Meeting Place: Fulton County Board Office, 257 West Lincoln St., Lewistown, IL 61542
Time: 6:30 PM
Date: September 2, 2025
1. Call to Order
Time: 7:32 PM
2. Roll Call
Roll call was taken, quorum was present
Members:
Barry Beck (Present)
Laura Kessel (Present)
Brian Platt (Present)
Lauren Southwood (Present)
John Spangler (Present)
Andy Steck (Present)
Karl Williams (Present)
Other Board Members: James Barclay, Berry Beck
Elected & Appointed Officials: Staci Mayall – Treasurer
Staff: Rachel Knott – Fulton County Board Administrative Assistant, Audra Miles- Comptroller
Guest(s): None
3. Call for Additions/Deletions to and Approval of Agenda
Member Kessel moved to approve the agenda with a second from Member Southwood. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
4. Approval of Previous Minutes – July 1, 2025
Member Southwood moved to approve with a second from Member Kessel. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
5. Announcements, Communication, and Correspondence – None
6. Public Remarks – None
7. Reports from Committee Chairs
a. Community Development, Zoning
Member Steck reported that a resolution to amend CUP’s fees for Solar, Wind, and BESS will be sent to the full board.
b. Health – Nothing
c. County Highway
Member Beck reported that an open house will be held on October 10th.
d. Finance, Insurance, Personnel, Legislative
Member L. Southwood reported that the budget is being worked on, and it is currently in deficit.
e. Property
Member Kessel reported that funding for the Sally Port has been voted on and that a meeting with the architects will be held in October.
f. Campground/Safety
Member Williams reported that they are continuing to look into fixes for the electricity out at the campground.
8. Old Business – None
9. New Business
a. Discussion/Action: Property purchase from City of Canton for 911 dispatch center
Member Southwood moved to approve with a second from Member Beck. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
10. Misc. – None
11. Adjournment
Member Steck moved to adjourn at 8:18 PM with a second from Member Platt. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
