Chairman Spangler called the Regular Session, January 13, 2026, 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 |
Matt Vogel – A |
| Susie Berry – P |
Chris Southwood – P |
David Widger – P |
| Laura Hepp Kessel – P |
Lauren Southwood – P |
Karl Williams – P |
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
Justin Jchums – State’s Attorney
Chris Helle –ESDA/ETSB
Keith Munter – FC Highway Engineer
GUESTS: None
MEDIA: J.T Doubet – Fulton Democrat
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
A. Regular Session – December 2nd, 2026
Member Beck moved to approve with a second from Member L. Southwood. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA
Member Smith moved to approve, with a second from Member Platt. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE – None
PROCLAMATIONS – None
PUBLIC REMARKS
Three members of the public spoke on the Septic/Well Ordinance, and six spoke on the rezoning & Data centers.
Member C. Southwood moved to approve the consent agenda with a second from Member Beck. Motion carried by roll call vote (14,0)
CONSENT AGENDA
A. CLAIMS
Claims- Sheriff, Jail, Zoning, Board of Review, County Board, Miscellaneous, Public Defender, Property, Supervisor of Assessments, ESDA, Animal Control, Highway, VAC, Clayberg, Camping & Recreation, Spay & Neuter, Public Transportation, ARPA, CEJA
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. Reappointment of Bill Phillips to the Fulton County Zoning Board of Appeals for a Five (5) year term. (January 31st, 2026 – January 30th, 2031)
b. Reappointment of Bob Ackerman to the Fulton County Zoning Board of Appeals for a Five (5) year term. (January 31st, 2026 – January 30th, 2031)
c. Reappointment of Damon Roberson to the Fulton County Zoning Board of Appeals for a Five (5) year term. (January 31st, 2026 – January 30th, 2031)
d. Appointment of David Widger to WIEDA Board
e. Appointment Of Jordynn Marcum as Fulton County Animal Control Act Administrator
D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ZONING
E. COUNTY HIGHWAY
a. Acceptance of 2026 Maintenance Quotations
F. EXECUTIVE
G. FINANCE, INSURANCE, PERSONNEL, LEGISLATIVE
a. General Funds Transfers
i. Resolution: $1,450.00 From: #001-021-590100 Contingency
To: #001-017-515401 CIC Software Payment
ii. Resolution: $1,100.00 From: #001-021-590100 Contingency
To: #001-074-575207 Animal Shelter Adm Vet Contract
b. Other Funds Transfers
c. General Funds Immediate Emergency Appropriations
d. Other Funds Immediate Emergency Appropriations
i. Resolution: $1,500.00 From: Unappropriated Funds In The Camping & Recreation
To: #046-102-565205 Utilities-Solar Credit
e. Trustee Resolution
H. HEALTH
I. PROPERTY
J. PUBLIC SAFETY & CAMPGROUND
ACTION AGENDA
A. TREASURER’S REPORT
Treasure Mayall reported that the auditors were in the office working on the audit.
B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ZONING
a. 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 Steck moved to approve with a second from Member Berry. Motion carried by roll call vote (14,0)
C. COUNTY HIGHWAY
a. Discussion/Action: HWY 26-003 Resolution Requesting Consent to the Reappointment of the Incumbent as the County Engineer
Member Beck moved to approve with a second from Member Smith. Motion carried by roll call vote (14,0)
D. HEALTH
a. Discussion/Action: Fulton County Septic & Well Ordinance Amendments
Member Platt moved to approve changes to inspections to be recommended, not required, with a second from Member Widger. Motion carried by roll call vote (13,1) Nay – Member Kumer
E. FINANCE, INSURANCE, PERSONNEL, LEGISLATIVE
a. Discussion/Action: IPRF Grant disbursement
Member L. Southwood moved to approve to give $4,000 to SOA & Sheriffs Office, and $17,458 to Highway, with a second from Member C. Southwood. Motion carried by roll call vote (14,0)
b. Discussion/Action: Resolution: Removing appropriations from the County General Fund – Consolidated Comm Center
i. 001-079-440334 St Il Consol Grant Fy 25 – Remove $2,245,993
ii. 001-079-440335 St Il Consol Grant Fy 26 – Remove $1,030,007
iii. 001-079-480103 ETSB Construction Loan – Remove $500,000
iv. 001-079-550112 Grant Funded Equipment – Remove $1,674,999
v. 001-079-585146 Grant Funded Construction – Remove $1,593,500
vi. 001-079-585147 Grant Funded Consultant – Remove $7,500
vii. 001-079-595404 ETSB Loan Reimbursement – Remove $200,000
Member L. Southwood moved to approve with a second from Member Kessel. Motion carried by roll call vote (14,0)
c. Discussion/Action: Resolution: FY2026 Annual Appropriations – Revised
Member L. Southwood moved to approve with a second from Member Steck. Motion carried by roll call vote (14,0)
F. PROPERTY
Member Kessel reported that the property committee is still working on putting together a comprehensive plan for Courthouse renovations. The Sally Port project will be delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.
Member Kumer asked about the plumbing issues in the courthouse. The only issues the property is aware of are no hot water in the bathrooms, which is why a on-demand water heater was being tested in one of the bathrooms. No further information was given on what other issues may be.
G. PUBLIC SAFETY & CAMPGROUND
Member Williams said the Campground Superintendent job was posted. Member Kumer asked why Andrew was still working when his resignation was accepted last month; he should have stopped working immediately. Williams and the States Attorney reminded that the resignation was accepted for the end of the employment contract, which ends in February.
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION – None
I. MISC.- None
J. EXECUTIVE – None
K. ADJOURNMENT
Member Steck moved to adjourn at 7:32 PM with a second from Member Smith. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
