East Central Reporter

Village of Arthur Board of Trustees met April 1.

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, April 1, 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 Christy Miller. Trustee Dave Tiffan joined the meeting in progress.

Pledge of Allegiance

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

Public Comment

Visitors present were Chris Helton, Karen Helton, and Nolan Lee. Chris Helton addressed the Board with some concerns about old cars and junk in neighborhood yards. Police Chief Goodman gave details about the ordinance regarding junk and trash, and he noted that ordinance violations have been written recently. Chris also asked about the policy regarding dogs barking, which is a problem in his neighborhood. Chief Goodman responded that the Police Department is actively working on that, and an increase in the fine for barking dogs is needed. Chris further noted that the new housing addition on Rhema Drive is not supposed to have parking on both sides of the road due to possible fire calls and fire trucks needing to get through. More discussion will take place by the Board on this matter.

Approval of Minutes

M. Hilgenberg made a motion to approve the March 18, 2024 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 $37,699.00. C. Miller seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

Village President Comments and Announcements

President Randall had no report.

Trustees' Reports

M. Bernius suggested passing out a document to residents as they renew their golf cart permits stating the rules and regulations that are in place for drivers and passengers in golf carts.

J. Fleming inquired on the current policy for food trucks. Chief Goodman noted that a health permit is needed, and another form needs to be filled out if they are on public property. D. Tiffan congratulated the girls' softball team on their 19-2 victory against Arcola.

Chief of Police Report

Police Chief Goodman provided monthly reports from the Police Department. Chief Goodman reported that Officer Jones passed the power test and will begin the Police Academy on April 22. The Police Department also purchased new "No Parking" signs for events. Rotary Club paid half the cost of the signs. The department has been working with Graham Veterinary Clinic to trap and release stray cats. The program has spayed/neutered fifty cats since its beginning. Chief Goodman gave details about the recent hail damage to Police vehicles.

Public Works Supervisor's Report

Grant Corum provided reports from the Public Works Department. Grant reported that Metro has two alleys and half a block to complete and they will be done.

Village Attorney Report

Kenny Crossman reported that a Zoning Board meeting will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

Unfinished Business

None

New Business

1. Nolan Lee addressed the Board to request the use of the gazebo parking lot on Monday evenings from May-August. Nolan would hold fund-raising events for non-profit organizations, and the events would include portable mini-golf and ice cream. Nolan noted these events would bring people downtown. He also noted that he has event insurance. M. Bernius made a motion to approve the request to use the gazebo parking lot in a fund-raising capacity on Monday evenings for May and June as a probationary period from 6:00-9:00pm. J. Fleming seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

2. M. Bernius made a motion to approve a proposal from Farnsworth Group to administer the Village's Source Water Protection Plan (SWPP) in the amount of $1,500.00. C. Miller seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

3. M. Hilgenberg made a motion to approve payment applications #1 and #2 to Grunloh Construction, Inc. for the Clarifier and Select Demo project at the WWTP in the amount of $381,302.18. D. Tiffan seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

4. Grant Corum provided details about a leak in an air line near the old water treatment plant.

Grant is still working to see how much of the line needs to be replaced. M. Bernius made a motion to postpone action on Change Order #3 (100' of 8" air line replacement) for the Clarifier and Select Demo project at the WWTP in the amount of $29,200.50. J. Fleming seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

5. Grant Corum reviewed the FY2024-2029 Capital Improvement Plan, which he updates every year. He went through the details of each project and the approximate date and cost of each project. Grant also reviewed Capital Improvement completions since FY2016-2017. M. Bernius made a motion to approve the FY2024-2029 Capital Improvement Plan. C. Miller seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

General Discussion

President Randall scheduled an Economic & Tourism Committee meeting for April 15, 2024 at 6:00pm.

Adjourn

D. Tiffan made a motion to adjourn. I. Gutierrez seconded. All Trustees voted YEA. President Randall adjourned the meeting at 8:02pm.

https://arthur-il.gov/file/999/04-01-24%20Board%20Minutes.pdf