Village Of Odell
Official Minutes of the September 11, 2017 Regular Board Meeting
Village of Odell, Illinois
Council Room, Odell, Illinois, Monday September 11, 2017, a Regular Board Meeting was held this date at 7:00pm, at Village Hall, Council Room, 213 S. Front Street, with Acting Mayor 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
Village Attorney Present: Ed Legner, Nick Ehrgott;
Guests Present: Sgt. Mitchell; Jerry Sigman; Kevin Hannel
Pledge of Allegiance
Acting Mayor Mills led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes of the August 14, 2017 Regular Board Meeting
Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve the minutes of the August 14, 2017 Regular Board Meeting as printed; second by Trustee Jamie Johnson;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere; Brian Mills – 5;
Nays: None
Minutes of the August 21, 2017 Special Board Meeting
Trustee Mark Tissiere moved to approve the minutes of the August 21, 2017 Special Board Meeting as printed; second by Trustee Jamie Johnson;
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 for the month ending August 31, 2017. Bank balances for the month ending August 31, 2017 are as follows:
| Odell Checking | $ 143,476.48 |
| Illinois Funds Gen Fund MM | $ 96,391.40 |
| Illinois Funds MFT Fund MM | $ 86,688.34 |
| Odell MFT Checking | $ 500.66 |
| Odell Tourism Checking | $ 36,937.89 |
| Odell Water Savings | $ 100,904.71 |
| Odell General CD’s | $ 230,128.92 |
Trustee Brian Mills 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 #959 ran on September 11, 2017 at 11:50am representing all due bills for the Village due in September 2017, and Board Listing Report #960 ran on September 11, 2017 at 12:35pm representing all due bills for Tourism due in September 2017 plus the list of payments due and paid between meetings totaling $ 6,210.32.
Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve and pay all bills listed on the Board Listing Report #959 ran on September 11, 2017 at 11:50am and Board Listing Report #960 ran on September 11, 2017 at 12:35pm plus the list of payments due and paid between meetings totaling $ 6,210.32; second by Trustee Mark Tissiere;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere; Brian Mills – 5;
Nays: None
Police Report
A police report for the month of August was received. Sgt. Mitchell reported that there were 76 incidents and 10 warnings within the Village since our last meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
Executive Session
Trustee Brian Mills moved to enter into Executive Session at 7:24pm to discuss items in connection to the Clearwell litigation; second by Mark Tissiere;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere; Brian Mills – 5;
Nays: None
Trustee Brian Mills moved to exit Executive Session at 8:16pm; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere; Brian Mills – 5;
Nays: None
Resume Regular Session
Clearwell Update
Trustee Brian Mills moved to go with DN Tanks, eliminating the bid process, using the proposal dated today to replace the liner of our Clearwell, pending financing and pending bond for 149,280.00, and with approval of final terms of contract with DN Tanks to proceed with this proposal that we have; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere; Brian Mills – 5;
Nays: None
Attorney Legner advised contacting DN Tanks to notify them that the acceptance of their proposal on the Clearwell liner is contingent upon approval of the terms of the contract, a bond, and obtaining financing.
Health Insurance Issue
The Health Insurance issue has been tabled until a Special Meeting can be scheduled with all board members present.
Miscellaneous Old Business
Trustee Jamie Johnson inquired about findings on the protocol on resignations. Attorney Legner is still researching. Protocol on resignations is tabled until the October meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
Jerry Sigman
Jerry Sigman from the Chicago area is producing a family movie which takes place in a small town. He expressed how much he likes Odell and especially the Historic Standard Gas Station and would like to use Odell as his setting. The board welcomed the idea and Mr.Sigman will forward a copy of the script.
Financing for Clearwell Liner
Trustee Brian Verdun moved to proceed to secure financing for the replacement of the Clearwell liner; second by Trustee Mark Tissiere;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere; Brian Mills – 5;
Nays: None
Sidewalk – City Hall
The repair of the sidewalk in front of City Hall was tabled until October.
Lawnmower
Acting Mayor Mills explained that one of our mowers that is 10 years old is unable to be repaired. Acting Mayor Mills has obtained estimates for a new mower from three places. Trustee Lisa Lambert moved to purchase the mower from Triple T; second by Brian Verdun;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Brian Mills – 4;
Nays: None
Abstain: Mark Tissiere – 1
Miscellaneous New Business
Trustee Lisa Lambert moved to adjourn at 9:11pm; second by Trustee Jamie Johnson;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Lisa Lambert, Jamie Johnson, Mark Tissiere, Brian Mills – 5;
Nays: None