Town Board — Minutes

January 13, 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 January 10, 2025. Motion by Eickert, second by Jannette to approve the December 2025 minutes as printed; motion carried by voice vote. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to accept the Treasurer’s report of Checking account balance of $ 9,202.56, Money Market account balance of $and Tax Collection Account of $ 465,177.22 for a total of $ 968,679.68; motion carried by voice vote. Ben and Leah Kleist were present to talk about plans to expand his pheasant farm, to include a clubhouse . They have interest in pursuing both a liquor and beer reserve licenses when this plan comes to fruition. The Town Board 2024 meeting dates were reviewed. The monthly meetings will be on the second Monday of the month. The Annual Meeting will be Tuesday, April 1 5, 2025, at 6:30 pm at the Village Hall of Potter. The Bud get Special Hearing/Meeting will be held Wednesday, November 1 2, 2025, at 6:30 pm at the Village Hall of Potter. The Year-end Closing of Books will be Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 8:30 am at the Village Hall of Potter. Motion by Eickert, second by Jannette to leave liquor license fees at $100.00 plus publication costs and fermented malt beverages license fee at $50.00 plus publication costs. Operator licenses are also to stay at the current $10 fee. Motion carried by voice vote. The Town Board is happy with the current insurance service and rates from last year, and not looking to change at this time. Motion Jannette, second by Eickert to approve the 2025 Hilbert First Responders contract of $5,375.00; motion carried by voice vote. A copy follows Potential replacement of the three garage doors on the town shop was discussed as they are 45 years old The next Road Maintenance meeting will be called as needed. Bills totaling $641,728.88 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 Jannette, second by Eickert to adjourn; motion carried by voice vote. Respectfully submitted, Ashley Mink Clerk, Town of Rantoul