West Central Reporter

Morgan County Board met Sept. 23.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday September 23, 2023 at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked County Clerk Sills for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “present”, Commissioner Zeller answered “present” and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

Chr. Wankel said the approval of the agenda is the first order of business. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Wankel said minutes from the September 9 board meeting will 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 is approved.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports, County Clerk Sills said the Election is November 5 and early voting starts September 26, 2024.

Chr. Wankel said bills for the amount of $202,895.71 need approval from the board for payment. There is discussion. 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. 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”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said the verifiable payroll for signing on the September 27 and distribution on September 30. 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. Sills 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. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said the next order of business is the approval of a re-appointment of Jared Hopper to the Morgan County Housing Authority Board for another five-year term beginning September 1, 2024. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the reappointment of Jared Hopper as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Wankel said a resolution for Annual State’s Attorney and Appellate Prosecutors Office Contract needs approval. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution, Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. sills asked for roll call as follows for the resolution as discussed, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said a resolution for Delinquent Tax payment needs approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution for Delinquent Tax payment, Commissioner Zeller second the motion, Chr. Wankel asked Clk. Sills for roll call, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said a resolution for the FY 24 budget transfers is the next item needing approval. There is discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the resolution for the FY 24 budget transfers as discussed. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the FY 24 budget transfers as discussed as follows, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sillsinformed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said next on the agenda is the appointment of Sherry Sills to fill the unexpired County Clerk’s Term of Office. Commissioner Zeller made a motion of the appointment of Sherry Sills, Commissioner Fanning second the motion. Chr. Wankel asked Clk. Sills to call roll. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the appointment of Sherry Sills, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said next on the agenda is the Acceptance of the Resignation of Morgan County Commissioner Bradley Zeller, there was a discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to accept the Resignation of Bradley Zeller, Chr. Wankel second the motion. Chr. Wankel asked Clk. Sills for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the Resignation of County Commissioner Bradley Zeller, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said next on the agenda is the Appointment of Michael Woods to fill the unexpired Morgan County Commissioner’s Term of Office. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to appointment of Michael Woods to fill the unexpired of Morgan County Commissioner, Commissioner Fanning second the motion, the was a discussion, Bradley Zeller last day in office would be September 30th, 2024. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the appointment of Michael Woods, Commissioner Fanning answered “aye”, Commissioner Zeller answered “aye”, Chr. Wankle answered “aye” the Clk. in formed the Chr. motion has passed.

Other Business-Commissioner Fanning announced that the swearing in of the new County Clerk will be September 26th, 2024 at 9:00 am.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankle said that Mr. Mcarty would like to present Commissioner Bradley Zeller with a plaque for his 21 years of being on the 911 board, there was a discussion.

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

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