West Central Reporter

Morgan County Board met Aug. 26.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners office on Monday August 26, 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 motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said the minutes from the board meeting of August 12 need approval from the board. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Al voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Public Comment-Lindsey Ryan congratulated County Clerk Waggener and Commissioner Zeller on their upcoming retirements.

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said bills for $95,312.41 from the general fund and $46,983.13 from the ARPA funds need approval from the board for payment. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills as stated for the general fund and the ARPA funds. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills as stated for the general fund and for the ARPA funds 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 the next order of business is the verifiable payroll for signing on the 29 and distribution on the 30 of August, respectfully. 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 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 been approved.

Chr. Wankel said that Hamilton’s Catering has requested approval for 4 one day liquor licenses. Those dates are September 14, October 5, October 26 and November 9, 2024, Chr. Wankel said. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the Hamilton’s Catering request as stated. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for 4 one day liquor license for Hamilton’s Catering 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 the next four items are engineering contracts and Mr. Coultas is present and would explain these. Mr. Coultas said the first contract is for a bridge replacement in Rd. Dist. #10. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the contract as discussed for a bridge replacement project 24-10111-00-BR. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the bridge replacement project 24-10111-00-BR contract 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 engineering contract 24-00113-00-BR is the next item for approval. Mr. Coultas said this is for work on a bridge on the Lynnville Woodson Road. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the engineering contract 24-00113-00-BR as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of engineering contract 24-00113-00-BR 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 approved.

Chr. Wankel said the next engineering contract is 24-01123-00-BR is next on the agenda. Mr. Coultas said this is for bridge work in Rd. Dist. #1 on Wheeler Road. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the engineering contract 24-01123-00-BR as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of engineering contract 24-01123-00-BR 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 a resolution supporting Morgan County Broadband Deployment is next on the agenda and Mr. Douglass is present and would explain this. Mr. Douglass said this resolution is in part discussion for the deployment of broadband in Morgan County. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution supporting Morgan County Broadband Deployment. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the resolution supporting Morgan County Broadband Deployment in Morgan County 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 a resolution approving the appointment of Mike McLaughlin to the Midwest American Intermodal Authority Port District. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the appointment of Mike McLaughlin to the Midwest Intermodal Authority Port District as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the resolution supporting the appointment of Mike McLaughlin to the Midwest Intermodal Authority Port District 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 the next order of business is the approval of the resignation of County Clerk Jill Waggener. There is discussion. Chr. Wankel said this will be effective August 30. Chr. Wankel said he appreciates her service. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resignation Of County Clerk Jill Waggener and thanked her for her service to the County. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion with the same thoughts and thanked her for her service to the community and County. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call to approve the resignation of County Clerk Jill Waggener 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.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel said the board is wrapping up the budget and they will hold a special board meeting on Friday for the final approval of the budget.

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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