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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
October 6, 2025
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of September 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) Approval of the Purchase of a Vehicle for Animal Control
d) Re-appointment of Mary English to serve as a Commissioner on the Housing Authority Board
e) Resolution appointing James A. Harris as a Commissioner for the Willow Creek Drainage District
9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
10. Chairman’s Remarks
11. Adjournment
MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
October 6th, 2025
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office at 9 am on Monday October 6th, 2025. 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. informed the Chr. you have your 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 minutes from the board meeting of September 22nd, 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 passed.
Public Comment-none
Committee Reports-none
Staff and Consultant Reports-Commissioner Woods provided an update on Morgan County’s funding for the Home Repair and Accessibility Program (HRAP) through the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA). He shared that Morgan County has received funding to assist low-and very low-income homeowners with essential home repairs and accessibility improvements. A press release will be distributed to local media. The initial HRAP landing page is now live at https://hrap.tecsinc.com.
Information will be circulated noting that applications will open soon, and contractors are being recruited for projects such as roofing, siding, ramps, and other general improvements over the next six months, with contractors of up to $50,000.00.
Chr. Wankel said bills in the amount of $57,725.09 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked Clk. Sills for roll call for payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll for signing on the 9th and distribution on the 15th of October, respectfully, is the next item needing approval from the board. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. 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. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Chr. Wankel said next on the agenda that needs board approval is the Purchase of a Vehicle for Animal Control. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Purchase of a Vehicle, Commissioner Wood discussed how the Animal Control was in need of a different Vehicle, he also got the bids on the trucks, he stated that he went out and got 4 different bids, high bid came in at $35,367.70 and the lowest was $28,623.00. The truck will have warranty on it; we are replacing the 2012 with a 2024. Commissioner Wood did speak highly about Animal Control and thanked Lisa on what a great job they do and that it isn’t an easy job to have. Commissioner Woods second the motion, there was a discussion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Roll goes 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 that the next item that needs approval from the board is the Re-appointment of Mary English to serve as a Commissioner on the Housing Authority Board. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Re-appointment of Mary English to serve as a Commissioner on the Housing Authority Board. Commissioner Wood seconded it. Chr. asked the Clk. for roll call. Roll call goes 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 Resolution appointing James A. Harris as a Commissioner for the Willow Creek Drainage District. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Resolution appointing James A. Harris as a Commissioner for the Willow Creek Drainage District. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Chr. asked the Clk. for roll call. Roll call goes 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 he hopes everyone enjoyed the Celebration that took place downtown, the Courthouse being displayed was amazing and that turned out to be a great weekend. He also stated that the Courthouse will be closed on Monday for Columbus Day.
Commissioner Woods made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed. The meeting stands adjourned.