West Central Reporter

Morgan County Board met April 8.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday April 8, 2024 at 9 am. 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 March 25 board meeting also need approval from 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-County Clerk Waggener said that her office has closed the primary election and are now gearing up for November.

Chr. Wankel said bills for $98,839.94 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the state 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 been approved.

Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll for signing on the 12 and distributing on the 15 of April is the next item for approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll for the stated dates as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said the next several items are concerning the MFT maintenance are next on the agenda and Matt Coutlas is present and would explain. Mr. Coultas said on March 13 bids for material letting for Morgan County’s 2024 county MFT maintenance were opened. There is discussion. Mr. Coultas asked for the board to approve the low bidders on each material group. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the material letting for the county’s 2024 MFT maintenance as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the material letting for the county’s 2024 MFT maintenance as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said contract letting section 20-06121-00-DR is the next item on the agenda. Mr. Coultas said this is for R.D. #6. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the contract letting section 20-06121-00-DR as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the contract letting section 20-06121-00-DR as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said contract letting section 20-09113-00-DR also needs approval from the board. Mr. Coultas said this was for R.D. #9. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the contract letting 20-09113-00-DR as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the contract letting 20-09113-00DR 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 been approved.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel said that the new Circuit Clerk has been sworn in and welcomed Jennifer Bonjean.

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

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