Meeting Place: Jane Boyd Building, 260 West Lincoln St., Lewistown, IL
Time: 6:00 PM
Date: July 7th, 2026
1. Call to Order
Time: 6:00 PM
2. Roll Call
Roll call was taken, quorum was present.
MEMBERS:
Dave Barbknecht (Present)
Jim Barclay (Absent)
Landon Smith (Present)
Andy Steck (Present)
Karl Williams (Present)
OTHER BOARD MEMBERS: Susie Berry, Barry Beck, Dan Kumer
ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS: Cindy Gallegos – Campground Superintendent, Staci Mayall – Treasurer, Chris Helle – ESDA Director
STAFF: Halle Tindall – FCB Admin Assistant
GUEST(S) : Tim Gallegos, Bill Faichney, Kurt & Jody Vannattan
3. Call for Additions/Deletions To and Approval of the Agenda
Member Smith moved to approve the agenda with a second from Member Barbknecht. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
4. Approval of Previous Minutes – June 2, 2026
Member Smith moved to approve the previous minutes with a second from Member Barbknecht. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
5. Announcements, Communications, and Correspondence – None
6. Public Remarks
Jody Vannattan presented extensive concerns regarding campground electrical billing practices. Jody expressed that the campers received their first 2026 invoice on June 15th with usage charged at 15 cents per kilowatt hour totaling $41.35, which seemed reasonable. Some campers received 2025 invoices with a 25-cent kilowatt rate in addition to 2026 invoices with a 15-cent rate, causing confusion. Jody shared that two alternative invoice methods were shared during text conversations: one converted kilowatt usage to watts resulting in a $259 increase, and another increased usage from $279 to $669 multiplied by 11 cents for a total of $73.59. Jody believes the initial March to June billing method is correct as it matches how Spoon River Electric calculate usage. She requested clarification on what the $395 annual electrical agreement fee covers versus actual usage charges. Jody provided six pages of presentation notes, two pages of questions, two pages of invoice samples, and two pages of calculations and summaries for the committee members.
Discussion followed regarding electrical billing:
Superintendent Cindy expressed the campground charges 15 cents per kilowatt hour while paying Spoon River Electric 17-18 cents per kilowatt hour. She also explained that the campground does not charge meter fees, unlike Spoon River Electric which charges $72 for meters. The meters are owned by the county, not Spoon River Electric. Treasurer Mayall added that the $395 fee is paid to have electricity provided to campsites. Superintendent Cindy added that next year, rates will increase for all campers whether they have electricity or not, likely by $100 to $150. Treasurer Mayall and Member Williams explained that the campground loses approximately $27,000, and the $395 fee helps offset this loss. The committee emphasized that Fulton County does not intend to overcharge campers and appreciates the community. Member Williams asked the campers to be respectful and not harass campground management. The item was not on the agenda, so no action could be taken. Discussion will continue at next month’s meeting with Steve Blackwell (who installed the system) invited to meet with the committee and campers to explain the metering system.
PUBLIC SAFETY
7. Policies– None
8. Declaration of Surplus Property – None
9. Claims
Member Smith moved to approve claims with a second from Member Barbknecht. Motion carried by roll call vote (5,0)
10. ESDA – None
11. Old Business – None
12. New Business – None
CAMPGROUND
13. Claims
Member Smith moved to approve the campground claims with a second from Member Barbknecht. Motion carried by roll call vote (5,0)
14. Old Business
a. Discussion/Action: Maintenance Update
Member Williams reported that they will try to get rock and other materials to the campground to repair the roads, but the rock hauling company has been very busy.
15. New Business – None
16. Camp & Rec Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent Cindy Gallegos reported that everything is going well at the campground. The campground is fully booked except for two lots. One non-electric site cannot be rented because someone broke the meter while possibly trying to test it. The meter needs to be replaced. Superintendent Cindy expressed that she would like the next project after resolving electrical billing, to be working on roads. Campground staff will continue filling potholes with rock. Discussion was held with the committee members about using cold patch or millings instead of rock for road repairs. Superintendent Cindy also added that the campground had mowing delays a couple weeks ago due to needing a battery and heavy rain causing the equipment to get stuck. The mower has been fixed. Cindy addressed rumors circulating at the park that she was upset and planning to leave. She clarified that nothing is going on, everything is running as usual, and if such a situation were to occur, she would communicate directly with Member Williams, not with tenants.
17. Executive Session
Member Barbknecht moved to enter closed session at 6:36 PM with a second from Member Smith. Motion carried by roll call vote with all ayes (4,0).
Member Steck moved to exit closed session at 6:52 PM with a second from Member Barbknecht. Motion carried by roll call vote with all ayes (4,0).
18. Misc. – None
19. Adjournment
Member Barbknecht moved to adjourn at 6:53 PM with a second from Member Smith. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
