Morgan County Board met Aug. 28.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday, August 28, 2023 at 9am. Chr. Fanning asked Clk. 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 agenda is the first item needing approval from the board. 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 minutes from the August 21 board meeting 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-none
Committee Reports-none
Staff and Consultant Reports-none
Chr. Fanning said that bills in a verifiable amount need approval from the board. Chr. Fanning said that the last of the bills for 2023 need to be paid before the new fiscal year begins on September 1, and accounts payable is due at noon today to accomplish this. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable bills as discussed. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of the verifiable 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 to sign on the 29 and distribute on the 30 of August needs approval from the board. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the verifiable 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 stated 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 a request for a reappointment of Jacob Meyer for Commissioner to the Indian Creek Drainage District is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the reappointment as discussed. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said a one day liquor license for the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce steak fry on September 14 is the next item needing approval. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the one day liquor license as discussed for the Chamber’s steak fry. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said Hamilton’s Catering has requested a one day liquor license for September 21. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the one day liquor license for Hamilton’s as requested. Commissioner Wankel seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.
Chr. Fanning said the FY 2024 budget is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Fanning said this is a balanced budget, a 3% raise was given to all full time employees along with an additional $500.00. There is discussion. Commissioner Wankel made a motion to approve the FY 2024 budget as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Fanning asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the FY 2024 budget 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
Chr. Remark’s-Chr. Fanning said Chautauqua is September 1 and 2 with Morgan County, celebrating 200 years, will be the theme this year. Chr. Fanning said September 4 the Courthouse will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
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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