{"id":8680,"date":"2024-04-09T14:39:05","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T19:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/?p=8680"},"modified":"2024-04-09T14:40:20","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T19:40:20","slug":"january-8-2024-regular-board-meeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/january-8-2024-regular-board-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"January 8, 2024 Regular Board Meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0Village of Odell<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Official Minutes of the January 8, 2024 Regular Board Meeting<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Village of Odell, Illinois<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Council Room, Odell, Illinois, Monday January 8, 2024 a Regular Board Meeting was held this date at 7:00pm, at Village Hall, Council Room, 213 S. Front Street, with Mayor Brian Mills presiding and with proper notice having been posted.<\/p>\n

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

Roll call showed the following Trustee members were physically present: Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, Steve Verdun, Tom Russell and Josh Osborne<\/p>\n

Staff Present: \u00a0Jim Rebholz<\/p>\n

Village Attorney Present: Nick Ehrgott<\/p>\n

Guests Present: Lisa Lambert, Craig Thomas<\/p>\n

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

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

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Minutes of the December 11, 2023 Regular Board Meeting <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve the Minutes of the December 11, 2023 Regular Board Meeting; second by Trustee Steve Verdun;<\/p>\n

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

Yeas:\u00a0 Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, Steve Verdun, Tom Russell and Josh Osborne\u2013 6;<\/p>\n

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

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

The Treasurer\u2019s report for the month ending December 31, 2023 is tabled.<\/p>\n

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

Board Listing Report #223 ran on January 5, 2024 at 6:24pm representing all bills for the Village due in January and the between Meeting Paid Bill List for January for $4,710.30 were presented for payment approval.<\/p>\n

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Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve Board Listing Report #223 ran on January 5, 2024 at 6:24pm representing all bills for the Village due in January and the between Meeting Paid Bill List for January for $4,710.30; second by Trustee Josh Osborne;<\/p>\n

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

Yeas:\u00a0 Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, Steve Verdun, Tom Russell and Josh Osborne\u2013 6;<\/p>\n

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

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

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

The Police have provided a Police Activity Report for the months of October, November and December.<\/p>\n

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Public Forum <\/u><\/strong>(at Mayor\u2019s discretion)<\/em><\/p>\n

A couple of residents expressed concern over the possibility of unscheduled intercity buses discharging passengers within the Village of Odell. \u00a0A Special Village Board Meeting was set for January 16, 2024 at 6:00pm to consider a Resolution and Ordinance regarding the discharge of passengers of unscheduled intercity buses.<\/p>\n

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

Committee Reports<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Water & Sewer \u2013<\/p>\n

Police & Streets, Alleys \u2013<\/p>\n

Finance –<\/p>\n

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

 <\/p>\n

Village Fire Alarm System Bids<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Village Fire Alarm System Bids were tabled until next month.<\/p>\n

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Fiber Ordinance<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Attorney Nick Ehrgott presented an amendment to the Fiber Ordinance to include charges for linear feet. Trustee Josh Osborne moved to accept the amendment to the Fiber Ordinance; second by Trustee Brian Verdun<\/p>\n

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

Yeas:\u00a0 Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, Steve Verdun, Tom Russell and Josh Osborne\u2013 6;<\/p>\n

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

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Miscellaneous Old Business (discussion only)<\/em><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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

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

Amendment to Village of Odell Water Ordinance<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Trustee Tom Russell moved to approve the amendment to the Water Ordinance as follows: $29.67 for the first 2600 gallons of water used, and $10.70 for each 1,000 gallons used in excess of the minimum amount of gallons, and an increase of $1.00 per billing period for infrastructure; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;<\/p>\n

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

Yeas:\u00a0 Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, Steve Verdun, Tom Russell and Josh Osborne\u2013 6;<\/p>\n

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

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Amendment to Village of Odell Water Ordinance<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Trustee Tom Russell moved to approve the amendment to the Water Ordinance as follows: the Farmers Meter Rate is raised from $10.00 per 800 gallons to $10.00 per 500 gallons of water purchased; second by Trustee Brian Verdun;<\/p>\n

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

Yeas:\u00a0 Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, Steve Verdun, Tom Russell and Josh Osborne\u2013 6;<\/p>\n

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

 <\/p>\n

Amendment to Village of Odell Sewer Ordinance<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Trustee Tom Russell moved to approve the amendment to the Sewer Ordinance as follows: the basic user rate is set at a minimum amount of $19.02 for the first 2600 gallons and $7.11 per 1,000 gallons beyond the minimum amount of gallons of water used;<\/p>\n

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

Yeas:\u00a0 Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, Steve Verdun, Tom Russell and Josh Osborne\u2013 6;<\/p>\n

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

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Miscellaneous New Business (discussion only)<\/em><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

No new miscellaneous business was brough up for discussion.<\/p>\n

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Trustee David Thorne moved to adjourn at 7:55pm; second by Trustee Randy Pagel;<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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

Yeas:\u00a0 Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, Steve Verdun, Tom Russell and Josh Osborne\u2013 6;<\/p>\n

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

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Dated:\u00a0 January 8, 2024<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u00a0Village of Odell Official Minutes of the January 8, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Village of Odell, Illinois   Council Room, Odell, Illinois, Monday January 8, 2024 a Regular Board Meeting was held this date at 7:00pm, at Village Hall, Council Room, 213 S. Front Street, with Mayor Brian Mills presiding and with proper notice having been posted.   Roll Call Roll call showed the following Trustee members were physically present: Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, Steve Verdun, Tom Russell and Josh Osborne Staff Present: \u00a0Jim Rebholz Village Attorney Present: Nick Ehrgott Guests Present: Lisa Lambert, Craig Thomas   Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Mills led the Pledge of Allegiance   Minutes of the December 11, 2023 Regular Board Meeting Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve the Minutes of the December 11, 2023 Regular Board Meeting; second by Trustee Steve Verdun;   Approved by roll call vote: Yeas:\u00a0 Brian Verdun, David Thorne, Randy Pagel, Steve Verdun, Tom Russell and Josh Osborne\u2013 6; Nays:\u00a0\u00a0 None   Treasurer\u2019s Report The Treasurer\u2019s report for the month ending December 31, 2023 is tabled.   Odell Checking \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0$ Illinois Funds Gen Fund MM \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0$ Illinois Funds MFT Fund MM \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $ Odell MFT Checking \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0$ Odell Tourism Checking \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0$ Odell Water Reserve MM \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0$ Odell General CD\u2019s \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0$ Odell Infrastructure Reserve MM \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0$     Monthly Bills Board Listing Report #223 ran on January 5, 2024 at 6:24pm representing all bills for the Village due in January and the between Meeting Paid Bill List for January for $4,710.30 were presented for payment approval.   Trustee Brian Verdun moved to approve Board Listing Report #223 ran on January 5, 2024 at 6:24pm representing all bills […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[53],"tags":[86],"calendar":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8680"}],"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=8680"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8680\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8683,"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8680\/revisions\/8683"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8680"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8680"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8680"},{"taxonomy":"calendar","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/calendar?post=8680"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}