Town Baord — Minutes

March 13, 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 March 10, 2023. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to approve the February 2023 minutes as printed; motion carried by voice vote. Motion by Eickert, second by Jannette to accept the Treasurer’s report of Checking account balance of $ 30,312.18, Money Market account balance of $282,847.20 and Tax Collection Account of $ 15.29 for a total of $ 313,174.67; motion carried by voice vote. A CSM submitted by Brad Buechel on behalf of Dave Jannette (Jannette Trucking) was submitted for Town Board review. Motion by Eickert, second by Mertz to appro ve with no comment; motion carried by voice vote. A copy of the information packet follows. A discussion took place regarding the town setbacks from town roads, county roads, and highways. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to adopt the Town of Rantou l’s past precedence for setbacks: 83’ from town roads, and 100’ from county roads, as well as requesting the Town of Rantoul Plan Commission to review this proposal; motion carried by voice vote. The 2022 Year End Audit Report and the 2022 Annual Report are still ongoing and not yet ready for review. A letter from the Calumet County Sheriff’s office regarding the request of contracting with an animal control facility was discussed. This issue is tabled until more information and contract pricing can be obtained. The Calumet County Striping Contract will be competed tomorrow by Roads Maintenance Supervisor Wunrow and Clerk Mink March 14th during office hours. The April 18th Annual Meeting Agenda does not need to be approved at this time, and will be approved at the Annual Meeting. The Irish Road Project planning for 2023 is tabled for updated pricing information. The next Road Maintenance meeting is planned for Tuesday, April 11th at 10:30 am for the Spring Road Tour. Bills totaling $33,790.83 were 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 Eickert to adjourn; motion carried by voice vote. Respectfully submitted, Ashley Mink Clerk, Town of Rantoul