{"id":6378,"date":"2014-07-18T10:16:33","date_gmt":"2014-07-18T15:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/odell-il.com\/?p=6378"},"modified":"2016-11-25T07:36:24","modified_gmt":"2016-11-25T13:36:24","slug":"village-board-meeting-july-14-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/village-board-meeting-july-14-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"Village Board Meeting – July 14, 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

\u00a0Village Of Odell<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Official Minutes of the July 14, 2014 Regular Board Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n

Village of Odell, Illinois<\/strong><\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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Roll Call<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Staff Present: Rich Ribordy<\/p>\n

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

Guests Present: Sgt. John Mitchell, Michelle Akan, Eren Akan, Heidi\u2026.\u00a0 Jim Schott, Diane Schott, Lonnie Schott and Patrick Doggett.<\/p>\n

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

 <\/p>\n

Pledge of Allegiance<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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Minutes of the June 09, 2014 Regular Board Meeting <\/strong><\/p>\n

Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve the minutes of the June 09, 2014 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, Matt Weaver, Jamie Johnson, Herman Fearman \u2013 5;<\/p>\n

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

 <\/p>\n

Treasurer\u2019s Report<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2019s Report.\u00a0 Bank balances for the month ending June 30, 2014 are as follows:<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\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\u00a043,647.64<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Odell Savings<\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a081,640.52<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Illinois Funds Gen Fund Checking<\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $\u00a0 \u00a0249,114.37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Illinois Funds MFT Checking<\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0120,969.36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General Fund CD\u2019s<\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $ \u00a0224,275.09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Odell Tourism<\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a026,916.44<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

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

 <\/p>\n

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

Yeas:\u00a0 Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Matt Weaver, Jamie Johnson, Herman Fearman \u2013 5;<\/p>\n

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

Bills<\/strong><\/p>\n

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:\u00a0 Larry\u2019s Sales & Service 407.53; Route 66 Accessories Co. 368.87; and Debbie Mosher 60.00,<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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;<\/p>\n

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

Yeas:\u00a0 Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Matt Weaver, Jamie Johnson, Herman Fearman \u2013 5;<\/p>\n

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

Police Report<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.\u00a0 There were no threats, just information thrown in resident\u2019s yards.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

OLD BUSINESS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Garbage Contract<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ed Legner explained that the language in the Garbage contract has been updated and the contract is ready to be signed by the Mayor.\u00a0 Ed noted that the contract will expire on May 31, 2016.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Elk Street Project<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mayor Joyner reported that estimates are not complete for the Elk Street Project.\u00a0 Elk Street Project is tabled until the August meeting.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Appropriation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mayor Joyner presented the Appropriation for the Fiscal Year 2014-2015.\u00a0 Jamie Johnson moved to approve the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Appropriation; second by Brian Verdun;<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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

Yeas:\u00a0 Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Matt Weaver, Jamie Johnson, Herman Fearman \u2013 5;<\/p>\n

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

 <\/p>\n

Clearwell Update<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Clearwell update was moved to Executive Session.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Miscellaneous Old Business\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Herman Fearman mentioned that the Historic Odell Gas Station was featured in an article in Midwest Living Magazine recently.<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW BUSINESS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

New Business Location \u2013 Jim Schott<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.\u00a0 Michelle pointed out the benefits the plant would bring to the community and is asking for support from our community.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Petition for height variance on proposed shed \u2013 Lee Cleary<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mayor Joyner presented a petition from Lee Cleary for a variance on the height of a proposed shed on his property.\u00a0 Herman Fearman moved to refer Lee Cleary\u2019s petition to the Zoning Board of Appeals; second by Jamie Johnson;<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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

Yeas:\u00a0 Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Matt Weaver, Jamie Johnson, Herman Fearman \u2013 5;<\/p>\n

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

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Miscellaneous New Business<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Trustee Matt Weaver suggested that the Village begin a program to replace sidewalks within the Village.\u00a0 Mayor Joyner stated that our engineers are researching available grants for this type of project.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Executive Session<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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;<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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

Yeas:\u00a0 Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Matt Weaver, Jamie Johnson, Herman Fearman \u2013 5;<\/p>\n

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

 <\/p>\n

Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to exit executive session at 8:36pm; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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

Yeas:\u00a0 Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Matt Weaver, Jamie Johnson, Herman Fearman \u2013 5;<\/p>\n

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

 <\/p>\n

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;<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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

Yeas:\u00a0 Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Matt Weaver, Jamie Johnson, Herman Fearman \u2013 5;<\/p>\n

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

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Trustee Matt Weaver moved to exit executive session and resume regular session at 9:05pm; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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

Yeas:\u00a0 Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Matt Weaver, Jamie Johnson, Herman Fearman \u2013 5;<\/p>\n

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

 <\/p>\n

Resume Regular Session<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Trustee Gary Wykes moved to adjourn at 9:05pm; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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

Yeas:\u00a0 Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Matt Weaver, Jamie Johnson, Herman Fearman \u2013 5;<\/p>\n

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

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u00a0Village Of Odell \u00a0Official 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:\u00a0 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\u2026.\u00a0 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:\u00a0 Brian Verdun, Gary Wykes, Matt Weaver, Jamie Johnson, Herman Fearman \u2013 5; Nays:\u00a0\u00a0 None   Treasurer\u2019s 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\u2019s Report.\u00a0 Bank balances for the month ending June 30, 2014 are as follows:   Odell Checking \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $ \u00a0\u00a0\u00a043,647.64 Odell Savings \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a081,640.52 Illinois Funds Gen Fund Checking \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $\u00a0 \u00a0249,114.37 Illinois Funds MFT Checking \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0120,969.36 General Fund CD\u2019s \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $ \u00a0224,275.09 Odell Tourism \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a026,916.44   Trustee Jamie Johnson moved to approve the Treasurers […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","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\/6378"}],"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=6378"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6378\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6378"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6378"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6378"},{"taxonomy":"calendar","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/calendar?post=6378"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}