Town Board — Minutes

December 9, 2024 The regular monthly meeting of the Town of Rantoul was called to order at 6:30 pm at the Potter Village Hall by Chairman Mertz. He verified that meeting notices were posted on December 7, 2024. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to approve the November 2024 minutes as printed; motion carried by voice vote. Motion by Eickert, second by Jannette to accept the Treasurer’s report of Checking account balance of $21,574.23, Money Market account balance of $511,435.71 and Tax Collection Account of $10.84 for a total of $533,020.78; motion carried by voice vote. The Town Board viewed the most recent sales listing from Action Appraisers. Dave Klessig had reached out asking if he could change the name of the lane he li ves on, which is currently Wunrow Lane. But since it is a private drive and the town does not maintain it, he is allowed to do so as he sees fit. The Town Board viewed the land use planning map for the Comprehensive Plan. Motion by Eickert, second by Jannette to send the Comprehensive Plan land use planning map draft to the Plan Commission for review on Thursday, January 9th at 6:30 pm; motion carried by voice vote. The Town Board reviewed the December Newsletter. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to approve the December 2024 newsletter; motion carried by voice vote. ARPA fund usage was discussed. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to utilize the remaining ARPA funds of $26,283.48 for a new town pickup truck in 2025; motion carried by voice vote. The contract for a replacement snow plow to replace the snow plow damaged in a recent traffic accident was reviewed in the amount of $11,847 for the plow, and $1,806 for the carbide blade. Motion by Eickert, second by Jannette to approve the snow plow replacement contract as presented; motion carried by voice vote. The next Road Maintenance meeting will be called as needed. For correspondence this month, an email outlining his resignation from Brian Glaeser, Calumet County Highway Commissioner, was shared. Bills totaling $26,003.03 were presented. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert 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