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Village of Rantoul Village Board of Trustees met Aug. 11.

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. Pastor Mark Wilkerson, Maranatha Bible Baptist Church, 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; Jake McCoy Assistant Public Works Director; Chris Milliken, Urban Planner; Ken Beth, Village Attorney via Telephone; and Elected Village Clerk Mike Graham.

Approval of Agenda

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

Public Participation

Jerry Barton from Barton Electric spoke about the Rantoul Sports Center Electric Lighting contract.

David Miller spoke about the misinformation given to the Rantoul Village Board concerning the Rantoul Sports Center Lighting Contract.

Debra Sweat spoke about a host of different subjects.

Tracy Williams spoke about systemic Racism at the Village of Rantoul.

Loise Haines spoke about the condition of the Buildings in Downtown Rantoul.

Pete Haines spoke in opposition to Ordinance No. 2652, concerning the use of ATV vehicles in Rantoul.

Chris Powers spoke about the wearing of Masks in the Board Room by Trustee Wilkerson.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Minutes from Regular Study Session, July 7, 2020. Minutes from the Regular Board Meeting July 14, 2020.

Trustee Wilson moved for approval and Trustee Hall seconded the motion. The Clerk Called the Roll

The motion passed by a Roll Call Vote of 6 – 0.

“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 Bills and Monthly Financial Reports. Trustee Johnson moved for approval and Trustee Hall seconded the motion.

Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2653, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE RANTOUL CODE, ENTITLED “LAW ENFORCEMENT”. Trustee Johnson moved for approval and Trustee Hall seconded the motion.

Motion to affirm appointment of Wendy Hundley and Char Mitchell to the Human Relations Committee. Trustee Johnson moved for approval and Trustee Hall seconded the motion.

Motion to authorize and approve purchase of Concession Equipment for the Sports Complex from Serv-U - $122,364.00. Trustee Workman moved for approval and Trustee Johnson seconded the motion.

Motion to authorized and approve Byrnes & Jones Contract Amendment No. 4 to coordinate with Cross Construction on concrete and asphalt surfaces - $2,115,942.31. Trustee Johnson moved for approval and Trustee Workman seconded the motion.

Motion to authorize and approve Byrnes & Jones Contract Amendment No. 5, with SK Fence to coordinate all fencing - $755,539.08. Trustee Hall moved for approval and Trustee Gamel seconded the motion.

Motion to authorize and approve contract with Cooper Lighting Solutions for sport and parking lot lighting -1,775,000.00. Trustee Workman moved for approval and Trustee Wilkerson seconded the motion. Trustee Gamel asked if this item could be deferred until a Special Rantoul Village Board Meeting to clarify the bidding arrangements. Mayor Smith asked Trustee Workman if he wished to withdraw his motion. Trustee Workman asked for explanation from Trustee Gamel of why there was a need for this action. After Trustee Gamel explained his intent, then Trustee Workman refused to withdraw his original motion to approve.

The Clerk Called the Roll:

AYES: Workman, Hall, Wilkerson and Mayor Smith – 4.

NAYS: Gamel, Wilson, and Johnson – 3.

ABSENT: None – 0.

The motion passed by a roll call vote of 4 – 3.

Motions to authorize and approve contract with Oberlander Electric for electric installation - $1,046,981.00. Trustee Workman moved for approval and Trustee Wilkerson seconded the motion.

The Clerk Called the Roll:

AYES: Workman, Hall, Wilkerson and Mayor Smith – 4.

NAYS: Gamel, Wilson and Johnson – 3.

ABSENT: None- 0.

The motions carried by a roll call vote of 4 – 3.

Motion to authorize and approve contract Amendment No. 6, with Wells & Wells Construction, Rantoul Family Sports Complex Building package - $2,609,734.05.

Trustee Hall moved to approve and Trustee Workman seconded the motion.

Motion to pass Resolution No. 297, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 2020 – 2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN. Trustee Johnson moved for approval and Trustee Wilson seconded the motion.

Adjournment:

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

The Rantoul Village Board adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:03 P.M

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