Meeting Place: Fulton County Board Office, 257 West Lincoln St., Lewistown, IL 61542
Time: 6:30 PM
Date: October 7, 2025
1. Call to Order
Time: 7:30 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: None
Elected & Appointed Officials: None
Staff: Rachel Knott – Fulton County Board Administrative Assistant
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 – September 2, 2025
Member Beck 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 – Nothing
b. Health
Member Platt reported that the call system was installed.
c. County Highway – Nothing
d. Finance, Insurance, Personnel, Legislative
Member L. Southwood reported that the budget will go on public display after the next board meeting.
e. Property – None
f. Campground/Safety – None
8. Old Business – None
9. New Business
a. Discussion/Action: Resolution: Cooper Elam – Appointment – JAHIC Deputy Representative
Member Kessel moved to approve with a second from Member Southwood. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
b. Discussion/Action: Resolution: Audre West – Appointment – JAHIC Courthouse Representative
Member Beck moved to approve with a second from Member Kessel. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
c. Discussion/Action: Resolution: Matt Vogel – Appointment- Vacant Unexpired 2 Year Term: 2026, District 1 Seat
Member Southwood moved to approve with a second from Member Steck. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
10. Misc. – None
11. Adjournment
Member Kessel moved to adjourn at 8:04 PM with a second from Member Southwood. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
