Town Baord — Minutes

September 11, 2023 The regular monthly meeting of the Town of Rantoul was called to order at 7:00 pm at the Village Hall of Potter by Chairman Mertz. He verified that meeting notices were posted on September 8, 2023. All members were present. The Town Board reviewed the most current updated sales listing for the Town, and the monthly permit activity log from Calumet County. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to approve the August 2023 minutes as printed; motion carried by voice vote. Motion by Eickert, second by Janette to accept the Treasurer ’s report of Checking account balance of $61,206.48 , Money Market account balance of $148,470.75 and Tax Collection Account of $15.29 for a tot al of $209,692.52; motion carried by voice vote. The Calumet County Comprehensive plan proposal was again discussed. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to send this topic to the Plan Commission for review as soon as possible; motion carried by voice vote. Roads Supervisor Wunrow gave an update on Rantoul EUB cemetery headstone request. He was m eeting with a rep from Chilton Monument this coming week to look at the headstones needing attention t o come up with a proposal for repairs. The Potter Fire Department proposed contract was discussed. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to accept the 3- year contract for fire protection services in the amount of $52,000/year, up from $48,279/year; motion carried by voice vote. Discussion took place regarding the 2023 WTA Conference in Wisconsin Dells in October . None of the Town Board are able to attend this year. The October 19th WTA District meeting was discussed which the Town of Rantoul will be hosting. The 2024 Town budget was discussed. Possible projects and expenses were suggested such as the Irish Rd Project and replacement of the pickup truck. Further discussion to take place regarding the 2024 budget at the October meeting. The final Statement of Equalized Values Report was viewed by the Board. The proposed REACH proclamation that was suggested by the REACH organization is being tabled for further information as to the responsibility the Town would be accountable for. This issue will be tabled until the October meeting. The Schedule of Rates for Services was reviewed and no changes were made this yea r. That schedule of rates is as follows: TOWN OF RANTOUL SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR SERVICES EFFECTIVE: 09/12/2023 EQUIPMENT Single axle truck $80/hr Tractor/mower $160/hr Truck & tool $105/hr Grader $160/hr JD Tractor/loader $105/hr Tandem Axle $90/hr Tandem Axle/tool $100/hr Road Maintenance Supervisor $50/hr OTHER Request for Special Assessment letter (From title companies, banks, etc.) $15/request Public Records Request Fees $.25/page + actual costs for material other than copies $15/hr for locating records Electronic Fees for Public Records Request Same as above **Calls from the sheriff, residents, or landowners for unscheduled road mess cleanups, which wi ll be a minimum $300/call, plus $100/hr thereafter. This fee includes vehicle and truck cleanup. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to make no changes to the current Schedule for Rates and Services pricing ; motion carried by voice vote. Zoning ordinance proposed changes to the allowable setbacks for buildings in the Town w ill also be added to the agenda at the above mentioned Plan Commission meeting. Roads Supervisor Wunrow shared that the dead trees in the Free German Cemetery w ould be coming down in the next week. The next Road Maintenance meeting will be tabled until October when all the E River Rd project work has been completed. Bills totaling $19,332.21 were presented. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to appr ove the bills as presented; motion carried by voice vote. With no further business, motion by Eickert, second by Janette to adjourn; motion carried by voice vote. Respectfully submitted, Ashley Mink Clerk, Town of Rantoul