Fulton County Board Committee Minutes
Fulton County Board Office, 257 West Lincoln Street, Lewistown, IL 61542
Phone 309-547-0901-Fax 309-547-3326-email csimpson@fultonco.org
Committee: Executive Committee
Meeting Place: Fulton County Board Office, 257 West Lincoln St., Lewistown, IL 61542
Time: 6:45pm
Date: May 4, 2022
CALL IN INFORMATION:
Call in information: 1-425-436-6307
Access code: 835427
1. Call to Order
Time: 8:10pm
Members:
Cindy Arnett (present/xxxxxx)
Steve Bohler (present/xxxxxx) – by phone
Roger Clark (present/xxxxxx)
Mary Deushane (present/xxxxxx)
Laura Kessel (present/xxxxxx)
Nestor Madson (present/xxxxxx)
Craig Medus (xxxxxx/absent)
John Spangler (present/xxxxxx)
Lisa Thompson (present/xxxxxx)
OTHER BOARD MEMBERS: Barry Beck
STAFF: Cindy Simpson – Fulton County Board Administrative Assistant
ELECTED/APPOINTED OFFICIALS: None
GUESTS: None
MEDIA: None
2. Roll Call
Roll call was taken, quorum was present
3. Call for Additions/Deletions to and Approval of Agenda
Member Kessel moved to approve the agenda with a second from Member Madson. Motion carried by roll call vote (8-0).
4. Approval of Previous Minutes –April 6, 2022
Member Spangler moved to approve the April 6, 2022 minutes with a second from Member Kessel. Motion carried by roll call vote (8-0).
5. Announcements, Communication and Correspondence
a. Resignation of Jim Mitchell – Fulton County Board of Review
Chairman Clark discussed the resignation of Jim Mitchell from the Fulton County Board of Review. Samantha Braden will replace Jim Mitchell on the Fulton County Board of Review.
Public Remarks – None
1. Old Business – None
2. New Business – None
3. Reports from Committee Chairs
a. Community Development
Nothing to report.
b. Finance/Insurance
Member Spangler discussed six resolutions were approved for new line items.
The salaries for the Sheriff, County Clerk and Treasurer were discussed.
The Finance Committee approved the appointment for Samantha Braden to the Fulton County Board of Review. Step two of the budget process was discussed and will be worked on.
c. Health
Member Kessel reported an outbreak of Covid at the Clayberg. There were four staff members and fourteen residents that tested positive for Covid. Currently there are six residents testing positive for Covid. Member Kessel report a letter was received from the Cuba School District regarding a complaint against the Health Department regarding eye and ear screenings for students.
d. County Highway
Member Madson reported County Highway #2 is closed due to bridge work. County Highway 34 Maintenance is being done.
The guard rail project work is being worked on.
e. Property & Courts
Member Arnett reported the Property committee is working on the list of project work that needs to be completed at the courthouse.
The air conditioner work has been sent to Bill Phillips to get bids on the project.
The bell tower work is projected to start in the fall of 2022.
The courthouse cannon and gun were sandblasted and painted by Hitchcock’s Scrap Yard for no charge to Fulton County.
The courthouse bathrooms and air handlers work that needs to be done was discussed.
f. Personnel & Legislative
Member Thompson reported three appointments were approved.
The Covid policy was approved.
g. Public Safety & Campground
Nothing to report
4. Misc. None
5. Adjournment
Time: 8:27pm
Member Arnett moved to adjourn at 8:27pm with a second from Member Kessel. Motion carried by roll call vote (8-0).
