Village Of Odell

Official Minutes of the November 10, 2014 Regular Board Meeting

Village of Odell, Illinois

Council Room, Odell, Illinois, Monday, November 10, 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: Gary Wykes, Phaela Hodges, and Herman Fearman.

Staff Present: Iris Thorne, Richard Ribordy

Village Attorney Present: Ed Legner

Guests Present: Sgt. John Mitchell, Tom Bennett

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 October 13, 2014 Regular Board Meeting

Trustee Gary Wykes moved to approve the minutes of the October 13, 2014 Regular Board Meeting as printed; second by Trustee Phaela Hodges;

Approved by roll call vote:

Yeas: Gary Wykes, Phaela Hodges, Herman Fearman – 3;

Nays:   None

Treasurer’s Report

Iris Thorne, Clerk, 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 October 31, 2014 are as follows:

Trustee Gary Wykes moved to approve the Treasurers report; second by Trustee Phaela Hodges;

Approved by roll call vote:

Yeas: Gary Wykes, Phaela Hodges, Herman Fearman – 3;

Nays:   None

Bills

Board Listing Report #804 ran on 11/07/14 at 2.06pm representing all due bills for the Village for November 2014, and Board Listing Report #805 ran on 11/10/14 at 8:03am representing all due bills for Tourism for November 2014 were presented for payment approval plus an additional invoice from Weller Hooker Insurance for $75.00.

Trustee Gary Wykes moved to approve and pay all bills on the Board Listing Report #804 ran on 11/07/14 at 2:06pm and Board Listing Report #805 ran on 11/10/14 at 8:03am plus the Weller Hooker Insurance invoice for $ 75.00; second by Herman Fearman;

Approved by roll call vote:

Yeas: Gary Wykes, Phaela Hodges, Herman Fearman – 3;

Nays:   None

Police Report

Sgt. John Mitchell reported that there were 15 calls in Odell for last month; 1 citations; 0 warnings.

OLD BUSINESS:

Jim Eskins – Elk Street

No discussion was held or action taken on Elk Street.

Route 66 Trails Grant Update

Mayor Joyner updated the board on the progress of the Route 66 Trails Grant Project via an e-mail received from Andrews. The e-mail indicated that IDOT has received the Project Plans and Andrews expects to hear back from IDOT around November 21 on any comments or minor plan changes; Andrews will then re-submit the plans. Once IDOT approves the re-submitted plans discussion can begin on prospective bid advertisement and letting dates.

Resolution of Support on Tax Abatement

Mayor Joyner tabled the Resolution of Support on Tax Abatement until the December Board Meeting.

Clearwell Update

The Clearwell update was moved to Executive Session.

Miscellaneous Old Business

No miscellaneous old business was discussed.

NEW BUSINESS:

Miscellaneous New Business

Trustee Gary Wykes suggested that the Village have an Ordinance in place to monitor that construction taking place within the Village is being performed by contractors that are licensed and insured. Ed Legner will research the request.

Mayor Joyner reported that the clerk has received a request from the Fast Stop to change their Liquor License from a Class A to a Class B in order to obtain a Video Gaming License. Ed Legner will check with the State Statute to verify that a Class B License is a necessary requirement to obtain a Video Gaming License and report back to the Clerk.

Public Forum

Tom Bennett, our new State Representative from House District #106, introduced himself to the board. He will be taking office in January 2015 and he urged the board that if the community has any issues that they need help with to feel free to contact him.

Executive Session

Trustee Herman Fearman moved to go into executive session at 7:56pm for the purpose of discussing litigation updates involving the clearwell project; second by Trustee Phaela Hodges;

Approved by roll call vote:

Yeas: Gary Wykes, Phaela Hodges, Herman Fearman – 3;

Nays:   None

Trustee Herman Fearman moved to exit executive session at 8:10pm; second by Trustee Gary Wykes;

Approved by roll call vote:

Yeas: Gary Wykes, Phaela Hodges, Herman Fearman – 3;

Nays:   None

Resume Regular Session

Trustee Gary Wykes moved to adjourn at 8:12pm; second by Trustee Phaela Hodges;

Approved by roll call vote:

Yeas: Gary Wykes, Phaela Hodges, Herman Fearman – 3;

Nays:   None