(NOBLE) The Noble Village Board met for a regular bi-monthly meeting this past Monday night. The Board : approved the payment of all bills as presented : discussed the Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Levy and approved the estimate of a 5.3% decrease, however the Levy Ordinance will be considered by the Board at its next meeting : approved a sewer rate increase of 10% and then a 5% yearly increase for the next five years – the rate hike is to bring the Village’s sewer rate in line with State of Illinois minimum rate guidelines which is required for the Village of Noble to apply for sewer grant funds : approved the low $2,300 bid from Miller Time Tree Service to remove a tree and its stump in the 100 block of Oak Street : noted that the County Highway Department will help in taking down a tree near the Little League building in Noble : noted that the sidewalk in the housing area has been replaced and repaired : noted that the Village’s leaf collection is continuing Monday through Thursday – residents are to call Village Hall when leaves are ready for pickup : and noted that Village Hall will be closed November 23rd & 24th for Thanksgiving : next meeting November 27th.