Town Baord — Minutes

January 8, 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 January 5, 2024. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to approve the December 2023minutes as printed;motion carried by voice vote. Motion by Eickert , second by Jannetteto accept the Treasurer’s reportof Checking account balance of $ 8,969.85, Money Market account balance of $ 162,925.30and Tax Collection Account of $ 162,925.30for a total of $279,924.75;motion carried by voice vote. Motion Jannette, second by Eickert to approve the 202 4 Hilbert First Responders contract of $ 5,218.00; motion carried by voice vote. A copy follows. The Town Board 20 24 meeting dates were reviewed. The monthly meetings will be on the second Monday of the month. The Annual Meeting will be Tuesday , April 16, 2024, at 6:30 pm at the Village Hall of Potter . The Budget Special Hearing/Meeting will be held Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 6:30 pm at the Village Hall of Potter. The Year-end Closing of Books will be Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 8:00 am at the Village Hall of Potter. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert 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. The Village of Potter is looking at having some faucets and sinks replaced in the bathrooms, as well as the bulletin board replaced as it is often not large enough for all the public noti ces that need to be posted by both the Town of Rantoul and Village of Potter. Village Supervisor Schoen is working on building a new bulletin board. The Town Board requests for invoices and additional information from the Village. Tabled until the February meeting pending additional information provided. An Alternate Proposal for Calumet County on behalf of Gruett’s Inc/Audrey Gruett Survivor Trust was discussed. Brad Buechel from Meridian Surveying LLC was present to answer questions. The proposed flag lot was confirmed by Mr. Buechel to be 33’ min width, and the current nonconforming structure would continue to maintain 25’sideyard setbacks. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert that the Alternate Proposal for the Gruett property meets Town zoning ordinance standards and is approved with no comment or objections; motion carried by voice vote. An Alternate Proposal for Calumet County for Hintz/Sweere property was discussed. Brad Buechel was again available for discussion and questions. Motion by Eickert, second by Jannette that the Alternate Proposal for the Hintz/Sweere property met all Town zoning requirements and approved without objections or comment; motion carried by voice vote. The next Road Maintenance meeting will be called as needed. Billstotaling $666,812.30were 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