Village Of Odell 

Official Minutes of the Jan. 14, 2013 Regular Board Meeting

Village of Odell, Illinois

Council Room, Odell, Illinois, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, a Regular Board Meeting was held this date at 7:00pm., at Village Hall, Council Room, 213 S. Front Street, with Mayor Noonan presiding and with proper notice having been posted.

Roll Call

Roll call showed the following Trustee Members were physically present: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Matt Weaver, and Herman Fearman

Staff Present: Iris Thorne, Rich Ribordy

Village Attorney Present: Ed Legner

Guests Present:  Sgt. Gragert, Randy Wittenberg

Mayor Tony Noonan called the meeting to order at 7:00pm., at which time a majority of a quorum was present

Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Tony Noonan led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Minutes of the December 10, 2012 Regular Board Meeting

After review of the minutes Trustee Herman Fearman moved to approve the minutes of the December 10, 2012 Regular Board Meeting as printed; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;

Approved by roll call vote:

Yeas:  Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman – 5;

Nays:   None

Treasurer’s Report

The Treasurer has supplied copies of an YTD Fund Summary and a MTD Treasurer’s Report.  Bank balances for the month ending December 31, 2012 are as follows:

Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to approve the Treasurers report; second by Trustee Matt Weaver;

Approved by roll call vote:

Yeas:  Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman – 5;

Nays:   None

Bills

Board Listing Report #714 ran at 11:45AM on 01/14/13 representing all due bills for January 2013 was presented for payment approval. Mayor Noonan also presented a pay request from Tecorp for $ 85,532.55 for the painting of the water tower.  Mayor Noonan explained that the Village is retaining an additional $ 5,135.45 until Tecorp replaces the landscaping this spring.

Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to approve and pay all bills on the Board Listing Report dated January 14, 2013 ran at 11:45 AM list #714; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;

Approved by roll call vote:

Yeas:  Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman – 5;

Nays:   None

In addition Mayor Noonan presented an additional invoice for the Village’s membership in the GLCEDC and suggested that the Village pay $ 1.00 per capita, or $ 1,014.00.

Trustee Herman Fearman moved to continue our membership in the GLCEDC at $ 1.00 per capita, or $ 1,014.00; second by Gary Wykes;

Approved by roll call vote:

Yeas:  Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman – 5;

Nays:   None

Mayor Noonan presented the loan draw authorization for $ 85,676.55 to cover this month’s water project invoices.

Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to approve the loan draw authorization for $ 85,676.55; second by Matt Weaver;

Approved by roll call vote:

Yeas:  Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman – 5;

Nays:   None

Police Report

Sgt. Gragert reported that during the month of December 2013 there were 10 calls for service; 1 warnings issued; and no citations issued.

OLD BUSINESS:

Police Contract  

Mayor Noonan introduced Randy Wittenberg from the Livingston County Board, who will be working with the Village to come to an agreement for Police Protection for the remainder of the current contract year.  In addition, Randy will be examining the existing Police Protection contracts and working to develop additional contract options to offer, in the future, to the various municipalities that contract with the County.

Mayor Noonan indicated that the Village will call a Special Meeting to discuss what the Village’s needs are in the term of hours and days of Police Protection.

NEW BUSINESS:

Tourism – Credit Card

The need for a credit card machine to be installed for the next season of sales at the Historic Gas Station was discussed.

Miscellaneous New Business

Mayor Noonan received a request from Show Bus for a donation.

Trustee Matt Weaver moved to approve a donation in the amount of $ 300 to the Show Bus; second by Brian Verdun;

Approved by roll call vote:

Yeas:  Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Matt Weaver, – 4;

Nays:   None

Rich Ribordy reported that the clearwell still has leaks and the company will be here tomorrow to test whether the leak is from the liner or ground seepage.

Trustee Gary Wykes moved to adjourn at 8:53 PM; second by Trustee Jamie Johnson;

Approved by roll call vote:

Yeas:  Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Matt Weaver – 4;

Nays:   None