Fulton County Board Committee Minutes
Fulton County Board Office, 257 West Lincoln Street, Lewistown, IL 61542
Phone: 309-547-0901 Email: rwalljasper@fultonco.org
Committee: Executive Committee
Meeting Place: Fulton County Board Office, 257 West Lincoln St., Lewistown, IL 61542
Time: 7:30 PM
Date: April 2, 2024
1. Call to Order
Time: 7:32 PM
2. Roll Call
Roll call was taken, quorum was present
MEMBERS:
Jared Heller (Present)
Laura Kessel (Present)
Brian Platt (Present)
John Spangler (Present) – Chairman
Lisa Thompson (Present)
Karl Williams (Present)
OTHER BOARD MEMBERS: Barry Beck
ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS: None
STAFF: Rachel Walljasper – Fulton County Board Administrative Assistant, Audra Miles – Comptroller, Staci Mayall – Treasurer
GUEST(S):Cole McDaniels
3. Call for Additions/Deletions to and Approval of Agenda
Moved new business before chair reports
Member Kessel moved to approve the amended agenda with a second from Member Platt. Motion carried by voice vote with all voting ayes.
4. Approval of Previous Minutes – March 5, 2024
Member Kessel moved to approve the minutes from March 5, 2024, with a second from Member Thompson. Motion carried by voice vote with all voting ayes.
5. Announcements, Communication and Correspondence – None
6. Public Remarks – None
7. New Business
a. Discussion: Comprehensive plan for the Courthouse, with Cole McDaniels.
Cole McDaniels provided a list of questions to give the committee a better idea of what to consider during this process, as well as potential future options. It was agreed that safety should be prioritized during this process.
8. Reports from Committee Chairs
a. Community Development, Zoning
Member Kessel reported the new BESS ordinance and pricing structure will be going to the full board for final approval. Janice Emmons has put in her retirement notice.
b. Health
Member Platt reported that the residence number is up to 45 and the RN salaries are being investigated.
c. County Highway
Member Williams reported the construction on the new build has been delayed due to weather.
d. Finance, Insurance, Personnel, Legislative
Member Thompson reported that multiple appointments and approval of software purchases for the assessment office will be going to the full board.
e. Property, Public Safety
Member Williams reported that the elevator is broken and is awaiting parts. INDR will be coming out and testing the lake at the Campground.
9. Old Business – None
10. Misc. – None
11. Adjournment
Member Kessel moved to adjourn at 9:10 PM with a second from Member Thompson. Motion carried by voice vote with all v