Town Board — Minutes

August 12, 2024 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 August 9th, 2024. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to approve the July 202 4 minutes as printed; motion carried by voice vote . Motion by Eickert, second by Jannette to accept the Treasurer’s report, after bills, of Checking account balance of $- 340,241.20, Money Market account balance of $ 133,406.38 and Tax Collection Account of $10.84 for a total of $ - 206,823.98 (in the negative due to the loan check for Irish Rd Project not yet cashed and reflected in those amounts) ; motion carried by voice vote. The Town Board viewed the most recent sales recording for th e Town of Rantoul, Calumet County Activity Log, and fall workshop information hosted by the Wisconsin Towns Association. The Board viewed the preliminary Statement of Changes in Equalized Values report from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. The final report will be presented when finalized and made available. The value increased from $111,797,800 in 2023 to $121,343,100 in 2024, a 9% increase. Clerk Mink discussed obtaining a new cell phone for the town. The current cell phone is approximately 6 years old, and not holding a charge very long, as well as certain phone functions starting to not work properly. Clerk Mink supplied phone pricing given by Verizon, the current carrier. Treasurer Loose also suggested contacting AT&T to see what deals they are currently offering. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to obtain a new town cell phone; motion carried by voice vote. Roads Supervisor Wunrow gave an update on the 2024 roadwork report. The sealcoating on West River Rd that was approved at last month’s board meeting is now completed. He also discussed some issues in the town shop that need to be addressed. Two walls in the back of the shop are rusting out, and there are also several I-beams Replacement of the Town pickup truck was discussed. Roads Supervisor Wunrow shared some price sheets on new and used trucks from area dealerships. This issue will be tabled again for the time being. Responsible Unit Recycling Ordinance 2024- 02, an amendment to Ordinance 94-1 Mandatory Recycling Ordinance was presented to the Town Board. Motion by Eickert, second by Jannette to accept Responsible Unit Recycling Ordinance 2024-02, amend ing Ordinance 94-1 Mandatory Recycling Ordinance; motion carried by voice vote. A copy follows. A roads tour is planned for Tuesday, August 20 th at 4:00pm. For correspondence, the Town Board viewed the preliminary population estimate for Rantoul from D epartment of Administration. The preliminary estimate is 742 (up from 740), which is a 0.27% increase from the 2020 census. Billstotaling $383,477.77were presented . Motion by Eickert , second by Jannetteto approve the bills as presented; motion carried by voice vote. An itemized list follows. With no further business, motion byJannette, second by Eickertto adjourn; motion carried by voice vote. Respectfully submitted, Ashley Mink Clerk, Town of Rantoul