Mr. Beck called the meeting to order at 7:35 a.m. at the Fulton County Highway Department, Canton, IL.
Call in number for the Committee Meeting 1-720-843-2906, meeting password – 1886497
Committee: Quorum Present – Beck, Kumer, Smith, Southwood, Williams
Board Members: Susie Berry
Guests: Stanci March, Blake Murphy (Buckheart Solar, LLC)
Staff: Keith Munter, County Engineer; Thomas Howe, Assistant Engineer; Amber McKenzie, Executive Assistant
Announcements, Communications and Correspondence
a. Buckheart Solar, LLC – Solar Farm Update
Mr. March inquired about the requirements for road use agreements and permits related to solar farm development. Mr. Munter explained that permit requirements vary by jurisdiction. Once property is determined, permits for the county highways can be found on the county website. A general discussion followed per suit.
Call for Additions/Deletions to and Approval of the Agenda
Mr. Kumer made a motion with a second by Ms. Southwood to approve the agenda. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
Public Comments – None
Acceptance of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)
A motion was made by Mr. Smith and a second by Ms. Southwood to approve the minutes from 5-6-25. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
County Engineer’s Report
• Maintenance – Chip Seal Prep, Mowing, Grading
• New Building Update – End of July Completion: Salt shed, cold storage, and curb & gutter; Upcoming: Pave parking lot, install salt dome, fuel tanks, and outdoor lighting
• CH 22 Bridge – Estimated Closing Dates: June 2nd – Oct. 3rd; Assistance with Buckheart Township for use of College Road during closure
• Bethel Road – Target Construction Date: Spring 2026; Potential Hazard Mitigation Grant Funding; Single Span Bridge
• Staff CPR/First Aid Training
Consent Agenda Items
a. Claims
b. Resolution HWY 25-006, Local Appropriation for Structure 029-3039, Section 20-00038-00-BR
A motion was made by Mr. Kumer, a second by Ms. Southwood to approve the consent agenda items and recommended they be put on the Board’s Consent Agenda. Motion carried by roll call vote (5-0).
Adjournment
Mr. Kumer made a motion to adjourn at 8:21 a.m. with a second from Ms. Southwood. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
