Village Of Odell
Official Minutes of the September 09, 2013 Regular Board Meeting
Village of Odell, Illinois
Council Room, Odell, Illinois, Monday, September 09, 2013, 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: Mayor Terry Joyner, Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Matt Weaver, Phaela Hodges, and Herman Fearman
Staff Present: Iris Thorne, Rich Ribordy
Village Attorney Present: Ed Legner, Steven Mann
Guests Present: Adam Dontz
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 August 12, 2013 Regular Board Meeting
Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve the minutes of the August 12, 2013 Regular Board Meeting as printed; second by Trustee Herman Fearman;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Phaela Hodges, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman – 6;
Nays: None
Treasurer’s Report
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 August 31, 2013 are as follows:
| Odell Checking | $ 49,214.61 |
| Odell Savings |
$ 76,851.74 |
| Illinois Funds Gen Fund Checking |
$ 208,047.40 |
| Illinois Funds MFT Checking |
$ 99,531.03 |
| General Fund CD’s |
$ 223,415.64 |
| Odell Tourism | $ 26,688.64 |
Iris Thorne noted that Tourism receipts for August 2013 were $ 8,983.00 of which $ 2,926.00 attributed to credit card sales. Iris also noted that the Village has received their first installment of taxes for $ 31,930.81.
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, Phaela Hodges, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman – 6;
Nays: None
Bills
Board Listing Report #742 ran at 10:38am on 09/09/13 representing all due bills for the Village for August 2013, and Board Listing Report #743 ran at 11:30am on 09/09/13 representing all due bills for Tourism for August 2013 were presented for payment approval.
Trustee Matt Weaver moved to approve and pay all bills on the Board Listing Report dated
September 09, 2013 ran at 10:38am, list #742, and Board Listing Report dated September 09, 2013 ran at 11:30am, list #743; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Phaela Hodges, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman – 6;
Nays: None
A loan draw for $ 345.00 to pay the clearwell expenses to date was presented to the board for approval.
Trustee Matt Weaver moved to approve the loan draw for $ 345.00; second by Gary Wykes;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Phaela Hodges, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman – 6;
Nays: None
Police Report
Mayor Joyner reported that according to the August 2013 Police Activity Report there were 11 calls; no warnings or citations were issued. No representative was present from the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department.
Public Forum
Mayor Joyner introduced Adam Dontz with the GLCEDC. Mr. Dontz presented the results of the I-55 Interchange study that was conducted earlier this year by CB Richard Ellis, a Real Estate Broker Company. Mr. Dontz reported that the study’s focus was twofold:
- To develop a relationship with a real estate broker that has access to high caliber clients looking for development areas
- To provide Odell with a polished presentation to use as a resource tool in attracting developers
Mr. Dontz also reported that the Workforce Training Program proved to be successful. Twelve (12) students participated and all have been placed in job positions in the county.
OLD BUSINESS:
Elk Street Update
Rich Ribordy reported that the Elk Street project has been put on hold as one of the property owners has decided against signing the easement agreement. Rich will research other water drainage options.
Police Contract
Mayor Joyner presented a draft of the three year Police Contract for Odell.
Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to accept the Police Contract; second by Matt Weaver;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Phaela Hodges, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman – 6;
Nays: None
The board asked Mayor Joyner to request an invoice from the Sheriff’s Office for the $ 10,000 offered by Odell for services since December 01, 2012 through November 30, 2013.
Clearwell
The clearwell update was tabled until Executive Session.
Miscellaneous Old Business (for discussion only)
Some of the trustees have received complaints of grass in need of mowing. Mayor Joyner reported that the Village has sent weed violation letters to several residents.
NEW BUSINESS:
Utility Rates
Utility rates were tabled until the Water Committee meets to determine a recommendation.
Miscellaneous New Business (for discussion only)
Lighting repairs at the American Legion Ball Park was discussed. Trustee Gary Wykes will help Rich replace the lights that are burned out.
Future replacement of trees on Village property was also discussed.
Executive Session
Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to go into closed session at 8:05pm for the purpose of discussing threatened litigation involving the clearwell project; second by Trustee Gary Wykes;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Phaela Hodges, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman – 6;
Nays: None
Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to exit closed session at 8:15pm; second by Trustee Brian Verdun:
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Phaela Hodges, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman – 6;
Nays: None
Resume Regular Session
Clearwell
No action was taken following the closed session.
Trustee Brian Verdun moved to adjourn at 8:22pm; second by Trustee Jamie Johnson;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Phaela Hodges, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman – 6;
Nays: None