Village of Arthur Board of Trustees met Nov. 7.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Arthur, Illinois, was held on Monday, November 7, 2022, in the Village Board Room. Village President Rod Randall called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Roll call was answered by Trustees Matt Bernius, Mike Hilgenberg, Todd Dukeman, Jim Fleming, and Christy Miller. Trustee Dave Tiffan was absent.
Pledge of Allegiance
• President Randall asked J. Fleming to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment
• Jeremy Hale was the only visitor present.
Approval of Minutes
• C. Miller made a motion to approve the October 17, 2022 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes. J. Fleming seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.
Approval of Expenditures
• M. Hilgenberg made a motion to approve expenditures in the amount of $124,917.71. C. Miller seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.
Village President Comments and Announcements
• President Randall congratulated the ALAH fall sports teams on their success this President Randall has heard positive comments about the pumpkin house, and he thanked Public Works for helping take the display down. Positive comments have also been given regarding Public Works employees being busy on the job and visible to the public.
Trustees' Reports
• No reports were given.
Chief of Police Report
• Police Chief Goodman was absent but provided monthly reports from the Police Department.
Public Works Supervisor's Report
• Grant Corum provided reports from the Public Works Department. Hydrant flushing went well, and there has been more street sweeping lately. Grant gave an update on the lead and copper site audit.
Unfinished Business
• none
New Business
1. President Randall provided details about a TIF Façade Improvement request. Discussion took place on the estimates and timeframe of the project. J. Fleming made a motion to approve a TIF Façade Improvement request by ANDD Rentals LLC in the amount of $10,000.00. M. Hilgenberg seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.
2. C. Miller made a motion to approve a Temporary Sign Application by A Gathering on the Prairie. M. Hilgenberg seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.
3. Grant Corum provided a letter and scope of work document from Farnsworth Group regarding architectural and engineering design services for the WWTP meter installation, tank demolition, and clarifier rehabilitation. M. Bernius made a motion to approve a project service agreement from Farnsworth Group for the WWTP Clarifier Rehab in an amount not to exceed $20,500.00. M. Hilgenberg seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.
4. President Randall provided details and a quote for sesquicentennial calendars. These calendars would be sold for $10.00 apiece. M. Bernius made a motion to approve the purchase of 500 Arthur Sesquicentennial calendars in the amount of $3,925.00. J. Fleming seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.
General Discussion
• Information regarding insurance will be sent out to Trustees for review before the next Board meeting.
• Kenny Crossman reported that a Zoning Board meeting will take place this Thursday, November 10 to review a rezoning request.
• J. Fleming heard questions from residents regarding the Arthur Homes Project. President Randall noted that applications are being taken for the homes, and two of the properties will be completed by the end of the year. A flyer and more information will be sent to the Trustees.
Adjourn
• M. Hilgenberg made a motion to adjourn. C. Miller seconded. All Trustees voted YEA. President Randall adjourned the meeting at 7:27 pm.
https://arthur-il.gov/file/878/11-07-22%20Board%20Minutes.pdf
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