Rantoul roundup: Pension board elections, CDBG hearing on the books; Board eyes pavement striping contract next
Rantoul's recent government meetings covered police pension administration, the officer hiring process, and a federal grant performance report — though minutes from all three sessions have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed. Meanwhile, the Village Board of Trustees has two meetings scheduled in the coming week, including a review of a $57,696.20 pavement striping contract.
Rantoul Police Pension Fund — July 21
The Rantoul Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees was scheduled to meet July 21 to conduct officer elections for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary. The agenda also listed approval of regular retirement benefits for Orval Stuckemeyer, applications for membership from Morgan Schrock and Carson Kleparski, discussion or possible action on layered amortization, and approval of a Decision and Order for Matthew Bross. Minutes have not yet been published, so it is not confirmed which items received final action.
Fire and Police Commission — July 21
The Rantoul Board of Fire and Police Commissioners held a quarterly meeting July 21. The agenda included approval of minutes from a prior meeting and discussion on the new officer hiring process. The commission's next meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2026. Minutes from the July 21 session have not yet been published.
Citizens Advisory Committee — July 30
The Rantoul Citizens Advisory Committee was scheduled to hold a public hearing July 30 on the draft 2025 CDBG CAPER — the federal Community Development Block Grant performance report — along with committee comments on that report. The agenda also included approval of minutes from the committee's April 30, 2026 meeting. Minutes have not yet been published.
Coming up
Board of Trustees — August 4
The Village Board of Trustees meets August 4 to review a pavement striping contract with Varsity Striping and Construction Co. for $57,696.20, plus a $6,000.00 contingency fund. The board will also discuss purchasing a trailer or truck mounted DuraPatcher for the Public Works Street & Systems Division. Additional agenda items include the quarterly financial report from the Comptroller, a Village Applicant Demographics Report from Human Resources, and a closed session to consider the purchase or lease of real property.
Board of Trustees — August 11
The Board of Trustees meets again August 11 to review monthly financial reports. Agenda items include summary budget reports for the Government Administration Department, the Recreation Department (covering Pool, Forum, Youth Center, and Parks Maintenance divisions), and the Community Planning & Development/Building Inspection Division. The board will also review the check register report and monthly Treasurer's and Investment Reports.