Chairman Spangler called the Regular Session, September 22nd, 2026, meeting to order at 6:31 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 – A |
John Spangler – P |
| James Barclay – A |
Brian Platt – P |
Andy Steck – P |
| Barry Beck – A |
Landon Smith – P |
Matt Vogel – P |
| Susie Berry – P |
Chris Southwood – P |
David Widger – A |
| Laura Hepp Kessel – P |
Lauren Southwood – P |
Karl Williams – P |
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
STAFF: Halle Tindall – FCB Admin
ELECTED/APPOINTED OFFICIALS:
Patrick O’Brian – Clerk
Chris Helle – ESDA – ETSB
GUESTS: Josh Mercer – Planning Coordinator – Western Illinois Regional Council
MEDIA: : J.T Doubet– Fulton Democrat
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA
Member Platt moved to approve the agenda with a second from Member Smith. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CORRESPONDENCE – None
PROCLAMATIONS – None
PUBLIC REMARKS: None
CONSENT AGENDA
A. LIQUOR
a. 2026 – 2027 Gaming Permit (Tipple, Inc. DBA The Groove)
Member C. Southwood moved to approve the consent agenda with a second from Member Berry. Motion carried by voice vote.
ACTION AGENDA
A. FINANCE, INSURANCE, PERSONNEL, LEGISLATIVE
a. Discussion/Action: Resolution: Community Development Block Grant
Chairman Spangler expressed that the grant represents a unified effort by Cuba, Canton, and Dunfermline to address flood damage. The mayors of all three communities were present to answer questions. The grant does not cover all flood damage costs but addresses immediate out-of-pocket expenses.
County Clerk O’Brian read the resolution authorizing the County of Fulton to apply for a Community Development Block Grant from the State of Illinois. The resolution authorizes the County Board Chairman and County Clerk to execute all necessary documents and provide additional information required to obtain the grant.
B. MISC.
a. Discussion/Action: Correction to Minutes of November 11, 2025 Fulton County Board Meeting
Chairman Spangler expressed that the minutes from the November 11th, 2025 meeting need corrected to reflect the accurate vote on the budget. The original minutes incorrectly stated the vote was unanimous (11,0). The corrected record shows that Member Berry and Member Barclay voted against the budget.
C. ADJOURNMENT
Member Steck moved to adjourn at 6:37 PM with a second from Member Vogel. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
