Chairman Spangler called the Regular Session, March 10, 2026, meeting to order at 6:34 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 – A |
Daniel Kumer – P |
John Spangler -P |
| James Barclay – P |
Brian Platt – P |
Andy Steck – A |
| Barry Beck – P |
Landon Smith – P |
Matt Vogel – A |
| Susie Berry – P |
Chris Southwood – P |
David Widger – A |
| Laura Hepp Kessel – P |
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
Justin Jochums – State’s Attorney
Chris Helle –ESDA/ETSB
Keith Munter – FC Highway Engineer
Zim Mayberry – Zoning Officer
GUESTS: Earl Allen, Keely Wilcoxen
MEDIA: J.T Doubet – Fulton Democrat
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
A. Regular Session – February 10, 2026
Member Beck moved to approve with a second from Member C. Southwood. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA
Member Smith moved to approve with a second from Member Berry. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. U of I Extension Report
B. Urging the State of Illinois to Opt into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program
C. John Meixner retirement from ROE and Dave Demler appointment
PROCLAMATIONS
A. Ag Day Proclamation
Member Kumer moved to approve with a second from Member Smith. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
PUBLIC REMARKS – None
Member Beck moved to approve the consent agenda with a second from Member L. Southwood. Motion carried by roll call vote (11,0)
CONSENT AGENDA
A. CLAIMS
Claims- Sheriff, Jail, Zoning, Board of Review, County Board,1Q FY26 County Board Mileage & Per Diem, Miscellaneous, County Admin, 1st Quarter FY26 Wellness Benefit, Public Defender, Property, Supervisor of Assessments, ESDA, Animal Control, Highway, VAC, Clayberg, Camping & Recreation, Spay & Neuter, Public Transportation, ARPA, CEJA
B. REPORTS
a. Reports- Animal Control, Treasurer, VAC, Zoning, PCOM Reports 1st & 2nd Quarter FY26
b. Other Reports- Public Defender, State’s Attorney/Circuit Clerk, Sheriff, County Clerk
C. APPOINTMENTS
D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ZONING
a. Resolution Continuing Fulton County’s Association with the Peoria Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
E. COUNTY HIGHWAY
a. Award of County Seal Coat, 26-00000-00-GM
b. Acceptance of Seal Coat Bids for Road Districts, 26-XX000-00-GM
F. EXECUTIVE
G. FINANCE, INSURANCE, PERSONNEL, LEGISLATIVE
a. General Funds Transfers
i. Resolution: $11,800.00 From: #001-021-590100 Contingency To newly created #001-017-595119 IL Waterway Ports Comm
b. Other Funds Transfers
c. General Funds Immediate Emergency Appropriations
d. Other Funds Immediate Emergency Appropriations
i. Resolution: $218.00 From: Unappropriated funds in the LATCF fund To #099-155-575100 K-9 Expenses
ii. Resolution: $5,000.00 From: Unappropriated funds in the LATCF To: #099-155-595119 IL Waterway Ports Comm
iii. Resolution: $500.00 From: Unappropriated funds in the Camping & Rec Fund To newly created #046-105-595121 Card Deposit Refund
iv. Resolution: $29,500 From: Unappropriated funds in the Trust Fund To: #049-105-595701 Unclaimed Property
v. Resolution: $1,000.00 From: Unappropriated funds in the Public Defender Fund To newly created #101-157-540100 Printing & Publication
vi. Resolution: $50,000 From: Unappropriated funds in the Public Defender Fund To #101-157-510100 Salary-Deputy/Clerk/Secretary
vii. Resolution: $25,000 From: Unappropriated funds in the Public Defender Fund To #101-157-525100 Contractual Labor
viii. Resolution: $8,278 From: Unappropriated funds in the Public Defender Fund To #101-157-550100 Equipment
ix. Resolution: $7,500 From: Unappropriated funds in the Public Defender Fund To #101-157-550152 Electronic Data Processing
x. Resolution: $3,000 From: Unappropriated funds in the Public Defender Fund To #101-157-560100 Mileage & Travel
e. 2025 Assessment Year Township Billing Invoices & Letters
f. FY27 Resolution Authorizing Execution and Amendment of Section 5311 Grant Agreement
g. FY27 Public Transportation Applicant Ordinance
h. FY27 Acceptance of Special Warranty
i. Approval of Fulton County Rural Transit Financials – February 2026
H. HEALTH
I. PROPERTY
J. PUBLIC SAFETY & CAMPGROUND
K. LIQUOR
a. Class C for Official Time-Out – Fulton County Republicans Lincoln Day Dinner
b. Class C for Canton Elks Lodge #626 – Fulton-Mason Crisis Service Fundraiser
c. Class C for United Way – Power of the Purse Fundraiser
d. Video Gaming Permit (6 Terminals) for Highway 24 LLC
ACTION AGENDA
A. TREASURER’S REPORT
Treasurer Mayall reported the total revenue for February 2026 in the general fund was $860,582.80, and total expense was $1,082,451.50. Hoping to have a rough draft of the county audit next month.
B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ZONING
a. Discussion/Action: Ordinance Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers and Commercial Crypto Mining Operations Permit Applications in Fulton County. (CDZ Approved 2-3-26; ZBA Approved 2-25-2026)
Chairman Spangler moved to approve with a second from Member Smith. Chairman Spangler & Assessor Russel asked if anyone had any questions; seeing none, the motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
C. COUNTY HIGHWAY
a. Discussion/Action: Bethel Road Funding/Timeline Decision
Member Beck moved to continue to wait for approval of funding, with a second from Member Smith. Motion carried by roll call vote (11,0)
D. HEALTH
E. FINANCE, INSURANCE, PERSONNEL, LEGISLATIVE
a. Discussion/Action: FOIA Officer position
Member C. Southwood moved to approve creating the position with a second from Member Kessel. Motion carried by roll call vote (11,0)
b. Discussion/Action: Courthouse Roof Repairs
Member L. Southwood moved to approve the $13,800 in repairs, with a second from Member Berry. Motion carried by roll call vote (11,0)
F. PROPERTY
a. Discussion/Action: Landfill Hunting Lease
Member Kessel moved to keep the lease duration for five years, and that the current lease holder may match the highest bids, with a second from Member C. Southwood. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
G. PUBLIC SAFETY & CAMPGROUND
a. Discussion/Action: Accepting Campground Mowing Bid
Member Barclay presented and moved to accept the mowing bid from Addy Williams for $42.00 per acre, with a second from Member Smith. Motion carried by roll call vote with 9 ayes and a nay from Member Kumer. Member Williams abstained
H. EXECUTIVE – None
I. EXECUTIVE SESSION – None
J. MISC. – None
K. ADJOURNMENT
Member Smith moved to adjourn at 7:34 PM with a second from Member Beck. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
