West Central Reporter

Morgan County Board met June 12.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on June 12, 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”. Deputy 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 approval of the May 22, 2023 board meeting minutes is the next item for approval. 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 $65,866.33 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. Deputy Sills asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Deputy Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said approval of the verifiable payroll for signing on the 12 and distribution on the 15 of June is the next item on the agenda. 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. Deputy Sills asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as stated as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Deputy Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Fanning said a reappointment of Marc Carls as a commissioner to the Indian Creek Drainage Board for a three-year term is the next item for approval from the board. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment of Marc Carls as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Deputy Sills asked for roll call for the reappointment of Marc Carls to the Indian Creek Drainage District as discussed as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Deputy Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.Chr. Fanning said an ordinance for the Prevailing Wage Rate is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the Prevailing Wage Rate as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Deputy Sills asked for roll call for the prevailing wage rate ordinance as discussed as follows, Commissioner Wankel answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Fanning answered “aye”. Deputy Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Fanning commented on Energy Aggregate Rates. Chr. Fanning said beginning July 1st the rate will be 8.66 cents per kilowatt hour.

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

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