Town Baord — Minutes

November 13, 2023 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 November 8th, 2023, and the amended agenda was posted on November 10th, 2023. All members were present. Additional attendees were. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to approve the October 2023 minutes as printed , with one addition to add Supervisor Eickert’s attendance to the Hilbert First Responder’s meet ing last month ; motion carried by voice vote . Motion by Eickert, second by Jannetteto accept th e Treasurer’s reportof Checking account balance of $9,238.33Money Market account balance of $ 62,948.30 and Tax Collection Account of $15 .29 for a total of $72,201.92; motion carried by voice vote. The Town Board viewed the most recent population estimate for the Town of Rantoul from the Wisconsin Department of Administration Demographic Services Center. The total population estimate was listed at 741 people. The Town Board disagrees with this estimate, as just as recent as 2021, the population was listed at 826 and there have been very few residents who have moved out of the community, which does not even take into account any new residents. So the Town Board would like to challenge this estimate. Clerk Mink to respond to the email that was received with the estimate to do so. Potter Volunteer Fire Department Chief Rob Schoen was present to sign the 2024-2025 Agreement for Fire Protection Services which will commence as of January 1, 2024 for $52,000/year. No motion needed as this item was approved at the October meeting. A copy follows. Discussion took place regarding the pickup truck replacement. This item will be tabled for the time being. The Town Board discussed equipment that may need to be repaired or replaced in the near future. The grader will need to be checked over in the next year , and if the 1964 Oshkosh plow truck is not used at all this coming winter, Roads Supervisor Wunrow recommends that be sold later next year as it has not been used in many years and is taking up space in the shop. Garbage and recycling tote fees will be tabled and discussed at the December meeting. The Town Budget was briefly discussed. The Budget meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 15 th. The December newsletter will be reviewed for approval at the December meeting. No additional items are requested to be added at this time. Ms. VanHaren’s spelling of her first name on the application differed from what had previously been on file several years ago before her license expired. A second criminal record check was done with the correct spelling, and multiple alcohol-related criminal record s were found. In light of this, motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to rescind the approved license, and deny Ms. VanHaren’s request; motion carried by voice vote. A CSM was presented by Brett Becker on behalf of Michael Riemer. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to approve the CSM with no comments; motion carried by voice vote. A Roads Maintenance meeting will be called as needed. For correspondence this month, there was an email from Ethoplex regarding broadband access that was shared with the Board, and also a first notice of non-compliance for being out of compliance w ith full value assessment. The revaluation was done this year by Action Appraisers. Billstotaling $37,285.82were presented. Motion by vto approve the bills as presented; motion carried by voice vote . An itemized list follows. With no further business, motion by Eickert, second by Jannette to adjourn; motion carried by voice vote. Respectfully submitted, Ashley Mink Clerk, Town of Rantoul