East Central Reporter

Village of Arthur Board of Trustees met Aug. 4.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

I. Call to Order – Roll Call – Pledge of Allegiance

II. Public Comment

III. Consent Agenda

1. Approval of July 21, 2025 Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes.

2. Approval of July 21, 2025 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes.

IV. Approval of Expenditures

V. Reports

♦ Village President – Rod Randall

♦ Trustees – Christy Bernius, Matt Bernius, Isai Gutierrez, Kurt Hall, Mike Hilgenberg, Lamar Miller.

♦ Police – Elliott Tinnon

♦ Public Works – Grant Corum

♦ Village Attorney – Kenny Crossman

VI. Unfinished Business – None

VII. New Business

1. Discussion and action on a request to use the Village’s lagoon area for parking during the Heart of Amish Country Pro Rodeo event on August 15-16, 2025.

2. Discussion and action on Resolution R-08-04A-2025: A Resolution of the Village of Arthur in Support of the Illinois America250 Commemoration.

3. Discussion and action on Resolution R-08-04B-2025: A Resolution of the Village of Arthur Adopting the 2024 Douglas County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan.

4. Discussion and action on Resolution R-08-04C-2025: A Resolution of the

Village of Arthur authorizing the Village President to execute and enter into the Illinois Community Solar Subscription Agreement.

5. Discussion and action on a Local Tourism Grant request for cooperative group advertising in the Webster-Kirkwood Times Fall Travel Guide in the amount of $2250.00.

6. Discussion and action on authorizing the Economic Development and Tourism Committee to approve funding for economic development purposes from Hotel Motel Tax revenues and the annual economic development budget in a not-to exceed amount as determined by the Village Board.

7. Discussion and action on the installation of two (2) Peace Poles at the Welcome Center in cooperation with the Arthur Rotary Club which is participating in the International May Peace Prevail on Earth Project.

VIII. General Discussion

IX. Adjourn

https://arthur-il.gov/file/1105/08-04-25%20Meeting%20Agenda.pdf