February 21, 2023 Meeting Minutes

NOTE: THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY DUE TO THE PRESIDENT’S DAY HOLIDAY.

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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of February 6, 2023 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. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
February 21, 2023
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Tuesday February 21, 2023 at 9 am. Vice Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. County Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Vice Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Chr. Fanning is absent from the meeting this morning. County Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.

Vice Chr. Wankel said the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Vice Chr. Wankel seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the agenda as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Vice Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. the motion has passed.

Vice Chr. Wankel said minutes from the February 6 board meeting need approved by the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Vice Chr. Wankel seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the board meeting minutes as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Vice Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. the motion has passed.

Public Comment-Lindsay Ryan and Dale Hadden from the Farm Bureau were present to talk about presenting the county with a resolution, at a later date, recognizing the board’s support of agriculture and area farmers. There was discussion.

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports- Vice Chr. Wankel said the State’s Attorney was unable to join the meeting this morning.
County Clerk Waggener said that early voting is beginning this Thursday February 23 at 8:30 am for the April 4 election.

Vice Chr. Wankel said bills in the amount of $61,273.36 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Vice Chr. Wankel seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Vice Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. the motion has passed.

Vice Chr. Wankel said the verifiable payroll for signing on the 27 and distribution on the 28 of February needs approval from the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Vice Chr. Wankel seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Vice Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Vice Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion is approved and the meeting stands adjourned.