East Central Reporter

Village of Noble Village Board met April 28.

Here is the agenda 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, Tresa Hundley, Paul Summers, Gary Ulm, Janet Pflaum, Carol O’Dell and Ashley Pipher. Absent Carl Klingler. Guests were Mike Bridges, James Schoonover and Emily Schoonover.

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

Motion made by Carol O’Dell to approve April 14, 2025, minutes. Seconded by Ashley Pipher. All voting Aye.

James Schoonover owns Southern Equipment Repair on E. Cherry St. requested replacement of the existing culvert and wants to extend it out. Mr. Schoonover said he is wanting to keep trucks off the street and keep area cleaned up. Mayor Kessler mentioned the process for the village is the landowner puts the first culvert in and the village replaces once it is damaged, but the replacement would only be the size of the current and must be stated approved. Motion made by Paul Summers to replace the 24ft existing culvert (extension would be at the expense of the owner) at 128 E. Cherry St. Seconded by Janet Pflaum. All voting Aye.

Projects for the new fiscal year should be turned in.

Cleanup in Noble is scheduled for April 30. A list of items that will not be accepted is posted at the Village Hall.

The MayFest (Car Show) is scheduled for May 3 in the Noble Park.

The Noble Village wide garage sales are scheduled for May 17.

A Cross Connection Survey will be mailed out with the May water bills and the Village is requesting that water customers complete, sign and return to the Village Hall by May 30.

The Water Quality Report is available at the Village Hall, on the Village website or direct link that will be provided on the May water bills.

Mayor Kessler mentioned scheduling a Finance Committee meeting to discuss the budget for the new fiscal year.

Mayor Kessler was asked about proclaiming May 1 as Wildcat Day and after discussion matter was tabled.

Trustee Ulm inquired about an update for the park restroom water leak and was informed that it was repaired and working.

Mike Bridges provided the Bid Calculation for the sewer lagoon project and there were 3 bidders. Followell Construction out of Marion, Illinois was the lowest bidder for $469,777.00. Mike said they have been around a long time, and he has worked with them in the past. Mike is wanting to ask for a few dates to be changed and will let us know. Trustee Pipher asked about dates and timeline for disposal on farm ground. Mike said project has until December 2026 to be completed. Trustee Summers asked if it would be knifed in and was told yes. Mike Bridges recommend going with Followell Construction. Motion made by Ashley Pipher to award the bid for the sewer lagoon project to Followell Construction for $469,777.00. Seconded by Carol O’Dell. Roll Call Vote Taken, All voting Aye.

Mike Bridges mentioned additional grant project for the riprap at the sewer lagoon and that the remaining grant funds could be used for that. However, once bids were taken the village would need to follow through with the project no matter what the bids were (if bid exceeded remainder of grant funds the village would need to pay the difference). Mike is going to get more precise numbers and hopefully have at the next board meeting.

Mike Bridges provided the Estimate of Maintenance Costs for the streets oil and chip program. The total estimate was $68,399.00 for East and West streets in Noble. Mayor Kessler inquired about the total amount in MFT fund currently and was told approximately $19,000.00 and village receives $2,000.00 monthly. Trustee Pipher mentioned maybe holding off a year or do the east and west streets on the north side due to other expense for projects. Mike said depending on the weather and traffic on streets it could be double the cost next year. Motion made by Ashley Pipher to approve an Estimate of Maintenance Cost for oil and chipping East and West streets at a cost of approximately $68,399.00 using MFT funds of $26,050.00 and General funds of $42,349.00. Seconded by Gary Ulm. Roll Call Vote Taken, All voting Aye.

Motion made by Gary Ulm to convene into executive session at 8:01 p.m. under 2(c)(21) Discussion of board minutes meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. Seconded by Ashley Pipher. All voting Aye.

Reconvened into open session at 8:01 p.m.

Motion made by Gary Ulm to approve Resolution concerning the Executive Session minutes of September 23, 2024 and to open the minutes. Seconded by Ashley Pipher. All voting Aye. All voting Aye.

Motion made by Ashley Pipher to pay all bills presented. Seconded by Paul Summers. All voting Aye.

Motion made by Carol O’Dell to adjourn the meeting at 7:36 p.m. Seconded by Ashley Pipher. All voting Aye.

The meeting adjourned until May 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Noble Village Hall.

https://www.nobleillinois.com/files/board/2025/minutes/Minutes-April-28-2025-website.pdf