Town Board — Minutes

May12, 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 May 9, 2025. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to approve the April 2025minutes as printed ;motion carried by voice vote . Motion by Eickert, second by Jannette to accept the Treasurer’s reportof Checking account balance of $ 18,147.84, Money Market account balance of $ 286,746.58 and Tax Collection Account of $1.0 0 for a total of $304,895.42;motion carried by voice vote. The Town Board viewed the Calumet County activity log for the town, and the most recent sales recording from Action Appraisers and Consultants. Bill Plucker from Scott Construction was present. The 2025 road work bids for sealcoating and wedging of various roads were opened. One bid was received from Scott Construction. Motion by Eickert, second by Jannette to accept the bid options totaling $116,494for the following roads: Hilbert Road (Just north of PP125’x10-12’)– cold mix edge wedge $ 3,750.00 Irish Road (Crosstown to Hilbert175’& 125x10’) –cold mix edge wedge $ 4,975.00 Long Lake Road (JJ north400’x21&125’x21’) –cold mix edge wedge $ 12,950.00 East River Road (Fischer Rd south450’x21’) – cold mix edge wedge $ 10,997.00 Vista Ln (Y to end 1,500’ x 19’) – cm wedging (44 ton) & hot oil seal coat $ 12,960.00 Dreier Rd (Y to Irish1.97 mi x20’) – cm wedging (198 ton) & hot oil seal coat $ 70,862.00 Town Web is upgrading their website platform and services, which would increase the yearly rate from $635/yr to $1,220/yr for 2025, 2026, & 2027. As a new customer, this would cost $3,000, but as existing customers, a discounted fee is being offered. Websit e services have been excellent with Town Web. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to sign the 2025 -2027 contract for $1,220 per year for website provider services; motion carried by voice vote. A copy of the proposal and first invoice follows. An application for Bridge Aid 2026 was briefly discussed, but the town will not be applying this year. A local paper ran an article regarding state-issued liquor licenses. Clerk Mink to research this matter, and to discuss at the June meeting. The Town Board revi ewed the limits on building permits. Motion by Mertz, second by Jannette to keep all rates the same at this time; motion carried by voice vote. The next Road Maintenance meeting will be called as needed. Billstotaling $24,321.78were 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