{"id":4927,"date":"2013-09-10T15:14:51","date_gmt":"2013-09-10T20:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/odell-il.com\/?p=4927"},"modified":"2016-11-25T07:36:28","modified_gmt":"2016-11-25T13:36:28","slug":"village-board-meetings-september-09-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/village-board-meetings-september-09-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Village Board Meeting – September 09, 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Odell-Board\"<\/p>\n

Village Of Odell<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Official Minutes of the September 09, 2013 Regular Board Meeting<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Village of Odell, Illinois<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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Council Room, Odell, Illinois, Monday, September 09, 2013, 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.<\/p>\n

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Roll Call<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Roll call showed the following Trustee Members were physically present:\u00a0 Mayor Terry Joyner, Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Matt Weaver, Phaela Hodges, and Herman Fearman<\/p>\n

Staff Present: Iris Thorne, Rich Ribordy<\/p>\n

Village Attorney Present: Ed Legner, Steven Mann<\/p>\n

Guests Present: Adam Dontz<\/p>\n

Mayor Joyner called the meeting to order at 7:00pm., at which time a majority of a quorum was present<\/p>\n

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Pledge of Allegiance<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Mayor Joyner led the Pledge of Allegiance.<\/p>\n

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Minutes of the August 12, 2013 Regular Board Meeting <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve the minutes of the August 12, 2013 Regular Board Meeting as printed; second by Trustee Herman Fearman;<\/p>\n

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Approved by roll call vote:<\/p>\n

Yeas:\u00a0 Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Phaela Hodges, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman \u2013 6;<\/p>\n

Nays:\u00a0\u00a0 None<\/p>\n

Treasurer\u2019s Report<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Iris Thorne reported that the Treasurer, Jim Rebholz, has supplied copies of an YTD Fund Summary and a MTD Treasurer\u2019s Report.\u00a0 Bank balances for the month ending August 31, 2013 are as follows:<\/p>\n

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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Odell Checking<\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $ \u00a0\u00a0\u00a049,214.61<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Odell Savings<\/td>\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $\u00a0\u00a0 76,851.74<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Illinois Funds Gen Fund Checking<\/td>\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $\u00a0 \u00a0208,047.40<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Illinois Funds MFT Checking<\/td>\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $\u00a0\u00a0 99,531.03<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

General Fund CD\u2019s<\/td>\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $ \u00a0223,415.64<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Odell Tourism<\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a026,688.64<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Iris Thorne noted that Tourism receipts for August 2013 were $ 8,983.00 of which $ 2,926.00 attributed to credit card sales.\u00a0 Iris also noted that the Village has received their first installment of taxes for $ 31,930.81.<\/p>\n

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Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to approve the Treasurers report; second by Trustee Matt Weaver;<\/p>\n

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Approved by roll call vote:<\/p>\n

Yeas:\u00a0 Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Phaela Hodges, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman \u2013 6;<\/p>\n

Nays:\u00a0\u00a0 None<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Bills<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Board Listing Report #742 ran at 10:38am on 09\/09\/13 representing all due bills for the Village for August 2013, and Board Listing Report #743 ran at 11:30am on 09\/09\/13 representing all due bills for Tourism for August 2013 were presented for payment approval.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Trustee Matt Weaver moved to approve and pay all bills on the Board Listing Report dated
\nSeptember 09, 2013 ran at 10:38am, list #742, and Board Listing Report dated September 09, 2013 ran at 11:30am, list #743; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Approved by roll call vote:<\/p>\n

Yeas:\u00a0 Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Phaela Hodges, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman \u2013 6;<\/p>\n

Nays:\u00a0\u00a0 None<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

A loan draw for $ 345.00 to pay the clearwell expenses to date was presented to the board for approval.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Trustee Matt Weaver moved to approve the loan draw for $ 345.00; second by Gary Wykes;<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Approved by roll call vote:<\/p>\n

Yeas:\u00a0 Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Phaela Hodges, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman \u2013 6;<\/p>\n

Nays:\u00a0\u00a0 None<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Police Report<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Mayor Joyner reported that according to the August 2013 Police Activity Report there were 11 calls; no warnings or citations were issued.\u00a0 No representative was present from the Livingston County Sheriff\u2019s Department.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Public Forum<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Mayor Joyner introduced Adam Dontz with the GLCEDC. Mr. Dontz presented the results of the I-55 Interchange study that was conducted earlier this year by CB Richard Ellis, a Real Estate Broker Company.\u00a0 Mr. Dontz reported that the study\u2019s focus was twofold:<\/p>\n

