Village Of Odell
Official Minutes of the March 12, 2018 Regular Board Meeting
Village of Odell, Illinois
Council Room, Odell, Illinois, Monday March 12, 2018, a Regular Board Meeting was held this date at 7:00pm, at Village Hall, Council Room, 213 S. Front Street, with Acting 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, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere, and Brian Mills
Staff Present: Iris Thorne, Rich Ribordy
Village Attorney Present: Ed Legner, Nick Ehrgott
Guests Present: Chuck Woodworth
Pledge of Allegiance
Acting Mayor Mills led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes of the February 12, 2017 Regular Board Meeting
Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve the minutes of the February 12, 2018 Regular Board Meeting; second by Trustee Mark Tissiere;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere, and 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 Treasurer’s Report for the month ending February 28, 2018. Bank balances for the month ending February 28, 2018 are as follows:
| Odell Checking | $ 31,452.08 |
| Illinois Funds Gen Fund MM | $ 114,742.40 |
| Illinois Funds MFT Fund MM | $ 60,300.87 |
| Odell MFT Checking | $ 501.11 |
| Odell Tourism Checking | $ 29,280.05 |
| Odell Water Savings | $ 103,940.77 |
| Odell General CD’s | $ 231,415.12 |
Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve the Treasurers report; second by Trustee Brian Mills;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere, and Brian Mills – 5;
Nays: None
Bills
Board Listing Report #981 ran on March 11, 2018 at 11:44am representing all due bills for the Village due in March 2018, and Board Listing Report #982 ran on March 11, 2018 at 12:04pm representing all due bills for Tourism due in March 2018 plus the list of payments due and paid between meetings totaling $ 113,915.11 were presented for payment.
Trustee Mark Tissiere moved to pay the bills on Board Listing Report #981 ran on March 11, 2018 at 11:44am representing all due bills for the Village due in March 2018, and Board Listing Report #982 ran on March 11, 2018 at 12:04pm representing all due bills for Tourism due in March 2018 plus the list of payments due and paid between meetings totaling $ 113,915.11; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;
Police Report
Sgt. Mitchell introduced Deputy Brewer, who patrols this side of the county and gave a brief review of Odell Police activity for last month.
Committee Reports
Water & Sewer – Mayor Mills would like the Committee members to review the IRWA study
Police & Streets, Alleys – Mark Tissiere reported that Lovell’s has a small vacuum that will
clean out culverts
Finance Committee – The property owners along the ditch will be sent a certified letter notifying them of a date to meet with them in regards to the cleaning of the ditch
OLD BUSINESS:
Clearwell Litigation
Clearwell Litigation is moved to Executive Session
Illinois American Water
The request for proposal from Illinois American Water is tabled
Personnel Supervisor
Personnel Supervisor Position is moved to Executive Session
Miscellaneous Old Business
There is no Miscellaneous Old Business to report.
NEW BUSINESS:
Illinois Rural Water
Chuck Woodworth from IRWA has completed a rate study on the Village’s sewer and water rates and presented the results to the board. A question and answer session followed. No action taken at this time.
Appointment of Building Inspector
Mayor Mills motioned to appoint Gary Wykes as Building inspector; second by Trustee Jamie Johnson;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere, and Brian Mills – 5;
Nays: None
Engineer for Fiscal Year
At the present time the Village will retain their current Engineering Firm.
E-Disposal
Mayor Mills reported that we are still looking into options for having an e-disposal day.
New Address Howard St.
Trustee Mark Tissiere moved to assign 409 E Howard Street to the lot for a proposed new house; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere, and Brian Mills – 5;
Nays: None
Miscellaneous New Business
Mayor Mills notified the Board that he has hired Jennifer Leenders part-time to take over some of the Collectors duties.
Executive Session – Clearwell Litigation
Trustee Brian Verdun moved to exit Regular Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss Clearwell Litigation issues at 7:47pm; second by Trustee Mark Tissiere;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere, and Brian Mills – 5;
Nays: None
Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to exit Executive Session and re-enter Regular Session at 7:52pm; second by Trustee Brian Mills;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere, and Brian Mills – 5;
Nays: None
Resume Regular Session
Discussion was held as to what property/equipment does the Village want to be included in the American Water Proposal.
Executive Session – Personal Issues
Trustee Brian Mills moved to enter into Executive Session at 8:25pm to discuss Personal issues; second by Trustee Jamie Johnson;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere, and Brian Mills – 5;
Nays: None
Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to exit Executive Session and re-enter Regular Session at 9:03pm; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere, and Brian Mills – 5;
Nays: None
Resume Regular Session
Trustee Lisa Lambert moved to adjourn at 9:04pm; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere, and Brian Mills – 5;
Nays: None