Town Board — Minutes

August 11, 2025 The regular monthly meeting of the Town of Rantoul was called to order at 7: 00 pm at the Village Hall of Potter by Chairman Mertz. He verified that meeting notices were posted on August 5th, 2025. Motion by Eickert, second by Jannette to approve the July 2025 minutes as printed; motion carried by voice vote . Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to accept the Treasurer’s report , after bills, of Checking account balance of $17,855.76, Money Market account balance of $ 158,452.21 and Tax Collection Account of $ 1.00 for a total of $176,452.21 motion carried by voice vote. The Town Board viewed the most recent sales recording for the Town of Rantoul and Calumet County Activity Log. The Board viewed the preliminary Statement of Changes in Equalized Values report from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. The final report will be presented when finalized and made available. The value increased from $121,343,100 in 2024 to $124,343,100 in 2025, an 11% increase. The employee handbook was discussed. Roads Supervisor Wunrow and Clerk Mink to work on this for the September meeting. Roads Supervisor Wunrow gave an update on the 202 5 roadwork report. All the wedging has been completed. Mark cleaned the orange bridge, and painting to commence hopefully this coming week. The county has finished the blacktopping at the end of Fischer Rd, and Mark completed the wedging at that location. Scott Construction to sealcoat likely next week. The pickup truck should be delivered in the next couple of weeks as well. A mailbox replacement policy was discussed. Clerk Mink to finalize the policy and have ready for review at the September meeting. Emails from Mrs.Koeck on Riverview Rd were discussed as she is looking to have her mailbox replaced that she believes was struck last February by a town snowplow. The post has already been supplied by the town and replaced, and a standard sized mailbox was offered, as is in line with Calumet County policy. She would like a larger size like they currently have. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to send $20 check to the Koeck’s which would cover the replacement of a standard size mailbox, plus sales tax , to be used for replacement; motion carried by voice vote. A roads tour will be planned as needed. For correspondence, the Town Board viewed the preliminary population estimate for Rantoul from Department of Administration. The preliminary estimate is 7 54 (up from 742), which is a 1.89% increase from the 2020 census. A letter from WI DNR regarding W892 River View Rd being withdrawn from the Managed Forest Law program, and information regarding the WTA county unit educational night on October 2nd. Bills totaling $89,915.77 were presented. Motion by Eickert, second by Jannette to approve the bills as presented; motion carried by voice vote. An itemized list follows. With no further business, motion by Eickert, second by Jannette to adjourn; motion carried by voice vote. Respectfully submitted, Ashley Mink Clerk, Town of Rantoul