Chairman Spangler called the Regular Session, October 14, 2025, meeting to order at 6:30 PM in Courtroom 201 at the Fulton County Courthouse in Lewistown, IL.
Fulton County Clerk O’Brian called the roll and found the following members present: (Present-P; Absent-A):
| David Barbknecht – P |
Daniel Kumer – P |
John Spangler -P |
| James Barclay – P |
Brian Platt – P |
Andy Steck – P |
| Barry Beck – P |
Landon Smith – P |
David Widger – P |
| Susie Berry – P |
Chris Southwood – P |
Karl Williams – A |
| Laura Hepp Kessel – P (Remote) |
Lauren Southwood – P |
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STAFF: Rachel Knott–FCB Admin, Audra Miles- Comptroller
ELECTED/APPOINTED OFFICIALS:
Patrick O’Brian– Clerk
Staci Mayall – Treasurer
Julie Russel – Supervisor of Assessment
Charlene Markley – Circuit Clerk
Chris Helle –ESDA/ETSB
Keith Munter – FC Highway Engineer
GUESTS: Cole McDaniels
MEDIA: J.T Doubet – Fulton Democrat
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
A. Regular Session – September 9th, 2025
Member Beck moved to approve with a second from Member L. Southwood. Motion carried by roll call vote (13-0)
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA
Member Smith moved to approve with a second from Member Beck. Motion carried by roll call vote (13-0)
ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE – None
PROCLAMATIONS – None
APPOINTMENTS
a. Discussion/Action Resolution: Appointment to County Board & Oath – Matt Vogel
Member C. Southwood moved to approve with a second from Member Barbknecht. Motion carried by roll call vote (13-0)
PUBLIC REMARKS – Use of American Flag
CONSENT AGENDA
Member Steck moved to approve with a second from Member C. Southwood. Motion carried by roll call vote (13-0)
A. CLAIMS
a. Claims- Sheriff, Jail, Zoning, County Board, Miscellaneous, Public Defender, Property, Supervisor of Assessments, ESDA, Animal Control, Highway, VAC, Clayberg, Camping & Recreation, Spay & Neuter, Public Transportation, ARPA
B. REPORTS
a. Reports- Animal Control, Treasurer, VAC, Zoning
b. Other Reports- Public Defender, State’s Attorney/Circuit Clerk, Sheriff, County Clerk
C. APPOINTMENTS
a. Cooper Elam – Appointment – JAHIC Deputy Representative
b. Audre West – Appointment – JAHIC Courthouse Representative
c. Resolution: Re-Appointment – Gary Mueller – West Matanzas Drainage & Levee District
D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ZONING
E. COUNTY HIGHWAY
F. EXECUTIVE
G. FINANCE, INSURANCE, PERSONNEL, LEGISLATIVE
a. General Funds Transfers
i. Resolution: $1,700.00 From: General Fund Unappropriated
$850 To:001-048-565206 Utilities-Solar 257 W Lincoln
$850 To: 001-048-565207 Utilities-Solar 201 E Lincoln
b. Other Funds Transfers
c. General Funds Immediate Emergency Appropriations
d. Other Funds Immediate Emergency Appropriations
i. Resolution: $5000.00 From: Unappropriated Funds In Liability Insurance
To: Newly created 016-062-525206 Legal Services
ii. Resolution: $650.00 From: County Highway Fund Unappropriated To: 002-030-565205 Utilities-Solar Credit
iii. Resolution: $3,000.00 From: Camping & Recreation Fund Unappropriated To: 046-102-565208 Utilities-Solar Camp Sites
iv. Resolution: $10,000.00 From: Liability Insurance Fund Unappropriated To: 016-062-525320 Insurance Deductible Costs
e. FY2025 FCRT Audit
f. Resolution: FY26 Non-union raises
g. Resolution: FY2025-2026 Attorney Appellate Prosecutor
H. HEALTH
I. PROPERTY
J. PUBLIC SAFETY & CAMPGROUND
a. FY26 Jail Meals
ACTION AGENDA
A. TREASURER’S REPORT
B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ZONING
C. COUNTY HIGHWAY
D. HEALTH
E. FINANCE, INSURANCE, PERSONNEL, LEGISLATIVE
a. Discussion/Action: Selection of Employee Health Insurance FY2026
Member L. Southwood moved to approve with a second from Member C. Southwood. Motion carried by roll call vote (12-1) with a Nay from Member Kumer
F. PROPERTY
a. Discussion/Action: CEJA – approving the remaining $230,952.48 for Fulton County Courthouse
Member Kessel moved to approve with a second from Member Barbknecht. Motion carried by roll call vote (13-0)
G. PUBLIC SAFETY & CAMPGROUND
H. EXECUTIVE
I. BUDGET
a. Discussion/Action: FY2026 Budget – Approval for Public Review
Member L. Southwood moved to approve with a second from Member Barbknecht. Motion carried by roll call vote (12-1) with a Nay from Member Kumer
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION
K. MISC.
a. Discussion/Action: Acceptance of recommendation from JAHIC of American Central Insurance for Fulton County Health Insurance Broker for a 3-year term commencing 10/1/2025
Member L. Southwood moved to approve with a second from Member Smith. Motion carried by roll call vote (12-1) with a Nay from Member Platt
L. RECESS
Member Steck moved to enter recess with a second from Member Smith. Motion carried by roll call vote (13-0)
