Town Baord — Minutes

December 12, 2022 The regular monthly meeting of the Town of Rantoul was called to order at 7: 00 pm at the Potter Village Hall by Chairman Mertz. He verified that meeting notices were posted on December 9, 2022. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to approve the November 2022 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 $9,583.41, Money Market account balance of $139,230.20 and Tax Collection Account of $ 1.00 for a total of $148,814.61; motion carried by voice vote. Rob Schoen, Fire Chief from the Potter Fire Department, was present to thank the Town Board for their help in the acquiring the new fire truck by prepayment of the 2023 fire contract. The Town Board discussed the proposed Countywide Zoning Map proposed by Calumet County Planning and Zoning. This issue will be tabled for the time being. The Board reviewed the Dallman CSM sent by the County. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to approve with no comments; motion carried by voice vote. Zoning Ordinance updates and changes were briefly discussed. Tabled until 2023. The Post Election Audit results were shared with the Board. No discrepancies were found between the hand count and what the voting machines had reported. The Town Board reviewed the December Newsletter. Motion by Eickert, second by Jannette to approve the December 2022 newsletter; motion carried by voice vote. With no proposed changes, Clerk Mink to send that in for printing this week to get out to residents before the end of the year. A discussion took place regarding the replacement of equipment that would be needed on Town road maintenance equipment. The pickup truck is still in need of replacemen t, and Roads Supervisor Wunrow reported that truck prices have dramatically increased. A Request for Delegated Municipal Authority was reviewed to become redelegated with the State. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to reapply for the aforementioned delegation; motion carried by voice vote. The next Road Maintenance meeting will be called as needed. Bills totaling $18,553.95 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