Archive | 2026 County Commission Meeting Minutes

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
February 9, 2026
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of January 26, 2026 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 Voice Votes)

a) Bills
b) Payroll

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
February 9th, 2026

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on February 9th, 2026, at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “present”. Commissioner Woods answered “present” and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Clk. 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 Woods made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Wood 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 January 26th, 2026, board meeting. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-Commissioner Woods gave an update to the board on the Health Department; there was a discussion. Commissioner Woods said the West Central Development Council Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 19th, 2026. The Two Rivers Land Bank Board meeting is currently be scheduled for March, date forthcoming.

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said the first order of business is bills in the stated amount of $90,248.92 that needs approval from the board. Commissioner Woods made a motion to pay bills in the stated amount; Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. said roll call is as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said the next thing on the agenda is payroll for the stated dates signing on the 9th and distribution on the 13th. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for stated dates; Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel said courthouse will be closed for Lincolns Birthday and for Washingtons Birthday everyone enjoy your time off.

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

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
January 26, 2026
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of January 12, 2026 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 Voice Votes)

a) Bills
b) Payroll
c) Memorandum of Understanding between Zimmer Solar 1, LLC and Morgan County

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
January 26, 2026

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday January 26, 2026, at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked Clk. Sills to conduct for roll call. Clk. asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “present” and Commissioner Woods answered “present”. Chr. Wankel answer present. Clk. informed the Chr. you have quorum you may continue.

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

Chr. Wankel said next is the need of approval of the January 12, 2026, Meeting Minutes. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes; Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-Mr. Mike Woodyard spoke from the floor with concerns that he has with the district 117, there was a discussion.

Committee Reports-Commissioner Woods made a statement; there was a discussion please see attachment.

Staff and Consultant Reports- County Clerk Sills stated that early voting starts February 5th, 2026. Commissioner Wood made a statement about Animal Control, stated how hard Lisa from animal control and her staff work it’s not an easy job, and he thanked them for that, he also stated that South Jacksonville has signed a contract and so glad that they are on board, also stated that flyers are being made up for the veteran’s on how they can adopt and animal. Chr. Wankel thanked Commissioner Wood for his work that he did with South Jacksonville on the animal control. Commissioner Wood also made a statement about district 117 how they have two different times to go over the levy’s before they send them back to the Clerk he feels that both sides are involved, also stated that in any meetings that was had by the district not once did we the board or the clerk said don’t take this to the public, so that statement is false, there was a discussion. Commissioner Woods also made a statement about the school district, please see attachments.

Chr. Wankel said bills for $117,898.09 need approval from the board for payment. There is discussion.
Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. asked for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”. Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said the verifiable payroll for signing on the 28 and distribution on the 30 of January, respectfully, needs approval from the board. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Chr. asked for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as stated as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”. Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. said next on the agenda is a Memorandum of Understanding between Zimmer Solar 1, LLC and Morgan County. Zimmer Solar 1, LLC was online and are going to present the project. Ms. Bloom started the presentation. We have Kodi Smith from the floor that had questions and there was a discussion. We also had people that were online that had questions also that they discussed with Zimmer Solar, we had Ben from the Source that also had questions for Zimmer solar, we had Hoss Farmer and Mr. and Mrs. Maul and also the Harrison that all spoke form the floor there was a discussion. Chr. Wankel thanked everyone for joining us today, it was a packed house, hopefully next time when we have so many show up to the board meeting, we will be able to use our new building, in the conference room, but at this time because of the fire next door to it, no one is allowed to go back in the building. Chr. said that he appreciates everybody suffering through this with us and everybody online as well.

Chr. Wankel said he needs a motion to table the Zimmer Solar 1, LLC at this time. Commissioner Woods made a motion to table the Solar project at this time, Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. asked the Clk. for roll call. Roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Other Business-Commissioner Wood just wanted to state that our thoughts and prayers go out to the parents and the children that was involved in the accident that took one teenager life. Commissioner Woods asked if he could resolve some of the statements that Mr. Woodyard made from the floor there was a discussion.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chr. Remark’s-Said that it was a great discussion today from everyone and thanks for coming, and hopefully we will be able to use the new building for big meetings like this one. Chr. also stated that our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone that was involved in the accident over the weekend.

Commissioner Wood 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
January 12, 2026
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of December 22, 2025 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 Voice Votes)

a) Bills
b) Payroll
c) Appointment of Marc Carls to be Commissioner of Indian Creek Special Drainage District No. Two, Counties of Cass and Morgan, IL

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
January 12, 2026

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday January 12, 2026 at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked County Clerk Sills to conduct the roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “present”, Commissioner Woods answered “present” and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Clk. Sills 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 Woods made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said board meeting minutes from December 22, 2025 need approval from the board. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Public Comment

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-Commissioner Woods spoke about the School District 117 tax mistake and also talked about Animal Control there was a discussion, Commissioner Woods statements are attached.

Chr. Wankel said the bills in the amount of $110,579.18 need approval from the board for payment. There is discussion. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the approval of payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “abstain” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll for signing on the 12th and distribution on the 15th of January is the next item needing approval. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll for the stated dates as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said next, we have the Appointment of Marc Carls to be Commissioner of Indian Creek Special Drainage District No. Two, Counties of Cass and Morgan, Il. That needs approval from the board. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Appointment of Marc Carls to Commissioner of Indian Creek Special Drainage District No. Two, Counties of Cass and Morgan, Il. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks- Chr. Wankel said that our next meeting will be January 26, 2026, hope everyone is enjoying the nice weather.

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