Village Of Odell
Official Minutes of the May 09, 2016 Regular Board Meeting
Village of Odell, Illinois
Council Room, Odell, Illinois, Monday May 09, 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 and Brian Mills
Staff Present: Iris Thorne, Rich Ribordy
Village Attorney Present: Ed Legner
Guests Present: Sgt. John Mitchell; Officer Brian Hoffmeyer; Pete Petropoul
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 April 11, 2016 Regular Board Meeting
Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve the minutes of the April 11, 2016 Regular Board Meeting as printed; second by Trustee Brian Mills;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere; 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 a MTD Treasurer’s Report. Bank balances for the month ending April 30, 2016 are as follows:
| Odell Checking | $ 39,785.64 |
| Illinois Funds Gen Fund MM | $ 214,143.33 |
| Illinois Funds MFT Fund MM | $ 99,241.26 |
| Odell MFT Checking | $ 500.07 |
| Odell Tourism Checking | $ 31,035.58 |
| Odell Water Savings | $ 92,814.68 |
| Odell General CD’s | $ 227,021.19 |
Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to approve the Treasurers report; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere; Brian Mills – 5;
Nays: None
Bills
Board Listing Report #887 ran on 05/09/16 at 1:05PM representing all due bills for the Village for May 2016, and Board Listing Report #888 ran on 05/09/16 at 1:30PM representing all due bills for Tourism for May 2016 were presented for payment approval.
Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to approve and pay all bills on the Board Listing Report dated May 09, 2016 ran at 1:05PM, list #887, and Board Listing Report dated May 09, 2016 ran at 1:30PM, list #888; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere; Brian Mills – 5;
Nays: None
Police Report
Sgt. John Mitchell reported that according to the May 2016 Police Activity Report there were 32 calls; 3 warnings; and 0 citations issued during the month of May. He reported that the Sheriff’s Office has not had any recent reports of underage golf cart drivers on the streets.
OLD BUSINESS:
Route 66 Project Bids
Ed Legner reported that IDOT and DNR are considering entering into an intergovernmental agreement which would create a way by which funds can be passed on to the entities that have grants that are on hold. No action was taken on the Route 66 Project due to the hold put on the Route 66 Trails Grant by the state.
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 noted that the cleanup of 109-111 N. Front St is not moving forward as it should. The Mayor will follow up on this issue.
Clearwell Update
The Clearwell Update is moved to Executive Session
Deed to 104 N. Wolf St
Attorney Ed Legner reported that since the deed to the property is in the owner’s name the Village can only deal directly with the property owner or the legal Power of Attorney. Issue tabled at this time.
Miscellaneous Old Business
No miscellaneous old business was reported.
NEW BUSINESS:
Committee Assignment
Mayor Joyner stated that all committee’s will remain the same except for the Police and Streets and Alleys. Mark Tissiere and Lisa Lambert are appointed to this committee with Mark Tissiere as chairperson.
Superintendent’s Job Packet
The finance committee has prepared a job packet for the open Superintendent’s Job. Jamie Johnson suggested to call a Special Meeting Monday May 16, 2016 at 7:00PM to develop questions for the interview.
Public Forum
Brian Hoffmeyer reported on the upcoming Annual Cop-Run 5K to take place in Odell on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Brian stated that the run will use the same route as last year and he will be in touch with Rich beforehand for what he needs from the Village for that day for the run.
Miscellaneous New Business
Mayor Joyner announced that the car show will take place on Saturday May 28, 2016. Mayor Joyner also appointed Jamie Johnson to act as Mayor when he is unavailable/out of town.
Executive Session – Personnel Benefits
Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to exit Regular Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss Employee Salary/Benefits/Personnel Policy at 7:46PM; second by Brian Verdun;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere; Brian Mills – 5;
Nays: None
Trustee Brian Verdun moved to exit Executive Session and resume Regular Session at 8:00pm; second by Lisa Lambert;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere; Brian Mills – 5;
Nays: None
Regular Session Resumed
Motion by Trustee Brian Verdun for Employee salaries to remain the same; second by Mark Tissiere;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Mark Tissiere; Brian Mills – 4;
Nays: Jamie Johnson – 1;
Motion by Trustee Brian Verdun to exit Regular Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss Clearwell Litigation at 8:02pm; second by Mark Tissiere;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere; Brian Mills – 5;
Nays: None
Executive Session – Clearwell
Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to exit Executive Session at 8:08pm and resume Regular Session; second by Trustee Mark Tissiere;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere; Brian Mills – 5;
Nays: None
Regular Session Resumed
Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to adjourn at 8:13pm; second by Trustee Brian Mills;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere; Brian Mills – 5;
Nays: None