West Central Reporter

Morgan County Board met March 25.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday March 25, 2024 at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked for 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 approval of the agenda is the first order of business. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said minutes from the March 11, 2024 board meeting need approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-Clk. Waggener said her office will close the election on April 2 and around 175 votes by mail ballots are still out. Matt Coultas, county hwy. engineer, said he would be bringing in resolutions on April 8th for approval from the board and the Johnson Road project is complete.

Chr. Wankel said bills for $120,445.20 from the general fund and $39,747.60 ARPA funds need approval for payment. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amounts 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 verifiable payroll for signing on the 29 and distribution on the 30 of March is the next item for approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Zeller 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 an appointment of Robert Carpenter as trustee of the Davis Cemetery is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment of Robert Carpenter as trustee of the Davis Cemetery as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the appointment of Robert Carpenter as trustee to the Davis Cemetery 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 a re-appointment of Tammi Lonergan to the Alexander Water District board is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to appoint Tammi Lonergan to the Alexander Water District board as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the re-appointment of Tammi Lonergan to the Alexander Water District 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 an appointment of Brian Nyberg to the Western Illinois Economic Development Authority to fill a term ending January 30, 2030 needs approval from the board. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment of Brian Nyberg to the Western Illinois Economic Development Authority as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the appointment of Brian Nyberg to the Western Illinois Economic Development Authority 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 a resolution to authorize the county highway engineer, Matthew Coultas, to enter into contracts with the State of Illinois on behalf of Morgan County is the next item needing approval. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the resolution to authorize the county highway engineer to enter into contracts with the State of Illinois 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 an agreement to hire center for public safety management for a comprehensive emergency medical service analysis along with the City of Jacksonville is next on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agreement as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the agreement to hire center for public safety management for a comprehensive emergency medical service analysis with the City of Jacksonville 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.

Chr. Wankel said the appointment of Jenny Bonjean to fill the vacancy of the unexpired term of the Circuit Clerk’s office is the next item needing approval. Chr. Wankel said the appointment will begin on April 8th, 2024. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the appointment of Jenny Bonjean as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the appointment of Jenny Bonjean to fill the vacancy of the unexpired term of the Circuit Clerk’s office as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel said the window project is moving along.

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

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