Chairman Spangler called the Regular Session, December 10, 2024, 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 – A |
| James Barclay – P |
Daniel Kumer – P |
John Spangler -P |
| Barry Beck – P |
Brian Platt – P |
Andy Steck – P |
| Susie Berry – P |
Landon Smith – P |
David Widger – P |
| Paula Grigsby – P |
Chris Southwood – P |
Karl Williams – P |
STAFF: Rachel Knott–FCB Admin, Audra Miles- Comptroller
ELECTED/APPOINTED OFFICIALS:
Patrick O’Brian- County Clerk
Staci Mayall – Treasurer
Julie Russell – Supervisor of Assessments
Charlene Markley – Circuit Clerk
Justin Jochums – State’s Attorney
Chris Helle – ESDA-ETSB
Kim Mayberry- Zoning Officer
GUESTS: None
MEDIA: None
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
A. Regular Session – November 12th, 2024
B. Reorganizational – December 2nd. 2024
Member Beck moved to approve both set of minutes with a second from Member Smith. Motion carried by voice vote will all ayes.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA
Member Berry moved to table Misc. J.a with a second from Member Smith. Motion failed by roll call vote (5,9)
Member Grigsby moved to approve with a second from Member Beck. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Cole McDaniel & Chad Hodel- Courthouse Structural Engineering Report
It was reported that the building appears to be in good structural condition for its age, no visible signs of distress in the primary structural systems. No visual indications of differential settlement or other foundation issues.
B. CEJA Grant Update
PROCLAMATIONS – None
PUBLIC REMARKS – None
CONSENT AGENDA
Member Kessel moved to approve with a second from Member Smith. Motion carried by roll call vote (13,1)
A. CLAIMS
a. Claims- Sheriff, Jail, Zoning, County Board, 4Q FY23 County Board Mileage & Per Diem, Miscellaneous, County Administrator, 4Q FY23 Wellness Benefit, 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, FCCRA POS Report, VAC, Zoning
b. Other Reports- Public Defender, State’s Attorney/Circuit Clerk, Sheriff, County Clerk
C. APPOINTMENTS
a. Resolution: Spoon River Project #1 Drainage & Levee District Re-appointment of Commissioner – David Waller
b. Resolution: ETSB Re-appointment – Jana Eveland
c. Resolution: ETSB Re-appointment – Elaine Stone
d. Resolution: Fulton County Board of Review Appointment – Sam Swickard
e. Resolution: Merit Commission Appointment – Brad Ward
D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ZONING
E. COUNTY HIGHWAY
a. Resolution HWY 25-001 – CAB, FAM, CH 6 Mitigation General Maintenance
b. Resolution HWY 25-002 – Section 23-00000-00-PP
c. Department of the Army – Right-of-Entry Agreement
F. EXECUTIVE
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
H. HEALTH
I. PROPERTY
J. PUBLIC SAFETY & CAMPGROUND
ACTION AGENDA
A. TREASURER’S REPORT – None
B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ZONING – None
C. COUNTY HIGHWAY – None
D. HEALTH – None
E. FINANCE, INSURANCE, PERSONNEL, LEGISLATIVE
a. Discussion/Action: Resolution: Amended Statement of Tax Levies
Member Kessel moved to approve with a second from Member C. Southwood. Motion carried by roll call vote (14,0)
b. Discussion/Action: Resolution: Amended Annual Appropriations
Member Kessel moved to approve with a second from Member C. Southwood. Motion carried by roll call vote (14,0)
F. PROPERTY
G. PUBLIC SAFETY & CAMPGROUND
H. EXECUTIVE
I. EXECUTIVE SESSION
J. MISC.
a. Discussion/Action: Rescind December 2nd,2024 2nd ballot vote for 2024 -2026 Fulton County Board Vice Chairperson –No Action Needed
b. Discussion/Action: 2nd ballot vote for 2024 -2026 Fulton County Board Vice Chairperson
Member Kumer moved to reopen nominations with a second from Member Smith. Motion carried by roll call vote (9,5)
Member Kumer nominated Member Barclay
Member Kessel nomination is still active from December 2nd.
Chairman Spangler closed nominations
Clerk O’Brian conducted a roll call vote resulting is a 5 (Kessel) to 9 (Barclay) vote. Member Barclay being elected the vice chair.
c. Discussion/Action: Approval of 2025 Meeting Schedule
Member Steck moved to approve with a second from Member Berry. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
d. Discussion/Action: Approval of 2025 Committee List
Member Kumer moved to approve with a second from Member Smith. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.
K. ADJOURNMENT
Member Smith moved to adjourn at 8:14 PM with a second from Member Kumer. The motion carried with a voice vote with all ayes.
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Patrick J. O’Brian, Fulton County Clerk &
Ex-Officio Clerk of the Fulton County Board
C E R T I F I C A T I O N:
I, John Spangler, Chairman of the Fulton County Board, State of Illinois, do hereby certify that I have examined the record of the December 10th, 2024, Regular Session of the County Board of Fulton County, Illinois, and find the same to be true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, this day approve the same.
Witness this 14th day of January 2025.
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John Spangler
Fulton County Board Chairman
