Morgan County, IL

The Morgan County Board is providing a call-in number for public participation without physical presence at the Board meeting.
Dial-in number: 1-701-802-5482
Access code: 166442

AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
August 25, 2025
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of August 11, 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 Purchase of Real Estate Property 340 West State Street
d) Acceptance of Ordinance Amending a Rate for Recorder of Deeds GIS Fund
e) One day Liquor License for the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce on September 11, 2025
f) Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment
g) FY 2026 Budget

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
August 25th, 2025

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office at 9 am on Monday August 25th, 2025. Chr. Wankel asked Chief Deputy Waggener to conduct the roll call. Chief Deputy asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “present” and Commissioner Woods answered “present”. Chr. Wankel answered present. Dep. Clerk Waggener 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 minutes from the board meeting of August 11th, 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-Dick Samples and Mindi Olson from the Village of South Jacksonville spoke from the floor about Rd District #10 and Rd District #15 it was discussed to talk to the Rd District Clerk regarding this issue, there was a discussion, also from the floor there was a discussion regarding Animal Control.

Committee Reports-Commissioner Woods addressed that he had a meeting that he attended with the West Central Development Council the past week they had a successful report moving forward overall excited to be participate in that activity.

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said bills in the amount of $91,007.22 from General Fund and $12,002.50 for our ARPA fund 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 for roll call. Dep. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye” and Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Dep. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll for signing on the 26 and distribution on the 29 of August, 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 for roll call. Dep. Clk. Waggener 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”. Dep. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said next on the agenda is the Approval of the Purchase of Real Estate Property 340 W. State Street in the amount of $305,000.00. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Purchase of Real Estate Property 340 W. State St., Commissioner Wood second the motion. Chr. asked the Dep. Clk. for roll call. Roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”, Dep. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said that an Ordinance Amending a Rate for Recorder of Deeds GIS Fund needs approval from the board there was a discussion. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Amending Rate for the Recorder of Deeds GIS Fund; Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Chr. asked the Dep. Clk. for roll call. Roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Dep. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said next that needs approval from the board is the One-day Liquor License for the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce on September 11, 2025. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the One-Day Liquor License for the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, Commissioner Wood second the motion. The Chr. asked the Dep. Clk. for roll call. Roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Dep. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. said next item that needs approval for the board is the Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment, Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Resolution for Delinquent Tax Payment, Commissioner Woods second the motion. Chr. asked the Dep. Clk. Waggener for roll call. Roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Dep. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. stated that the FY 2026 Budget needs approval from the board. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the FY 2026 Budget and Commissioner Wood second the motion. Chr. asked the Dep. Clk. for roll call. Roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Dep. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-let everyone know that the Courthouse will be closed on Monday for Labor Day, I hope everyone enjoys the holiday weekend.

Commissioner Wood made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed. The meeting stands adjourned at 9:30 am.

The Morgan County Board is providing a call-in number for public participation without physical presence at the Board meeting.
Dial-in number: 1-701-802-5482
Access code: 166442

AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
August 11, 2025
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of July 21, 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) Engineering Contract Approval for Bridge Replacement Project 23-01122-00-BR
d) Engineering Contract Approval for Bridge Replacement Project 23-01121-00-BR
e) Engineering Contract Approval for Bridge Replacement Project 23-08120-00-BR
f) Engineering Contract Approval for Bridge Replacement Project 23-08121-00-BR
g) One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for October 18,2025 and October 25, 2025
h) Resolution Approving the Appointment of Blake E. Roderick to the Mid-America Intermodal Authority Port District
i) Appointment of Mari Anna Gosnell to the West Central Mass Transit Board
j) Purchase of Real Estate Property 340 West State Street

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment
MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
August 11th, 2025

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday August 11th, 2025, at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clerk Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “present”, Commissioner Woods answered “present”, and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Clerk 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 board meeting minutes from July 21st, 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-Commissioner Woods talked about his meeting with the Health Department there was a discussion.

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said bills for $289,905.80 from General Fund and $29,132.55 from the ARPA Fund will 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 for roll call. Clerk Sills asked for roll call for the payment of bills as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clerk Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll for signing on the 13 of August and distribution on the 15 of August needs approval from the board. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clerk Sills asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clerk Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said next on the agenda is the approval of Engineering Contract Approval for Bridge Replacement Project 23-01122-00-BR through 23-08121-00-BR, Matt Coultas from the Highway Department was present and there was a discussion. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Engineering Contract Approval for Bridge Replacement Project; Commissioner Wood seconded it. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call as follows. Roll call for the Engineering Contract Approval for Bridge Replacement Project 23-01122-00-BR through 23-08121-00-BR, Commissioner Wood answered “aye” Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said next on the agenda is One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for October 18, and October 25, 2025. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for the stated dates; Commissioner Woods seconded it. 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.

