Galesburg Reporter

Fulton County Executive Committee met May 6

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. Call to Order

Time: 7:04 PM

2. Roll Call

Roll call was taken, quorum was present

Members:

Barry Beck (Present)

Paula Grigsby (Present)

Laura Kessel (Present)

Brian Platt (Present)

Lauren Southwood (Present)

John Spangler (Present)

Karl Williams (Present)

Other Board Members: Susie Berry, Landon Smith, James Barclay

Elected & Appointed Officials: None

Staff: Rachel Knott – Fulton County Board Administrative Assistant

Guest(s): None

3. Call for Additions/Deletions to and Approval of Agenda

Member Kessel moved to approve the agenda with a second from Member Platt. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.

4. Approval of Previous Minutes – April 2, 2025

Member L. Southwood moved to approve with a second from Member Kessel. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.

5. Announcements, Communication and Correspondence – None

6. Public Remarks – None

7. Reports from Committee Chairs

a. Community Development, Zoning

Member Grigsby reported that Julie and Kim went to IL Zoning Officials meeting and that violation letters have been sent out to bring short-term rental into compliance with the county ordinance.

b. Health

Member Platt reported that the purchase request for a handicap van will be going to the full board.

c. County Highway

Member Beck reported that the Highway Department is getting ready to chip and seal roads

d. Finance, Insurance, Personnel, Legislative

Member L. Southwood reported that the audits will be going to the full board.

e. Property

Member Kessel reported that the architects are working on creating a report.

f. Campground/Safety

Member Williams reported that the campers are happy with everything going on at the campground.

8. Old Business – None

9. New Business – None

10. Misc. – None

11. Adjournment

Member Kessel moved to adjourn at 7:46 PM with a second from Member Beck. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.

https://fultoncountyil.gov/agendas-minutes/may-6-2025-executive-minutes/