East Central Reporter

Village of Noble Village Board met Feb. 10.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Village Council met on the above date at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order and present were Brad Kessler, Cindy Manuel, Tresa Hundley, Gary Ulm, Janet Pflaum, Carol O’Dell and Ashley Pipher. Absent Carl Klingler and Paul Summers. Guests Bill Manuel and Mike Bridges.

Opened with silent prayer and followed by reciting Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion made by Carol O’Dell to approve January 27, 2025, minutes. Seconded by Gary Ulm. All voting Aye.

The Treasurer and Cash in Bank Reports as of the end of January were presented. Motion made by Ashley Pipher to approve the Treasurer’s Reports as presented. Seconded by Janet Pflaum. All voting Aye. Trustee Pipher mentioned a funds transfer to the water fund may be needed due to the cash report showing the water fund under $10,000.00. The Treasurer and Mayor will look at a budget comparison report on Wednesday and the matter will be placed on the next agenda.

The Village Hall will be closed on February 17, 2025, for President’s Day. The Noble Lions Club breakfast will be held on February 22.

Richland County Clerk’s office will hold early voting at the Noble Lions Club on March 26 from 4pm–5:30pm.

The Village is asking for all ground decorations be removed from the Noble Cemetery by March 31.

Mayor Kessler mentioned the computers at the village hall are 5 years old. The Village Treasurer (Cindy)informed the Board she had talked to Rick at Locis about replacing computers and updating Locis 7 to Locis 8, which is web based. Information about 2 computers and upgrades to Locis 8 was given to the Trustees. Computer costs would be approx. $850.00 each and upgrading to Locis 8 would be the cost of training which was given at $100/hourly and travel at $60/hour. Cindy had talked to Shannon from Clay City who is using Locis 8 and was told their cost for training was approximately $3,300.00. Also, Shannon is willing to help with Locis 8 and Locis is sending demos. Trustee Pipher asked about the size of memory and Cindy thought it would be enough as it is double what is currently being used. Motion made by Gary Ulm to purchase 2 computers (per attachment) at a cost of $850.00 each and upgrade to Locis 8. Seconded by Carol O’Dell. Roll Call Vote Taken, All voting Aye.

Mike Bridges discussed everything that is approved for the grant and ready to go out for bids. Motion made by Ashley Pipher to go out for bids for the sewer lagoon grant. Seconded by Gary Ulm. All voting Aye. The Village Treasurer mentioned she had started the process of setting up a non-interest-bearing bank account that is required.

Mike Bridges provided a map for the drainage matter on E. Cherry St. and mentioned an approximate cost could be $15,000.00-20,000.00. Mayor Kessler commented that the area is in individuals’ yards and needs to be put into the budget for the new fiscal year. No action taken.

Mike Bridges provided a map for the drainage matter at the east end of the Noble Cemetery and approximate cost could be as much as $70,000.00. No action taken.

Bill Manuel asked about dropping the lagoon and Mike said, may wait around bid date which he thought may be around April.

The Treasurer mentioned she had set up the Wabash Communication bill on autopay. Motion made by Ashley Pipher to pay bills presented. Seconded by Gary Ulm. All voting Aye.

Motion made by Carol O’Dell to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Seconded by Ashley Pipher. All voting Aye.

The meeting adjourned until February 24, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Noble Village Hall.

https://www.nobleillinois.com/files/board/2025/minutes/Minutes-February-10-2025-Unofficial.pdf