West Central Reporter

Morgan County Board of Commissioners met Sept. 8.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Morgan County Borad of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday September 8, 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”, you have your quorum, and you 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 is approved.

Chr. Wankel said the minutes from the August 25th board meeting 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 passed.

Public Comment-none

Committee Reports-Commissioner Woods updated the board on the status of the Illinois Housing Development Authority Home Repair and Accessibility program (“HRAP”) grant. He noted that the final Funding Agreement has been executed by all parties and that IHDA acknowledges the county has chosen to use TEC Services Consulting Inc., Greg Sutton. New announcements will be going out to public very soon.

Staff and Consultant Reports-none

Chr. Wankel said bills in the stated amount of $123,953.41 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 passed.

Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll for signing on the 10th and distribution on the 15th of September, respectfully, is the next order of business. 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 as stated as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.

Other Business-none

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chr. Remarks-Chr. Wankel said that State Street is moving right along and looking great. Chr. informed the board that there will be a 911 Ceremony Thursday night around the square. Elevator is up and running.

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

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