Chairman Spangler called the Regular Session, August 12, 2025, 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 |
Laura Hepp Kessel – P |
Lauren Southwood – P |
| James Barclay – A |
Daniel Kumer – P |
John Spangler -P |
| Barry Beck – P |
Brian Platt – A |
Andy Steck – A |
| Susie Berry – P |
Landon Smith – P |
David Widger – P |
| Paula Grigsby – P |
Chris Southwood – P |
Karl Williams – A |
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
GUESTS: None
MEDIA: John Froehling – Fulton Democrat
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
A. Regular Session – July 8th, 2025
Member Smith moved to approve with a second from Member Kessel. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA
Member Kessel moved to approve with a second from Member Beck. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes
ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. FY 2024 IDOT CMFT, TMFT, TBP Documentation Review
PROCLAMATIONS – None
PUBLIC REMARKS – None
CONSENT AGENDA
Member Smith moved to approve with a second from Member Barbknecht. Motion carried by roll call vote (10,1). Nay from Member Kumer
A. CLAIMS
a. Claims- Sheriff, Jail, Zoning, Board Of Review, County Board, Miscellaneous, County Administrator, Public Defender, Property, Supervisor of Assessments, ESDA, Animal Control, Highway, VAC, Clayberg, Camping & Recreation, Spay & Neuter, Public Transportation, ARPA, Capital Improvements
B. REPORTS
a. Reports- Animal Control, Treasurer, VAC, Zoning, FY25 4Q PCOM Quarterly Report
b. Other Reports- Public Defender, State’s Attorney/Circuit Clerk, Sheriff, County Clerk
C. APPOINTMENTS
a. Resolution: Re-Appointment – Randy Smith – Thompson Drainage and Levee District
b. Resolution: Re-Appointment – James R. Bull – East Liverpool Drainage And Levee District
c. Resolution: Re-Appointment – Samuel J. Woodrow – Langellier Drainage & Levee District
D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ZONING
E. COUNTY HIGHWAY
F. EXECUTIVE
G. FINANCE, INSURANCE, PERSONNEL, LEGISLATIVE
a. General Funds Transfers
i. Resolution: $330.00 From: #001-021-590100 Contingency
To: #001-014-560100 Mileage & Travel Expense
ii. Resolution: $20,000.00 From: #001-021-590100 Contingency
To: #001-036-580105 Care Of Children
b. Other Funds Transfers
i. Resolution: $9,015.00 From: 072-128-585136 St Il-Transit Grant Expense
To: 072-128-585145 Local Match Contribution
c. General Funds Immediate Emergency Appropriations
i. Resolution: $4850.00 From Unappropriated Funds
To: #001-007-500107, State’s Attorney- Salary – State’s Attorney
ii. Resolution: $4365.00 From Unappropriated Funds
To: #001-022-500122, Public Defender- Salary – Public Defender,
iii. Resolution: 3,880.00 From Unappropriated Funds
To: #001-008-500108, Sheriff -Salary – Sheriff
d. Other Funds Immediate Emergency Appropriations
i. Resolution: $33,000.00 From: Unappropriated Funds In The Camping & Recreation Fund To: #046-102-550100 Equipment
e. Resolution: Trustee Resolutions, August 2025
f. Resolution: Authorizing Execution and Amendment of Downstate Operating Assistance Agreement (SFY26)
H. HEALTH
I. PROPERTY
J. PUBLIC SAFETY & CAMPGROUND
K. LIQUOR
a. Class C: Wedding Reception- Brew – N – Cue
b. 2025 – 2026 Gaming Permits
ACTION AGENDA
A. TREASURER’S REPORT
Treasurer Mayall reported that the tax sale is over, and the second instalment of property taxes is due September 5th.
B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ZONING- None
C. COUNTY HIGHWAY – None
D. HEALTH – None
E. FINANCE, INSURANCE, PERSONNEL, LEGISLATIVE – None
F. PROPERTY – None
G. PUBLIC SAFETY & CAMPGROUND – None
H. EXECUTIVE– None
I. EXECUTIVE SESSION– None
J. MISC. – None
K. ADJOURNMENT
Member Kessel moved to adjourn at 6:40 PM with a second from Member Smith. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes
