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Village of Rantoul Village Board of Trustees met April 10. 

Here is the minutes as 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 the Pastor David Allison, Church of the Nazarene,

opening the meeting with a prayer. Following the invocation, Trustee Hall 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 Workman,

Jennifer Fox, Rich Medlen and Chad Smith - 7.

The following representatives of Village Departments were also present: Rick

Snider, Administrator; Pat Chamberlin Comptroller, Kenneth Beth, Attorney; Greg

Hazel, Public Works Director; Jake McCoy Assistant 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 Elected Village Clerk Mike Graham.

Approval of Agenda

Trustee Fox moved to approve the agenda for the meeting. Trustee Medlen

seconded the motion. Motion carried, 4 - 0. Trustees Hall and Workman voted

No.

Mayor Smith recognized Boy Scout Troop No. 30 and asked them to stand as the

audience clapped approval. The Boy Scout Troop was in attendance to fulfill the

requirements for an Eagle Scout Merit Badge.

Public Participation

Patricia Adametz spoke about the closing of the Recreation Building with respect

to the FY 2018/2019 Budget proposals.

Paula Hopkins spoke about the lighting in down town Rantoul.

Joe Bolser spoke about the upcoming events for Autism awareness.

Jasmyne Boyce expressed concerns related to the materials included in the

Proposed Budget for FY 2018-19.

Stefanie Williams expressed her concern about the lack of real tangible

Economic Development in the Village of Rantoul.

Wendell Golston spoke.

“NOTE FROM THE RANTOUL VILLAGE OF CLERK. ALL OF THE AGENDA

ITEMS LISTED BELOW CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE OF 6 TO 0.

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED BELOW.”

Approval of the Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote. Trustee Fox moved for

approval and Trustee Gamel seconded the motion.

Motion to approve CDBG Rehabilitation Policies and Procedure Manual.

Trustee Chad Smith moved for approval and Trustee Fox seconded the

motion.

Motion to approve CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Manual. Trustee Gamel

moved for approval and Trustee Chad Smith seconded the motion.

Motion to authorize and approve Engineering Agreement with Burns &

McDonnell for design of Airport Fence – not to exceed $55,297.39. Trustee

Fox moved for approval and Trustee Gamel seconded the motion.

Motion to authorize and approve repairs of East Substation Transformer –

Jordan Transformer – $236,969.00. Trustee Hall moved for approval and

Trustee Fox seconded the motion.

Motion to authorize and approve Engineering Agreement with Baxter &

woodman for Willow Pond Road Reconstruction – not to exceed $70,796.00.

Trustee Chad Smith moved for approval and Trustee Gamel seconded the

motion.

Motion to authorize and approve contract with Filotto Construction for Roof

Repairs - $106,280.00 – 6 Aviation Center; $88,580.00 – 505 Condit and

$14,000.00 – contingency. Trustee Fox moved for approval and Trustee Hall

seconded the motion.

Motion to authorize and approve purchase of electrical equipment and

materials to support the Rantoul Foods Expansion - $114,280.00. Trustee Hall

moved for approval and Trustee Chad Smith seconded the motion.

Motion authorize and approve the purchase of additional electric meters –

Eaton Cooper - $63,589.33. Trustee Chad Smith moved for approval and

Trustee Fox seconded the motion.

Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2567, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE

CEDING OF PRIVATE ACTIVITY BONDING AUTHORITY. Trustee Gamel

moved for approval and Trustee Hall seconded the motion.

Motion to pass Resolution No. 4-18-1254, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING

AND APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE VILLAGE OF RANTOUL AND THE RANTOUL PARK DISTRICT

REGARDING MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE. Trustee Fox moved for

approval and Trustee Medlen seconded the motion. The Clerk Called the Roll

and the Resolution passed 5 – 1, with Trustee Gamel voting No.

New Business; Discussion of proposed FY 2018/2019 Fiscal Year

Budget.

Rick Snider, Administrator of the Village of Rantoul then presented a power

point presentation or Revised Budget B prepared by the Administrator and the

Comptroller and Budget C prepared by the Trustees. There was a lengthy

discussion of the merits of each Budget and the comparative differences, but

there was no clear agreement about which Budget should be adopted

Public Announcements

Public Hearing of proposed FY 2018/2019 Budget, Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at

5:45 p.m.

Special Meeting to Approve Proposed Budget FY 2118 /2019 Budget, April 17,

2018 at 6:00 p.m.

Adjournment

Trustee Fox moved for adjournment and Trustee Medlen seconded the

motion.

The Clerk Called the Roll and the Motion Passed 6 – 0.

The Rantoul Village Board of Trustees adjourned at 8:21 p.m.

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