Morgan County Board met May 22.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETINGMAY 22, 2023
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday, May 22 at 9:00 am. Chr. Fanning asked County Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “present”, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Fanning answered “present”. Clk. Waggener 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 board meeting minutes from May 8 also 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-Dale Hadden from the Farm Bureau said they were present to hear the discussion on the ordinance concerning the wind and solar conversion systems siting regulations.
Committee Reports-none
Staff and Consultant Reports-County Clerk Waggener said she is done with her portion of the tax extension and they have been rolled to the Treasurer’s office.
Chr. Fanning said bills in the amount of $309,480.39 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 as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said verifiable payroll for singing on May 26 and distribute on May 30 is the next item for approval from the board. 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 follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said the board has been approached for the issuance of two Class A liquor license. Chr. Fanning said the first license would be for Hughes Gaming LLC DBA Big T’s Video Poker and Slots. There is some discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the Class A liquor license for Big T’s as discussed. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the Class A liquor license as discussed for Big T’s Video Poker and Slots as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said the board also has a request for another Class A liquor license for Howies LLC DBA Howies Place. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the Class A liquor license for Howies Place as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the Class A liquor license as discussed for Howies Place as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”. Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said that an ordinance for the American Rescue Plan Act funding to the Morgan County Fair Association for Covid vaccination drive through facility usage is the next item for approval. Chr. Fanning said when Covid shots were being administered, the Morgan County Fairgrounds was a drive through facility. There was discussion. Chr. Fanning said that through the ARPA funding the county received the money for the use of this facility. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the ordinance as discussed. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the ordinance for the American Rescue Plan Act for funding to the Morgan County Fair Association as discussed as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said an ordinance for the Morgan County Wind and Solar Energy Conversion Systems Siting Regulations is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Fanning said Dusty Douglas, Morgan County Regional Planner, is present and will explain this for the board and guests. Mr. Douglas said that this ordinance is to standardize county ordinances for wind and solar farms throughout the State. Mr. Douglas said P.A. 102-1123 which was an amendment to H.B. 4412 was signed by the Governor. This ordinance, Mr. Douglas said, has to be adopted by next weekend for any county that wishes to participate in these farms. Mr. Douglas said that this new P.A. must be adhered to as set forth and supersedes any ordinance that a county may have in place now. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the ordinance for the Morgan County Wind and Solar Energy farms as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the ordinance for the Morgan County Wind and Solar Energy Conversion Systems Siting Regulations as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning 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. Fanning said the Morgan County Courthouse will be closed Monday May 29 in observance of Memorial Day.
Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Wankel seconded the meeting. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed. The meeting stands adjourned.
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