Town Board — Minutes

June 9, 2025 The regular monthly meeting of the Town of Rantoul was called to order at 7: 00pm at the Village Hall of Potter by Chairman Mertz. He verified that meeting notices were posted on June 3, 2025. The Town Board viewed the most recent sales listing from the assessor, and the monthly permit activity log from the county, Motion by Eickert, second by Jannette to approve the May 2025minutes as printed ;motion carried by voice vote . Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to accept the Treasurer’s reportof Checking account balance of $17,424.04, Money Market account balance of $ 247,818.18 and Tax Collection Account of $1 .00 for a total of $265,243.22;motion carried by voice vote. Motion by Eickert, second by Jannette to approve the Class “B” liquor licenses for the sale of fermented malt beverages for Brillion Conservation Club and Ox Bow Sportsman Club for the year ending June 30, 202 6; motion carried by voice vote. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickertto approve the Operator’s (bartender) License s submitted by Brillion Conservation Club and Ox Bow Sportsman’s Club for the two -year period ending June 30, 2027 ; motion carried by voice vote. A list of bartenders follows for each club. Motion by Eickert, second by Jannette to approve the Operator’s (bartender) License submitted by Timothy Kramer for a two-year period ending June 30, 2027; motion carried by voice vote. The annual wage/salary review was conducted. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to increase wages/salaries per the attached schedule; motion carried by voice vote. The wages/salaries are as follows (* indicates no change): Full-time road maintenance supervisor $33.00/hour ($5/hr insurance stipend) Personal cell phone use $55.00/month* Part-time snowplow drivers with CDL $28.00/hour Part-time employee with CDL $20.00/hour* Part-time employee without CDL $17.00/hour* Cemetery Caretaker-German Free $3,400/year Cemetery Caretaker-E.U.B. $1,550/year Chief Election Inspectors $17.50/hour Election Inspectors (Poll workers) $16.50/hour Town Clerk-Base Salary $30,000/year Town Clerk-Recycling $1,500/year* $31,500/year Treasurer $10,000/year Per diems to increase to $70 for any meeting attended by the Clerk, Treasurer, or Town Board members. Mileage reimbursement for training/meetings outside of Town limits set by federal guidelines at $0.7/mile. Additional full days off for the Roads Supervisor were also granted as fo llows: Good Friday, Christmas Eve, and the day after Thanksgiving. A conversation regarding the delay for the new pickup truck took place. Due to the lengthy delay, the dealership has offered to change the order to a 2026 model for the same price. T he truck is anticipated to be ready before the end of the year. State issued liquor licenses were discussed. As of January 1, 2025, the Wisconsin Division of Alcohol Beverages has the authority to issue an operator’s permit to any qualified applicant under the newly created 2023 Wisconsin Act 73 statute 125.175. These permits have the same requirements and applicability as operator’s licenses issued by municipalities, but they are valid statewide. The permit fee is $200 every 2 years, plus a $7 background check fee. The Dreier Rd culvert replacement has been completed. The next Road Maintenance meeting will be called as needed. Billstotaling $45,252.95were 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 Jannette, second by Eickertto adjourn; motion carried by voice vote. Respectfully submitted, Ashley Mink Clerk, Town of Rantoul