Village of Rantoul Village Board met Nov. 12.
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 Smith called the proceeding to order.
Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance The Invocation was given by Pastor David Allison, Church of the Nazarene, Rantoul, Illinois, opening the meeting with a prayer. Following the invocation, Trustee Johnson led the audience in recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call The Village Clerk called the roll, finding the following members present:
Mayor Smith and Trustees, Hall, Gamel, Wilkerson, Wilson, Johnson and Workman - 7.
The following representatives of Village Departments were also present: Scott Eisenhauer, Administrator; Luke Humphrey, Recreation Department; Ken Waters, Fire Chief; Tony Brown, Police Chief; Ken Turner, Community Development Director; Greg Hazel, Director of Public Works; Jake McCoy, Assistant Public Works Director; Ken Beth, Village Attorney; and Elected Village Clerk Mike Graham.
Approval of Agenda Trustee Wilson moved to approve the agenda for the meeting. Trustee Hall seconded the motion. The Clerk Called the Roll and the motion carried 6 - 0.
Recognition of Retirement of Kathy Kohl, Rantoul Police Department. Kathy Kohl will be retiring through the IMRF Retirement Fund and this is provided to the Rantoul Village Board for information only, pursuant to PA-0696. This does not require any action by the Village Board of Trustees on November 12, 2019.
Presentation by Ed Wojcicki, Executive Director of IACP recognizing Chief of Police Anthony Brown for receiving his Police Chief Certification.
Public Participation NONE
“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.”
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Trustee Workman moved for approval and Trustee Johnson seconded the motion.
Motion to approve the bills and monthly Financial Reports. Trustee Hall moved for approval and Trustee Johnson seconded the motion.
Motion to approve Micro Loan to Civil Banshee in the amount of $40,000.00 for five years at 2% rate of interest. Trustee Hall moved for approval and Trustee Workman seconded the motion.
The Clerk Called the Roll:
YEAS: HALL, GAMEL, WILSON, & WORKMAN – 4.
NAYS: WILKERSON, & JOHNSON - 2.
ABSENT: NONE - 0.
The Motion carried by a vote of 4 – 2.
Motion to authorizing and approving changing the $250,000.00 United Pentecostal Church EDA Loan to a Micro Loan, the EDA Loan was approved on July 9, 2019. Trustee Gamel moved for approval and Trustee Wilkerson seconded the motion.
The Clerk Called the Roll:
YEAS: HALL, GAMEL, WILKERSON, WILSON & WORKMAN - 5.
NAYS: JOHNSON - 1.
ABSENT: NONE - 0.
The Motion carried by a vote of 5 – 1.
Motions to authorize and approve purchase of chlorine for aquatic center from Spear Corporation in the amount of $24,087.00. Trustee Wilson moved for approval and Trustee Hall seconded the motion.
Motion to authorize and approve purchase of bulk rock salt through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services - $42,037.50. Trustee Johnson moved of approval and Trustee Hall seconded the motion.
Motion to authorize and approve purchase of electric equipment to support growth at Rantoul Food - $116,392.30. Trustee Wilson moved for approval and Trustee Workman seconded the motion.
Motion to authorize and approve professional service agreement with Reifsteck Reid for design, development and construction services for replacing roofing systems at four Village facilities - $97,300.00. Trustee Johnson moved for approval and Trustee Workman seconded the motion.
Motion to pass Resolution No. 11-19-1295, A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE AMOUNTS OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY THE TAX LEVEY FOR THE 2019 TAX LEVY YEAR PURSUANT TO THE TRUTH AND TAXATION LAW. Trustee Johnson moved for approval and Trustee Hall seconded the motion
Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2624, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE VILLAGE OF RANTOUL, CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, ILLIINOIS, FOR THE 2019 TAX LEVY YEAR. Trustee Wilkerson moved for approval and Trustee Wilson seconded the motion.
MOTION TO PASS ORDINANCES AUTHORIZING THE ABATEMENT OF TAX LEVY FOR THE 2019 TAX LEVY YEAR. Trustee Wilkerson moved for approval and Trustee Workman seconded the motion.
A.) Ordinance No. 2625, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE REDUCTION BY ABATEMENT OF TAX LEVY FOR THE 2019 TAX LEVY YEAR FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2012A, OF THE VILLAGE OF RANTOUL, CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2332.
B.) Ordinance No. 2626, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ABATEMENT OF THE TAX LEVY FOR THE 2019 TAX LEVY YEAR FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, 2013A, OF THE VILLAGE OF RANTOUL, CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDIANCE NO. 2358.
C.) Ordinance No. 2627, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ABATEMENT OF THE TAX LEVY FOR THE 2019 TAX LEVY YEAR FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2015, OF THE VILLAGE OF RANTOUL, CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2410.
D.) Ordinance No. 2628, AND ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ABATEMENT OF TAX LEVY FOR THE 2019 TAX LEVY YEAR FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2016, OF THE VILLAGE OF RANTOUL, CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2472.
E.) Ordinance No. 2629, AN ORDIANCE AUTHORIZING ABATEMENT OT TAX LEVY FOR THE 2019 TAX LEVY YEAR FOR TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2017, OF THE VILLAGE OF RANTOUL, CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2523.
F.) Ordinance No 2630, AN ORDINANCE AUTORIZING ABATEMENT OF TAX LEVY FOR 2019 TAX LEVY YEAR FOR THE TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2019, OF THE VILLAGE OF RANTOUL, CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2617,
Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2631, AND ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF RANTOUL BY THE ADDITION OF ARTICLE XII, PROHIBITING CANNABIS BUSINESS ESTATBLISHMENTS. Trustee Wilson moved for approval and Trustee Hall seconded the motion.
The Clerk called the Roll:
YEAS: WILKERSON, WILSON, JOHNSON & WORKMAN – 4.
NAYS: HALL, & GAMEL – 2.
ABSENT: NONE – 0.
The Motion carried by a vote of 4 – 2.
Motion to pass Resolution No. 11-19-1291, A RESOLUTION FOR THE MAINTENANCE UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE FOR 2020 ANNUAL STREET MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $225,000.00. Trustee Hall moved for approval and Trustee Wilkerson seconded the motion.
Motion to pass Resolution No. 11-19-1292, A RESOLUTION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE FOR THE FINAL SHARED USE PATH FUND ALLOCATION – PHASE 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,000.00. Trustee moved Wilkerson for approval and Trustee Workman seconded the motion.
Motion to pass Resolution No. 11-19-1293, A RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENT UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE FOR CLARK STREET RESURFACING PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,485.75. Trustee Hall moved for approval and Trustee Wilkerson seconded the motion.
Motion to pass Resolution No. 11-19-1294, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY BROWNFIELDS ASSESSMENT GRANT PROGRAM (FY 2020). Trustee Gamel moved for approval and Trustee Hall seconded the motion.
Trustee Wilkerson moved to adjourn the meeting and Trustee Wilson seconded the motion.
The Clerk called the Roll and the motion passed 6 – 0.
Meeting Adjourned: 6:38 P.M.
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