Village Of Odell
Official Minutes of the July 11, 2016 Regular Board Meeting
Village of Odell, Illinois
Council Room, Odell, Illinois, Monday July 11, 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, Mark Tissiere, Joan Bullard, and Brian Mills
Staff Present: Iris Thorne, Rich Ribordy
Village Attorney Present: Ed Legner
Guests Present: Sgt. John Mitchell; Gary Wykes;
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 June 13, 2016 Regular Board Meeting
Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve the minutes of the June 13, 2016 Regular Board Meeting as printed; second by Trustee Joan Bullard;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere; Joan Bullard; Brian Mills – 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 June 30, 2016 are as follows:
| Odell Checking | $ 35,312.43 |
| Illinois Funds Gen Fund MM | $ 213,737.07 |
| Illinois Funds MFT Fund MM | $ 101,103.37 |
| Odell MFT Checking | $ 500.15 |
| Odell Tourism Checking | $ 31,253.53 |
| Odell Water Savings | $ 93,814.68 |
| Odell General CD’s | $ 227,023.26 |
Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve the Treasurers report; second by Trustee Lisa Lambert;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere; Joan Bullard; Brian Mills – 6;
Nays: None
Bills
Board Listing Report #896 ran on 07/11/16 at 1:15PM representing all due bills for the Village for July, 2016, and Board Listing Report #897 ran on 07/11/16 at 1:55PM representing all due bills for Tourism for July 2016 were presented for payment approval plus the additional bill from Rieger Motors.
Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to approve and pay all bills on the Board Listing Report dated July 11, 2016 ran at 1:15PM, list #896, and Board Listing Report dated July 11, 2016 ran at 1:55PM, list #897 plus the additional bill from Rieger Motors; second by Trustee Brian Mills;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere; Joan Bullard; Brian Mills – 6;
Nays: None
Police Report
The Police Activity in Odell for the month of June was a total of 70 calls; 4 warnings; and 1 citation.
OLD BUSINESS:
Route 66 Project Bids
There was a temporary fix to the State Budget on June 30, 2016. Ed Legner will check with Paul Brown on whether the Village could start work on the Route 66 Trail Project. No action was taken on the Route 66 Project..
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.
Follow – up – status of cleanup of property 109-111 N. Front St
Mayor Joyner indicated that he has had regular updates on the cleanup of this property.
Clearwell Update
Ed Legner reported that Farnsworth is working on bid documents for the removal of the current Clearwell liner. After board approval, Ed will prepare court documents to allow the removal of the Clearwell liner.
Zoning Board Recommendation – Carport Issue
The Zoning Board of Appeals has recommended that the Village allow the setback variance for the Carport requested by Nathan and Patty Fox.
Trustee Brian Mills moved to accept the Zoning Boards recommendation to allow the setback variance request of Nathan and Patty Fox; second by Joan Bullard;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Joan Bullard; Brian Mills – 5;
Nays: None
Abstain: Mark Tissiere – 1;
Miscellaneous Old Business
Mayor Joyner complimented DCM Landscaping on the flower pots they provided for Odell Days. Gary Wykes presented a proposal for lights at the ball field. Six (6) lights with 60’ steel posts for a total cost of around $ 14,300 plus some electrical expense. Gary will obtain further information for the next board meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
Fiscal Year 2016 – 2017 Appropriation
Trustee Brian Mills moved to approve the Appropriation for the fiscal year 2016 – 2017; 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: None
Mayor Joyner announced that in the future new employees will not be issued Village cell phones.
Prevailing Wage
Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to approve the Prevailing Wage Ordinance; second by Brian Mills;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere; Joan Bullard; Brian Mills – 6;
Nays: None
Damaged Fire Hydrant
The damaged fire hydrant has been repaired and the Village will be compensated for the repair as soon as a release is signed.
Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to sign the release for the repair of the fire hydrant; second by Joan Bullard;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere; Joan Bullard; Brian Mills – 6;
Nays: None
Police Contract
To date the Village has not received any proposal from the County for part-time police patrol.
Miscellaneous New Business
Trustee Brian Mills requested the Village looked into allowing other types of NEVs on Village streets. The issue was referred to our Village Attorney.
Public forum
Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to adjourn at 8:41pm; second by Trustee Mark Tissiere;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere, Joan Bullard; Brian Mills – 6;
Nays: None