Village of Rantoul Board of Trustees met Feb. 11.
Here is the agenda 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 Eric Kidwell, Christian Life Community Church, 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 & 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; Chris Millikin, Urban Planner; Greg Hazel, Director of Public Works; Jake McCoy, Assistant Public Works Director; Ken Beth, Village Attorney; Amanda Reiss, Attorney and Elected Village Clerk Mike Graham.
Approval of Agenda
Trustee Wilkerson moved to approve the agenda for the meeting. Trustee Johnson seconded the motion. The Clerk Called the Roll and the motion carried 6 - 0.
Public Participation
Debra Sweat spoke about the same things she spoke about on February 4, 2020.
“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 Johnson moved for approval and Trustee Hall seconded the motion.
Motion to approve the bills and monthly Financial Reports. Trustee Workman moved for approval and Trustee Johnson seconded the motion.
Motion to forgive $226,749.95 balance of the 2004 Library Loan for the purchase of the Library Building. Trustee Gamel moved for approval and Trustee Wilkerson seconded the motion.
AYES: Gamel, Wilkerson, Wilson & Johnson - 4.
NAYS: Hall & Workman – 2.
ABSENT: None.
The motion carried by a vote of 4 – 2.
Motion to authorize and approve the purchase of a F450 Truck for the Electric
Division from Shields Auto Center - $56,033.00. Trustee Johnson moved for approval and Trustee Wilson seconded the motion.
The Clerk Called the Roll:
AYES: Hall, Gamel, Wilkerson, Wilson & Johnson – 5.
NAYS: Workman – 1.
ABSENT: None.
The motion carried by a vote of 5 – 1.
Motion to authorize and approve the purchase of pumps for WWTP from Trillium Pumps USA - $49,618.00. Trustee Hall moved for approval and Trustee Johnson seconded the motion.
Motion to Pass Ordinance No. 2643, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 34 OF THE RANTOUL CODE BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE IX, ENTITLED “GAMING TERMINAL OPERATOR TAX”. Trustee Wilkerson moved for approval and Trustee Hall seconded the motion.
Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2644, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE OWNED
BY THE VILLAGE OF RANTOUL, ILLINOIS (Southwest Quadrant of Condit and Textron Drive). Trustee Wilson moved for approval and Trustee Hall seconded The motion.
Motion to Adjourn
Trustee Wilkerson moved for approval and Trustee Wilson seconded the motion.
The Rantoul Village Board Adjourned the meeting at 6:16 P.M.
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