West Central Reporter

Morgan County Board of Commissioners met Feb. 10.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday February 10th, 2024. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “present”, Commissioner Woods answered “present” and Chr. Wankel answered “present”. Clk. 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 Woods made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said minutes from the January 27, 2025 board meeting need approval. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.

Public Comment-Dale Hadden from Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau was present to give their thanks on the approval of the Resolution for another two years, there was a discussion.

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-Clerk Sills wanted to let everyone know that Early voting starts on February 20, 2025 for the Consolidation Election.

Chr. Wankel said bills for $404,058.91 from General Fund and $48,194.00 from the ARPA fund needs approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Wood 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 Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said the verifiable payroll for signing on the 12th and distribution on the 14th of February, respectfully, is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll for the stated dates as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has been approved.

Chr. Wankel said that next on the agenda is the Acceptance of the 2025 Road District Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Request for bids need approval, there was a discussion from Matt Coultas from the highway department, Commissioner Wood made the motion to approve the Acceptance of the 2025 Motor Fuel Tax bid request, Commissioner Woods second the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel stated that the Acceptance of the 2025 County Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance request for bids need approval. Commissioner Woods made the motion to approve the Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance request for bids, Commissioner Wood second the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clerk for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the Acceptance of the 2025 Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance request for bids, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the chair motion has passed.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel informed the board that Courthouse will be closed on February 12, and the 17.

Commissioner Woods made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved, and the meeting stands adjourned.

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