East Central Reporter

Village of Arthur Board of Trustees met May 5.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

May 5, 2025

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Arthur, Illinois, was held on Monday, May 5, 2025, 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, Dave Tiffan, and Christy Bernius.

Pledge of Allegiance

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

Public Comment

• Present were Trustees-elect Kurt Hall and Lamar Miller and Village Clerk-elect Amy Strong. Visitors present were Nadine Miller, Glen Rhodes, Lyle Otto and Stephanie Wierman.

Consent Agenda

• M. Bernius made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda including:

1. Approval of April 21, 2025 Board of Trustee Regular Meeting Minutes

2. Approval of April 21, 2025 Executive Session Minutes

3. Approval of May 1, 2025 Zoning Board Meeting Minutes

4. Approval of appointment of Matt Bernius, Trustee, as Mayor Pro-Tem

5. Approval of appointment of Elliott Tinnon, Chief of Police, and Erica Carter, Deputy Clerk, as Freedom of Information Act officers on behalf of the Village.

6. Approval of appointment of Elliott Tinnon, Chief of Police, as ESDA and EMA liaison.

7. Approval of appointment of Erica Carter, Deputy Clerk, as Comptroller

8. Approval of appointment of Crossman Law Office as Village Attorney

9. Approval of appointment of State Bank of Arthur and First Neighbor Bank as designated depositories for the Village of Arthur

10. Approval of 2025-26 Village Trustee Committee appointments

11. Approval of Meeting schedule for FY2025-26: Village Board of Trustee meetings are the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:00 PM at the Municipal Building 120 East Progress Street.

I. Gutierrez seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

Approval of Expenditures

• M. Hilgenberg made a motion to approve expenditures in the amount of $42,791.63. J. Fleming seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

Village President Comments and Announcements

• President Randall presented D. Tiffan with a plaque honoring his years of service as a Village Trustee and thanking him for his hard work in service to the community.

• President Randall presented J. Fleming with a plaque honoring his years of service as a Village Trustee and thanking him for his nearly perfect attendance and hard work for service to the community.

• President Randall presented Village Clerk Rhonda Rhodes with a plaque honoring her years of service as Village Clerk and thanking her for nearly perfect attendance and expressing his appreciation for her service over the last 8 years.

Trustees' Reports

• J. Fleming gave thanks for the opportunity to serve and to all Village employees.

• Trustees all echoed thanks to Rhonda, Jim and Dave.

Chief of Police Report

• Police Chief Elliott Tinnon provided reports from the Police Department. Thanked those leaving. DARE graduation this Thursday at 2 pm AGS. Vehicle and grass notices out to several residents.

Public Works Supervisor's Report

• Grant Corum provided monthly reports from the Public Works department. Ne-Co not finished with asphalt work; more work than first thought. Discussion on continuing work north. Jonathan Kauffman and Grant walked drainage ditch and will spray this week for noxious weeds. New mowers came in.

Village Attorney Report

• Village Attorney Kenny Crossman thanks to Rhonda, Dave, and Jim. Reported on Zoning Board meeting. Received the tower contract today.

Unfinished Business

• none

New Business

1. Oath of Office for newly elected officials.

2. Discussion and action on Ordinance 05-07A-2025: An Ordinance Amending the AG-1 Zoning with regard to Livestock Management Facilities. - Nothing in Douglas County for zoning this. Code of Ordinance Sec 32-158 and Sec 32-159 attachment. Board met to add (5) to Sec 32-159. Using state statute to define the facility and setting it so that the permit will come to the Village Board for approval. The requirements will be available on the Village website once approved. M. Hilgenberg made a motion to approve Ordinance 05- 07A-2025 as presented. C. Bernius seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

3. Discussion and action on purchasing 22 large meters (1 1/2" and larger) from Midwest Meter, Inc. in the amount of $32,422.00. – Midwest Meter Quote - Grant explained the need to replace meters that have failed. We provide the meter, the property owner will pay for installation. C. Bernius made a motion to approval for the purchase of the 22 large meters from Midwest Meter, Inc. M. Hilgenberg seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

4. Discussion and action to waive the bidding process for the purchase of a 125 kW John Deere generator set from Central Power Products pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/8-9-1(1). Grant explained the desire to keep the purchase local with the vendor who performs maintenance on the equipment. M. Hilgenberg made a motion to waive the bidding process for the purchase of the John Deere generator. C. Bernius seconded. All Trustees voted YEA,

5. Discussion and action on purchasing a 125 kW John Deere generator set from Central Power Products in the amount of $52,592.00. - Grant explained that this is part of the capital improvement plan already. M. Bernius made a motion to purchase the 125 kW John Deere generator set from Central Power Products in the amount of $52,592.00. C. Bernius seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

6. Discussion and action on a proposal from Central Power Products to install an automatic transfer switch at the well site in the amount of $11,400.00. - Grant explained the need to the new board members. M. Hilgenberg made a motion to accept the proposal from Central Power Products to install an automatic transfer switch at the well site in the amount of $11,400. I. Guterriez seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

7. Discussion and action on a proposal from Harris Companies, Inc. to replace 11 downtown street light lamps in the amount of $6,895.00. - Rod explained how one light was changed in a residential area and it was a marked improvement. Rod also mentioned that the project would be TIF eligible as well if so moved. M. Bernius made a motion to accept the proposal from Harris Companies, Inc. to replace 11 downtown street light lamps in the amount of $6,895.00 using TIF funds. M. Hilgenberg seconded. All Trustees voted YEA.

General Discussion

• None

Adjourn

• K. Hall made a motion to adjourn. L. Miller seconded. All Trustees voted YEA. President Randall adjourned the meeting at 7:38 P.M.

https://arthur-il.gov/file/1084/5-5-25%20Meeting%20Minutes.pdf