Town Baord — Minutes

February 12, 2024 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 February 10, 2024. Motion by Eickert, second by Jannetteto approve the January 20 24minutes as printed , other than amendment to meeting time from 7:00pm to 6:30; motion carried by voice vote. Motion by Eickert, second by Jannette to accept the Treasurer’s reportof Checking account balance of $10,774.53, Money Market account balance of $44,886.95 and Tax Collection Account of $269,873.17 for a total of $325,534.65;motion carried by voice vote. The Town Board viewed the monthly activity report from Calumet County, a copy of the most recent sales recording from Action Appraisers, and the updated 2024 IRS mileage. Matthew Halada from Calumet County Zoning and Planning Department was present to talk about the Calumet County Comprehensive Plan Memorandum of Agreement for the Town of Rantoul. The town will be responsible for $3,000, paid over a 2- year period, to help cover the consultant fees. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to accept the Memorandum of Agreement as presented; motion carried by voice vote. A copy of the memorandum follows. A CSM for Kevin & Jessica Wenzel of Hill Top Farms, Inc was presented . Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to approve the CSM with no comment; motion carried by voice vote. Due to unexpected personal reasons, the revaluation update is being tabled until the March meeting, as well as the Open Book and Board of Review dates. The Irish Road Project for 2024 was discussed. To get a head start early in the year on the project, bids to be put out in March for bid opening at the April board meeting. Chairman Mertz reappointed t he following members Plan Commission for a term of 3 years: Chairman Wesley Hedrich, and members Gary Mertz, Marion Kasper, and Craig Scharbarth; motion carried by voice vote. Chairman Mertz also reappointed the following member to the Zoning Board of Adj ustments for a term of 3 years: Mark Wunrow; motion carried by voice vote. A discussion took place regarding the speed limit on Irish Rd. Willie Geiser at Town of Charlestown is looking to possibly change the speed limit on County Y and Peik Rd to mph. This was for information purposes only, and no action was taken. The Board discussed the Wisconsin Town’s Association district meeting to be held on Saturday, March 9th at the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center in Manitowoc. Supervisors Jannette and Eickert, Clerk Mink, and Treasurer Loose all plan to attend. A request from the Village of Potter for sink and faucet replacement was discussed. Two proposals were offered and copies follow. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to pay for half of the proposed project as long as it does not lead to a huge restoration project and stays to the scope of the listed proposal; motion carried by voice vote. A culvert inventory update for 6-20’ structures is being proposed by the state. Roads Supervisor Wunrow has already inventoried nine culverts, which will result in payment from the state of $100/ culvert to the town. Road striping for Town roads was discussed. Roads Supervisor Wunrow estimates 7 -10 miles of road need to be striped, but is unsure at this time which roads will be done. This issue is being tabled until the March meeting so additional information can be gathered, and to sign the additional striping contact from the county. Billstotaling $510,162.76were 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