Chairman Spangler called the Regular Session, December 9, 2025, 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 – P |
John Spangler -P |
| James Barclay – P |
Brian Platt – P |
Andy Steck – P |
| Barry Beck – P |
Landon Smith – P |
Matt Vogel – P |
| Susie Berry – P |
Chris Southwood – A |
David Widger – P |
| Laura Hepp Kessel – A |
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
Chris Helle –ESDA/ETSB
Keith Munter – FC Highway Engineer
Kim Mayberry – Zoning Officer
GUESTS: Cole McDaniel
MEDIA: J.T Doubet – Fulton Democrat
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
A. Regular Session – November 12th, 2025
Member L. Southwood moved to approve with a second from Member Berry. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA
Chairman Removed F.a under the action agenda
Member Beck moved to approve with amendments, with a second from Member L. Southwood. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE – None
PROCLAMATIONS – None
PUBLIC REMARKS – None
Member Steck moved to approve the consent agenda with a second from Member Beck. Motion carried by roll call vote (13,0)
CONSENT AGENDA
A. CLAIMS
Claims- Sheriff, Jail, Zoning, County Board, 4Q FY25 County Board Mileage & Per Diem, Miscellaneous, 4Q FY25 Wellness Benefit, Public Defender, Property, Supervisor of Assessments, ESDA, Animal Control, Highway, VAC, Clayberg, Camping & Recreation, Spay & Neuter, 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. Resolution: Appointment – Corey Miller – Fulton County Emergency Telephone System Board
b. Resolution: Re-Appointment – Andrew Thornton – Fulton County Emergency Telephone System Board
c. Resolution: Re-Appointment – Nicholas Stevens – Fulton County Emergency Telephone System Board
D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ZONING
E. COUNTY HIGHWAY
a. Resolution HWY 26-001, CAB, FAM, and CH 6 Mitigation General Maintenance
b. Resolution HWY 26-002, Local Appropriation for Structure 029-3000,
i. 24-00027-00-BR
c. Road Use Agreement, Donato Solar – Canton Lone Barn
F. EXECUTIVE
a. Approval of 2026 meeting schedule
G. FINANCE, INSURANCE, PERSONNEL, LEGISLATIVE
a. General Funds Transfers
b. Other Funds Transfers
c. General Funds Immediate Emergency Appropriations
d. Other Funds Immediate Emergency Appropriations
e. Resolution: Recognition of Mike Eveland, Fulton County Emergency Telephone System Board
f. Ordinance Rescinding June 2018 Ordinance Regarding Real Property Taxation & Assessment Accrual Dates
H. HEALTH
I. PROPERTY
J. PUBLIC SAFETY & CAMPGROUND
a. Cuba Policing FY26 Contract
ACTION AGENDA
A. TREASURER’S REPORT
Treasure Mayall reported that the Fiscal 2025 year has been closed and ended with a $1,029,160.20 surplus. The treasurer’s office will be working on W2s prepared and will start prepping for the audit.
B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ZONING
The ZBA will meet on December 17th. Any questions regarding the hearings taking place should be directed to the Zoning office.
C. COUNTY HIGHWAY – None
D. HEALTH – None
E. FINANCE, INSURANCE, PERSONNEL, LEGISLATIVE
a. Discussion/Action: Approval of use of the Energy Transition Community Grant Program
Cole McDaniel reported that at the public hearing, there were no public concerns. Member Kumer asked if this can be used for the Courthouse. Member L. Southwood said that is what the Finance committee is recommending to the full board.
Member L. Southwood moved to approve that all funding go toward the renovations of the Fulton County Courthouse, with a second from Member Beck. Motion carried by roll call vote (13,0)
b. Discussion/Action: Decommissioning Agreement – Fulton, IL Solar 1
Assessor Russel reported that everything looks good with this agreement and that the company is posting 100% of the bond up front.
Member L. Southwood moved to approve with a second from Member Steck. Motion carried by roll call vote (13,0)
F. PROPERTY
a. Discussion/Action: Approval of the continuation of the Courthouse renovation project.
G. PUBLIC SAFETY & CAMPGROUND
Member Williams reported that Andrew has sent in a letter of resignation.
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Closed Meeting Minutes Review 5ILCS 120/2(c) (21), Personnel 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(3)
Member Smith moved to enter closed session at 7:06 PM with a second from Member Kumer. Motion carried by roll call vote (13,0)
Member Smith moved to exit closed session at 7:123 PM with a second from Member L. Southwood. Motion carried by roll call vote (13,0)
I. MISC.
a. Action: Review Executive Sessions (July 2025 – December 2025)
Member Beck moved to keep minutes closed with a second from Member Smith. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
b. Action: Campground Superintendent Contract Renewal
Member Williams moved to accept the resignation with a second from Member Kumer. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
J. EXECUTIVE
K. ADJOURNMENT
Member Steck moved to adjourn at 7:15 PM with a second from Member L. Southwood. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
