West Central Reporter

Morgan County Board of Commissioners met Sept. 22.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday September 22, 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 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 September 8, 2025 board meeting also 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-none

Chr. Wankel said bills for $261,471.84 need approval from the board for payment, Chr. stated the large amount was because we had two account payable cycle that we had to combine because of end of the Fiscal Year had to wait until new Fiscal Year was rolled over and ready. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the state 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 verifiable payroll for signing on the 25th and distributing on the 30th of September is the next item for 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 the next is to approve the Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Grant Management Agreement with TEC Services Consulting, INC. There was a discussion from the Chr. on this. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Grant Management Agreement with TEC Services Consulting, INC. Commissioner Wood second the motion. Chr. 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”. The Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.

Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Wankel said fall weather is here and the farmers are in full force in the fields with their farming equipment, so everyone be safe.

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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