East Central Reporter

Village of Arthur Board of Trustees met Oct. 16.

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, October 16, 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, Dave Tiffan, and Christy Miller. 

Pledge of Allegiance 

President Randall asked M. Bernius to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Public Comment 

Visitors present were Kevin Buckley and James Miller. 

Consent Agenda 

M. Hilgenberg made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda including the October 2, 2023 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes and the September leak adjustment report. D. Tiffan seconded. All Trustees voted YEA. 

Approval of Expenditures 

M. Hilgenberg made a motion to approve expenditures in the amount of $34,311.12. C. Miller seconded. All Trustees voted YEA. 

Village President Comments and Announcements 

President Randall had no report. 

Trustees' Reports 

No reports were given. 

Auditor's Report 

Kevin Buckley went through the financial statement for the Village. He noted that governmental funds are in good shape. He also reviewed proprietary funds and operating expenses. Mr. Buckley noted the statements show a good, healthy projection. 

Chief of Police Report 

Police Chief Goodman provided monthly reports from the Police Department. 

Public Works Supervisor's Report 

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

Comptroller's Report 

Erica Carter was absent but provided the Treasurer's Report. 

Village Attorney Report 

Kenny Crossman had no report. 

Unfinished Business 

None 

New Business 

1. President Randall reported on a TIF construction grant request by Miller Bus Service LLC. The Board went through the evaluation criteria for TIF grants. Five criteria were met, qualifying for a 50% grant. M. Bernius made a motion to approve the TIF construction grant request by Miller Bus Service LLC, 801 East Mill Street, Arthur, IL in the amount of $26,526.04 (50% of the $53,052.08 project). J. Fleming seconded. Trustees Bernius, Hilgenberg, Gutierrez, Fleming, and Miller voted YEA. Trustee Tiffan abstained. Motion passed. 

2. Discussion took place on a request by Rural Patriot LLC to extend overhead lighting for the Rural Patriot mural approximately six feet from the building into the Village-owned Gazebo Parking Lot property. M. Bernius made a motion to approve the request, subject to the Village attorney creating an agreement between the two parties concerning maintenance and liability. J. Fleming seconded. All Trustees voted YEA. 

General Discussion 

None 

Adjourn 

C. Miller made a motion to adjourn. M. Bernius seconded. All Trustees voted YEA. President Randall adjourned the meeting at 7:27pm. 

https://arthur-il.gov/file/969/10-16-23%20Board%20Minutes.pdf