Town Board — Minutes

June 10, 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 June 6, 2024. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to approve the May 2024minutes as printed ;motion carried by voice vote . Motion by Eickert, second by Jannette to accept the Treasurer’s reportof Checking account balance of $ 9,409.84, Money Market account balance of $ 223,037.10 and Tax Collection Account of $10.84 for a total of $232,457.78;motion carried by voice vote. A CSM was presented for Wallace Zahn Estate from Calumet County. Motion by Eickert, second by Jannette to approve the Wallace Zahn CSM without comment; motion carried by voice vote. A CSM was presented for Gerald Trafford from Calumet County. Jannette, second by Eickert to approve the Gerald Trafford CSM without comment; motion carried by voice vote. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickertto approve the Class “B” liquor licenses for th e sale of fermented malt beverages for Brillion Conservation Club and Ox Bow Sportsman Club for the year ending June 30, 2025; motion carried by voice vote. Dead tree removal of 3 trees at the Rantoul EUB Cemetery was discussed , as well as 1 dead tree at the Potter Cemetery. Roads Maintenance Wunrow to get pricing on the removal of those trees, and to have that work completed if it falls under $5,000. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to have 3 trees at the Rantoul EUB Cemetery, and 1 tree at the Potter Cemetery removed, as long as the cost falls under $5,000; motion carried by voice vote. Resolution 2024-01: Resolution Adopting the Public Participation Plan for the 2045 Comprehensive Plant Update was presented to the Board. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to adopt Resolution 2024- 01; motion carried by voice vote. Resolution 2024-02 authorizing the borrowing of not to exceed $400,000 from the trust funds of the State of Wisconsin was reviewed by the Board for funds to finance the Irish Road Pro ject, as well as an application for financing. Supervisor Jannette read the resolution aloud in its entirety. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to approveTown of Rantoul Resolution 2024-02 authorizing the Town of Rantoul to borrow from the Trust Funds of the State of Wisconsin the sum of $400,000 for the purpose of financing roadwork and for no other purpose at the rate of 6% financing for 5 years; motion carried by voice vote. A copy of the resolution and application follows. A conversation regarding Bridge Aid took place. Calumet County is now requiring municipalities to work with an engineering firm , regardless of if the size of the culvert stays the same. An engineering firm is not requi red if the county does the work. Discussion only, no action taken. The annual wage/salary review will be tabled until next month. The next Road Maintenance meeting will be called as needed. Billstotaling $36,130.89were 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 Eickertto adjourn; motion carried by voice vote. Respectfully submitted, Ashley Mink Clerk, Town of Rantoul