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Village of Arthur Board of Trustees met March 4.
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 4, 2024, 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, Isai Gutierrez, Jim Fleming, and Dave Tiffan. Trustee Christy Miller joined the meeting in progress.
Pledge of Allegiance
President Randall asked Sargeant Elliott Tinnon to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment
Visitors present were Reg Ankrom, Beau Jones, Michelle Jones, John Stewart, and Elliot Tinnon.
Consent Agenda
M. Hilgenberg made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda including the February 5, 2024 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes; the February 28, 2024 Police Committee Meeting Minutes; the January 2024 leak adjustment report; and the February 2024 leak adjustment report. M. Bernius seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.
Approval of Expenditures
M. Hilgenberg made a motion to approve expenditures in the amount of $87,317.23. D. Tiffan seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.
Village President Comments and Announcements
President Randall had no report.
Trustees' Reports
No reports were given.
Chief of Police Report
Police Chief Goodman provided reports from the Police Department.
Public Works Supervisor's Report
Grant Corum provided reports from the Public Works Department. Grant gave updates on the water main mapping and noted that Metro is approximately 90% done with Village-wide fiber optic installation.
Village Attorney Report
Kenny Crossman reported that he has been working with Chief Goodman on Ordinance violations.
Unfinished Business
None
New Business
1. Reg Ankrom, President of SIMEC, LLC, was present to discuss an electric aggregation proposal. Reg gave details about this competitive market, and recommended continuing with Homefield, whose recent rate is 8.66 per kilowatt hour. The current contract is for one year, with a fixed rate for the year. M. Bernius made a motion to approve Resolution R-03-04A- 2024: An Amendment to the Master Agreement to Provide Electric Generation Supply and Related Services by and between Village of Arthur, IL and Illinois Power Marketing LLC D/B/A Homefield Energy. M. Hilgenberg seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.
2. John Stewart was present to provide details on the 2024 Freedom Celebration Fireworks, which will be held June 29. John noted that the show will last approximately 25 minutes, and he thanked the Village Police and Public Work Departments for all the work they do to make the show possible. M. Bernius made a motion to approve a $6,000.00 Economic Development Assistance Grant, payable in FY2024-25, by the Arthur Rotary Club for the 2024 Freedom Celebration Fireworks. J. Fleming seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.
3. Police Chief Goodman introduced Beau Jones and provided details about his resume and the meeting that was held with the Police Committee. Beau would need to attend the Police Academy beginning in April. I. Gutierrez made a motion to approve the hiring of Beau Jones as a new officer of the Village of Arthur Police Department. M. Hilgenberg seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.
4. M. Hilgenberg made a motion to approve a request by Marie Ramirez to use the Community Building and serve alcohol for an event on Saturday, April 6, from 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM. I. Gutierrez seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.
General Discussion
none
Adjourn
M. Bernius made a motion to adjourn. I. Gutierrez seconded. All Trustees voted YEA. President Randall adjourned the meeting at 7:32pm.
https://arthur-il.gov/file/992/03-04-24%20Board%20Minutes.pdf
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