridge on the Lynnville Woodson Road. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the engineering contract 24-00113-00-BR as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of engineering contract 24-00113-00-BR as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has approved.

Chr. Wankel said the next engineering contract is 24-01123-00-BR is next on the agenda. Mr. Coultas said this is for bridge work in Rd. Dist. #1 on Wheeler Road. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the engineering contract 24-01123-00-BR as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of engineering contract 24-01123-00-BR as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said a resolution supporting Morgan County Broadband Deployment is next on the agenda and Mr. Douglass is present and would explain this. Mr. Douglass said this resolution is in part discussion for the deployment of broadband in Morgan County. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution supporting Morgan County Broadband Deployment. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the resolution supporting Morgan County Broadband Deployment in Morgan County as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said a resolution approving the appointment of Mike McLaughlin to the Midwest American Intermodal Authority Port District. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the appointment of Mike McLaughlin to the Midwest Intermodal Authority Port District as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the resolution supporting the appointment of Mike McLaughlin to the Midwest Intermodal Authority Port District as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said the next order of business is the approval of the resignation of County Clerk Jill Waggener. There is discussion. Chr. Wankel said this will be effective August 30. Chr. Wankel said he appreciates her service. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resignation Of County Clerk Jill Waggener and thanked her for her service to the County. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion with the same thoughts and thanked her for her service to the community and County. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call to approve the resignation of County Clerk Jill Waggener as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel said the board is wrapping up the budget and they will hold a special board meeting on Friday for the final approval of the budget.

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

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
August 12, 2024
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of July 22, 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

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 12, 2024

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday. August 12, 2024. (In the absence of County Clerk Waggener, Chief Deputy Sills will be acting secretary). Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Chief Dep. Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present”, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Chief Dep. 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 Fanning made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said minutes from the July 22, 2024 board meeting need approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Fanning 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 bills for $183,139.15 need approval from the board for payment. 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. Chief Dep. 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”. Chief Dep. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said the verifiable payroll for signing on the 14th and distribution on the 15th of August, respectfully, is the next item on the agenda. 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. Chief Dep. Sills asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll for the stated dates as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Chief Dep. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

There was discussion on Commissioner Zeller announcing his resignation and his last meeting will be September 23, 2024. Commissioner Zeller said that this decision is not coming lightly. There is always another hurdle, another project, there is always something. Commissioner Zeller thanked the elected officials and the other board members throughout the years.
Commissioner Fanning thanked Commissioner Zeller for his amazing service for the past 22 years and he will certainly be missed.
Chr. Wankel thanked Commissioner Zeller for his dedication over the years and his service to the county.`.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-none

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

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
JULY 22, 2024
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of July 8, 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) Ordinance for Prevailing Wage Rate

d) Awarding of Bid for Courthouse Elevator Renovation Project to Kone

e) Intergovernmental Agreement to fund the Adams, Cass, Morgan, Pike, and Scott Counties Educational Service Region

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
July 22, 2024

The Morgan County Board of Commissioner’s met in the Commissioners office on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked County Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present”, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Clk. Waggener 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 Fanning made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said minutes from the July 8 board meeting 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 has been approved.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said bills for $176,434.34 need approval from the board for payment. 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. Waggener 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. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll for signing on the 29 and distribution on the 30 of July is the next order of business. 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. Waggener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll for the dates stated as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said an annual ordinance for the prevailing wage rate is the next item on the agenda. There is some discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the ordinance for the prevailing wage rate as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the prevailing wage rate ordinance as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said the awarding of the courthouse elevator renovation project to Kone is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Wankel said this project needs to be approved now to be on the list first of the new year. The project, Chr. Wankel said, will be approximately $322,692 and will take 8 weeks. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to enter into the agreement with Kone for the renovation of the courthouse elevator. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the awarding of the courthouse elevator renovation project with Kone as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said an intergovernmental agreement to fund the Adams, Cass, Morgan, Pike and Scott Counties Educational Service Region is the next item for approval. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the intergovernmental agreement for the Education Service Region as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the intergovernmental agreement of Adams, Cass, Morgan, Pike and Scott Counties as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel said the budget hearings are completed and the City of Jacksonville should be starting the West State Street renovation project soon.

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

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
JULY 8, 2024
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of June 24, 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) AT&T Tower Lease Agreement

d) Ordinance for American Rescue Plan Act Funds for Elevator Renovation Project

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
July 8, 2024

The Morgan County Board of Commissioner’s met in the Commissioners office on Monday July 8, 2024 at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked County Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present”, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Clk. Waggener 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 Fanning made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said the board meeting minutes from June 24, 2024 also 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 has been approved.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Report-County Clerk Waggener reported that her office is looking at having her election vendor create and mail out absentee vote by mail applications, this is required by law, as they did in 2020. Clk. Waggener said this will save money by having them print and mail as their cost will be less expensive than what the County would be able to provide.
Chr. Wankel introduced Erica Tobin who will be assuming some of the administrative responsibilities that currently Commissioner Fanning does. Mrs. Tobin will also become the H.R. contact for the county.

Chr. Wankel said bills for $53,031.95 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Fanning made a motion for the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel 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 Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll for signing on July 12 and distribution on July 15 is the next item for approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel 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 Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said the next item is the AT&T tower lease agreement and Dusty Douglas is present and would explain this. Mr. Douglas said there were four major points, (1) the agreement is for five years, (2) the rent for the initial term is twenty-eight thousand dollars per year, (3) upon delivery of the signed agreement the County will be reimbursed two thousand dollars for negotiating this contract and (4) rent shall increase fifteen percent on January 1, 2028 and at the beginning of each subsequent extension term. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the ordinance with AT&T as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of the tower lease with AT&T as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said the next order of business is an ordinance for the use of ARPA funds for the elevator project and Mr. Mies, of Kone Company, is present and will explain this for the board. Mr. Mies said that the current elevator has hit its time capacity, meaning to replace parts is becoming increasingly harder as this is a very old unit. Should the elevator breakdown it may be up to one year before it could be replaced or repaired. Mr. Mies said there is a lot of preparation to replace an elevator and that process has started in the courthouse. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the ordinance for the elevator renovation project with the cap of four hundred thousand dollars. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the ordinance for the renovation of the elevator project as discussed as follows Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman Remarks-Chr. Wankel said this week is the Morgan County Fair and to go enjoy the festivities.

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