Village Of Odell
Official Minutes of the September 09, 2019 Regular Board Meeting
Village of Odell, Illinois
Council Room, Odell, Illinois, Monday September 9, 2019, a Regular Board Meeting was held this date at 7:00pm, at Village Hall, Council Room, 213 S. Front Street, with Mayor Brian Mills presiding and with proper notice having been posted.
Roll Call
Roll call showed the following Trustee members were physically present: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Mark Tissiere, Rodney Morris and Tom Russell
Staff Present: Iris Thorne
Village Attorney Present: Nick Ehrgott
Guests Present: Deputy Meyers, John Ribordy, Dirk Tyssen
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Mills led the Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes of the August 12, 2019 Regular Board Meetings
Trustee Mark Tissiere moved to approve the minutes from the August 12, 2019 Regular Board Meeting; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Mark Tissiere, Rodney Morris, Tom Russell – 5;
Nays: None
Treasurer’s Report
Iris Thorne reported that the Treasurers Report for the month ending July 31, 2019, which was not completed by the August meeting, was e-mailed to the Mayor and all board members. A copy of the July Treasurer’s Report is included with the September meeting minutes.
The Fund Summary and account balances for the month ending August 31, 2019 are as follows:
| Odell Checking | $ 27,634.03 |
| Illinois Funds Gen Fund MM | $ 118,254.67 |
| Illinois Funds MFT Fund MM | $ 79,562.97 |
| Odell MFT Checking | $ 522.37 |
| Odell Tourism Checking | $ 35,658.64 |
| Odell Water Reserve MM | $ 113,155.72 |
| Odell General CD’s | $ 237,509.61 |
| Odell Infrastructure Reserve | $ 5,230.82 |
Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve the August Treasurer’s Report; second by Trustee Tom Russell;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Mark Tissiere, Rodney Morris, Tom Russell – 5;
Nays: None
Bills
Board Listing Report #61 ran on September 06, 2019 at 1:01pm representing all due bills for the Village due in September 2019; Board Listing Report #62 ran on September 06, 2019 at 1:44pm representing all due bills for Tourism due in September 2019; and the between Meeting Paid Bill List were presented for payment.
Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve the Board Listing Report #61 ran on September 06, 2019 at 1:01pm representing all due bills for the Village due in September 2019; Board Listing Report #62 ran on September 06, 2019 at 1:44pm representing all due bills for Tourism due in September 2019; and the between Meeting Paid Bill List; second by Trustee Mark Tissiere;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Mark Tissiere, Rodney Morris, Tom Russell – 5;
Nays: None
Police Report
Officer Meyers was present to review the August Police Report. He also informed the board that Odell will now have a town car.
Committee Reports
Trustees Rodney Morris and Tom Russell reported that not a lot of studies have been completed on the legalization of Cannabis. Colorado studies show that basically there are no negative effects, but there are pros and cons to the issue. The basic issue is that the State of Illinois has approved the legalization, and do the entities in the state want to allow the sale of Cannabis and at the same time take advantage of the 3% of sales tax that would benefit the entities.
Their recommendation is that the Village pass an Ordinance stating that the Village approve the 3% sales tax in the event that the Village does pass an Ordinance allowing the sale of Cannabis at a future date. They also suggest that a public “QUESTION AND ANSWER” session be scheduled.
OLD BUSINESS:
Illinois Cannabis Tax Ordinance
Trustee Rodney Morris moved to approve that Odell collect the 3% sales tax should the Village legalize the sale of Cannabis in the future; second by Brian Verdun:
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Rodney Morris, Tom Russell – 4;
Nays: Mark Tissiere – 1
Amended Junk Car Ordinance
Trustee Mark Tissiere moved to approve the Amended Junk Car Ordinance; second by Trustee Rodney Morris:
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Mark Tissiere, Rodney Morris, Tom Russell – 5;
Nays: None
Zoning Board of Appeals Recommendation
The zoning board met on September 5, 2019 and recommends that the Village approve the fence variance at 212 W. Hamilton.
Trustee Rodney Morris moved to accept the Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation that the Village approve the fence variance request at 212 W. Hamilton; second by Trustee Mark Tissiere;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Mark Tissiere, Rodney Morris, Tom Russell – 5;
Nays: None
Miscellaneous Old Business (discussion only)
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution to Appoint IMRF Authorized Agent
Trustee Tom Russell moved to approve the Resolution to Appoint the IMRF Agent as Jennifer Leenders; second by Brian Verdun;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Mark Tissiere, Rodney Morris, Tom Russell – 5;
Nays: None
Tree Bids
Mayor Mills reported that the Village has 11 trees to be removed, 3 to be trimmed and 5 stumps to be removed and has received two bids back as follows:
Trost Tree Removal $4750.00
Bradbury Tree Removal $4490.00
Trustee Brian Verdun moved to hire Alex Bradbury to do trees in the Village this year for the amount of $4490.00; second by Trustee Rodney Morris;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Mark Tissiere, Rodney Morris, Tom Russell – 5;
Nays: None
Miscellaneous New Business (discussion only)
The structure of one of the downtown Front Street buildings was discussed and it was decided to proceed with the next step.
Trustee Lisa Lambert moved to adjourn at 8:23pm; second by Trustee Mark Tissiere;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Mark Tissiere, Rodney Morris, Tom Russell – 5;
Nays: None