Village of Odell
Official Minutes of the March 11, 2024
Regular Board Meeting Village of Odell, Illinois
Council Room, Odell, Illinois, Monday March 11, 2024 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, David Thome, Randy Pagel, and Steve Verdun
Staff Present: Iris Thorne, Jim Rebholz Village Attorney Present: Nick Ehrgott Guests Present: Don Emberling
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Mills led the Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes of January 8, 2024 Regular Meeting; January 16, 2024 Special Meeting; & February 12, 1024 Regular Board Meeting
Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve the January 8, 2024; January 16, 2024; and February 12, 2024 Minutes; second by Trustee David Thome;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, and Steve Verdun – 4; Nays: None
Treasurer’s Report
The Treasurer’s report of Bank Ending Balances and the Fund Summary for the months ending January 31, 2024 and February 29, 2024 are present for review and approval. Ending bank balances as of February 28, 2024 are as follows:
| Odell Checking | $ 107,180.42 |
| Illinois Funds Gen Fund MM | $ 557,941.19 |
| Illinois Funds MFT Fund MM | $ 102,835.92 |
| Odell MFT Checking | $ 247.68 |
| Odell Tourism Checking | $ 15,899.35 |
| Odell Water Reserve MM | $141,853.34 |
| Odell General CD’s | $ 173,080.23 |
| Odell Infrastructure Reserve 11M | $ 41,701.57 |
Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve the January and Febuary Treasurer’s Reports; second by Trustee David Thorne;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, and Steve Verdun – 4; Nays: None
Monthly Bills
Board Listing Report #229 ran on March 11, 2024 at 11:l0am representing all bills for the Village due in March and the between Meeting Paid Bill List for March for $9,880.75 were presented for payment approval. Mayor Mills reported that both CD’s have been renewed for a 9-month period.
Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve Board Listing Report #229 ran on March 11, 2024 at 11:10am representing all bills for the Village due in March and the between Meeting Paid Bill List for March for $9,880.75; second by Trustee David Thome;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, and Steve Verdun – 4; Nays: None
Police Report
The Police have provided a Police Activity Report for the month of February.
Public Forum (at Mayor’s discretion)
Committee Reports
Water & Sewer –
Police & Streets, Alleys – Finance –
OLD BUSINESS:
Building Permit for Communication Tower at Odell Grade School
Mayor Mills reported that the Odell Grade School has not met to discuss the Communication Tower. Issue tabled until the April Meeting.
Condemnation of Properties Identified as a Public Danger
Attorney Ehrgott indicated that the first step toward condemnation of the two identified properties would be an inspection of each property.
Trustee Brian Verdun moved to have both prope1iies inspected; second by Trustee David Thome; Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, and Steve Verdun – 4;
Nays: None
Miscellaneous Old Business
Mayor Mills informed the board that the RO went down recently. The RO is 25 years old. A module for our present system was found, but the system needs to be updated to today’s technology. The estimated cost is around $4,000.00.
Bike path tree memorials have been set at a $250.00 donation.
NEW BUSINESS:
Fiber Notice of Installation
Attorney Ehrgott reported that there are two companies that picked up permit applications. He indicated that we will need to get our Engineer’s involved when the permits are submitted.
Trustee David Thome moved to adjourn at 7:39pm; second by Trustee Randy Pagel; Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, and Steve Verdun – 4;
Nays: None