Village Of Odell
Official Minutes of the June 09, 2014 Regular Board Meeting
Village of Odell, Illinois
Council Room, Odell, Illinois, Monday, June 09, 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, and Herman Fearman.
Staff Present: Iris Thorne, Rich Ribordy
Village Attorney Present: Ed Legner
Guests Present: Sgt. John Mitchell, Lee Cleary, Tim Armour
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 May 12, 2014 Regular Board Meeting
Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve the minutes of the May 12, 2014 Regular Board Meeting as printed; second by Trustee Herman Fearman;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman – 4;
Nays: None
Treasurer’s Report
Iris Thorne 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 May 31, 2014 are as follows:
| Odell Checking | $ 49,431.53 |
| Odell Savings | $ 81,140.92 |
| Illinois Funds Gen Fund Checking | $ 251,737.43 |
| Illinois Funds MFT Checking | $ 119,514.60 |
| General Fund CD’s | $ 224,135.13 |
| Odell Tourism | $ 29,207.32 |
Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve the Treasurers report; second by Trustee Matt Weaver;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman – 4;
Nays: None
Bills
Board Listing Report #780 ran on 06/06/14 at 2:41pm representing all due bills for the Village for June 2014, and Board Listing Report #781 ran on 06/06/14 at 3:08pm representing all due bills for Tourism for June 2014 were presented for payment approval. Additional bills presented and not represented on the Board Listing Reports were also presented for payment: Donnells 5.56; BDI 1418.90; Big R 3.51; Real Time 452.10 and Weller Hooker Agency 75.00.
Trustee Matt Weaver moved to approve and pay all bills on the Board Listing Report #780 ran on 06/06/14 at 2:41pm and Board Listing Report #781 ran on 06/06/14 at 3:08pm plus all additional bills;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman – 4;
Nays: None
Police Report
Sgt. John Mitchell reported that according to the May 2014 Police Activity Report there were 33 calls; 4 warnings; and 4 citations issued during the month of May. Sgt. Mitchell informed the board that there is extra patrol at the baseball park and that the department has handled calls of stray/unleashed dogs within the Village.
OLD BUSINESS:
Garbage Contract
Ed Legner explained that there is still a provision in the garbage contract which he would like stricken. He has been in contact with Allied Waste and is waiting for their response. The Garbage Contract is tabled until the July meeting.
Clearwell Update
Ed Legner updated the Village on the progress of the Clearwell litigation. He explained that there is a hearing this week to have the court authorize the removal of the liner.
St. Paul Rectory
Ed Legner indicated that he has not received a formal petition from the St. Paul Rectory Committee. The St. Paul Rectory issue is tabled until a formal petition is received.
Elk Street Project
Rich Ribordy reported that the Engineers are surveying Elk Street. He will have a cost estimate by the July meeting.
Miscellaneous Old Business
Mayor Joyner acknowledged and thanked Jamie Johnsonfor the exceptional job she did as acting Mayor in his absence last month.
NEW BUSINESS:
Committee Recommendation
Mayor Joyner reported that there will be no changes in committee members for this fiscal year.
Building Inspector Recommendation
Mayor Joyner acknowledged and thanked Dale Welch for his years of dedication and work as the Village’s Building Inspector. Mayor Joyner’s recommendation for the Village’s new Building Inspector is Tony Noonan.
Trustee Gary Wykes moved to approve Mayor Joyner’s recommendation that Tony Noonan be appointed as the Village’s Building Inspector; second by Herman Fearman;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman – 4;
Nays: None
MFT Seal Coat Approval
Mayor Joyner reported that the Village received two bids for the Seal Coating of various streets within the Village. Mayor Joyner recommended that the Village accept the lowest bidder which was Beniach Construction Company, Inc. at $ 49,638.80;
Trustee Matt Weaver moved to accept the Seal Coat Bid from Beniach Construction Company, Inc. at $ 49,638.80; second by Brian Verdun;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman – 3;
Nays: None
Present: Gary Wykes
Appropriation Fiscal Year 2014 – 2015
Iris Thorne presented a spread sheet with the Village’s proposed fiscal year 2014 – 2015 working budget for the Board’s review. Ed Legner, upon the advice of our auditor, Rick Phillips, informed the board that we will need to add a new line item specifically for the expense related to the clearwell litigation. The Appropriation, based on the working budget with the new line item added, will be presented at the July meeting.
Miscellaneous New Business
Mayor Joyner told the board that the Village has received Route 66 bicycle trail route signs which will be placed along the Route 66 bicycle trail route.
Executive Session
Trustee Matt Weaver moved to go into executive session at 7:35pm 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, Herman Fearman – 4;
Nays: None
Trustee Herman Fearman moved to exit executive session at 7:50pm; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman – 4;
Nays: None
Resume Regular Session
Trustee Gary Wykes moved to adjourn at 7:50pm; second by Trustee Matt Weaver;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman – 4;
Nays: None