Rantoul public meetings in 2021
23 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
General
The Rantoul Storm Drainage Committee is meeting to discuss storm drainage issues, specifically on Illinois Drive and in the Oakcrest/Pinecrest area, as well as general village storm water topics. Public participation is allowed with a three-minute limit per speaker.
- Discussion of Illinois Drive storm drainage
- Discussion of Oakcrest/Pinecrest area storm drainage
- Discussion of village storm water topics
Board of Trustees
The Rantoul Village Board will vote on the 2021 tax levy ordinance and several bond abatement ordinances, along with contracts for aquatic center sand media and a water treatment plant control system upgrade. They will also consider dissolving a special tax allocation fund and applying for a downtown grant. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and public participation.
- Ordinance No. 2684: 2021 tax levy
- Ordinance No. 2685-2689: abatements for GO bonds series 2013A, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020
- Ordinance No. 2690: dissolve special tax allocation fund for Chanute economic development area
- Resolution No. 12-21-1353: apply to Illinois DCEO Downtown & Main Street grant program
- Contract with Donohue & Associates for water treatment plant control system upgrade: $209,804.00
Board of Trustees
The Rantoul Board of Trustees is reviewing the monthly financial reports for December 2021, including the summary budget report, check register, treasurer's report, and investment report by bank. These reports detail revenues and expenditures across village departments. The agenda is procedural, with no specific action items listed.
- General Fund year-to-date expenditures at 68% of annual budget
- Forum Division has $505,673.44 in encumbrances for fixed assets
- Parks Maintenance Division has $189,310.00 encumbered for fixed assets
- Pool Division year-to-date expenditures at 132% of budget
- Campground Division year-to-date expenditures at 209% of budget
Board of Trustees
The Rantoul Village Board will hold a study session to discuss and likely approve several ordinances, including the 2021 tax levy, abatements for various general obligation bonds, and dissolving the Chanute Economic Development Project Area's special tax allocation fund. They will also consider a grant application for downtown and Main Street improvements, an engineering agreement for a water treatment plant upgrade, and a police pension fund contribution. The meeting includes public participation and reports from various departments.
- Ordinance No. 12-21-2684: 2021 tax levy ordinance
- Ordinances No. 12-21-2685 through 12-21-2689: abatements for GO bonds series 2013A, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020
- Ordinance No. 12-21-2690: dissolving Chanute Economic Development Project Area TIF
- Resolution to apply to Illinois DCEO Downtown and Main Street Grant Program
- Engineering agreement with Donohue & Associates for water treatment plant control system upgrade
General
The Rantoul Liquor Advisory Committee is meeting to consider two items: a review of an Illinois state amendment that would allow liquor home delivery, and a proposed amendment to the Rantoul Code (Chapter 4, Section 38) regarding video gaming terminals. The committee will also approve minutes from a June 30, 2021 meeting. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Review of Illinois Liquor Control Act amendment to allow liquor home delivery
- Proposed amendment to Chapter 4, Section 38 (C-4) of Rantoul Code on video gaming terminals
- Approval of minutes from June 30, 2021 meeting
Board of Trustees
The Rantoul Village Board is holding a special meeting to consider one item: authorizing an agreement with Loman-Ray Insurance Group, Inc. for general liability and workers compensation insurance. The agenda includes public participation and a closed session, but no other new business is listed.
- Agreement with Loman-Ray Insurance Group, Inc. for general liability and workers compensation insurance
Board of Trustees
The Rantoul Village Board will consider routine consent items, waive bidding for two purchases, amend the vacant lot program, and vote on an electric fee ordinance, a tax levy resolution, and a labor agreement. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Waive bidding for $30,429 chlorine order at Hap Parker Family Aquatic Center
- Waive bidding for $217,610 canopy netting system at Rantoul Family Sports Complex
- Amend Vacant Lot Program
- Ordinance 2683 amending electric service charges, fees, and rates
- Resolution 11-21-1351 for 2021 tax levy; Resolution 11-21-1352 with IBEW Local 51
General
The Rantoul Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review financial reports, investment performance, and pension-related administrative items. Key actions include approving bills, reviewing the actuarial valuation and tax levy request, and considering transfers of creditable service for three members.
