Village Of Odell
Official Minutes of the March 14, 2016 Regular Board Meeting
Village of Odell, Illinois
Council Room, Odell, Illinois, Monday March 14, 2016, a Regular Board Meeting was held this date at 7:00pm., at Village Hall, Council Room, 213 S. Front Street, with Mayor Joyner presiding and with proper notice having been posted.
Roll Call
Roll call showed the following Trustee Members were physically present: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Joan Bullard, Mark Tissiere, and Brian Mills.
Staff Present: Iris Thorne; Rich Ribordy
Guests Present: “Doc” Watson; Sgt. Mitchell
Mayor Joyner called the meeting to order at 7:00pm., at which time a majority of a quorum was present
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Joyner led the Pledge of Allegiance
Oath of Office
Mayor Joyner administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Trustee Lisa Lambert
Minutes of the February 08, 2016 Regular Board Meeting
Trustee Joan Bullard moved to approve the minutes of the February 08, 2016 Regular Board Meeting as printed; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere, Joan Bullard, and Brian Mills – 6;
Nays: None
Treasurer’s Report
Clerk Iris Thorne reported that the Treasurer, Jim Rebholz, has supplied copies of an YTD Fund Summary and a MTD Treasurer’s Report. Bank balances for the month ending February 29, 2016 are as follows:
| Odell Checking | $ 31,588.66 |
| Illinois Funds Gen Fund MM | $ 216,852.83 |
| Illinois Funds MFT Fund MM | $ 94,921.38 |
| Odell MFT Checking | $ 497.02 |
| Odell Tourism Checking | $ 32,514.80 |
| Odell Water Savings | $ 91,791.92 |
| Odell General CD’s | $ 226,408.27 |
Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to approve the Treasurers report; second by Trustee Joan Bullard;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere, Joan Bullard, and Brian Mills – 6;
Nays: None
Bills
Board Listing Report #878 ran on March 11, 2016 at 12:16pm representing all due bills for the Village for March 2016, and Board Listing Report #879 ran on March 11, 2016 at 12:33pm representing all due bills for Tourism for March 2016 were presented for payment approval plus the Evergreen F/S fuel bill for $114.36.
Trustee Brian Mills moved to approve and pay all bills on the Board Listing Report dated
March 11, 2016 ran at 12:16pm, list #878, and Board Listing Report dated, March 11, 2016pm ran at 12:33pm, list #879, and the Evergreen F/S fuel bill for $114.36; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere, Joan Bullard, and Brian Mills – 6;
Nays: None
Police Report
Sgt. Mitchell reported that there were 13 calls, 2 citations and 2 written warning for police activity in Odell during the Month of February, 2016.
Public Forum
“Doc” Watson, who is running for the position of Livingston County Coroner, addressed the board. Doc who is a lifetime resident of Livingston County, gave a brief overview of his work history and his 19 years of experience working as a Deputy Coroner under Mike Burke.
OLD BUSINESS:
Route 66 Trail Bids
The state is still without a budget and withholding the grant funds. Route 66 Trail Bids were tabled until the April 2016 Board Meeting.
Bank Proposed Interest Rates Route 66 Project
No action was taken on the proposed interest rates received from two banks due to the hold put on the Route 66 project.
Clearwell Update
Updates to the Clearwell issue will be addressed in Executive Session.
Follow-up – Status of Legal Process for Cleanup of Property 109-111 N Front St.
The board agreed that progress is being made toward the cleanup of the property at 109-111 N Front St and that the cleanup progress will continue to be monitored. Attorney Legner indicated that a letter has been sent to F/S Grain in reference to the condition of their buildings.
Roof Estimates
The Village has received two quotes on the repair of three roofs, the garage, the ag shop, and restrooms at the ball park pavilion, and one quote on the repair of two roofs, the ag shop and restrooms at the ball park pavilion and replacement of the garage roof as follows:
All Seasons: $ 4,210.00
Pfaffs: $ 4,300.00
Wykes: $ 12,835.00 repair 2 and replace 1
Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to accept All Seasons Roofing’s quote of $ 4,100.00 to repair all three roofs; second by Trustee Joan Bullard;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Joan Bullard – 4;
Nays: Mark Tissiere, Brian Mills – 2;
Miscellaneous Old Business
Action to repair the fire hydrant that was broken by a truck last month was discussed. Trustee Brian Mills moved to repair the fire hydrant and submit the bill to the Trucking Company for payment; second by Jamie Johnson;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere, Joan Bullard, and Brian Mills – 6;
Nays: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Garbage Contract – Extension or Bid
The Village contract with Republic Services provides for the extension of the current contract with approval of written proposed future rates. Attorney Legner verified that since the contract is not a public works contract, the bid process is not required. This issue has been tabled for future discussion.
Miscellaneous New Business
Mayor Joyner informed the Board that Rich Ribordy will be retiring this fall.
Executive Session – Clearwell
Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to exit Regular Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss the Clearwell Litigation at 8:11pm; second by Trustee Mark Tissiere;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere, Joan Bullard, and Brian Mills – 6;
Nays: None
Trustee Joan Bullard moved to exit Executive Session at 8:22pm; second by Trustee Brian Mills;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere, Joan Bullard, and Brian Mills – 6;
Nays: None
Regular Session Resumed
Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to adjourn at 8:23pm; second by Trustee Mark Tissiere;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere, Joan Bullard, and Brian Mills – 6;
Nays: None