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Village of Ashmore Board Meeting

August 26, 2025 · Ashmore, IL
Source: Ashmore Board Minutes Aug26 2025 (PDF)
Retrieved April 25, 2026 from ashmore.gov ↗
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Attendees

Bill Edwards (Board Member)
Kathy Welborn (Board Member) (absent)
TC Grissom (Board Member)
Kyle Sims (Board Member)
Terry Price (Board Member)
Bryan Watson (Board Member)
Mayor Kurt Crail (Mayor)
Linda Holloway (Treasurer)
Nancy Meese (Community Guest)
Tyler Heleine (Coles County Police)
Jake Johnson (Superintendent)
Michelle Redd (Clerk) (absent)
✓ Present: 10/12

Decisions

#Approval of Minutes

APPROVED Unanimous

#Treasurer's Report

APPROVED Unanimous

#Economic Development Membership

APPROVED Unanimous

#Ordinance Number 250826

APPROVED Unanimous

#Resolution 25-0826 – SRTS Grant

APPROVED Unanimous

#Stone River Group – Aggregation Rates Discussion

APPROVED Unanimous

#Board Approval – Sale of Lots / Bloxom and Decker Properties

APPROVED Unanimous

Agenda Items

#1

Public Comments – Noise Complaint

Nancy Meese discussed concerns regarding TGM elevator noise

#2

Guest Tyler Heleine Coles County Police Department Report

Officer Heleine reported on community patrols and speeding complaints

#3

Engineers / Grants Updates

Updates on various grants and infrastructure projects

#4

Approval of Minutes

Approval of July 22, 2025, minutes

#5

Clerk's Report

Clerk Michelle Redd was absent due to illness

#6

Mayor's Report

Update on ongoing audit and ADA-compliant website updates

#7

Treasurer's Report

Treasurer's report and motion to approve

#8

Superintendent Report

Update on water samples and Harvest Festival preparations

#9

Unfinished / New Business

Discussion on various topics including recycling, garage sale promotion, and Harvest Festival

#10

Economic Development Membership

Approval of $1,000 to join Coles County Economic Development Program

#11

Ordinance Number 250826 – Water Tampering / Service / Use

Ordinance placed on file

#12

Resolution 25-0826 – SRTS Grant

Resolution approved

#13

Stone River Group – Aggregation Rates Discussion

Targeting rates under $0.0910 per kWh

#14

Board Approval – Sale of Lots / Bloxom and Decker Properties

Discussion of Bloxom lot and Decker property acquisition

#15

Pickleball Court / Gym Discussion

Discussion on potential pickleball court and gym improvements

Public Comments

1 speaker
Nancy Meese · Topic: Noise Complaint

Concerns regarding TGM elevator noise, decibel levels, and code enforcement