West Central Reporter

Morgan County Board met Dec. 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners office on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked County Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “present”, Commissioner Fanning 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 passed.

Chr. Wankel said minutes from the December 11, 2023 board meeting need approval from the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the November 11 board minutes as written. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said minutes from the December 11, 2023 Truth in Taxation public hearing need approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes for the Truth in Taxation hearing as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-Mr. Noll, State’s Attorney, said he recently attended the conference for State’s Attorney’s.Matt Coultas, County Engineer, said bridge work in Rd. Dist. #1 on Johnson Rd. has begun.

Chr. Wankel said the approval of the FY 2024 Morgan County tax levy ordinance is the next item for approval on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the FY 2024 Morgan County as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the FY 2024 Morgan County tax levy as presented as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said the 2024 FY Marnico Village tax levy also needs approval from the board. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the 2024 tax levy for Marnico Village as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the FY 2024 Marnico Village as discussed as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said acceptance of the MFT resolution for maintenance (Form BLR 14220) is the next item for approval and Matt Coultas would explain for the board. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the MFT resolution as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the acceptance of the MFT resolution as discussed as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said a resolution appropriating funds for the payment of the County Engineer’s salary (Form BLF 09221) is the next item for approval. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution appropriating funds for the payment of the County Engineer’s salary as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the resolution appropriating funds for the County Engineer’s salary as discussed as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said a request for expenditure of MFT funds (Form BLR 09150) for the Engineer’s salary is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the request for expenditure of MFT funds for the Engineer’s salary as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the request for expenditure of MFT funds for the Engineer’s salary as discussed as follows, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk., Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said a re-appointment of Roger Hardy to the Morgan County Board of Appeals for a five-year term is the next item for approval from the board. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the re-appointment as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said an appointment of Kelly Hall to the Morgan County Board of Appeals to fill an unexpired term is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment of Kelly Hall as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Other Business- Chr. Wankel said a presentation of the Tendick Street Apartment project is next on the agenda and Mike Neihaus is present and would explain this project. Mr. Neihaus said there is a proposal for a 24-apartment unit for the homeless. Mr. Neihaus said the federal government is funding 90% of this project, and the City of Jacksonville is giving another $220.000 for the project. There is discussion. Chr. Wankel thanked Mr. Neihaus for the information and there would be further discussion.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-noneChairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel said the Courthouse will be closing at noon this Friday, December 22 and will be closed Monday December 25 in observance of Christmas.

Commissioner Fanning 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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