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  1. To develop a relationship with a real estate broker that has access to high caliber clients looking for development areas<\/li>\n
  2. To provide Odell with a polished presentation to use as a resource tool in attracting developers<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Mr. Dontz also reported that the Workforce Training Program proved to be successful.\u00a0 Twelve (12) students participated and all have been placed in job positions in the county.<\/p>\n

    OLD BUSINESS:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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    Elk Street Update<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

    Rich Ribordy reported that the Elk Street project has been put on hold as one of the property owners has decided against signing the easement agreement. \u00a0Rich will research other water drainage options.<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Police Contract<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

    Mayor Joyner presented a draft of the three year Police Contract for Odell.<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to accept the Police Contract; second by Matt Weaver;<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Approved by roll call vote:<\/p>\n

    Yeas:\u00a0 Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Phaela Hodges, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman \u2013 6;<\/p>\n

    Nays:\u00a0\u00a0 None<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    The board asked Mayor Joyner to request an invoice from the Sheriff\u2019s Office for the $ 10,000 offered by Odell for services since December 01, 2012 through November 30, 2013.<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Clearwell<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

    The clearwell update was tabled until Executive Session.<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Miscellaneous Old Business<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>(<\/i>for discussion only)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

    Some of the trustees have received complaints of grass in need of mowing.\u00a0 Mayor Joyner reported that the Village has sent weed violation letters to several residents.<\/p>\n

    \u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

    NEW BUSINESS:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

    Utility Rates<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

    Utility rates were tabled until the Water Committee meets to determine a recommendation.<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Miscellaneous New Business<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>(<\/i>for discussion only)<\/i><\/i><\/p>\n

    Lighting repairs at the American Legion Ball Park was discussed.\u00a0 Trustee Gary Wykes will help Rich replace the lights that are burned out.<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Future replacement of trees on Village property was also discussed.<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Executive Session<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

    Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to go into closed session at 8:05pm for the purpose of discussing threatened litigation involving the clearwell project; second by Trustee Gary Wykes;<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Approved by roll call vote:<\/p>\n

    Yeas:\u00a0 Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Phaela Hodges, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman \u2013 6;<\/p>\n

    Nays:\u00a0\u00a0 None<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to exit closed session at 8:15pm; second by Trustee Brian Verdun:<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Approved by roll call vote:<\/p>\n

    Yeas:\u00a0 Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Phaela Hodges, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman \u2013 6;<\/p>\n

    Nays:\u00a0\u00a0 None<\/p>\n

    Resume Regular Session<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Clearwell<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

    No action was taken following the closed session.<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Trustee Brian Verdun moved to adjourn at 8:22pm; second by Trustee Jamie Johnson;<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Approved by roll call vote:<\/p>\n

    Yeas:\u00a0 Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Phaela Hodges, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman \u2013 6;<\/p>\n

    Nays:\u00a0\u00a0 None<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Village Of Odell \u00a0 Official Minutes of the September 09, 2013 Regular Board Meeting Village of Odell, Illinois   Council Room, Odell, Illinois, Monday, September 09, 2013, 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:\u00a0 Mayor Terry Joyner, Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Matt Weaver, Phaela Hodges, and Herman Fearman Staff Present: Iris Thorne, Rich Ribordy Village Attorney Present: Ed Legner, Steven Mann Guests Present: Adam Dontz 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 12, 2013 Regular Board Meeting Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve the minutes of the August 12, 2013 Regular Board Meeting as printed; second by Trustee Herman Fearman;   Approved by roll call vote: Yeas:\u00a0 Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Jamie Johnson, Phaela Hodges, Matt Weaver, Herman Fearman \u2013 6; Nays:\u00a0\u00a0 None Treasurer\u2019s Report Iris Thorne reported that the Treasurer, Jim Rebholz, has supplied copies of an YTD Fund Summary and a MTD Treasurer\u2019s Report.\u00a0 Bank balances for the month ending August 31, 2013 are as follows:   Odell Checking \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $ \u00a0\u00a0\u00a049,214.61 Odell Savings \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $\u00a0\u00a0 76,851.74 Illinois Funds Gen Fund Checking \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $\u00a0 \u00a0208,047.40 Illinois Funds MFT Checking \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $\u00a0\u00a0 99,531.03 General Fund CD\u2019s \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $ \u00a0223,415.64 Odell Tourism \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a026,688.64   Iris Thorne noted that Tourism receipts for August 2013 were $ 8,983.00 of which $ 2,926.00 attributed to credit card sales.\u00a0 Iris also […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[53],"tags":[86],"calendar":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4927"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4927"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4927\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4927"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4927"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4927"},{"taxonomy":"calendar","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/calendar?post=4927"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}