Village Of Odell
Official Minutes of the September 08, 2014 Regular Board Meeting
Village of Odell, Illinois
Council Room, Odell, Illinois, Monday, September 08, 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, Jamie Johnson, Matt Weaver and Herman Fearman.
Staff Present: Iris Thorne, Richard Ribordy
Village Attorney Present: Ed Legner
Guests Present: Sgt. John Mitchell, Jackie Eskins, Patty Cummings, Paula Fulkerson, Jim Schott, Diane Schott, Mike Friend, Joe Russow, Rodney Morris, Nathan Rowland, & Michelle Akan
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 August 11, 2014 Regular Board Meeting
Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve the minutes of the August 11, 2014 Regular Board Meeting as printed; second by Trustee Herman Fearman;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman – 5;
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 August 31, 2014 are as follows:
| Odell Checking | $ 40,177.42 |
| Odell Savings | $ 82,661.50 |
| Illinois Funds Gen Fund Checking | $ 241,956.29 |
| Illinois Funds MFT Checking | $ 120,861.46 |
| General Fund CD’s | $ 224,392.12 |
| Odell Tourism | $ 32,672.57 |
Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to approve the Treasurers report; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman – 5;
Nays: None
Bills
Board Listing Report #797 ran on 09/05/14 at 1:16pm representing all due bills for the Village for September 2014, and Board Listing Report #798 ran on 09/05/14 at 1:36pm representing all due bills for Tourism for September 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 $42.22 and Real Time Products $373.78.
Trustee Matt Weaver moved to approve and pay all bills on the Board Listing Report #797 ran on 09/05/14 at 1:16pm and Board Listing Report #798 ran on 09/05/14 at 1:36pm plus all additional bills; second by Brian Verdun;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman – 5;
Nays: None
Police Report
Sgt. John Mitchell reported that there were 30 calls in Odell for last month. St. Mitchell reported that due to a glitch in their computer system he does not have a report on citations and warnings.
OLD BUSINESS:
Trails Grant Update
Mike Friend and Joe Russow with Andrews Engineering presented an updated draft of the Route 66 Walking/Biking Trail. They stressed that they will need input from the Village as to additions, such as Gazebos, Bike Racks, Benches, Landscaping etc…, before submitting the final draft to IDOT.
Address Change Request
Shirley Becker has submitted a petition to change her address from Prairie St. to Boxelder St. The Boxelder Street address would be 509 N. Boxelder.
Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to approve the address change for Shirley Becker; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman – 5;
Nays: None
Elk Street Project
Several residents of Elk Street presented their issues with the water drainage problems on Elk Street. Mayor Joyner indicated that the issue will be studied further to find a solution to resolve the flooding of Elk Street after a heavy rain. The issue is tabled until next month.
Clearwell Update
The Clearwell update was moved to Executive Session.
Miscellaneous Old Business
No miscellaneous old business was discussed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Jim Schott – Petition to Re-subdivide
Ed Legner explained that Jim Schott has submitted a petition to re-subdivide his property with the division being North and South. The property is presently divided East and West. Ed Legner recommended that the petition be forwarded to the Planning Commission.
Trustee Herman Fearman moved to send the Schott petition to re-subdivide his property to the North and South to the Planning Commission; second by Matt Weaver;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman – 5;
Nays: None
In another matter Nathan Rowland inquired if the Mayor could sign the Zoning Form for the Akan’s. Ed Legner stated that the form could now be signed, but would need to be signed by our Zoning Administrator, with the option checked that indicates that local zoning approval has been applied for to operate a medical cannabis cultivation center.
Miscellaneous New Business
Trustee Brian Verdun noted that the seal coating on several streets has leaked thru and suggested that the company needs to return and redo several spots. Rich Ribordy stated that a call to our Engineers would take care of the issue.
Executive Session
Trustee Herman Fearman moved to go into executive session at 8:41pm 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, Jamie Johnson, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman – 5;
Nays: None
Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to exit executive session at 9:02pm; second by Trustee Gary Wykes:
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman – 5;
Nays: None
Resume Regular Session
Trustee Gary Wykes moved to adjourn at 9:25pm; second by Trustee Jamie Johnson;
Approved by roll call vote:
Yeas: Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman – 5;
Nays: None