Town Baord — Minutes

June 12, 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 June 9, 2023. Motion by Eickert, second by Jannette to approve the May 2023 minutes as printed; motion carried by voice vote. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to accept the Treasurer ’s report of Checking account balance of $9,544.13 , Money Market account balance of $250,393.32 and Tax Collection Account of $15.29 for a tot al of $259,952.74; motion carried by voice vote. A discussion took place regarding the Town of Rantoul ’s participation in the proposed Calumet County Comprehensive Plan. Chairman Mertz gave some information from a recent meeting at the courthouse regarding this proposed plan. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to remain undecided on the Town ’s involvement at this time, but to remain in contact with Calumet County Planning Department as more informati on is released; motion carried by voice vote. Motion by Eickert, second by Jannette to approve the Class “B” liquor licenses for the sale of fermented malt beverages for Brillion Conservation Club for the year ending June 30, 2024; motion carried by voice vote. Motion by Eickert, second by Jannette to approve the Operator ’s (bartender) Licenses submitted by Brillion Conservation Club for the two year period ending June 30, 2025; motion carried by voice vote. A list of bartenders follows. Operator licenses not yet submitted for Ox-Bow Sportsman Club, tabled until recei pt of those applications and payment occurs. Dead tree removal at the Free German Cemetery was once again discussed. Roads Maintena nce Wunrow is still waiting on estimates to come in for that project. This issue is tabled until the July meeting. Wendy Redicle, who has family buried in the Rantoul EUB Cemetery, was requesting the Town look at replacing some of the damaged and tipped over headstones at the cemetery. Ms. Redicle also said she was willing to donate to that project. Roads Maintenance Wunrow to research this project on cost and to find a local person and/or company that does that type of work. Tabled until the July meeting for more information. Chairman Mertz was inquiring on acquiring updated 2023 Plat Books for the board members. Cl erk Mink to check with the Calumet County Clerk for pricing. Clerk Mink is requesting a change to the Clerk ’s office hours due to a change in her children ’s school schedule as of this fall. Starting 6/13/2023, Clerk Mink’s office hours will be Tuesday afternoons from 12:30-2:30pm. The annual wage/salary review was conducted. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to incr ease wages/salaries per the attached schedule; motion carried by voice vote. The wages/ salaries are as follows (* indicates no change): Full-time road maintenance supervisor $31.00/hour ($5/hr insurance stipend) Personal cell phone use $55.00/month* Part-time snowplow drivers with CDL $26.00/hour Part-time employee with CDL $19.00/hour Part-time employee without CDL $16.00/hour Cemetery Caretaker-German Free $3,150/year Cemetery Caretaker-E.U.B. $1,300/year Chief Election Inspectors $16.00/hour Election Inspectors (Poll workers) $15.00/hour Town Clerk-Base Salary $26,500/year Town Clerk-Recycling $1,500/year $28,000/year Treasurer $8,750/year Per diems stayed at $60 for any meeting attended by the Clerk, Treasurer, or Town Board members. Mileage reimbursement for training/meetings outside of Town limits set by federal guidelines at $0.655/mile. The next Road Maintenance meeting will be called as needed after the wedging and sealing have been completed. Bills totaling $46,674.82 were presented. Motion by Eickert, second by Jannette t o approve the bills as presented; motion carried by voice vote. An itemized list follows. With no further business, motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to adjourn; motion carried by voice vote. Respectfully submitted, Ashley Mink Clerk, Town of Rantoul