- Review/Approve Actuarial Valuation and Tax Levy Request
- Transfer of Creditable Service from IMRF for Kurtis Buckley, Kyle Donovan, and Dustin Morgan
- Approval of bills including IPPFA Membership Dues
- Review/Update Investment Policy
- Establish 2022 Board Meeting Dates
General
The Rantoul Village Board of Trustees is holding a regular study session with presentations on the police pension fund and the property tax levy, along with several administrative items. The board will also consider a memorandum of agreement with the electrical workers union and approve minutes from prior meetings.
- Rantoul/IBEW Local 51 Memorandum of Agreement
- Police Pension Fund presentation
- Property Tax Levy presentation
- Hap Parker Family Aquatic Center chlorine order
- Canopy netting system for Rantoul Family Sports Complex
General
The Rantoul Village Board will consider routine consent agenda items, including appointments and minutes, and vote on a $64,042 change order for the wastewater treatment plant's traveling bridge filter. They will also consider a resolution supporting an IDOT Safe Routes to School project for Pleasant Acres Elementary School.
- Change orders #1 & #2 with Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. for $64,042.00
- Resolution 9-21-1347 supporting IDOT Safe Routes to School 2021 project
- Appointment of Craig Rogers to Police Pension Board (term to 2023)
- Appointment of Scott Grumish to Micro Loan Review Committee (term to 2024)
- Approval of bills and monthly financial reports
Board of Trustees
The Rantoul Village Board is holding a study session to discuss several items, including the governor's mask requirement, affirmations of appointments to various boards, and a change order for the wastewater treatment plant. They will also consider a resolution supporting a Safe Routes to School grant application. The meeting includes public participation and a closed session to discuss property sale or lease pricing.
- Discussion of Governor Pritzker's Executive Order 87 mask requirement
- Affirmation of appointments: Craig Rogers to Police Pension Board (term to 2023), Scott Grumish to Micro Loan Review Committee (term to 2024), Albert Bennett to Human Relations Committee (term to 2025)
- Wastewater Treatment Plant North Traveling Bridge Filter Change Order #1
- Resolution in financial support for 2021 Safe Routes to School grant application for Pleasant Acres Elementary
- Closed session to consider setting a price for sale or lease of property
General
The Rantoul Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on the IMRF transfer interest rate. The agenda includes public comment and a possible closed session, but the main item is the IMRF rate discussion.
- Discussion/Possible Action on IMRF Transfer Interest Rate
Board of Trustees
The Rantoul Village Board will consider several contracts and ordinances, including a $1.44 million road resurfacing project, a new social worker position for the police department, and development agreements. The meeting includes consent agenda items and public participation.
- Contract with Cross Construction, Inc. for $1,440,957.70 for Congress Ave and Sheldon Street resurfacing
- Adding a Community Social Worker position to the Police Department
- Ordinance 2678: Development agreement with Core Acquisitions, LLC for Redevelopment Project Area Number Four
- Purchase of replacement bucket truck from Altec Trucks for $220,000
- Contract with Mid Illinois Concrete & Excavation, Inc. for $130,000 for sidewalk improvements along Route 136
Board of Trustees
The Rantoul Board of Trustees is reviewing the monthly financial reports for August 2021, including the summary budget report, check register, treasurer's report, and investment report. The reports show year-to-date spending across village departments, with some divisions like the pool and parks maintenance exceeding their budgets. No decisions are being made; this is a routine review of financial documents.
- Pool Division spending is 143% of year-to-date budget ($66,922 actual vs $46,660 budget)
- Parks Maintenance Division spending is 93% of year-to-date budget ($128,413 actual vs $138,308 budget)
- Forum Division has $784,214 in encumbrances for fixed assets
- General Government Activities Division has spent $118,134 of $224,976 year-to-date budget
- Investment report by bank is included for review
General
The Rantoul Village Board is holding a study session to discuss and potentially approve several items, including intergovernmental agreements, development agreements, and various public works projects. The agenda includes presentations on the Illinois-Autonomous and Connect Track (I-ACT) and 4U Rantoul, as well as a proposal to hire a community social worker. No final votes are taken at this study session; it is for discussion and direction.
- Intergovernmental Agreement between Village and University of Illinois
- Development Agreement with Core Acquisitions, LLC
- Approval to Hire a Community Social Worker
- Roadway improvements: Congress Avenue and Sheldon Street resurfacing
- Sidewalk improvements along Route 136 (Klein Ave and Grove Ave)
General
The Rantoul Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, reviewing financial and investment reports, and acting on membership applications. They will also discuss new business items such as a new village treasurer, board officer elections, and a military service purchase.
