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Rantoul Village Board of Trustees met October 10.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

A regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rantoul was held at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Charles Smith called the proceeding to order.

Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance:

The Invocation was given by Deacon James Price, Sr., Maranatha Baptist Church, opening the meeting with a prayer. Following the invocation, Trustee Fox led the audience in recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call:

The Village Clerk called the roll, finding the following members present:

Mayor Charles Smith and Trustees, Hank Gamel, Sam Hall, Terry Workmen, Jennifer Fox, and Rich Medlen - 6.

The following representatives of Village Departments were also present: Kenneth Beth, Attorney; Greg Hazel, Public Works Director; Luke Humphrey, Recreation Department; Ken Waters, Fire Chief, Tony Brown, Chief of Police, Brenda Runyon, Neighborhood Services Director, Katie Johnston, Human Resource Director and Mike Graham, Village Clerk.

Approval of Agenda:

Trustee Medlen moved to approve the agenda as amended for the meeting. Trustee Fox seconded the motion. Motion carried, 5 - 0.

Public Participation:

“None”

“Note From The Rantoul Village Of Clerk. All Of The Agenda Items Listed Below Carried By Roll Call Vote Of 5 To 0. Unless Otherwise Noted Below.”

Approval of the Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote. Trustee Hall moved for approval of the Consent Agenda and Trustee Medlen seconded the motion.

Motion to authorize and approve Construction agreement with Stark Excavating Inc. for pedestrian crossing improvements - $83,392.63. Trustee Medlen moved for approval and Trustee Workmen seconded the motion.

Motion to authorize and approve contract with Phoenix Fabricators & Erectors for elevated tank structural rehabilitation project - $141,605.00. Trustee Hall moved for approval and Trustee Fox seconded the motion.

Motion to authorize and approve agreement with FE Moran for fire suppression system conversion in Building No. 718 - $40,920.00. Trustee Medlen moved for approval and Trustee Workmen seconded the motion.

Motion to approve Change Order on Rantoul Motel demolition contract with Owens Excavating & Trucking, LLC - $12,020.00. Trustee Gamel moved for approval and Trustee Medlen seconded the motion.

Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2539, An Ordinance Amending The Pay Plan In Connection With The Position Of Assistant Public Works Director. Trustee Medlen moved for approval and Trustee Hall seconded the motion.

The Clerk Called the Roll:

Yeas: Gamel, Hall, Medlen, Mayor Charles Smith.

Nays: Workmen, Fox.

Absent: Trustee Chad Smith, extended illness.

The Ordinance carried by a Roll Call Vote of 4 – 2.

Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2546, An Ordinance Terminating A Moratorium On All Actions Under The Rantoul Zoning Ordinance. Trustee Medlen moved for approval and Trustee Fox seconded the motion.

Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2547, An Ordinance Authorizing New Employment Positions And Related Matters (Police Department). Trustee Fox moved for approval and Trustee Medlen seconded the motion.

Motion to pass Resolution 11-17-1244, A Resolution Authorizing And Approving An Intergovernmental Agreements Between The Village Of Rantoul And The Rantoul Township Road District Concernitng The Maintenance Of Chandler Road (CR 2800N). Trustee Fox moved for approval and Trustee Hall seconded the motion.

Public Participation:

“None.”

Public Announcements:

“None.”

New Business:

“None.”

Motion to enter into closed session pursuant to 5ILCS 120/2 (C) 1, to consider the employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of an employee.

Trustee Hall moved for approval and Trustee Medlen seconded the Motion.

The Rantoul Village Board entered into Closed Session at 6:21 p.m.

The Rantoul Village Board returned to Open Session at 7:29 p.m.

Motion to pass Resolution No. 10-17-1245, A Resolution Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of An Agreement Concerning The Appointment To The Position Of Administrative Officer Of The Village Of Rantoul, Illinois And Specifying The Compensation And Other Benefits In Connection With Such Appointment. Ken Beth, Village of Rantoul Attorney, explained that this Resolution could not be passed at this time because he had not received the name of the Individual to be appointed Administrative Officer of the Village of Rantoul prior to drafting this Resolution. Trustee Gamel moved that consideration of this Resolution be delayed until such time, as the Rantoul Village Board had agreed on the Individual to be appointed Administrative Officer of the Village of Rantoul and the associated Employment Contract for said Individual, at a later date. Trustee Medlen seconded the motion. Therefore, this Resolution was NOT approved at the Regular Meeting of the Rantoul Village Board, Tuesday, October 10, 2017 and NO vote of the Rantoul Village Board of Trustees was taken.

Trustee Medlen moved to adjourn the meeting and Trustee Hall seconded the motion.

The Rantoul Village Board of Trustees adjourned at 7:31 p.m.

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