West Central Reporter

Morgan County Board of Commissioners met April 7.

Here are the minutes provided by the commissioners:

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners meet in the Commissioner’s office on Monday April 7, 2025, at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked County Clerk Sills to conduct the 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 approval of the agenda is the first order of business. 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 board meeting minutes from March 24, 2025, need approval from the board. 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-none

Committee Reports-none

Staff and Consultant Reports-Clk. Sills informed the board that Election is over and just waiting to close the election on April 14, 2025.

Chr. Wankel said the bills in the amount of $85,035.39 from General Fund and $27,000.00 from our ARPA Fund needs approval from the board for payment. There is discussion. 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 approval of 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 verifiable payroll for signing on the 11th and distribution on the 15th of April is the next item needing approval. 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 next thing that needs approved by the board is the Resolution Approving the Appointment of Jeffrey Donnan as a Trustee of the Ashland Fire Protection District. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Resolution of the Appointment of Jeffrey Donnan as a Trustee of the Ashland Fire Protection District; Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the Approval of the Appointment of Jeffrey Donnan as trustee of the Ashland Fire District as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. informed the board that a One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for June 28, 2025, needs approval. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the One Day Liquor License for June 28, 2025, Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. asked for roll call for the One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for June 28, 2025, as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed Chr. that motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said we have a One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’ for September 20, 2025, that needs approval. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the One Day Liquor License for Hamilton’s Catering for September 20, 2025, Commissioner Wood second the motion. Chr. asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. asked for roll call for the One Day Liquor License for September 20, 2025, as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Next on the agenda that needs approval is the Re-appointment of Paul Scheerer to the Jacksonville Airport Authority Board for a 5-year term. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Re-appointment of Paul Scheerer to the Jacksonville Airport Authority Board for a 5-year term, Commissioner Woods second the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. asked for roll call for the Re-appointment of Paul Scheerer to the Jacksonville Airport Authority for a 5-year term as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said that a Re-appointment of Dale Bainter to the Morgan County Board of Appeals for a 5-year term needs approval from the board. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Re-appointment of Dale Bainter to the Morgan County Board of Appeals for a 5-year term, Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. asked for roll call for the Re-appointment of Dale Bainter as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said next is the approval of the Re-appointment of Dale Nickel, Brian Musch, and Alex Brockhouse to the Concord Cemetery Board of Trustees to serve three-year term. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Re-appointment of Dale Nickel, Brian Musch, and Alex Brockhouse to the Concord Cemetery Board of Trustees to serve three-year term, Commissioner Woods second the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the Re-appointment of Dale Nickel, Brian Musch, and Alex Brockhouse to the Concord Cemetery Board of Trustees for 3-year term as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. said next on the agenda is approving a Resolution Approving the Appointment of Briana Rivera to the Mid-America Intermodal Authority Port District. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Resolution of the Appointment of Briana Rivera to the Mid-America Intermodal Authority Port District; Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. asked for roll call for the approving the Resolution of the Appointment of Briana Rivera to the Mid-America Intermodal Authority Port District as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said that a Resolution needs approval from the board to Re-appointment of Reuel Wright as a Trustee of the Alexander Fire Protection District. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Resolution for the Re-appointment of Reuel Wright as Trustee of the Alexander Fire Protection District, Commissioner Woods second the motion. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. Clk. asked for roll call for the Resolution of the Re-appointment of Reuel Wright as a Trustee of the Alexander Fire Protection District as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Closed Session-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Work is still being done on State Street, they have been very busy.

Adjournment-Commissioner Woods made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Commissioner Wood second the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved. Meeting was adjourned.

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