West Central Reporter

Morgan County Board met June 10.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners office on Monday June 10, 2024 at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked County Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll 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 to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said the next order of business is the approval of the board minutes from the May 28th meeting. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said bills of $63,952.58 need approval from the board for payment. 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 been approved.

Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll for signing on the 13th and distributing on the 14th of June is the next item for approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the verifiable payroll for the stated dates as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said appointments of Thomas Palliser, Dave Carter and Ronald Lyons to serve on the Board of Trustees for the Waverly Fire Protection District is the next item for approval. Chr. Wankel said the board had received the paperwork from Attorney Sinclair requesting these appointments. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the appointments as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the appointments to the Waverly Fire Protection District 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 been approved.

Chr. Wankel said an appointment of Gary Scott to the Morgan County Health Department Board of Health is the next item for approval. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment of Gary Scott as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the appointment of Gary Scott to the Morgan County Health Department Board of Health as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said an appointment of Adam Potter and Bradley Zeller to the Farmland Assessment Review Committee is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the appointment as discussed. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion and asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the appointment of Adam Potter and Bradley Zeller to the Farmland Assessment Review Committee as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks- Chr. Wankel said the Courthouse will be closed on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

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

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