Village of Odell

Official Minutes of the November 13, 2023 Regular Board Meeting

Village of Odell, Illinois

 

Council Room, Odell, Illinois, Monday November 13, 2023 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 Thorne, Randy Pagel, and Tom Russell

Staff Present: Iris Thorne,

Village Attorney Present: Nick Ehrgott

Guests Present: Several residents of Village of Odell – See Attached List

 

Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Mills led the Pledge of Allegiance

 

Minutes of the October 10, 2023 Regular Board Meeting

Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve the Minutes of the October 10, 2023 Regular Board Meeting; second by Trustee Tom Russell;

 

Approved by roll call vote:

Yeas:  Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, and Tom Russell – 4;

Nays:   None

 

Treasurer’s Report

Treasurer Jim Rebholz was not in attendance. The October 31, 2023 Treasurer’s Report and YTD Fund Summary was presented to the Board for approval.  Reconciled balances for the month ending October 31, 2023 are as follows:

 

 

Odell Checking             $    65,006.64
Illinois Funds Gen Fund MM             $   642,645.80
Illinois Funds MFT Fund MM             $   124,471.93
Odell MFT Checking              $        247.11
Odell Tourism Checking              $    19,624.79
Odell Water Reserve MM              $ 139,688.55
Odell General CD’s              $ 170,936.21
Odell Infrastructure Reserve MM              $    39,042.25

 

Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve the October Treasurer report; second by Trustee David Thorne;

 

Approved by roll call vote:

Yeas:  Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, and Tom Russell – 4;

Nays:   None

 

Monthly Bills

Board Listing Report #219 ran on November 13, 2023 at 2:25pm representing all bills for the Village due in November; Board Listing Report #220 ran on November 13, 2023 at 3:12pm representing all bills for Tourism due in November, and the between Meeting Paid Bill List for November for $9,234.72 were presented for payment approval.

 

Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve Board Listing Report #219 ran on November 13, 2023 at 2:25pm representing all bills for the Village due in November; Board Listing Report #220 ran on November 13, 2023 at 3:12pm representing all bills for Tourism due in November, and the between Meeting Paid Bill List for November for $9,234.72; second by Trustee Tom Russell;

 

Approved by roll call vote:

Yeas:  Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, and Tom Russell – 4;

Nays:   None

 

Police Report

A Livingston County Sheriff’s Office deputy was present to review the Police Activity Report for Odell for the month of October.

 

Public Forum (at Mayor’s discretion)

In reference to the complaint regarding odor nuisance on Tremont St, which was filed with Adult Protective Services, Attorney Ehrgott explained he has not heard back from them to date. The feeding of stray cats in the same neighborhood will be addressed.

 

It was noted that the pile of gravel off of Prairie Street has been leveled, as the owner stated he would do at the October meeting.

 

Committee Reports

Water & Sewer –

Police & Streets, Alleys –

Finance –

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

Lift Station Repairs

Mayor Mills presented an estimate for $24,560.00 for the repairs needed inside the lift station #2 from G. A. Rich & Sons.

 

Trustee Tom Russel moved to approve the estimate from G. A. Rich & sons to rebuild the inside of lift station #2; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;

 

Approved by roll call vote:

Yeas:  Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, and Tom Russell – 4;

Nays:   None

 

Lawn Mower Bids

Mayor Mills presented lawn mower bids. Issue tabled for more research.

 

Miscellaneous Old Business (discussion only)

The Generator is up and running

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

Appointment for Absent Trustee Board Seat

Steve Verdun has agreed to serve on the board in the seat vacated by Rodney Morris.

 

Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve Steve Verdun as Board Trustee; second by Trustee David Thorne;

 

Approved by roll call vote:

Yeas:  Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, and Tom Russell – 4;

Nays:   None

 

Tax Levy Ordinance

Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve the Tax Levy for this year; second by Trustee Randy Pagel;

 

Approved by roll call vote:

Yeas:  Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, and Tom Russell – 4;

Nays:   None

 

Fiber Ordinances

Trustee Randy Pagel moved to approve an Ordinance providing a $500.00 permit application fee; second by Trustee Tom Russell;

 

Approved by roll call vote:

Yeas:  Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, and Tom Russell – 4;

Nays:   None

 

Trustee Tom Russell moved to approve an Ordinance Providing for a Telecommunications Tax; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;

 

Approved by roll call vote:

Yeas:  Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, and Tom Russell – 4;

Nays:   None

 

Paid Leave Act Ordinance

Paid Leave Act Ordinance was tabled to review and amend our Employee Policy.

 

Miller Park Ball Diamond

Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve a Resolution to deed Miller Memorial Park Ball Diamond to the Village of Odell; second by Trustee David Thorne;

 

Approved by roll call vote:

Yeas:  Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, and Tom Russell – 4;

Nays:   None

 

 

Trustee David Thorne moved to adjourn at 8:20pm; second by Trustee Randy Pagel;

 

Approved by roll call vote:

Yeas:  Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, and Tom Russell – 4;

Nays:   None

 

Dated:  November 13, 2023