- Approval of bills and monthly financial report from Lauterbach & Amen, LLP
- Investment report and policy review from Wall Capital Group
- Membership applications for Rathen Camacho and Ethan Smith
- Deceased pensioner Randell Davis
- Military service purchase for Orval Stuckemeyer
Fire and Police Commission
The Rantoul Board of Fire and Police Commission is meeting quarterly to discuss and possibly approve changes to rules regarding police applicants who miss scheduled appointments, and to continue discussing the status of hiring new police officers. The agenda includes public comments and approval of minutes, with no new business noted.
- Possible approval of changes to rules for police applicants who fail to show up to appointments
- Discussion on status of hiring new police officers
- Next meeting scheduled for October 20, 2021
Board of Trustees
The Rantoul Village Board will vote on several routine consent items, including appointments to various committees, and then consider a series of motions and ordinances. Key actions include approving a $322,314 contract for wastewater treatment plant repairs, a $18,908.34 window purchase for the police department, and several zoning map amendments. The board will also consider a development agreement for a new Hampton Inn hotel and an ordinance amending the FY22 budget.
- Motion to approve $322,314 proposal from Aqua-Aerobic Systems for wastewater treatment plant bridge filter rebuild
- Motion to approve $18,908.34 purchase and installation of exterior windows at Police Department from Pella
- Ordinance No. 2677: Development agreement with Horve Hospitality Management for Hampton Inn hotel at 920 Broadmeadow Road
- Ordinance No. 2675 and 2676: Zoning map amendments for 1114-1116 Country Club Lane and 849 Stone Bridge Drive
- Ordinance No. 2674: Amendment to FY22 annual budget
Board of Trustees
The Rantoul Board of Trustees is reviewing the monthly financial reports for July 2021, including the summary budget report, check register, treasurer's report, and investment report. The agenda is procedural, with no specific action items listed.
- Summary Budget Report showing year-to-date expenditures across departments
- Check Register Report
- Monthly Treasurer's Report
- Investment Report by Bank
General
The Rantoul Liquor Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss liquor-related policies. They will review the semi-annual reporting structure for Class R liquor licenses regarding food truck sales, discuss liquor delivery, and discuss the Class P-1 liquor license. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and public participation.
- Review of Class R liquor license semi-annual reporting for food truck sales
- Discussion on liquor delivery
- Discussion on Class P-1 liquor license
- Approval of April 1, 2021 meeting minutes
General
The Rantoul Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning petitions. One seeks to rezone a property at 1114-1116 Country Club Lane from recreation to general commercial, and the other seeks to rezone 849 Stone Bridge Drive from agriculture to general commercial. The commission is advisory to the Village Board.
- Rezoning Petition #ZP21-1: Willow Pond LLC requests rezoning of 1114-1116 Country Club Lane from RC Recreation to C-2 General Commercial.
- Rezoning Petition #ZP21-2: McRoofles LLC requests rezoning of 849 Stone Bridge Drive from AG Agriculture to C-2 General Commercial for miniature golf and entertainment.
- Approval of minutes from November 25, 2019 meeting.
Board of Trustees
The Rantoul Board of Trustees is reviewing the monthly financial reports for June 2021, including the summary budget report, check register, treasurer's report, and investment report. The agenda is procedural, with no decisions or proposals listed.
- General Fund year-to-date expenditures exceed budget by 21% ($2.9M actual vs $2.4M budget)
- Comptroller's Office other purchased services over budget by $726,343 (219% of annual budget)
- Forum Division fixed asset purchases at 7% of $845,000 budget
- Parks Maintenance Division fixed asset purchases at 100% of $430,000 budget
- Pool Division personnel services at 77% of $98,814 budget
Board of Trustees
The Rantoul Village Board is holding a study session to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a $147,000 contract for demolition at 201 E Sangamon Ave, new windows for the police department, and various public works agreements. The board will also consider appointments, minutes, and a closed session for real estate discussions.
- Authorize $147,000 contract to S Shafer Excavating for demolition at 201 E Sangamon Ave
- Approve purchase and installation of new exterior windows at police department
- Service agreement with Merrell Bros., Inc. to reduce WWTP solids
- Agreement with Stark Excavating, Inc. for WWTP sludge hauling and disposal
- Construction engineering agreement with Hutchison Engineering for resurfacing Congress Avenue & Sheldon Street