The Mill Shoals Village Board met recently to address several ongoing and new issues, including funding for the long-anticipated Municipal Water Project.
Board members reviewed the USDA Rural Development funding application, noting that while Mill Shoals has been awarded $3 million in congressional direct spending and $50,000 from the White County Board through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Energy Transition Community Grant, the project’s estimated cost is $6,241,639. That leaves a funding gap of $3,191,639. Trustees reaffirmed their commitment to pursuing additional resources, including potential support from the Delta Regional Authority with guidance from the Adeline Development Group.
In other business, the board discussed revisiting a prior police contract with Enfield after receiving interest from the Enfield mayor. Adjustments to the dates of the agreement will be required.
Village President Tim Isaacs and trustees also voted to retain Wayne Carter as the licensed Water Operator until November 1, 2027, and approved waiving the water bill for resident Ed Titzer, who is hospitalized following a serious vehicle accident. Clerk Tullis will arrange for materials to repair the bathroom ceiling at Village Hall, with assistance from Leo Nevins.
Residents can expect mosquito spraying in the village once a week, handled by the City of Fairfield employees at a cost of $165 per week.
Other updates included Trustee Martin repairing the lift station, while Village Sewer Operator Bobby Brown reported the monthly fee increase mandated by ILEPA, from $450 to $650. Trustees are also targeting November 10th for a town-wide cleanup day, pending confirmation with Bulldog Services.
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