East Central Reporter

Village of Arthur Board of Trustees met March 20.

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, March 20, 2023, in the Village Board Room. Village President Rod Randall called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Roll call was answered by Trustees Mike Hilgenberg, Todd Dukeman, Jim Fleming, and Christy Miller. Trustee Dave Tiffan joined the meeting in progress. Trustees Matt Bernius was absent.

Pledge of Allegiance

President Randall asked J. Fleming to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public Comment

Visitors present were Stephanie Wierman and Sharon Miller.

Approval of Minutes

C. Miller made a motion to approve the March 6, 2023 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 $56,796.37. D. Tiffan seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

Village President Comments and Announcements

President Randall acknowledged the recent loss of many Arthur residents and former Arthur residents. He offered condolences to those family members and friends who have lost loved ones.

Trustees' Reports

• The Village Trustees added their condolences to those who have lost loved ones recently. M. Hilgenberg and D. Tiffan noted Jim Jurgens will be missed and was a real asset to the Arthur community.

Chief of Police Report

Police Chief Goodman provided monthly reports from the Police Department. Chief Goodman is currently interviewing candidates for the Police officer vacancy.

Public Works Supervisor's Report

Grant Corum provided reports from the Public Works Department.

Comptroller's Report

Erica Carter provided the Treasurer's report. Erica went through the current bank statement, money market account, TIF account, lot sales savings account, and CD's. Overall, the Village has received 120% of anticipated revenue for this fiscal year. The Village has spent 51% of this year's budget with only two months remaining.

Village Attorney Report

• Kenny Crossman was absent.

Unfinished Business

none

New Business

1. Sharon Miller was present to answer questions regarding a TIF grant application for S.A.M.'s

Sales and Services. The Board went through the TIF grant criteria and determined the request qualifies for 50% assistance. J. Fleming made a motion to approve the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) grant request for S.A.M.'S Sales & Services, 118 South Vine Street, Arthur, IL for the amount not to exceed $30,000 of the proposed $70,000.00 project. M. Hilgenberg seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

2. C. Miller made a motion to postpone action on a one-time as well as routine cleaning of the Municipal/Community Building. J. Fleming seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

3. Grant Corum provided details about a 75' x 100' area on the west side of the 100 block of South Vine Street that needs gravel and will provide parking. J. Fleming made a motion to approve a bid to grade and rock a portion of the Village-owned property on the west side of the 100 Block of South Vine Street south of the railroad in the amount of $3,050.00. M. Hilgenberg seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

4. Grant Corum reported that he has been working with Farnsworth Group on purchasing GIS mapping equipment. This expense is in the current budget. The technology will allow Public Works to mark water meter pits, valves, water mains, and build an entire map of the water/sewer system. The system will also document the location of repaired leaks and other work done. C. Miller made a motion to approve the purchase of GIS (mapping) equipment from Subsurface Solutions in the amount of $4,747.00, with $636.00 of this cost being an annual expense. D. Tiffan seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

General Discussion

President Randall received a request for a representative from the Board to attend a Moultrie County Dementia Friendly informational meeting. Trustees Mike Hilgenberg and Dave Tiffan volunteered to attend.

Stephanie Wierman asked for input regarding this year's Cheese Festival.

Adjourn

C. Miller made a motion to adjourn. D. Tiffan seconded. All Trustees voted YEA. President Randall adjourned the meeting at 7:29pm.

https://arthur-il.gov/file/915/03-20-23%20Board%20Minutes.pdf