East Central Reporter

Village of Arthur Board of Trustees met July 15.

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 15, 2024, in the Village Board Room. Village President Rod Randall called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. 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 I. Gutierrez to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public Comment

Brynn Nicholls was the only visitor present.

Consent Agenda

C. Miller made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda including the July 1, 2024 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes and the May and June 2024 leak adjustment reports. M. Hilgenberg seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

Approval of Expenditures

M. Hilgenberg made a motion to approve expenditures in the amount of $121,027.05. M. Bernius seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

Village President Comments and Announcements

President Randall provided information from the Douglas County Enterprise Zone Advisory Board meeting that he attended. He provided maps of the Enterprise Zone in Arthur and in Douglas County. Discussion took place on which areas in Arthur could possibly be extended. President Randall also reviewed the incentives of this program.

Trustees' Reports

No reports were given.

Chief of Police Report

Police Chief Goodman provided monthly reports from the Police Department. He noted the Moultrie-Douglas County Fair went well. Chief Goodman and Sargeant Tinnon will be attending Officer Jones' graduation from the Police Academy on August 9, 2024.

Public Works Supervisor's Report

Grant Corum was absent.

Village Attorney Report

Village Attorney Kenny Crossman had no report.

Unfinished Business

• None

New Business

1. Brynn Nicholls provided details for a fund-raising event to benefit a local family. Discussion took place on insurance and fencing for the event. M. Bernius made a motion to approve a street closing request (closing the first half block of East Progress Street from Vine Street to the alley) by Buck's Pub to hold an event where alcohol will be served on Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 5:30 PM until 12:00 AM, subject to getting the required insurance. I. Gutierrez seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

2. J. Fleming made a motion to approve Ordinance 07-15A-2024: An ordinance approving the sale of Lot #14 of Meadowview Subdivision to Legacy of Love Foundation in the amount of $29,580.00 pursuant to Village of Arthur Resolution 2018-5 passed on April 02, 2018. C. Miller seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

3. President Randall reported on a conference call he had with Grant Corum, site designers, and Peoples Bank representatives regarding the ATM project behind Peoples Bank. Several maps were provided and discussed. J. Fleming made a motion to approve Peoples Bank and Trust's ATM site layout. I. Gutierrez seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

4. A Village of Arthur map was provided which showed the roads scheduled to receive till, shape, and coating and which roads would just receive just coating. M. Bernius made a motion to award the bid for Chip & Oil 2024 to Earl Walker Company in the amount of $277,984.50. M. Hilgenberg seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

General Discussion

President Randall scheduled a Human Resources and Police Committee joint meeting for Friday, July 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM.

Discussion took place regarding the Village parking lot north of the Masonic Lodge. There are often trailers, boats, and cars needing maintenance parked there for long periods of time. A Resolution will be presented at a future meeting regarding the parking of non-motorized and unregistered vehicles.

Adjourn

M. Hilgenberg made a motion to adjourn. I. Gutierrez seconded. All Trustees voted YEA. President Randall adjourned the meeting at 7:37 PM.

https://arthur-il.gov/file/1015/07-15-24%20Board%20Minutes.pdf