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Rantoul Village Board of Trustees Regular Study Session June 2, 2026 6:00 PM Order of Business 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Public Participation Citizens wishing to address the Village Board with respect to any item of business listed on the agenda, or any matter not appearing on the agenda, are asked to sign up on the public participation form, and submit it to the Village Clerk prior to the meeting. Comments will be limited to three minutes for each speaker. 5. Items from the Mayor 6. Items from Trustees 7. Items from the Clerk All Minutes are draft versions until approved during the Regular Board Meeting. The Village is required to post the approved minutes on the website within ten days of approval. (A) Minutes of the May 5, 2026 Board Study Session (B) Minutes of the May 12, 2026 Board Meeting 8. Items from Human Resources (A) Village Applicant Demographics Report (B) Career Opportunities 9. Items from Comptroller 10. Items from Police Department (A) Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Article II, Section 21 of the Village Code in Connection with Order of Command and Appointments within the Police Department 11. Items from Fire Department 12. Items from Community Planning & Development (A) Downtown Reconstruction & Streetscaping Project Update 13. Items from Parks & Recreation 14. Items from Public Works (A) Ordinance Authorizing and Approving a Loan Agreement from the Water Pollution Control Program (B) Construction Contract for the Electric Department Proposed Prospect Substation Project Page 1 of 42  Rantoul Village Board of Trustees Regular Study Session June 2, 2026 6:00 PM Order of Business (C) Service Agreement for the Repair and Rehabilitation of Well 10 at the Water Treatment Plant 15. Items from the Administrator (A) Ordinance Supplementing and Amending Chapter 2, Article III of the Village Code to Establish the Position of Electric Director 16. Items from Counsel 17. Announcements (A) Summer Nights Concert Series Downtown Rantoul June 5th - 12th - 19th - 26th (B) Family Swim Nights - Two Free Youth with Each Paid Adult! Wednesday Evenings | 7:00-9:00pm Hap Parker Family Aquatic Center (C) Kids Foundation of Rantoul | Hap Parker Aquatic Center Youth Ages 3-17 Years | Swimming Lessons Visit the Community Services Center or Call 217-893-1530 to Apply (D) Kids Foundation of Rantoul | Forum Fitness Center Membership Youth Ages 14-16 Years | 3 Month Membership Visit the Community Services Center or Call 217-893-1530 to Apply (E) Freedom Fridays Event Series Locations TBA July 3rd - 10th - 17th - 24th 18. Items for Closed Session (A) Motion to enter into closed session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) 1, to consider the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee. 19. Adjournment Page 2 of 42  BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF RANTOUL AGENDA ITEM ITEM: Public Participation DEPARTMENT: DATE: June 2, 2026 AMOUNT: ATTACHMENTS: ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES: SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR Page 3 of 42  BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF RANTOUL AGENDA ITEM ITEM: Items from the Clerk DEPARTMENT: DATE: June 2, 2026 AMOUNT: ATTACHMENTS: ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES: SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR Page 4 of 42  BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF RANTOUL AGENDA ITEM ITEM: Minutes of the May 5, 2026 Board DEPARTMENT: Administration Study Session DATE: June 2, 2026 AMOUNT: ATTACHMENTS: ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES: 1. May 5, 2026 Study Session Minutes - draft SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR Page 5 of 42  RANTOUL VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR STUDY SESSION MAY 5, 2026 LOUIS B. SCHELLING MEMORIAL BOARD ROOM RANTOUL MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 333 S. TANNER, RANTOUL, IL A Regular Study Session of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rantoul was held at at 6:00 P.M. Mayor Hall called the proceeding to order. Roll Call The Clerk called the roll, finding the following members were physically present: Mayor Hall, Trustees Workman, Crider, Wilson, Graham, Robertson and Haines – 7. The following representatives of Village departments were also present: Scott Eisenhauer, Administrator; Tony Brown, Police Chief; Chad Smith, Fire Chief; Angela Schultz, Comptroller; Andy Graham, Assistant Recreation Director; Chad Isley, Assistant Public Works Director; Chris Milliken; Community Planning and Development; Brian Hunt, Community Development; Debbie Sage, Human Resources; Tana