East Central Reporter

Village of Arthur Board of Trustees met Nov. 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, November 4, 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, Jim Fleming, Dave Tiffan, and Christy Miller. Trustee Isai Gutierrez was absent.

Pledge of Allegiance

President Randall asked D. Tiffan to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public Comment

Visitors present were Skyler Sieving and his family.

President Randall read a letter he received from a community member thanking the Board and Village employees for keeping Arthur in such good shape. Special thanks was given for the repairs on Bonn Street. The letter noted Arthur's vibrant business, industry, and residential community, making Arthur a place to be proud of.

Consent Agenda

C. Miller made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda including the October 21, 2024 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes and the October 29, 2024 Police Committee Meeting Minutes. J. Fleming seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

Approval of Expenditures

M. Hilgenberg made a motion to approve expenditures in the amount of $451,258.85. M. Bernius 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 Elliott Tinnon provided monthly reports from the Police Department. Chief Tinnon went through the reports, noting that animal control fines have gone up.

Public Works Supervisor's Report

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

Village Attorney Report

Village Attorney Kenny Crossman had no report.

Unfinished Business

none

New Business

1. M. Hilgenberg made a motion to approve a 50/50 economic development grant to the Arthur Association of Commerce for a WCIA/WCIX TV advertising package of 56 30-second commercials to encourage holiday shopping in Arthur in the amount of $1,432.50. C. Miller seconded. Trustees Bernius, Hilgenberg, Tiffan, and Miller voted YEA. Trustee Fleming voted NO. Motion passed.

2. J. Fleming made a motion to approve a proposal from Ne-Co Asphalt Company to repair the buggy lane ruts along Vine Street in the amount of $29,750.00. M. Bernius seconded. All Trustees voted YEA,

3. M. Bernius made a motion to enter Executive Session (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body. J. Fleming seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

J. Fleming made a motion to return to Open Session. C. Miller seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

4. C. Miller made a motion to approve the presented revisions to the Police Department Full-

Time Officer Pay Schedule. D. Tiffan seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

5. J. Fleming made a motion to approve the hiring of a Skyler Sieving as a full-time officer for the Arthur Police Department sergeant position at a starting rate of $33.00 per hour and waiving the residency requirement. M. Hilgenberg seconded. All Trustees voted YEA. 6. President Randall provided information on the employee health insurance plan. Rates will increase 4.01%. D. Tiffan made a motion to renew the Village employee health insurance. J. Fleming seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

7. M. Bernius made a motion to renew the Village employee dental and vision insurance. J. Fleming seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

8. Kenny Crossman provided the 2024-2025 Tax Levy information and went through each fund. M. Hilgenberg made a motion to postpone the approval of Ordinance 11-04-2024: An Ordinance Approving of the 2024-2025 Tax Levy with an increase under the 5% required for a Truth in Taxation Hearing in order to confirm numbers and account balances. C. Miller seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

General Discussion

Discussion took place on the proposed parking signs for the Village parking lot.

Adjourn

C. Miller made a motion to adjourn. D. Tiffan seconded. All Trustees voted YEA. President Randall adjourned the meeting at 7:41pm.

https://arthur-il.gov/file/1043/11-04-2024%20Board%20Minutes.pdf