East Central Reporter

Village of Arthur Board of Trustees met Oct. 3.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Arthur, Illinois, was held in the Village Board Room. Village President Rod Randall called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Roll call was answered by Trustees Matt Bernius, Mike Hilgenberg, Todd Dukeman, Jim Fleming, Dave Tiffan, and Christy Miller.

Pledge of Allegiance

• President Randall asked M. Hilgenberg to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public Comment

• Kevin Buckley was the only visitor present.

Consent Agenda

• C. Miller made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda including the September 19, 2022 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes and the September 19, 2022 Board of Trustees Executive Session Minutes. M. Bernius seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

Approval of Expenditures

• M. Hilgenberg made a motion to approve expenditures in the amount of $334,556.92. J. Fleming seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

Village President Comments and Announcements

• President Randall reported that he will be attending the next Moultrie County ARPA Committee Meeting. The request for funding of the sludge press will be discussed.

• Homecoming decorations have been placed around the downtown area. President Randall noted better communication needs to happen next year regarding where to place signs and streamers.

Trustees' Reports

• M. Hilgenberg noted that the concrete work done on the south side of the Community Building looks good.

• J. Fleming reported the Lions Club will have their candy day on Saturday from 7:00-10:00 AM.

• M. Bernius congratulated Officer Tinnon on the birth of their baby girl.

Auditors' Reports

• Kevin Buckley presented the auditor's report. Kevin went through the financial statements and noted these reports paint a healthy picture of the way things are going. He went through expenditures, proprietary funds, operating revenue, and all areas of the water and sewer funds. Kevin provided two letters of findings. He noted that leak adjustments need to be included in Board reporting. He appreciated the help of Erica Carter and Christy Frederick. Board members will be given time to go through the reports before approving them.

Chief of Police Report

• Police Chief Goodman provided monthly reports from the Police Department. Chief Goodman congratulated Officer Donnals on his recent wedding. He also reported that part- time officer Nick Martina turned in his resignation letter, which Chief Goodman read.

Public Works Supervisor's Report

• Grant Corum was absent but provided reports from the Public Works Department.

Village Attorney's Report

• Kenny Crossman had no report.

Unfinished Business

• none

New Business

1. C. Miller made a motion to approve the street closure request of East Park Street between Ash Street and South Vine Street for Grandparents' Day at the Arthur Grade School on October 21, 2022 from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM. D. Tiffan seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

2. C. Miller made a motion to approve the bid of the Arthur Flower Shop for Christmas decorations for the Welcome Center in the amount of $247.00 and for the Gazebo in the amount of $155.00. J. Fleming seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

3. M. Hilgenberg made a motion to approve Resolution #R-10-03A-2022: A Resolution Regarding Temporary Closing of State Right-of-Way during Annual Community Events. C. Miller seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

4. M. Bernius provided details about a lift station control panel that was installed at Willow Street approximately 25 years ago and is need of replacement. M. Bernius made a motion to approve a proposal from Harris Electric to replace the Willow Street lift station control panel rack in the amount of $3,530.00. C. Miller seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

5. M. Bernius reported that discussion took place at the last Water & Sewer Committee meeting regarding service pump #3. A Hammond business submitted a proposal which was presented to the Board. M. Bernius made a motion to approve a proposal to rebuild high service pump #3 at the water treatment plant from TD Repair & Services LLC in an amount not to exceed $3,000.00. T. Dukeman seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

General Discussion

• The homecoming parade will be Friday, October 7, at 3:00 PM.

Adjourn

• M. Hilgenberg made a motion to adjourn. D. Tiffan seconded. All Trustees voted YEA. President Randall adjourned the meeting at 7:31PM.

https://arthur-il.gov/file/867/10-03-22%20Board%20Minutes.pdf