Ward, Executive Assistant, Audio/Visual; Hank Gamel, Deputy Clerk and Janet Gray, Village Clerk Mayoral Proclamation A. The Mayor read a Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day /Month Proclamation and declared May 5, 2026 as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day in Rantoul. B. Katrina Roberts accepted the Proclamation from the Mayor and addressed the Board regarding the Family First Advocacy Program. Family First Advocacy is committed to building a system of care for children with complex behavioral health needs. C. Presentation A. The Administrator reviewed the Village’s redesigned web site, myrantoiul.com. Approval of Agenda Trustee Crider moved to approve the agenda. Trustee Workman seconded the motion. On a roll call vote: YEAS: Crider, Wilson, Graham, Robertson, Haines and Workman - 6. NAYS: None – 0. The motion carried 6-0. Public Participation Mayor Hall opened the public comment portion of the meeting per the Open Meetings Act. No individuals registered with the Village Clerk prior to the meeting. 1 Page 6 of 42 Items from the Mayor A. Mayor gave a statement regarding Real Estate Tax bills that were recently mailed. There was a discrepancy related to how a portion or a bond for the Electric Department was applied. The Village has made the decision to refund residents for the portion of the tax bill that is above the intended levy., Our priority is to make sure that every resident is treated fairly and that this issue is corrected in a responsible manner. We will continue to keep the community informed as more details become available. B. Appointment of Village Administrator C. Appointment of Chief of Police D. Appointment of Fire Chief E. Appointment of Comptroller F. Appointment of Director of Parks & Recreation G. Appointment of Director of Public Works Items from Trustees A. Trustee Crider asked about the street repairs that are being done on Veteran’s Parkway. The Assistant Public Work’s Director said this is where heavy equipment ran over the payment and the Contractor is repairing those areas. She also asked if information had been distributed regarding free swim lessons for the youth. The Administrator said it had been posted but that he would have it posted again. B. Trustee Robertson asked when the Village was going to try out the street patching machine. The Assistant Public Work’s Director said he is trying to schedule that. The Administrator said he would let the Trustee’s know when a demonstration was scheduled. Items from Clerk A. Minutes of the April 7, 2026 Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Hearing B. Minutes of the April 7, 2026 Board Study Session C. Minutes of the April 14, 2026 Board Meeting D. Minutes of the April 17, 2026 Area Disposal Service, Inc Public Hearing Minutes The Clerk stated that the minutes of the April 17, 2026 Public Hearing were the minutes of the Village Board portion of the meeting and not the official record. The Hearing Officer will provide that record to the Board of Trustees. These minutes will go to the Board for approval. Items from Human Resources A. The Village Applicant Demographics Report was listed in the Board Packet. B. Career Opportunities – the Village is still looking for a swim team coach. The practices are in the early morning and they begin in June through the end/middle of July. The Village will have second interviews this week with three Public Works Director candidates. There is one lineman position to be filled. Otherwise the Electric Department is fully staffed. 2 Page 7 of 42 Items from Comptroller No items to report. Items from Police Department No items to report. Items from Fire Department No items to report. Items from Community Planning and Development A. The Department requested the approval of a Resolution approving the Community Development Block Grant 2026 Annual Action Plan. This is an annual request for funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. This Village is expected to receive $313,967.00 this year. B. The Department requested the approval of an Ordinance approving Rezoning Petition #ZP26-1, and amending the Official Zoning Map, for the property commonly known as 426 East Congress Avenue. The request is to rezone the property from R-4 Multi Family Residential to C-2 General Commercial. The current owner AHRMA is requesting this change to continue operation with an opportunity to expand. They have owned the property for the last 20 years. