Meeting Place: 257 W Lincoln, Lewistown, IL
Time: 5:00 PM
Date: January 6th, 2026
1. Call to Order
Time: 5:00 PM
Roll Call
Roll call was taken, quorum was present
Members:
Susie Berry (Present)
Landon Smith (Present)
Andy Steck (Present)
Matt Vogel (Absent)
David Widger (Present)
Other Board Members: None
Elected & Appointed Officials: Kim Mayberry – Zoning Officer, Julie Russell – Supervisor Of Assessments
Staff: Rachel Knott – Fulton County Board Administrative Assistant
Guests: None
2. Call for Additions/Deletions to and Approval of the Agenda
Member Smith moved to approve with a second from Member Berry. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
3. Approval of Previous Minutes – December 2, 2025
Member Smith moved to approve, with a second from Member Berry. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
4. Announcements, Communications, and Correspondence
– Pleasantville Solar Park, LLC: Independent Engineer’s Site Review & Inspection
5. Public Comments – None
6. Claims/Financial Report
Member Smith moved to approve with a second from Member Widger. Motion carried by roll call vote (4,0)
7. Zoning Office Report – ZBA will meet on 1-28
8. Old Business – None
9. New Business
Discussion/Action: Resolution adopting the recommendation of the Fulton County Zoning Board of Appeals to NOT rezone a portion of parcel 14-14-05-200-008 from Agricultural Conservation (A/C) to Industrial (I). (ZBA Hearing held 12-17-2025)
Member Smith moved to send to the full board with a second from Member Berry. Motion carried by roll call vote (4,0)
Discussion/Action: Ordinance Amending the Fulton County Zoning Ordinance to move “Data Centers” from a “Permissive Use” in the Industrial (I) District to a “Conditional Use” in the Industrial (I) District. (If approved will move to ZBA hearing on 1-28-26)
Member Berry asked what the difference was between Permissive & Conditional use. It was explained that Conditional use is a use allowed in a zoning district after a permit is granted by the Board of Appeals according to provisions of section 15§B4. Permissive use is a use by right that is specifically authorized in a particular zoning district. Section 4 of the zoning ordinance breaks down the regulations for each zoning district.
Member Smith moved to approve with a second from Member Widger. Motion carried by roll call vote (4,0)
10. Executive Session – None
11. Misc– None
12. Adjournment
Member Widger moved to adjourn at 5:16 PM with a second from Member Smith. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
