Morgan County Board met April 24.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday April 24, 2023 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Chief Deputy Clerk Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “present”, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Fanning answered “present”. Chief Dep. Clerk Sills informed the Chr. a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.
Chr. Fanning said the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said the board meeting minutes from April 10 need approval from the board. Commissioner Wankel 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-none
Chr. Fanning said bills for $84,952.26 will 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. Chief Dep. Clerk Sills asked for roll call for the payment of bills as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Chief Dep. Clerk Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said verifiable payroll for signing on the 27 of April and distribution on the 28 of April needs approval from the board. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Chief Dep. Clerk Sills asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Chief Dep. Clerk Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said a resolution for HB 3878 that increases the Rental Housing Support Fee is next on the agenda. Chief Dep. Clerk Sills said this bill was signed by the Governor and will go into effect on July 1 of this year and will increase the recording fee $10.00. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Chief Dep. Clerk Sills asked for roll call for resolution HB 3878 as discussed as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Chief Dep. Clerk Sill informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said the purchase of new squad cars for the Sheriff’s Department is the next item on the agenda. Sheriff Carmody said currently three cars are out of service and gave updates on the other cars currently in use. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the purchase of three new squad cars as discussed for the Sheriff’s Department. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Chief Dep Clerk Sills asked for roll call for the purchase of two squad cars as discussed as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Chief Dep. Clerk Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said the review and acceptance of the 2022 Fiscal Audit is next on the agenda. Chr. Fanning said Adam Withee is present and would explain this for the board. Mr. Withee said he had provided the board with a copy of the audit and began the explanation of the findings. There is discussion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Chief Dep. Clerk Sills asked for roll call for the acceptance of the 2022 Fiscal Audit as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Chief Dep. Clerk Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Other Business-none
Closed Meeting Session (only if needed) –none
Chairman’s Remarks- Chr. Fanning said May 6 is Morgan County clean-up day and May 7 is a dedication at the Courthouse of a new bronze plaque that lists additional names of Morgan County Revolutionary War Veterans.
Commissioner Wankel 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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