East Central Reporter

Village of Arthur Board of Trustees met July 24.

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, July 24, 2023, in the Village Board Room. Village President Rod Randall called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Roll call was answered by Matt Bernius, Mike Hilgenberg, Isai Gutierrez, Jim Fleming, and Christy Miller. Trustee Dave Tiffan was absent.

Pledge of Allegiance

• President Randall asked C. Miller to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public Comment

• Stephanie Wierman was the only visitor present.

Approval of Minutes

• M. Hilgenberg made a motion to approve the July 10, 2023 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes. C. Miller seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

Approval of Expenditures

• M. Hilgenberg made a motion to approve expenditures in the amount of $43,144.31. J. Fleming seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

Village President Comments and Announcements

• President Randall thanked Christy Miller for all the hard work she did with the Our Town Arthur event. He also thanked the Police Department, Public Works, Stephanie Wierman, Village Trustees, and the Fire Department.

Trustees' Reports

• M. Hilgenberg thanked Christy Miller for the work she did to host Our Town Arthur. He noted it was a great evening and a great meal from the Fire Department.

• C. Miller thanked the Police Department, Public Works, President Randall, and Stephanie Wierman for helping with the Our Town Arthur event.

Chief of Police Report

• Police Chief Goodman provided monthly reports from the Police Department. He noted that Colt Heston passed all portions of the power test needed to start at the Police Academy on August 30. Chief Goodman gave an update on the department's vehicles and the work. needed to be done on several of them.

Public Works Supervisor's Report

• Grant Corum provided reports from the Public Works Department. He reported that Hershberger Concrete began work at the intersection of Ash Street and Lincoln Street. Lonnie Miller finished the dumpster enclosure, roof, and siding work at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Grant is also advertising for a full-time Public Works employee. Grant reported that he met with Metro/Conxxus, along with Matt Bernius, about the town-wide fiber optic installation.

Comptroller's Report

• Erica Carter provided the Treasurer's Report. She noted the auditor will come Thursday, July 27 and then again on August 23-24.

Village Attorney Report

• Kenny Crossman reported that the closing took place on the sale of Lot 19 in Meadowview Subdivision.

Unfinished Business

• none

New Business

1. M. Hilgenberg made a motion to approve a Temporary Sign Application for the MCC Relief Sale ice cream social on August 7, 2023. C. Miller seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

2. J. Fleming made a motion to approve a Temporary Sign Application by Penn Station. M. Hilgenberg seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

3. Grant Corum explained that American Tower LLC provided two options for lease extension for the tower site on Moses Street. Option one included a $10,000.00 signing bonus with $10,000.00 rental payments per year with 2% annual escalation. These payments would continue until March 31, 2070. The second option was a one-time payment of $181,046.80. Both options were discussed. M. Hilgenberg made a motion to approve option one from American Tower Site No. 411892 at 350 Moses Street owned by the Village of Arthur. M. Bernius seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

4. Blueprints were provided and plans were discussed regarding the Walnut Street construction project. M. Bernius made a motion to approve the revised construction plans for the development of the Village-owned Walnut Street property. J. Fleming seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

5. Discussion took place on a new telephone policy for Village employees and their families. Erica explained that subaccounts can be created. M. Hilgenberg made a motion to postpone action so that more information could be gathered. C. Miller seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

General Discussion

• Stephanie Wierman presented street closures needed for the Cheese Festival. Action will be taken at the next meeting.

Adjourn

• J. Fleming made a motion to adjourn. M. Hilgenberg seconded. All Trustees voted YEA. President Randall adjourned the meeting at 7:27pm.

https://arthur-il.gov/file/953/07-24-23%20Board%20Minutes.pdf