West Central Reporter

Morgan County Board met June 24.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday June 24, 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 approval of the agenda is the first order of business. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said approval of minutes from the June 10, 2024 meeting are next on the agenda. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-Dusty Douglas said Frontier contacted his office offering county wide broad band. Mr. Douglas says this is in no way endorsing Frontier and more information will be coming soon. There was discussion.

Chr. Wankel said bills, $38,847.02 general fund, 205,210.80 ARPA funds, need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Fanning 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 to be signed on June 27 and distributed on June 28 is the next item for approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll as stated. Commissioner Zeller 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.

Chr. Wankel said a resolution for delinquent tax payment is the next item for approval. Chr. Wankel said that the County’s tax agent received 3 payments for properties, they have now been paid and are being put back into the tax cycle. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution for delinquent tax payment as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the resolution for delinquent tax payment 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 approval of MCS fiscal policy manual is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Wankel said Dusty Douglas is present and would explain this. Mr. Douglass said MCS did an extension review of the fiscal policy manual and is asking for the board to approve it so that MCS may submit it to DCU. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the MCS fiscal policy manual as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the MCS fiscal policy manual as discussed as follow, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-none

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

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