East Central Reporter

Village of Arthur Board of Trustees met Oct. 21.

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 21, 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 was absent.

Pledge of Allegiance

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

Public Comment

Visitors present were Kevin Buckley and Tracie England.

Consent Agenda

C. Miller made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda including the October 7, 2024 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes and the September 2024 Leak Adjustment Report. M. Hilgenberg seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

Approval of Expenditures

M. Hilgenberg made a motion to approve expenditures in the amount of $130,599.23. M. Bernius seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

Auditor's Report

Kevin Buckley went through the financial statements for the Village. He noted that governmental funds are in good shape and show a healthy institution. He also reviewed proprietary funds and operating expenses. He noted the positive trends in the water and sewer financials.

Village President Comments and Announcements

President Randall reported that Peoples Bank will begin work on their ITM project the first week of November.

President Randall congratulated Trustees Matt Bernius and Christy Miller on their recent marriage.

Trustees' Reports

C. Miller reported that the Chamber of Commerce is planning to purchase a commercial package to air on Channel 3 which would promote Christmas shopping in Arthur. Discussion took place on the cost of a fifteen-second commercial and a thirty-second commercial. The commercials would run from November 18 through December 7. The Village contribution would be $1,097.50 for a fifteen-second commercial. Christy will continue to gather information regarding the filming and purchasing of these ads.

M. Bernius informed the Board that a family in Arthur is hosting a Friday morning event for grade school students. The events include breakfast, a lesson, and activities. Matt noted a representative from the Board could encourage a civic lesson during one of the events.

Chief of Police Report

Police Chief Elliott Tinnon provided reports from the Police Department. He noted that a Police Committee meeting will need to be scheduled to discuss a candidate for the position of Sergeant. Chief Tinnon also provided information about an alternator that went out on a squad car, which was repaired locally.

Public Works Supervisor's Report

Grant Corum provided reports from the Public Works department. The aerators have been cleaned and tubes replaced on one of the filters. Grant provided details about Mi-Ox and replacing the cell.

Comptroller's Report

Village Comptroller Erica Carter was absent but provided copies of the treasurer's report.

Village Attorney Report

Village Attorney Kenny Crossman had no report.

Unfinished Business

none

New Business

1. M. Hilgenberg made a motion to approve a Temporary Sign Application from the Arthur Ministerial Association. I. Gutierrez seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

2. M. Bernius made a motion to approve Pay Request #6 from Grunloh Construction, Inc. for the Clarifier Improvements at the WWTP in the amount of $411,583.00. C. Miller seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

3. Grant Corum gave details about the new cell and testing in the Mi-Ox chlorine generator. Questions still remain about the warranty on this machine, which was installed in June of 2020. The machine has worked well until now. M. Bernius made a motion to approve a proposal from DeNora Water Technologies for the installation of the new cell and internal testing of the Mi-Ox chlorine generator in the amount of $6,950.00. M. Hilgenberg seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

4. Grant Corum provided a list of trees that are scheduled to be removed. The tree at 140 East Park Street was discussed. M. Bernius made a motion to approve the proposal from Leaf it to Us Total Tree Care Plus, LLC for tree and stump removals in the amount of up to $16,375.00 and to ask the company to check the health of the Bur Oak tree at 140 East Park. I. Gutierrez seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

5. M. Bernius made a motion to approve the Annual Auditor's Report. C. Miller seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

General Discussion

Kenny Crossman noted that work needs to be done on the levy for the next meeting.

Adjourn

C. Miller made a motion to adjourn. I. Gutierrez seconded. All Trustees voted YEA. President Randall adjourned the meeting at 8:01 pm.

https://arthur-il.gov/file/1036/10-21-2024%20Board%20Minutes.pdf