The Morgan County Board is providing a call-in number for public participation without physical presence at the Board meeting.
\nDial-in number: 1-701-802-5482
\nAccess code: 166442
\nAGENDA
\nBOARD MEETING
\nMARCH 27, 2023
\n9:00 AM
\n1.\tCall to Order
\n2.\tRoll Call of Members
\n3.\tApproval of the Agenda
\n4.\tConsideration and Approval of March 6, 2023 Meeting Minutes
\n5.\tPublic Comment
\n6.\tCommittee Reports
\n7.\tStaff and Consultant Reports
\n8.\tConsideration and Action on Business Agenda Items (Motion and Roll Call Vote or Voice Votes)
\na)\tBills
\nb)\tPayroll
\nc)\tRe-appointment of Andrew Wright to the Alexander Water District for a term beginning May 1, 2023
\nd)\tRe-appointment of Jim Duncan to the Morgan County Board of Appeals to serve a five-year term
\ne)\tOne Day Liquor License for Hamilton\u2019s Catering for the dates of May 13, September 16, and October 7
\nf)\tResolution for Delinquent Tax Payment
\ng)\tAcceptance of Resignation of Circuit Clerk Amy Sipes
\nh)\tAppointment of Julie Anderson to fill the unexpired Circuit Clerk Term of Office
\n9.\tOther Business
\n10.\tClosed Meeting Session (only if needed)
\n11.\tChairman\u2019s Remarks
\n12.\t Adjournment<\/p>\n
MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
\nMARCH 27, 2023<\/p>\n
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner\u2019s office on Monday March 27, 2023 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked County Clerk Waggener to ask for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered \u201cpresent\u201d, Commissioner Zeller answered \u201cpresent\u201d and Chr. Fanning answered \u201cpresent\u201d. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.<\/p>\n
Chr. Fanning said that approval of the agenda is the first order of business. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. All voted \u201caye\u201d. The motion has passed.<\/p>\n
Chr. Fanning said board meeting minutes from March 6, 2023 need approval from the board. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted \u201caye\u201d. The motion has passed.<\/p>\n
Public Comment-Dale Hadden and Lindsey McQueen from the Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau were present and presented the board with a plaque in appreciation for their support of agriculture in Morgan County. There is discussion.<\/p>\n
Staff and Consultant Reports-County Clerk Waggener said this week her office is still available for early voting, Saturday April 1 her office will be open for early voting 9 am until noon. April 4 is the election so remember to vote.
\nCircuit Clerk Amy Sipes said that she has submitted her resignation effective March 31, 2023.<\/p>\n
Chr. Fanning said bills in the amount of $119,138.74 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered \u201caye\u201d, Commissioner Zeller answered \u201caye\u201d and Chr. Fanning answered \u201caye\u201d. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.<\/p>\n
Chr. Fanning said verifiable payroll for signing on the 29 and distribution on the 30 of March is the next item for approval. 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. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as stated as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered \u201caye\u201d, Commissioner Zeller answered \u201caye\u201d and Chr. Fanning answered \u201caye\u201d. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.<\/p>\n
Chr. Fanning said a re-appointment of Andrew Wright to the Alexander Water District is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment of Andrew Wright as discussed. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the re-appointment of Andrew Wright as discussed as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered \u201caye\u201d, Commissioner Zeller answered \u201caye\u201d and Chr. Fanning answered \u201caye\u201d. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.<\/p>\n
Chr. Fanning said a re-appointment of Jim Duncan to the Morgan County Board of Appeals is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to re-appoint Jim Duncan as discussed to the Morgan County Board of Appeals. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows for the appointment of Jim Duncan as discussed, Commissioner Wankel answered \u201caye\u201d, Commissioner Zeller answered \u201caye\u201d and Chr. Fanning answered \u201caye\u201d. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.<\/p>\n
Chr. Fanning said the board has a request from Hamilton\u2019s Catering for 3 one-day liquor licenses, and the dates are May 13, September 16 and October 7. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the request from Hamilton\u2019s as discussed. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr., Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the request from Hamilton\u2019s Catering for the 3 one-day liquor licenses as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered \u201caye\u201d, Commissioner Zeller answered \u201caye\u201d and Chr. Fanning answered \u201caye\u201d. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.<\/p>\n
Chr. Fanning said the board has a resolution for delinquent tax payment. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the resolution for delinquent tax payment as discussed as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered \u201caye\u201d, Commissioner Zeller answered \u201caye\u201d and Chr. Fanning answered \u201caye\u201d. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.<\/p>\n
Chr. Fanning said the next item on the agenda is the acceptance of the resignation of Circuit Clerk Amy Sipes. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to accept the resignation as discussed. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the acceptance of the resignation of the Circuit Clerk as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered \u201caye\u201d, Commissioner Zeller answered \u201caye\u201d and Chr. Fanning answered \u201caye\u201d. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.<\/p>\n
Chr. Fanning said the appointment of Julie Anderson to fill the unexpired term of the Circuit Clerk is the next item needing approval. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the appointment as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the appointment of Julie Anderson as discussed as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered \u201caye\u201d, Commissioner Zeller answered \u201caye\u201d and Chr. Fanning answered \u201caye\u201d. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.<\/p>\n
Other Business-none<\/p>\n
Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none<\/p>\n
Chairman\u2019s Remarks-Chr. Fanning said there is a reception for Amy Sipes on Friday March 31 and the board thanks her for her years served.
\nChr. Fanning said Saturday May 6 will be Morgan County Wide cleanup day from 8-noon at the transfer facility on route 104. County residents will need to show identification showing residency. More information to come.<\/p>\n
Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. All voted \u201caye\u201d. The motion has passed and the meeting is adjourned.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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