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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.

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
APRIL 8, 2024
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of March 25, 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) Material Letting for Morgan County’s 2024 County M.F.T. Maintenance
d) Contract Letting Section: 20-06121-00-DR
e) Contract Letting Section: 20-09113-00-DR
9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
10. Chairman’s Remarks
11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
April 8, 2024

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday April 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 minutes from the March 25 board meeting 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 Reports-County Clerk Waggener said that her office has closed the primary election and are now gearing up for November.

Chr. Wankel said bills for $98,839.94 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the state 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 12 and distributing on the 15 of April 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 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 several items are concerning the MFT maintenance are next on the agenda and Matt Coutlas is present and would explain. Mr. Coultas said on March 13 bids for material letting for Morgan County’s 2024 county MFT maintenance were opened. There is discussion. Mr. Coultas asked for the board to approve the low bidders on each material group. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the material letting for the county’s 2024 MFT maintenance as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the material letting for the county’s 2024 MFT maintenance 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 contract letting section 20-06121-00-DR is the next item on the agenda. Mr. Coultas said this is for R.D. #6. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the contract letting section 20-06121-00-DR as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the contract letting section 20-06121-00-DR 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 contract letting section 20-09113-00-DR also needs approval from the board. Mr. Coultas said this was for R.D. #9. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the contract letting 20-09113-00-DR as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the contract letting 20-09113-00DR 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 that the new Circuit Clerk has been sworn in and welcomed Jennifer Bonjean.

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
MARCH 25, 2024
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of March 11, 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 Robert Carpenter as a Trustee of Davis Cemetery
d) Re-Appointment of Tammi Lonergan to the Alexander Water District Board
e) Appointment of Brian Nyberg to the Western Illinois Economic Development Authority to fill a term ending January 2030
f) Resolution to Authorize County Highway Engineer Matthew Coultas to enter into Contracts with the State of Illinois on behalf of Morgan County
g) Agreement to hire Center for Public Safety Management for a Comprehensive Emergency Medical Services Analysis along with the City of Jacksonville
h) Appointment of Jennifer Bonjean to fill the unexpired Circuit Clerk Term of Office
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
MARCH 25, 2024

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday March 25, 2024 at 9 am. 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 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 passed.

Chr. Wankel said minutes from the March 11, 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 passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-Clk. Waggener said her office will close the election on April 2 and around 175 votes by mail ballots are still out. Matt Coultas, county hwy. engineer, said he would be bringing in resolutions on April 8th for approval from the board and the Johnson Road project is complete.

Chr. Wankel said bills for $120,445.20 from the general fund and $39,747.60 ARPA funds need approval for payment. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills as discussed. 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 amounts 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 verifiable payroll for signing on the 29 and distribution on the 30 of March 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 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 an appointment of Robert Carpenter as trustee of the Davis Cemetery is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment of Robert Carpenter as trustee of the Davis Cemetery as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the appointment of Robert Carpenter as trustee to the Davis Cemetery 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 a re-appointment of Tammi Lonergan to the Alexander Water District board is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to appoint Tammi Lonergan to the Alexander Water District board as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the re-appointment of Tammi Lonergan to the Alexander Water 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 passed.

Chr. Wankel said an appointment of Brian Nyberg to the Western Illinois Economic Development Authority to fill a term ending January 30, 2030 needs approval from the board. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment of Brian Nyberg to the Western Illinois Economic Development Authority as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the appointment of Brian Nyberg to the Western Illinois Economic Development Authority 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 a resolution to authorize the county highway engineer, Matthew Coultas, to enter into contracts with the State of Illinois on behalf of Morgan County is the next item needing approval. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the resolution to authorize the county highway engineer to enter into contracts with the State of Illinois 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 an agreement to hire center for public safety management for a comprehensive emergency medical service analysis along with the City of Jacksonville is next on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agreement as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the agreement to hire center for public safety management for a comprehensive emergency medical service analysis with the City of Jacksonville as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said the appointment of Jenny Bonjean to fill the vacancy of the unexpired term of the Circuit Clerk’s office is the next item needing approval. Chr. Wankel said the appointment will begin on April 8th, 2024. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the appointment of Jenny Bonjean as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the appointment of Jenny Bonjean to fill the vacancy of the unexpired term of the Circuit Clerk’s office as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel said the window project is moving along.

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.
Dial-in number: 1-701-802-5482
Access code: 166442

AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
MARCH 11, 2024
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of February 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) Payroll
c) One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for June 8, 2024
d) Ordinance for American Rescue Plan Act Funds for Jail Generator
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
MARCH 11, 2024

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners office on Monday at 9 am, March 11, 2024. 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 February 26, 2024 meeting need approval by 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 her office is still early voting and grace period voting.
Sheriff Carmody said that jail project is complete.

Chr. Wankel said bills in the amount of $122,105.68 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 passed.

Chr. Wankel said the verifiable payroll for signing on the 14th and distribution on the 15th of March is the next item for approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the dates stated. 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.

Chr. Wankel said a one-day liquor license by Hamilton’s Catering for June 8, 2024 needs approval from the board. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the one-day liquor license for Hamilton’s Catering as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the one-day liquor 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 that ordinance for American Rescue Plan Act Funds for the jail generator and Sheriff Carmody is present and would explain this for them. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the ordinance for American Rescue Plan Act Funds as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked Clk. Waggener for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the ordinance for American Rescue Plan Act Funds as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-none

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