West Central Reporter

Morgan County Board met May 6.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s Office on Monday May 6, 2024 at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked County Clerk Waggener to conduct the rill call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present”, Commissioner Zeller 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 board meeting minutes from April 22 ,2024 need approval from the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said bills for payment in the amount of $73,272.18 need approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said the verifiable payroll for signing on the 14th and distribution on the 15th of May respectfully, is the next item for approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable for the stated dates. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as stated as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Authorizing the use of Project Plan Review and Permit Processing fees in the amount of $12,841.01 for reimbursement to Morgan County for Lotus Project professional fee payment is the next item on the agenda Chr. Wankel said. Chr. Wankel said Dusty Douglas is present and would explain this. Mr. Douglas said Lotus Wind used this amount to build a switching station in Morgan County which a building permit was issued. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the project plan review and permit processing as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the project plan review and permit processing fee for Lotus Wind project as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said Phil McCarty, Morgan County Emergency Services Director, is present and has a presentation on the proposed radio system. There is discussion.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed) – none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel said the two courthouse projects, windows and air conditioning, are moving along. Chr. Wankel said the Courthouse will be closed May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.

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

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