Mr. Beck called the meeting to order at 7:36 a.m. at the Fulton County Highway Department, Canton, IL.
Committee: Quorum Present – Beck, Kumer, Smith, Williams (call-in); Excused: Southwood
Guests: Chris Helle
Staff: Keith Munter, County Engineer; Thomas Howe, Assistant Engineer; Amber McKenzie, Executive Assistant
Announcements, Communications and Correspondence – None
Call for Additions/Deletions to and Approval of the Agenda
Mr.Kumer made a motion with a second by Mr. Beck to approve the agenda. Motion carried by voice votes with all ayes.
Public Comments – None
Acceptance of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)
A motion was made by Mr. Kumer and a second by Mr. Beck to approve the minutes from 2-3-26. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
County Engineer’s Report
• Maintenance – Snow Maintenance, Brush Cutting, Grading, Bridge Inspections
• Field Supervisor Position filled – Wes Postin accepted, effective 3/9/26
• Project Updates – Bethel Rd. ROW Acquisition & Final Plans/Specs Complete
• Chip Seal Letting Update
• 26/27 Salt Procurement
Consent Agenda Items
a. Claims
b. Award of County Seal Coat, 26-00000-00-GM
c. Acceptance of Seal Coat Bids for Road Districts, 26-XX000-00-GM
A motion was made by Mr. Kumer, a second by Mr. Smith to approve the consent agenda items and recommended they be put on the Board’s Consent Agenda. Motion carried by roll call vote (4-0).
Action Agenda
a. Bethel Road Funding/Timeline Decision
The committee discussed proceeding with the bridge project using 100% TPB funds vs. suspending the project and waiting for potential FEMA funds. A motion was made by Mr. Kumer and seconded by Mr. Smith to recommend to the Board that the project be suspended with a deadline of February 2027. Motion carried by roll call vote (4-0).
Other – None
Adjournment
Mr. Smith made a motion to adjourn at 8:30 a.m. with a second from Mr. Kumer. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
