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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
MARCH 6, 2023
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of February 21, 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
c) Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment
d) Resolution in Support of Morgan County Agriculture
e) Acceptance of the 2023 County Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Bids
9. Other Business
10. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
11. Chairman’s Remarks
12. Adjournment
MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
MARCH 6, 2023
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday March 6, 2023 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Chief Deputy Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “present”, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Fanning answered “present”. Deputy Sills informed the Chr. a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.
Chr. Fanning said the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.
Chr. Fanning said minutes from the February 21, 2023 need approval from the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.
Public Comment-none
Committee Reports-none
Staff and Consultant Reports-
Deputy Sills said the County Clerk’s office is early voting for the April 4, 2023 election.
Morgan County Highway Engineer Coultas said that his department has purchased 10 solar powered flashing stop signs that will be placed in the county.
Chr. Fanning said bills in the amount of $67,791.15 in the General Fund and $7,254.49 from the American Rescue Plan Act Fund need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Deputy Sills asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Deputy Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said verifiable payroll for signing on the 27 and distribution on the 28 of February needs approval from the board. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Deputy Sills asked for roll call for verifiable payroll for the stated dates as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Deputy Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said a resolution for a delinquent tax payment is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Deputy Sills asked for roll call for the resolution for a delinquent tax payment as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Deputy Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Commissioner Fanning said a resolution in support of Morgan County Agriculture is next on the agenda and very happy to have representatives from the Morgan/Cass Farm Bureau with us this morning. The Farm Bureau wanted to thank the board for all the support they have shown the agricultural community here in Morgan County. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Deputy Sills asked for roll call for the resolution in support of Morgan County Agriculture as presented as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Deputy Sill informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said acceptance of the 2023 motor fuel tax maintenance bids is next and Mr. Coultas is present and would explain these for the board. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the motor fuel tax maintenance as discussed. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Deputy Sills asked for roll call for the motor fuel tax maintenance bids as discussed as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Deputy Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Other Business-none
Closed Meeting-none
Chairman’s Remarks-none
Commissioner Wankel made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed. The meeting stands adjourned.