Village of Odell
Official Minutes of the December 09, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
Village of Odell, Illinois
Council Room, Odell, Illinois, December 09, 2024 a Regular Board Meeting was held this date at 7:00pm, at Village Hall, Council Room, 213 S. Front Street, with Interim Mayor Josh Osborne presiding, and with proper notice having been posted.
Roll Call
Roll call showed the following Trustee members were physically present: Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, Tom Russell, and Interim Mayor Josh Osborne
Staff Present: Iris Thorne, Clerk, Jim Rebholz, Treasurer
Village Attorney Present: Nick Ehrgott
Guests Present: See attached guest list
Oath of Office
Josh Osborne was sworn in as Interim Mayor by Clerk Iris Thorne
Pledge of Allegiance
Interim Mayor Josh Osborne led the Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes of November 11, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve the November 11, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes; second by Trustee Tom Russell;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, Steve Verdun, Tom Russell, and Josh Osborne – 6;
Nays: None
Treasurer’s Report
The Treasurer’s report of Bank Ending Balances and the Fund Summary for the month ending November 30, 2024 are present for review and approval. Treasurer Jim Rebholz stated bank ending balances as of November 30, 2024 are as follows:
| Odell Checking | $ 71,792.32 |
| Illinois Funds Gen Fund MM | $ 746,645.23 |
| Illinois Funds MFT Fund MM | $ 113,199.48 |
| Odell MFT Checking | $ 247.99 |
| Odell Tourism Checking | $ 25,389.45 |
| Odell Water Reserve MM | $ 146,735.55 |
| Odell General CD’s | $ 178,706.33 |
| Odell Infrastructure Reserve MM | $ 47,137.40 |
Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve the November 30, 2024 Treasurer’s Report second by Trustee David Thorne;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, Steve Verdun, Tom Russell, and Josh Osborne – 6;
Nays: None
Monthly Bills
Board Listing Report #259 ran on December 06, 2024 at 4:22pm representing all bills for the Village due in December; and the between Meeting Paid Bill List for December for $5,478.73 was presented for payment approval.
Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve Board Listing Report #259 ran on December 06, 2024 at 4:22pm representing all bills for the Village due in December; and the between Meeting Paid Bill List for December for $5,478.73; second by Trustee Ransy Pagel;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, Steve Verdun, Tom Russell, and Josh Osborne – 6;
Nays: None
Police Report
Representatives were present from the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department. The Board reviewed the Police Activity Report for the month November.
Public Forum (at Mayor’s discretion)
Phil Donelson, with Utility Pipe Sales gave a short overview of his Company’s water meter reading system
Committee Reports
Water & Sewer –
Police & Streets, Alleys –
Finance –
OLD BUSINESS:
Building Inspector Position Appointment
Building Inspector Position is moved to Executive Session
Fiber Permit Request
MCC Network Services, LLC dba Metro Comm provided a “Right of way permit application” for the board to review. Fiber Permit Request is tabled until a Company Representative can appear.
Permit Review – East Prairie Street
Mark Hilleary appeared to explain his plans for his property on east Prairie Street. He will submit a new permit to the Village
Miscellaneous Old Business (Discussion Only)
Trost will be in the Village next week to complete the tree bid work.
NEW BUSINESS:
LOCIS’S 8 Upgrade
Locis’s 8 Upgrade is tabled
Appointment of Clerk Position May 2025
Appointment of Clerk Position May 2025 is moved to Executive Session
Full Time Maintenance Position
Full time maintenance position is moved to Executive Session
Miscellaneous New Business (Discussion Only)
No Miscellaneous New Business was discussed.
Trustee David Thorne moved to enter Executive Session at 7:35pm; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, Steve Verdun, Tom Russell, and Josh Osborne – 6;
Nays: None
Executive Session
Trustee David Thorne moved to exit Executive Session and enter into Regular Session at 8:06pm; second by Trustee Steve Verdun;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, Steve Verdun, Tom Russell, and Josh Osborne – 6;
Nays: None
Regular Session
Trustee Brian Verdun moved to appoint Joe Bolen as Village Building Inspector; second by Trustee Tom Russell;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, Steve Verdun, Tom Russell, and Josh Osborne – 6;
Nays: None
Trustee Brian Verdun moved to appoint Ginevra Scharringhausen to the Clerk’s position at the same pay as Iris; second by Trustee Tom Russell;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, Steve Verdun, Tom Russell, and Josh Osborne – 6;
Nays: None
Trustee Randy Pagel moved to appoint Brian Verdun and Tom Russell to conduct interviews for the Full Time Village Maintenance Position; second by Trustee Steve Verdun;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, Steve Verdun, Tom Russell, and Josh Osborne – 6;
Nays: None
Trustee David Thorne moved to adjourn at 8:09pm; second by Trustee Randy Pagel;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, Steve Verdun, Tom Russell, and Josh Osborne – 6;
Nays: None
Dated: December 09, 2024