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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
JUNE 24, 2024
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of June 10, 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 for Delinquent Tax Payment

d) Approval of MCS Fiscal Policy Manual

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
June 24, 2024

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday June 24, 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 approval of the agenda is the first order of business. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said approval of minutes from the June 10, 2024 meeting are next on the agenda. Commissioner Fanning 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-Dusty Douglas said Frontier contacted his office offering county wide broad band. Mr. Douglas says this is in no way endorsing Frontier and more information will be coming soon. There was discussion.

Chr. Wankel said bills, $38,847.02 general fund, 205,210.80 ARPA funds, need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Fanning 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 to be signed on June 27 and distributed on June 28 is the next item for approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll as stated. Commissioner Zeller 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 passed.

Chr. Wankel said a resolution for delinquent tax payment is the next item for approval. Chr. Wankel said that the County’s tax agent received 3 payments for properties, they have now been paid and are being put back into the tax cycle. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution for delinquent tax payment as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the resolution for delinquent tax payment 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 approval of MCS fiscal policy manual is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Wankel said Dusty Douglas is present and would explain this. Mr. Douglass said MCS did an extension review of the fiscal policy manual and is asking for the board to approve it so that MCS may submit it to DCU. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the MCS fiscal policy manual as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the MCS fiscal policy manual as discussed as follow, 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-none

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

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
JUNE 10, 2024
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of May 28, 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) Appointment of Thomas Palliser, Dave Carter, and Ronald Lyons to serve on the Board of Trustees for the Waverly Fire Protection District
d) Appointment of Gary Scott to serve on the Morgan County Health Department Board of Health
e) Appointment of Adam Potter and Bradley Zeller to the Farmland Assessment Review Committee
9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
10. Chairman’s Remarks
11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
JUNE 10, 2024

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners office on Monday June 10, 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 to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said the next order of business is the approval of the board minutes from the May 28th meeting. 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 of $63,952.58 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 13th and distributing on the 14th of June is the next item for approval. 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 approval of 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 appointments of Thomas Palliser, Dave Carter and Ronald Lyons to serve on the Board of Trustees for the Waverly Fire Protection District is the next item for approval. Chr. Wankel said the board had received the paperwork from Attorney Sinclair requesting these appointments. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the appointments as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the appointments to the Waverly Fire Protection District 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 appointment of Gary Scott to the Morgan County Health Department Board of Health is the next item for approval. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment of Gary Scott as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the appointment of Gary Scott to the Morgan County Health Department Board of Health 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 appointment of Adam Potter and Bradley Zeller to the Farmland Assessment Review Committee is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the appointment as discussed. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the appointment of Adam Potter and Bradley Zeller to the Farmland Assessment Review Committee as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks- Chr. Wankel said the Courthouse will be closed on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

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.

NOTE: THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY DUE TO THE MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY ON MONDAY.

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
MAY 28, 2024
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of May 20, 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) Re-appointment of Jonathan Stock to the Arenzville Fire Protection District Board of Trustees for a three-year term
b) Re-appointment of John Hermes to the Alexander Fire Protection District Board of Trustees for a three-year term
c) FY 2023 Audit
9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
10. Chairman’s Remarks
11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
MAY 28, 2024

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Tuesday, May 28, 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 May 20 board meeting is the next item needing 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-Treasurer Myers said tax bills were mailed on Friday and due dates are June 24 and September 13.

Chr. Wankel said a reappointment of Jonathan Stock to the Arenzville Fire Protection District Board of Trustees for a three-year term is the next item for approval. Chr. Wankel said the board did receive the request for this reappointment. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the reappointment of Jonathan Stock as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the reappointment of Jonathan Stock 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 reappointment of John Hermes to the Alexander Fire Protection District Board of Trustees for a three-year term needs approval from the board. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the reappointment of John Hermes as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the reappointment of John Hermes 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 passed.

Chr. Wankel said the FY 2023 Audit is the next item on the agenda and Mr. Withee from Zumbahlen, Eyth and Surratt is present and would explain this for the board. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the FY 2023 Audit 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 2023 Audit as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-none

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

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
MAY 20, 2024
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of May 6, 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) Authorizing Joint Dispatch Agreement for the Implementation of a Radio System
9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
10. Chairman’s Remarks
11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
May 20, 2024

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked County Clerk Waggener to ask for 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 that the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said minutes from the May 6, 2024 board meeting need approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning 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. Wankel said bills for $367,462.86 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 Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked Clk. Waggener to conduct a 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 May 29 and distributing on May 30 is the next order of business. 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 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 authorizing a joint dispatch agreement for the implementation of a Radio System is next on the agenda and Phil McCarty is present and would explain this agreement. Mr. McCarty said the City of Jacksonville and the Village of South Jacksonville have approved these documents. Mr. McCarty said State’s Attorney Noll had made slight changes in verbiage to the documents and the E911 Board will be approving this at their meeting Wednesday evening. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the joint dispatch agreement for the implementation of a radio system as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the joint dispatch agreement for the implementation of a radio system 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 May 27 in observance of Memorial Day and there is a special meeting on Tuesday May 28 for the Audit.

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

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
MAY 6, 2024
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of April 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
c) Authorizing the use of Project Plan Review and Permit Processing Fees in the Amount of $12,841.01 for reimbursement to Morgan County for Lotus Wind Project professional fee payment
d) Resolution Setting Salaries for Elected Officials: Commissioner #3, Circuit Clerk, and Coroner
e) Presentation by Morgan County Emergency Services Director Phil McCarty regarding proposed Radio System
9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
10. Chairman’s Remarks
11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
May 6, 2024

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s Office on Monday May 6, 2024 at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked County Clerk Waggener to conduct the rill 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 passed.

Chr. Wankel said board meeting minutes from April 22 ,2024 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 passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said bills for payment in the amount of $73,272.18 need approval from the board. 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 passed.

Chr. Wankel said the verifiable payroll for signing on the 14th and distribution on the 15th of May respectfully, is the next item for approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable 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 passed.

Authorizing the use of Project Plan Review and Permit Processing fees in the amount of $12,841.01 for reimbursement to Morgan County for Lotus Project professional fee payment is the next item on the agenda Chr. Wankel said. Chr. Wankel said Dusty Douglas is present and would explain this. Mr. Douglas said Lotus Wind used this amount to build a switching station in Morgan County which a building permit was issued. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the project plan review and permit processing as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the project plan review and permit processing fee for Lotus Wind 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 passed.

Chr. Wankel said Phil McCarty, Morgan County Emergency Services Director, is present and has a presentation on the proposed radio system. There is discussion.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed) – none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel said the two courthouse projects, windows and air conditioning, are moving along. Chr. Wankel said the Courthouse will be closed May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.

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.

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
APRIL 22, 2024
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of April 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
9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
10. Chairman’s Remarks
11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
APRIL 22. 2024

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday April 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 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 has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said board meeting minutes from April 8, 2024 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-Melissa Hall from the Jacksonville Area Community Food Center was present this morning and gave an update on the challenges that the food bank is experiencing.

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said the bills in the amount of $79,883.05 from the general fund and $142,778.50 from ARPA 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. Waggener asked for roll call the approval of 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 29th and distribution on the 30th of April is the next item needing approval. 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 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.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks- Chr. Wankel said the current projects are coming along in the Courthouse and said for anyone who has not seen the new windows that have been added should walk around the Courthouse and take a look at them.

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