East Central Reporter

Village of Noble Village Board met June 23.

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, Tresa Hundley, Paul Summers, Gary Ulm, Janet Pflaum, Carol O’Dell, Ashley Pipher and Josh Wakefield.

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

Motion made by Carol O’Dell to approve June 9, 2025, minutes. Seconded by Gary Ulm. All voting Aye. No guests.

Mosquito spraying has begun in the village and will be done on Tuesdays. Freedom Festival & Parade will be held in Noble Park on Saturday, June 28. The Village Hall will be closed Friday, July 4th.

Mayor Kessler informed the Board that village employee Leroy Stallard is out due to health reasons and not sure when he will be back. Mayor Kessler told village employee Bill Manuel if he gets in a bind to let him know. Mayor Kessler mentioned may need to hire a high school kid to help mow. Bill will be doing the mosquito spraying under Leroy’s license.

Trustee Pipher mentioned loose gravel on the street around her area.

The Village Clerk informed the Board that she will be sending information on a couple of properties to the village attorney due to the owner failing to respond to mowing letters.

Mayor Kessler made some Committee changes due to the new Trustee and the list of Committees was provided. Motion made by Ashley Pipher to approve the Committee list. Seconded by Paul Summers. All voting Aye.

The Ordinance for making Appropriation for the payment of the necessary expenses and liabilities of the Village of Noble for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2025, was presented. Motion made by Ashley Pipher to approve Ordinance for making Appropriation for the payment of the necessary expenses and liabilities of the Village of Noble for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2025, total Revenue estimate $1,596,555.00 and Expenditures estimate $1,467,775.00. Seconded by Gary Ulm. Roll Call Vote Taken, All voting Aye. Motion carried.

Motion made by Carol O’Dell to pass a Resolution adding a Monthly Billing Fee of $2.00 per water customer account. Seconded by Ashley Pipher. All voting Aye.

Motion made by Gary Ulm to pass a Resolution Authorizing the transfer of Public Real Estate to the Noble Fire Protection District (106 E. North Ave. known as substation). Seconded by Ashley Pipher. Roll Call Vote Taken, All voting Aye.

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

Motion made by Carol O’Dell to adjourn the meeting at 7:18 p.m. Seconded by Ashley Pipher. All voting Aye.

The meeting adjourned until July 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Noble Village Hall.

https://www.nobleillinois.com/files/board/2025/minutes/Minutes-June-23-2025-unofficial.pdf