West Central Reporter

Morgan County Board met Aug. 12.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETINGAUGUST 12, 2024

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday. August 12, 2024. (In the absence of County Clerk Waggener, Chief Deputy Sills will be acting secretary). Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Chief Dep. Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present”, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Chief Dep. Sills 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 been approved.

Chr. Wankel said minutes from the July 22, 2024 board meeting need approval. 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 for $183,139.15 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. Chief Dep. Sills 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”. Chief Dep. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said the verifiable payroll for signing on the 14th and distribution on the 15th of August, respectfully, is the next item on the agenda. 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. Chief Dep. Sills asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll for the stated dates as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Chief Dep. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

There was discussion on Commissioner Zeller announcing his resignation and his last meeting will be September 23, 2024. Commissioner Zeller said that this decision is not coming lightly. There is always another hurdle, another project, there is always something. Commissioner Zeller thanked the elected officials and the other board members throughout the years.Commissioner Fanning thanked Commissioner Zeller for his amazing service for the past 22 years and he will certainly be missed.Chr. Wankel thanked Commissioner Zeller for his dedication over the years and his service to the county.`.

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 and the meeting stands adjourned.

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