Village Of Odell
Official Minutes of the July 14, 2014 Regular Board Meeting
Village of Odell, Illinois
Council Room, Odell, Illinois, Monday, July 14, 2014, a Regular Board Meeting was held this date at 7:00pm., at Village Hall, Council Room, 213 S. Front Street, with Mayor Joyner presiding and with proper notice having been posted.
Roll Call
Roll call showed the following Trustee Members were physically present: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Matt Weaver, Jamie Johnson, and Herman Fearman.
Staff Present: Rich Ribordy
Village Attorney Present: Ed Legner
Guests Present: Sgt. John Mitchell, Michelle Akan, Eren Akan, Heidi…. Jim Schott, Diane Schott, Lonnie Schott and Patrick Doggett.
Mayor Joyner called the meeting to order at 7:00pm., at which time a majority of a quorum was present
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Joyner led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes of the June 09, 2014 Regular Board Meeting
Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve the minutes of the June 09, 2014 Regular Board Meeting as printed; second by Trustee Herman Fearman;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Matt Weaver, Jamie Johnson, Herman Fearman – 5;
Nays: None
Treasurer’s Report
In the absence of the Clerk, Iris Thorne, and Treasurer, Jim Rebholz, Mayor Joyner reported that the Treasurer, Jim Rebholz, has supplied copies of an YTD Fund Summary and a MTD Treasurer’s Report. Bank balances for the month ending June 30, 2014 are as follows:
| Odell Checking | $ 43,647.64 |
| Odell Savings | $ 81,640.52 |
| Illinois Funds Gen Fund Checking | $ 249,114.37 |
| Illinois Funds MFT Checking | $ 120,969.36 |
| General Fund CD’s | $ 224,275.09 |
| Odell Tourism | $ 26,916.44 |
Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to approve the Treasurers report; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Matt Weaver, Jamie Johnson, Herman Fearman – 5;
Nays: None
Bills
Board Listing Report #787 ran on 07/10/14 at 11:00 am representing all due bills for the Village for July 2014, and Board Listing Report #788 ran on 07/10/14 at 12:20 pm representing all due bills for Tourism for July 2014 were presented for payment approval. Additional bills presented and not represented on the Board Listing Reports were also presented for payment: Larry’s Sales & Service 407.53; Route 66 Accessories Co. 368.87; and Debbie Mosher 60.00,
Trustee Matt Weaver moved to approve and pay all bills on the Board Listing Report #787 ran on 07/10/14 at 11:00 am and Board Listing Report #788 ran on 07/10/14 at 12:20 pm plus all additional bills; second by Gary Wykes;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Matt Weaver, Jamie Johnson, Herman Fearman – 5;
Nays: None
Police Report
Sgt. John Mitchell reported that there were 27 calls and 4 citations issued in June. Sgt. Mitchell also reported that all surrounding towns were recipients of solicitation from the KKK. There were no threats, just information thrown in resident’s yards.
OLD BUSINESS:
Garbage Contract
Ed Legner explained that the language in the Garbage contract has been updated and the contract is ready to be signed by the Mayor. Ed noted that the contract will expire on May 31, 2016.
Elk Street Project
Mayor Joyner reported that estimates are not complete for the Elk Street Project. Elk Street Project is tabled until the August meeting.
Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Appropriation
Mayor Joyner presented the Appropriation for the Fiscal Year 2014-2015. Jamie Johnson moved to approve the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Appropriation; second by Brian Verdun;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Matt Weaver, Jamie Johnson, Herman Fearman – 5;
Nays: None
Clearwell Update
The Clearwell update was moved to Executive Session.
Miscellaneous Old Business
Herman Fearman mentioned that the Historic Odell Gas Station was featured in an article in Midwest Living Magazine recently.
Mayor Joyner informed the board that the Village sent a donation to the Library in memory of Dale Welch who was the Village Building Inspector for several years and who recently passed away.
NEW BUSINESS:
New Business Location – Jim Schott
Michelle Akan of Kenevir Farms Pharmaceutical Cannabis Manufacturing gave a presentation to the board of their proposed Cannabis Manufacturing plant, which if they receive a permit from the State, would be located just within the city limits on the Northwest corner of Odell. Michelle pointed out the benefits the plant would bring to the community and is asking for support from our community.
Petition for height variance on proposed shed – Lee Cleary
Mayor Joyner presented a petition from Lee Cleary for a variance on the height of a proposed shed on his property. Herman Fearman moved to refer Lee Cleary’s petition to the Zoning Board of Appeals; second by Jamie Johnson;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Matt Weaver, Jamie Johnson, Herman Fearman – 5;
Nays: None
Miscellaneous New Business
Trustee Gary Wykes will research to see if there are any grants available to replace the lighting at the American Legion Miller Park ball field.
Trustee Matt Weaver suggested that the Village begin a program to replace sidewalks within the Village. Mayor Joyner stated that our engineers are researching available grants for this type of project.
Executive Session
Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to go into executive session at 8:15pm for the purpose of discussing litigation updates involving the clearwell project; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Matt Weaver, Jamie Johnson, Herman Fearman – 5;
Nays: None
Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to exit executive session at 8:36pm; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Matt Weaver, Jamie Johnson, Herman Fearman – 5;
Nays: None
Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to go into executive session at 8:37pm for the purpose of discussing personnel salary and benefits; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Matt Weaver, Jamie Johnson, Herman Fearman – 5;
Nays: None
Trustee Matt Weaver moved to exit executive session and resume regular session at 9:05pm; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Matt Weaver, Jamie Johnson, Herman Fearman – 5;
Nays: None
Resume Regular Session
Trustee Gary Wykes moved to adjourn at 9:05pm; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Matt Weaver, Jamie Johnson, Herman Fearman – 5;
Nays: None