West Central Reporter

Morgan County Board of Commissioners met June 23.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday June 23, 2025 at 9 am. 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 passed.

Chr. Wankel said the next order of business is the approval of the minutes from the June 9th, 2025 board meeting. 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-Commissioner Woods talked about a Grant Under the Home Repair and Accessibility Program (HRAP) there was a discussion, he also talked about meetings with Morgan County Health Dept, and Two Rivers Land Bank that he will be attending.

Chr. Wankel said next on the agenda is the approving of the bills in the stated amount General Fund $51,174.68 and ARPA Fund $151,487.91. Commissioner Woods made a motion to pay bills in the stated amount; Commissioner Wood seconded 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”. The Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Chr. Wankel said the next thing on the agenda is approving of payroll for the verifiable dates. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve payroll for the verifiable dates, Commissioner Woods second the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. asked for roll call 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 Approving the Appointment of Jack Wardell to the West Central Joint ETSB needs approval from the board. Commissioner Woods made the motion to approve the Resolution Appointing Jack Wardell to the West Central Joint ETSB, Commissioner Wood seconded 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. informed the Chr. that motion has passed.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel said that Don Campbell stopped in to give his concerns with the intersection that is on HWY 67 there has been several accidents at that intersection there was a discussion Chr. Wankel said he would be in touch with Matt Coultas about this situation.

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

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