Town Board — Minutes

April 14, 2025 The regular monthly meeting of the Town of Rantoul was called to order at 6 :30pm at the Village Hall of Potter by Chairman Mertz. He verified that meeting notices were posted on April 11, 2025. Motion byJannette, second by Eickert to approve the March 2025minutes as printed; motion carried by voice vote . Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to accept the Treasurer’s reportof Checking account balance of $ 13,519.51Money Market account balance of $266,028.49 and Tax Collection Account of $1.00 for a total of $279,549.00;motion carried by voice vote. The Town Board viewed the most recent 2025 sales recording. Election results from the April 1, 2025 Election were given. The Town had 346 voters of which 39 were absentee voters.The vote totals for the Town Board members were: Chairman – Eugene Mertz-298 votes; Supervisors – Gregg Eickert -231 votes, David Jannette-285 votes. The Inspector’s Statement was viewed by the Boardand a copy follows. Reelected Town Board members all signed Oaths of Office dated April 10, 2023. Equipment for repair, replacement, or sale were discussed , which led into a discussion on Bridge Aid for 2026. The culvert on Stecker Rd is being considered. This matter is tabled for the May meeting. The 2025 Road Bid Opening will be placed on the May 12, 2025, agenda. Clerk Mink to place the road bids ad in the paper, with approximately 2-4 miles of wedging and sealing planned. The Board of Review compensation was reviewed. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to set the Board of Review compensation at $80.00, the same as 2024; motion carried by voice vote. Ordinance 2021-01 (Amended Ordinance No. 2017- 01) - an Ordinance to Appoint Alternate Members for the Board of Review, was reviewed. Motion by Jannette, second by Eic kert to amend Ordinance 2021- 01 to 2025- 01 replacing alternate #3 Joe Halbach with Mark Bailey; motion carried by voice vote. The Board of Review training from 3/22/25 that Supervisors Eickert & Jannette, as well as Treasurer Loose attended, was brief ly discussed. The Annual Meeting will take place April 15, 2025. The Wisconsin Towns Association Spring Meeting will be held April 24 th at the Town of Brothertown. Supervisors Eickert & Jannette, as well as Clerk Mink plan to attend. The review on limits for building permits was tabled until the May meeting. Town Board Members Eugene Mertz, David Jannette, and Gregg Eickert were reappointed by Chairman Mertz to the Plan Commission for a 2-year term lasting until April 2027; motion carried by voice vote. QuickBooks, the accounting software used by the town, is increasing its annual fee, as well as Clerk Mink just performed a major required software update to keep the payroll software up to date. This is still a more cost -effective option compared to other choices available. A CSM for David Hintz for parcel 10058 was presented for splitting the parcel. Motion by Eickert, second by Jannette to approve the CSM presented on behalf of David Hintz with no comments; motion carried by voice vote. Bills totaling $30,378.87were 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