East Central Reporter

Village of Arthur Board of Trustees met June 3.

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, June 3, 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, Dave Tiffan, and Christy Miller.

Pledge of Allegiance

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

Public Comment

Nolan Lee was the only visitor present. Nolan addressed the Board regarding the Monday night events he has been hosting in the Gazebo parking lot. Organizations such as the Young Marines, the county fair queens, and the high school drama club have all worked at the putt- putt golf and ice cream events, and he has been able to give $500.00 to these organizations. Nolan has received positive feedback, and he hopes to continue these Monday night events through July and August. Action on this request will be taken at the next Board meeting.

Approval of Minutes

C. Miller made a motion to approve the May 20, 2024 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes. D. Tiffan seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

Approval of Expenditures

M. Hilgenberg made a motion to approve expenditures in the amount of $139,948.00. I. Gutierrez seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

Village President Comments and Announcements

President Randall had no report.

Trustees' Reports

M. Hilgenberg noted that it was good to see the Public Works Department spraying for weeds on the streets.

Chief of Police Report

Police Chief Goodman was absent.

Public Works Supervisor's Report

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

Village Attorney Report

Kenny Crossman reported that there will be a Zoning Board meeting Thursday, June 6, to review two variance requests.

Unfinished Business

None

New Business

1. Discussion took place on a TIF façade grant submitted by Steve and Deborah Howell to repair the outside of their building at 236 South Vine Street. Pictures and bids were provided with the request. M. Hilgenberg made a motion to approve a TIF façade grant request for 236 South Vine, Arthur, IL in the amount of $2,400.00 (50% of the $4,800.00 project). D. Tiffan seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

2. M. Bernius made a motion to approve Ordinance 06-03A-2024: An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 05-06A-2024: An Ordinance Authorizing the Lease Purchase Agreement of a 2024 Case 580 S/N Backhoe for a Net Lease of Seventy-Seven Thousand ($77,000.00) Payable over a Period of Seven Years with Morton Community Bank. M. Hilgenberg seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

General Discussion

Kenny Crossman will check with Angie Parsons about attending a Board meeting to give a Simply Arthur report.

Adjourn

C. Miller made a motion to adjourn. I. Guitierrez seconded. All Trustees voted YEA. President Randall adjourned the meeting at 7:16pm.

https://arthur-il.gov/file/1010/06-03-24%20Board%20Minutes.pdf