Village Of Odell
Official Minutes of the June 12, 2017 Regular Board Meeting
Village of Odell, Illinois
Council Room, Odell, Illinois, Monday June 12, 2017, a Regular Board Meeting was held this date at 7:00pm, at Village Hall, Council Room, 213 S. Front Street, with Mayor Terry 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, Mark Tissiere, Joan Bullard and Brian Mills;
Staff Present: Iris Thorne, Mike Nabors
Village Attorney Present: Ed Legner
Guests Present: Sgt. Bunting
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.
Minutes of the May 08, 2017 Regular Board Meeting
Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve the minutes of the May 08, 2017 Regular Board Meeting as printed; second by Trustee Joan Bullard;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Mark Tissiere, Joan Bullard, Brian Mills – 5;
Nays: None
Treasurer’s Report
Iris Thorne reported that the Treasurer, Jim Rebholz, has supplied copies of an YTD Fund Summary and MTD Treasurers Report for the month ending May 31, 2017. Bank balances for the month ending May 31, 2017 are as follows:
| Odell Checking | $ 32,989.48 |
| Illinois Funds Gen Fund MM | $ 96,998.51 |
| Illinois Funds MFT Fund MM | $ 85,343.07 |
| Odell MFT Checking | $ 500.59 |
| Odell Tourism Checking | $ 41,227.39 |
| Odell Water Savings | $ 99,387.09 |
| Odell General CD’s | $ 229,505.77 |
Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve the Treasurers report; second by Trustee Brian Mills;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Mark Tissiere, Joan Bullard, Brian Mills – 5;
Nays: None
Oath of Office
Mayor Joyner administered the Oath of Office to Trustee Jamie McPeek Johnson
Bills
Board Listing Report #947 ran on June 12, 2017 at 12:15pm representing all due bills for the Village due in June 2017, and Listing Report #948 ran on June 12, 2017 at 2:00pm representing all due bills for Tourism due in June 2017 plus the invoice from Eppel for $ 97,319.32 for Trail work and the Trail loan interest due of $ 144.16 from the Bank of Pontiac.
Iris Thorne informed the board that the Auditor has requested that I provide the board with a list of checks that have been written in between meetings.
Trustee Brian Mills moved to approve and pay all bills on the Board Listing Report #947, dated June 12, 2017, ran at 2:15pm, and Board Listing Report #948, dated June 12, 2017, ran at 2:00pm plus the invoice from Eppel for $ 97,319.32 for Trail work and the Trail loan interest due to the Bank of Pontiac in the amount of $ 144.16; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Joan Bullard, Brian Mills – 5;
Nays: Mark Tissiere – 1;
Police Report
The Board decided that at this point in time there was no need to call a special Police meeting, but will review the need each month. An activity report has been received for the month of May and Sgt. Bunting checked in to see if the board had any concerns.
OLD BUSINESS:
Clearwell Update
Ed Legner informed the board that there are two depositions scheduled in July with defendants in the Clearwell Case.
A proposal from Concrete Tank Services just came in today and was presented to the board. Ed advised the board to take the proposal home to review for discussion at the July meeting.
Miscellaneous Old Business
Mayor Joyner noted that the car show was very successful this year.
Mayor Joyner also advised that the ball park building are being painted by community service.
Attorney Legner updated the board on the complaint that was filed against the owners of the building on Wauponsie St. A formal answer to the complaint has been filed with the Circuit Clerk. A hearing has been scheduled.
Public Forum
NEW BUSINESS:
Pete Petropoul
Pete Petropoul is requesting his business address at 601 West Prairie St. be changed to 603 West Prairie St. to allow for possible future other business expansion.
Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to grant the request to change the address of 601 West Prairie St. to 603 West Prairie St; second by Mark Tissiere;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere, Joan Bullard, Brian Mills – 6;
Nays:
Working Budget F/Y 2017-2018
Iris Thorne presented the working budget for the fiscal year 2017-2018. The Appropriation is based on the working budget. Line items were discussed and some changes were made accordingly.
Miscellaneous New Business
Iris Thorne has submitted a formal retirement letter from the Collector’s position to the Board. Her official retirement date will be January 31, 2018. She will continue in her elected position as Village Clerk. The Board discussed advertising for the Collector Position and the hire time frame. Mayor Joyner appointed a special interview committee.
Mayor Joyner has received a request to ask the Board to approve the sale of alcohol on Sunday mornings. This item will appear on the July 2017 Agenda.
Trustee Lisa Lambert moved to adjourn at 8:59pm; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere, Joan Bullard, Brian Mills – 6;
Nays: