West Central Reporter

Morgan County Board met Aug. 30.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners office at 9 am on Friday August 30. Chr. Wankel asked for 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 August 26 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 been approved.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-Clk. Waggener said she wanted to thank all the elected officials and the board for all the years of working together. Clk. Waggener said the Courthouse is more of a family than colleagues.

Chr. Wankel said the first order of business is the payment of the bills for the FY 2024. Chr. Wankel said the bills from the general fund is $22,731.56 and from ARPA $28,480.00. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amounts. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the payment of bills closing out the FY 2024 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 one-day liquor license for the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce for September 12, 2024 is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the one-day liquor license as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the one-day liquor license for the Chamber of Commerce 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 acceptance of the resignation of Roger Ore as Morgan County Road Commissioner District #6 is next on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to accept the resignation of Roger Ore as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the resignation of Roger Ore 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 the board received a letter asking for the appointment of Chad Ore to Road District #6 Road Commissioner. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the appointment of Chad Ore as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the appointment of Chad Ore 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 the approval of the FY 25 budget is the next item on the agenda. There is discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the FY 25 budget as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call for the approval of the FY 2025 budget 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 Courthouse will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day.

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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