Town Baord — Minutes

November 14, 2022 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 November 12th, 2022. All members were present. Additional attendees were. Motion by Eickert, second by Jannette to approve the October 2022 minutes as printed; motion carried by voice vote. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to accept th e Treasurer’s report of Checking account balance of $ 8,137.36 Money Market account balance of $ 120,350.36 and Tax Collection Account of $1.00 for a total of $ 128,488.72; motion carried by voice vote. The Town Board viewed the most recent sales listing for the Town , the monthly activity log from Calumet County, and Nomination Papers for the April 2023 election were given to the Board members. A discussion took place regarding the prepayment of the 2023 fire contract to help the Potter Fire Department to purchase a new fire truck without the need for a loan from a financial institution. Several spokesmen from the fire department were present for the discussion. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to prepay the 2023 fire contract to the Potter Fire Department to aid in the purchase of their new fire truck; motion carried by voice vote. A copy of the contract signed by Chairman Mertz and Mike Wunrow of the Potter Fire Department follows. A brief discussion took place regarding ideas for ARPA funds usage for 2023. Funds likely to be eventually earmarked for roads in 2023 or 2024. The current manure hauling policy was reviewed by the Board. No changes to be made to the c urrent policy at this time. A mailer will be sent to all the haulers after the Town website is updated in early 2023 which will hopefully result in easier navigation of the website, as well as better compliance from the haulers. The Town Board discussed e quipment that may need to be repaired or replaced in the near future. The pickup truck will need replacement in the near future. Mark to get estimates for the December meeting. Garbage and recycling tote fees were reviewed for 2023. Garbage tote prices increase to $165 (from $155/90 gal), and recycling totes to increase to $28 (from $26/tote) due to increased fuel charges from GFL monthly. Motion by Eickert, second by Jannette to increase garbage totes to $165, and recycling to $28. Motion carried by voice vote. Clerk Mink’s appointment commission was expired, and needed to be reappointed. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert to reappoint Clerk Mink for a two-year term; motion carried by voice vote. Clerk Mink signed an official Oath of Office effective as of today’s date. The December newsletter will be reviewed at the December meeting. Clerk Mink gave a report from the November 8 th Primary Election. There was a wonderful turnout, and 504 voters turned out, which included 43 absentee voters and 16 EDR’s. The Town of Rantoul was randomly selected by the Wisconsin Election Commission to participate in the post - election voting machine audit. Completion of this audit will be after the WEC gets confirmation of whether or not there will be a recount for Secretary of State. The Town Budget was briefly discussed. The Budget meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 16th. A Roads Maintenance meeting will be called as needed. Bills totaling $77,166.29 were presented. Motion by Jannette, second by Eickert 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