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Morgan County board approves claims, adopts 2026 meeting schedule; hears wastewater agreement update
Summary
The Morgan County board approved minutes, the financial report and claims, adopted a 2026 meeting calendar and heard updates on a Waverly–Barkersville wastewater treatment agreement and local outreach with Plainfield. No public comments were recorded and the meeting adjourned.
Unidentified Speaker 1 called the Morgan County meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. The board approved the minutes, accepted the financial report and approved claims before taking up new business, a legal update and an economic development briefing on Waverly-area projects.
The financial report presented by Unidentified Speaker 3 listed account balances and activity, including a line saying "Is $10,860," an October balance described as "40,000 by 1628," an October 1 balance of "$6,009.85 70," and interest of "$24.82." Unidentified Speaker 4 noted a late invoice from Baker Tilly — which the speaker said looked to be about "$9,400" and had been added to the claims so it could be paid this year. The board approved the financial report and claims; a December claims total of $21,507.50 was read aloud and included a Banning Engineering invoice for $1,782.50. The transcript does not provide named vote tallies for these motions.
Unidentified Speaker 4 presented a proposed 2026 meeting calendar, recommending the second Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m., with November moved to the third Wednesday because of Veterans Day. The board voted to adopt the calendar.
On the legal update, Adam (legal counsel) said the county will monitor redevelopment-related legislation and keep the board informed. On economic development, Unidentified Speaker 4 said staff have continued weekly calls with "Chris Bridal with Barnes & Thornburg" regarding the Waverly wastewater treatment plant agreement with Barkersville and expected the agreement to be ready for execution in the new year. Unidentified Speaker 4 also described conversations with Plainfield town manager Andrew Klinger about longer-term plans that could affect Morgan County, a monthly western call with Hendricks County, and ongoing interest in projects around Waverly and Monrovia. When asked about the Martinsville schools project, Unidentified Speaker 4 said follow-up with Greg is still needed.
Unidentified Speaker 1 noted that Kenny, who typically gives the Waverly Park update, was not present; no substantive park update appears in the transcript. The board moved to adjourn and closed the meeting with seasonal greetings.
Votes at a glance: - Approval of minutes: approved (mover/second not specified in transcript; vote counts not specified). - Approval of financial report: approved (mover/second not specified; vote counts not specified). - Approval of claims (December total $21,507.50, including Banning Engineering $1,782.50 and a Baker Tilly invoice): approved (mover/second not specified; vote counts not specified). - Adoption of 2026 meeting calendar (second Wednesday monthly; November on third Wednesday at 8:30 a.m.): approved (mover/second not specified; vote counts not specified). - Motion to adjourn: approved (mover/second not specified).
The transcript records no public comments and provides no formal votes with named tallies. The board was briefed on ongoing negotiations and intergovernmental outreach related to Waverly-area projects; staff indicated the wastewater agreement with Barkersville could be ready for execution in the coming year. The meeting adjourned.
