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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
June 8, 2026
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of May 27, 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) Reappointment of David McQueen as a Board Trustee of the Alexander Fire Protection District
c) Resolution appointing Doug Whiting to the West Central Mass Transit Board of Directors for a four-year term
d) Approval of a Preliminary Engineering Service Agreement with Hutchison Engineering for the bridge project 26-08122-00-BR on Kinnett Road
9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
10. Chairman’s Remarks
11. Adjournment
MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
June 8th, 2026
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday June 8th, 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 was absent 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 Wood made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.
Chr. Wankel said the minutes from the board meeting of May 27th, 2026, need approval from the board. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.
Public Comment-Chr. Wankel said that we will start with public comment online you will be allowed 2 mins. per person. Do we have public comment from anyone online, hearing none we will move to the floor. There were a few at today’s meeting some just wanted to hear if there were any updates on the data center others were just here to observe the meeting.
Committee Reports-Susie Castleberry was present and gave a staff updated report on Commercial Solar and Wind Projects and an updated report on Data Centers, there was a discussion.
Staff and Consultant Reports-none
Chr. Wankel said bills for $89,708.96 that needs approval from the board for payment. There is discussion. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the payment of bills as stated. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount. Roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.
Chr. Wankel said that a reappointment of David McQueen as a Board Trustee of the Alexander Fire Protection District needs approval from the board. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the reappointment of David McQueen as a Board Trustee of the Alexander Fire Protection District. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. asked for roll call as follows. Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. The Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.
Chr. Wankel said the next item that needs board approval is a Resolution appointing Doug Whiting to the West Central Mass Transit Board of Directors for a four-year term. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Resolution appointing Doug Whiting to the West Central Mass Transit Board of Directors for a four-year term. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. asked for roll call as follows. Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.
Chr. Wankel said that next on the agenda is the approval of a Preliminary Engineering Service Agreement with Hutchison Engineering for the bridge project 26-08122-00-BR on Kinnett Road. Matt Coultas from the Highway Department was present, there was a discussion. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Preliminary Engineering Service Agreement with Hutchison Engineering for the bridge project 26-08122-00-BR on Kinnett Road. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. asked for roll call as follows. Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.
Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none
Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel thanked everyone for being here today, all impute has been great. Hope everyone has a great week.
Chr. Wankel made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved and the meeting stands adjourned.