Chairman Spangler called the Regular Session, September 9, 2025, meeting to order at 6:35 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 |
Daniel Kumer – P |
John Spangler -P |
| James Barclay – P |
Brian Platt – P |
Andy Steck – P |
| Barry Beck – P |
Landon Smith – P |
David Widger – A |
| Susie Berry – P |
Chris Southwood – P |
Karl Williams – P |
| Laura Hepp Kessel – A |
Lauren Southwood – P |
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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: Cole McDaniels
MEDIA: J.T Doubet – Fulton Democrat
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
A. Regular Session – August 12th, 2025
Member Beck moved to approve with a second from Member Smith. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA
a. Member L. Southwood moved to remove action misc. resolution: Non-Union Salaries
with a second from Member Steck. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes
Member Platt moved to approve the amended agenda with a second from Member Barclay. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes
ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Energy Transition Community Grant Update 2023, 2024 Recap, and 2025 New Application Update
B. Regular Hometown Consulting Board Update
C. Resignation – Paula Grigsby – District 1 Board Member
D. Resignation – Jaclyn Webb– JAHIC
PROCLAMATIONS – None
PUBLIC REMARKS – None
CONSENT AGENDA
Member Smith moved to approve with a second from Member Beck. Motion carried by roll call vote (12,0).
A. CLAIMS
a. Claims- Sheriff, Jail, Zoning, County Board, 3Q FY25 County Board Mileage & Per Diem, Miscellaneous, 3Q FY25 Wellness Benefit, Public Defender, Property, Supervisor of Assessments, ESDA, Animal Control, Highway, VAC, Clayberg, Camping & Recreation, Spay & Neuter, Public Transportation, ARPA
B. REPORTS
a. Reports- Animal Control, Treasurer, VAC, Zoning
b. Other Reports- Public Defender, State’s Attorney/Circuit Clerk, Sheriff, County Clerk
C. APPOINTMENTS
a. Resolution: Re-Appointment – John Velde- Lacey Drainage And Levee District
b. Resolution: Re-Appointment – Mike Specketer – Commissioner of Sea Horn Drainage District
D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ZONING
a. Resolution Amending “Appendix A” of the Fulton County Zoning Ordinance of 2009 to update Conditional Use Permit Renewal Fees for Commercial Solar Energy Systems, Wind Energy Systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems. (Approved by Fulton County ZBA 8-27-25)
E. COUNTY HIGHWAY
a. Resolution HWY 25-007, Approving Aid for Structure 029-3038, Isabel Township
F. EXECUTIVE
G. FINANCE, INSURANCE, PERSONNEL, LEGISLATIVE
a. General Funds Transfers
i. Resolution: $309.00 From: #001-020-520205 Aca Compliance Fee
To: #001-020-520102 Benefit – Wellness Program
b. Other Funds Transfers
c. General Funds Immediate Emergency Appropriations
d. Other Funds Immediate Emergency Appropriations
i. Resolution: $73,603.00 From: Unappropriated Funds
To: #038-092-585142 Court Tech Grant Expenses
e. Trustee Resolutions, August 2025
f. Resolution Authorizing Execution and Amendment of Federal 5311 Grant Agreement (SFY26)
H. HEALTH
I. PROPERTY
J. PUBLIC SAFETY & CAMPGROUND
a. Hazard Mitigation Plan Adoption
ACTION AGENDA
A. TREASURER’S REPORT
B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ZONING
C. COUNTY HIGHWAY
D. HEALTH
E. FINANCE, INSURANCE, PERSONNEL, LEGISLATIVE
F. PROPERTY
a. Discussion/Action: ETSB Rent for Jane Boyd Building
Member Barclay moved to approve with a second from Member C. Southwood. Motion carried by roll call vote (12,0).
G. PUBLIC SAFETY & CAMPGROUND
H. EXECUTIVE
a. Discussion/Action: Property purchase from City of Canton for 911 dispatch center
Member C. Southwood moved to approve with a second from Member Smith. Motion carried by roll call vote (12,0).
I. EXECUTIVE SESSION – 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(3) Personnel
J. MISC.
b. Discussion/Action: Resolution: Non-Union Salaries
K. ADJOURNMENT
Member Steck moved to adjourn at 7:52 PM with a second from Member Smith. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes
