West Central Reporter

Morgan County Board met March 11.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners office on Monday at 9 am, March 11, 2024. Chr. Wankel asked County Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present”, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Clk. 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 Fanning made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said minutes from the February 26, 2024 meeting need approval by the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-Clk. Waggener said her office is still early voting and grace period voting.Sheriff Carmody said that jail project is complete.

Chr. Wankel said bills in the amount of $122,105.68 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said the verifiable payroll for signing on the 14th and distribution on the 15th of March is the next item for approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the dates stated. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as stated as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said a one-day liquor license by Hamilton’s Catering for June 8, 2024 needs approval from the board. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the one-day liquor license for Hamilton’s Catering as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the one-day liquor as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.Chr. Wankel said that ordinance for American Rescue Plan Act Funds for the jail generator and Sheriff Carmody is present and would explain this for them. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the ordinance for American Rescue Plan Act Funds as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked Clk. Waggener for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the ordinance for American Rescue Plan Act Funds as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-none

Commissioner Fanning made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed and the meeting stands adjourned.

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