Chr. Wankel said next is the Resolution Approving the Appointment of Blake E. Roderick to the Mid-America Intermodal Authority Port District that needs approval from the board. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Resolution of the Appointment of Blake E. Roderick to the Mid-America Intermodal Authority Port District; Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call as follows. Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. The Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said that the Appointment of Mari Anna Gosnell to the West Central Mass Transit Board needs approval from the board. Commissioner Wood made the motion to approve the Appointment of Mari Anna Gosnell to the West Central Mass Transit Board; Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Chr. 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”. The Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said a purchase agreement for Real Estate Property for 340 West State Street needs approval from the board. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the purchase agreement for Real Estate Property for 340 West State Street, Commissioner Woods seconded it, there was a discussion. 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 that construction continues on State Steet, but it is coming right along, things are moving forward with the elevator.

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.

The Morgan County Board is providing a call-in number for public participation without physical presence at the Board meeting.
Dial-in number: 1-701-802-5482
Access code: 166442

AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
July 21, 2025
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of July 2, 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) Ordinance for Prevailing Wage Rate
d) Formal Construction Contract Approvals for Bridge Replacement Project 23-08121-00-BR
e) Formal Construction Contract Approvals for Bridge Replacement Project 23-01121-00-BR
f) Formal Construction Contract Approvals for Bridge Replacement Project 23-01122-00-BR
g) Formal Construction Contract Approvals for Bridge Replacement Project 23-08120-00-BR
h) One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for September 13,
September 27, October 04, and October 11, 2025

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
July 21, 2025

The Morgan County Board of Commissioner met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday July 21 2025 at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked County Clk. 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 first item needing approval is the agenda. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Wankel said the minutes from the July 2, 2025 board meeting 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 is approved.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-Commissioner Woods had a discussion with the board on different committees that he is on and how well things are going with those.

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said next on the agenda is bills that need approval from the board. $305,295.15 from General Fund and $202,606.75 from our ARPA account. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount; Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Ch. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. Sills 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.

Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll for signing on the 25th and distribution on the 30th of July needs approval form the board. 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 passed.

Chr. said that the Ordinance for Prevailing Wage Rate needs approved from the board. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Prevailing Wage Rate, Commissioner Woods second it. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call as follows for the Prevailing Wage Rate, 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 that needs approval is the Formal Construction Contract Approvals for Bridge Replacement Project 23-08121-00-Br, there was a discussion from Matt Coultas highway dept. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Formal Construction Contract Approvals for Bridge Replacement Project 23-08121-00-BR, Commissioner Wood second the motion. Chr. asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. as 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.

Chr. said next thing that needs approval from the board is, Formal Construction Contract Approvals for Bridge Replacement Project 23-01121-00-BR. Matt Coultas from Highway Department was present and there was a discussion. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Bridge Replacement Project 23-01121-00-BR, Commissioner Woods second 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”. The Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said we have a Formal Construction Contract Approvals for Bridge Replacement Project 23-01122-00-BR that needs approval from the Board. Matt Coultas from the Highway Dept. was present and there was a discussion. Commissioner Woods made the motion to approve the Bridge Replacement Project 23-01122-00-BR, Commissioner Wood second the motion. Chr. 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.

Chr. Wankel said we need to approve a Formal Construction Contract Approvals for Bridge Replacement Project 23-08120-00-BR. Matt Coultas was present from the Highway Dept. and there was a discussion. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Bridge Replacement Project 23-08120-00-BR, Commissioner Woods second the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. Sills 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.

Chr. said next that needs approval from the board is One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for September 13, September 27, October 4, and October 11, 2025. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for the dates given; Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. asked for roll call as follows. Roll call for the One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for the dates provided. Commissioner Woods answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Closed Meeting Session-yes there was a closed session there was a discussion on maybe some new property.

Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call to close regular board meeting, 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.

Chr. said we need a motion to close the Closed Meeting Session, Commissioner Wood made the motion to close the Closed Meeting Session, Commissioner Woods second. Chr. 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.

Chr. said we need a motion to go back into regular session, Commissioner Woods made the motion to go back into regular session, Commissioner Wood seconded it. Chr. 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.

Commissioner Woods made a motion to allow Chr. Wankel to negotiate on possible property purchase, which was discussed in the Closed Meeting Session, 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.

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel thanked everyone that helped out while he was out of the office, the elevator is moving right alone and state street is looking good and they are moving along on it.

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

The Morgan County Board is providing a call-in number for public participation without physical presence at the Board meeting.
Dial-in number: 1-701-802-5482
Access code: 166442

AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
July 2, 2025
9:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Consideration and Approval of June 25, 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) Payroll

9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)

10. Chairman’s Remarks

11. Adjournment

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
July 2nd, 2025

The Morgan County Board of Commissioner met in the Commissioner’s office on Wednesday July 2nd, 2025 at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked County Clk. 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 first item needing approval is the agenda. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Wankel said the minutes from the June 25, 2025 board meeting 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 is approved.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll for signing on the 10th and distribution on the 15th of July needs approval form the board. 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 passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel said he hopes everyone has a safe 4th, of July, court house will be closed on Friday.

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