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Village of Rantoul Board of Trustees met June 9.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

A Regular Board 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. Trustee Wilkerson, Pastor of the Maranatha Baptist Church in Rantoul led the meeting in prayer, followed by 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 Director; Greg Hazel, Public Works Director; Ken Beth, Village Attorney via Telephone; and Elected Village Clerk Mike Graham.

Approval of Agenda

Trustee Wilson moved to approve the agenda for the meeting. Trustee Workman seconded the motion. The Clerk Called the Roll and the motion carried 6 - 0.

Public Participation

None

Items from Mayor

Mayor Smith announced that he was going to repurpose the Human Relation Commission to make it more active in the Community. Mayor Smith further announced those Business entities that have been awarded the Economic Stabilization Grants through the Community Development Department due to COVID-19.

“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 minutes from the Minutes from the Regular Board Meeting May 12, 2020. Trustee Johnson moved for approval and Trustee Hall seconded the motion.

Motion to approve Bills and Monthly Financial Reports. Trustee Johnson moved for approval and Trustee Wilkerson seconded the motion.

Motion to authorize and approve Change Order #1 with Byrne & Jones Construction for expanded needs of managing storm water through the Rantoul Family Sports Complex - $470,769.24. Trustee Hall moved for approval and Trustee Workman seconded the motion.

Motion to authorized and approve Agreement with Hutchison Engineering for design of sidewalk improvement throughout Maplewood Drive corridor; not to exceed $29,000.00. Trustee Johnson moved for approval and Trustee Hall seconded the motion.

Motion to authorize and approve Agreement with Hutchison Engineering for the design of roadway improvements along Congress Ave. and Sheldon St.; not to exceed $65,000.00. Trustee Wilson moved for approval and Trustee Workman seconded the motion.

Motion to authorized and approve the purchase of six pad-mounted transformers from B & B Transformer for Sports Complex - $57,770.00. Trustee Wilkerson moved for approval and Trustee Wilson seconded the motion.

Motion to authorize and approve Service Agreement with Merrell Bros., to reduce Wastewater Treatment Plant solids - $41,015.00. Trustee Johnson moved for approval and Trustee Wilson seconded the motion.

Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2649, AN ORDINANCE DIVIDING THE VILLAGE OF RANTOUL INTO SIX DISTRICTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING ONE TRUSTEE FROM EACH DISTRICT. Trustee Hall moved for approval and Trustee Wilkerson seconded the motion.

The Village Board then proceeded to discuss staggering the terms of office. Ken Beth, Village Attorney, indicated the Rantoul Village Board would have to approve a Resolution at the July Regular Board meeting to place a Referendum Question on the November 3, 2020 General Election for approval. If the Referendum Question was approved at the November 3, 2020 General Election, then the Rantoul Village Board would have to approve an Ordinance at the November 10, 2020 Regular Village of Rantoul Board meeting, pursuant to the Illinois Revised Statutes to make the Even Numbered Districts Four Year Terms on Office and Odd Numbered Districts Two Year Terms.

The Clerk Called the Roll:

YEAS: Hall, Gamel, Wilkerson, Wilson and Johnson – 5.

NAYS: Workman – 1.

ABSENT: None – 0.

The Motion Carried by a Vote of 5 – 1.

Motion to enter into closed session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) 1, to consider the employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of and employee. Trustee Johnson moved for approval and Trustee Hall seconded the motion.

The Rantoul Village Board entered into Closed Session at 6:28 P.M. The Rantoul Village Board returned to Open Session at 7:19 P.M.

Motion to Affirm the appointment of the Department Heads. Trustee Johnson moved for approval and Trustee Hall.

Adjournment

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

The Rantoul Village Board adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:22 P.M.

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