Town Baord — Minutes

January 9, 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 January 6, 2023. Motion by Eickert, second by Jannette to approve the December 2022 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 $10,841.31, Money Market account balance of $130,077.88 and Tax Collection Account of $598,444.66 for a total of $739,363.85; motion carried by voice vote. The IRS mileage rate for 2023 is 65.5 cents/mile, which is up 3 cents from 2022. Motion by Eickert, second by Jannette to approve the 20 23 Hilbert First Responders contract of $ 5,066.00; motion carried by voice vote. A copy follows. The Town Board 20 23 meeting dates were reviewed. The monthly meetings will be on the second Monday of the month. The Annual Meeting will be Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 7:00 pm at the Village Hall of Potter . The Budget Special Hearing/Meeting will be held Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 7:00 pm at the Village Hall of Potter. The Year-end Closing of Books will be Saturday, December 30, 2023, 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 Year End Audit of the Books is in progress, and not yet ready for review. The Town Board is happy with the current insurance service and rates from last year, and not looking to change at this time. Roads Maintenance Supervisor Wunrow presented the only proposal submitted for electrical upgrades for the Town Shed, which was submitted by Krueger Electric. The proposal covers upgrading the current outdated fuse panel to 200 amp breakers for a total of $1,889.90 plus t ax. Motion by Eickert, second by Jannette to have the aforementioned electrical work completed by Krueger electric per proposal submitted; motion carried by voice vote. A copy of the proposal follows. The next Road Maintenance meeting will be called as needed. For correspondence, there was information received from the Wisconsin Towns Association regarding the 2023 District Meetings. More discussion to take place at the February 2023 meeting to decide which Board members will be attending. Bills totaling $476,818.02 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 Eickert, second by Jannette to adjourn; motion carried by voice vote. Respectfully submitted, Ashley Mink Clerk, Town of Rantoul