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Read more or comment: 6/12/08 Village Trustees Explore TIF District Options : At their June 2nd meeting the Arthur Village board learned about TIF District operations and benefits from Dan Walker, an economic developer from Bloomington, Il.
12/17/07 : Village Board adopts 2008-2009 tax levy: The next property tax levy will be an increase of 4.9% over the current levy, requesting $262,475 in receipts.
Read more or comment: New Village Administrator? At Monday's 12/17/07 Village Board meeting, John L. McCurtain of Danville, Indiana, was named as a candidate for the new Village Administrator position. John has extensive administrative background in a number of mid-western villages and towns and plans to begin work in early January 2008
Comment on this subject: 11/15/07: High School District Re-organization Study. Arthur School board will vote this month on whether a feasibility study should be conducted by Dr. William Phillips of the University of Illinois Springfield examining curriculum, financial comparisons, transportation and facilities regarding possible future reorganization of area school districts. Arthur, Atwood-Hammond, Bement and Cerro Gordo are considering this study proposal, while Lovington has voted to not participate. Area superintendents have been meeting informally for nearly two years discussing declining enrollments, school funding concerns, and other common interests. Re-organized school districts operate differently than "Co-Op" districts, with an important aspect being the retention of local control over the remaining grade school district which would most likely remain in each participating town.
Story: 8/8/07-First lots sold in new subdivision. The first three lots in the new North Vine St subdivision have been purchased easing the anxiety of the village board. Lots officially went on sale in January, and with no line-up of eager buyers, some people questioned the decision to develop the area. However, others counseled that it may take up to a year to see progress. Now with lots sold and plans for construction under way, the village can turn its attention to other matters.
Comment on this subject: 8/0/07: Leaf Burning an Issue In Arthur. A meeting has been scheduled on Tuesday, Aug 14 at 6-8pm in the community building for Arthurites to have input in deciding how to address leaf burning in the village. All residents are encouraged to attend. Questions or comment may be directed to village trustee Darrell Duzan (543-5134)
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