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the approval of this request. C. The Department is requesting the approval of an Engineering Agreement with Hutchison Engineering, Inc. in the amount of not-to-exceed $44,495.00 for Infrastructure Design of Community Development Block Grant funded Infrastructure Improvements. This grant would be used for infrastructure improvements on the property near Champaign Ave. and Charles Dr. where there are room for ten lots that could be developed with single family homes. D. Chris Milliken gave an update on the Downtown Reconstruction & Streetscaping Project. They are working on Tanner Street and hope to get it done by the end of May. Items A – C will go to the Board for approval. Items from the Parks and Recreation No items to report. Items from Public Works A. The Department requested approval to purchase of various materials for the Electric Department proposed Prospect Substation Project from Fletcher- Reinhardt Company in the amount of $137,180.44, with a $8,230.00 Contingency Fund. B. The Department requested approval for an Engineering Agreement for the Power Plant Substation Transformer Replacement with BHMG Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $75,200.00. These items will go to the Board for approval. 3 Page 8 of 42 Items from Administrator A. The Administrator requested the approval of a Development Agreement between Village of Rantoul and Combe Laboratories, Inc. Combe has been looking for a site to consolidate another of their plants. They have chosen Rantoul for that site. They will be investing over $30 million in that expansion. They have asked the Village to extend the property tax abatement from the usual 5 year to 10 years. The Administrator agreed to this request based on the investment Combe will be making. This item will go to the Board for approval. Items from Counsel No items to Report Announcements A. Village of Rantoul Clean-up Day is Saturday, May 16 from 8:00 am to Noon. Residents must Provide a Copy of Utility Bill. B. Residential Electronics Collection Event is Saturday May 16 at Parkland College. Register at ecycle.simplybook.me or call 217-384-3708 . C. Senior Luncheon is Thursday, May 21 at 11:30 am at the Rantoul Recreation Building. Call 217-893-5703 to RSVP. D. Kids Summer Stem Camp is June 1 - July 31 at the Rantoul Youth Center. Cost is $100/week. Call 217-893-5700 to register. E. Forum Fitness Center Youth Membership is Free for ages 14-16 Years. It is for one 3-month Membership per year. Call the Kids Foundation at 217-893-1530 to apply. Closed Session Trustee Wilson moved to enter into closed session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) 6, to consider the setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body And to enter into closed session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) 1, to consider the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee. Trustee Crider seconded the motion. On a Roll Call vote: YEAS: Wilson, Graham, Robertson, Haines, Workman and Crider – 6. NAYS: None -0. Motion carried 6-0 The Board entered into Closed session at 6:59 pm. The Board returned to Open session at 8:07 pm. 4 Page 9 of 42 Meeting Adjourned The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:07 pm. Respectfully submitted, Janet E. Gray, MMC Village Clerk Approved ____________________________ Samuel E. Hall, III Village President ATTEST: ___________________________ Janet E. Gray, MMC Village Clerk I, Janet E. Gray, Village Clerk of the Village of Rantoul, Illinois, do hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the Study Session of the Board of Trustees held May 5, 2026 as the same appears on the records of the Village now in my custody and keeping. ____________________________ Janet E. Gray, MMC Village Clerk 5 Page 10 of 42  BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF RANTOUL AGENDA ITEM ITEM: Minutes of the May 12, 2026 Board DEPARTMENT: Administration Meeting DATE: June 2, 2026 AMOUNT: ATTACHMENTS: ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES: 1. May 12, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes - draft SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR Page 11 of 42  RANTOUL VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR BOARD MEETING MAY 12, 2026 LOUIS B. SCHELLING MEMORIAL BOARD ROOM RANTOUL MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 333 S. TANNER, RANTOUL, IL A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rantoul was held at 6:00 P.M., President Hall presiding. President Hall called the meeting to order. Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance Pastor Chris Maldonado of New Hope Community Church opened the meeting in prayer. Following the invocation, Trustee Wilson led the audience in recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call The Clerk called the roll, finding the following members were physically present: Mayor Hall, Trustees Workman, Crider, Wilson, Graham, Robertson and Haines – 7. The following representatives of Village departments were also present: Scott Eisenhauer, Administrator; Tony Brown, Police Chief; Angie Schultz, Comptroller; Chad Smith, Fire Chief; Chad Isley, Assistant Public Works Director; Chris Milliken; Community Planning and Development; Tana Ward, Executive Assistant, Audio/Visual; and Janet Gray, Village Clerk Mayoral Recognition A. The Mayor congratulated Jarett Tucker on being awarded the designation of Eagle Scout on April 16, 2026. Jarett is a member of Troop 30 sponsored by the Rantoul Rotary and the American Legion. His project was the beautification of the St. Christopher Beautification Project. Mayoral Proclamation A. The Mayor read a Proclamation name May 23, 2026 as International GM1 Gangliosidosis Awareness Day in Rantoul. The Mayor presented the Proclamation to Connor Rosenbeck and Ashley Thornton, parents of Ezra Rosenbeck, who has this disease. Mrs. Thornton addressed the Board and thanked the Mayor for bringing awareness to this disease. B. The Mayor read a Proclamation naming May 17-23, 2026 as Emergency Medical Services Week. 1 Page 12 of 42 Approval of Agenda Trustee Wilson moved to approve the agenda for the meeting, as presented. Trustee Crider seconded the motion. On a Roll Call vote: YEAS: Wilson, Graham, Robertson, Haines, Workman and Crider – 6. NAYS: None – 0. The motion carried 6-0. Public Participation Mayor Hall opened the public comment portion of the meeting per the Open Meetings Act. No one registered with the Village Clerk prior to the meeting. A. Consent Agenda Approval of Consent Agenda Items by Omnibus Vote A. Appointment of Scott Eisenhauer as the Village Administrator B. Appointment of Anthony Brown as the Chief of Police C. Appointment of Chad Smith as the Fire Chief D. Appointment of Angela Schultz as the Comptroller E. Appointment of Luke Humphrey as the Director of Parks & Recreation F. Appointment of Chad Isley as the Director of Public Works G. Bills and Monthly Financial Report H. Minutes of the April 7, 2026 Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Hearing I. Minutes of the April 7, 2026 Board Study Session J. Minutes of the April 14, 2026 Board Meeting K. Minutes of the April 17, 2026 Area Disposal Service, Inc. Public Hearing Trustee Graham moved to approve the Consent Agenda items by omnibus vote. Trustee Crider seconded the motion. On a Roll Call vote: YEAS: Graham, Robertson, Haines, Workman, Crider and Wilson – 6. NAYS: None – 0. The motion carried 6-0. B. Consideration of Bids, Contracts & Other Items of Expenditure Trustee Graham moved to authorize and approve a Development Agreement between the Village of Rantoul and Combe Laboratories, Inc. Trustee Crider seconded the motion. On a Roll Call vote: YEAS: Graham, Robertson, Haines, Workman, Crider and Wilson – 6. NAYS: None – 0. The motion carried 6-0. 2 Page 13 of 42 Trustee Graham moved to authorize and approve the purchase of various materials for the Electric Department proposed Prospect Substation Project from Fletcher Reinhardt Company in the amount of $137,180.44, with a $8,230.00 Contingency Fund. Trustee Workman seconded the motion. On a Roll Call vote: YEAS: Graham, Robertson, Haines, Workman, Crider and Wilson – 6. NAYS: None – 0. The motion carried 6-0. Trustee Graham moved to authorize and approve an Engineering Agreement for the Power Plant Substation Transformer Replacement with BHMG Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $75,200.00. Trustee Workman seconded the motion. On a Roll Call vote: YEAS: Graham, Robertson, Haines, Workman, Crider and Wilson – 6. NAYS: None – 0. The motion carried 6-0. Trustee Graham moved to authorize and approve an Engineering Agreement for Infrastructure Design of Community Development Block Grant funded Infrastructure Improvements with Hutchison Engineering, Inc in the amount not-to-exceed $44,595.00. Trustee Wilson seconded the motion. On a Roll Call vote: YEAS: Graham, Robertson, Haines, Workman, Crider and Wilson – 6. NAYS: None – 0. The motion carried 6-0. C. Consideration of Ordinances & Resolutions Ordinance No. 2828 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (426 E Congress Ave) Trustee Graham moved to pass Ordinance No. 2828. Trustee Workman seconded the motion. On a Roll Call vote: YEAS: Graham, Robertson, Haines, Workman, Crider and Wilson – 6. NAYS: None – 0. The motion carried 6-0. Community Development Resolution No. 305 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Trustee Graham moved to pass Community Development Resolution No. 305. Trustee Haines seconded the motion. On a Roll Call vote: YEAS: Graham, Robertson, Haines, Workman, Crider and Wilson – 6. NAYS: None – 0. The motion carried 6-0. 3 Page 14 of 42 D. Other Business A. The Mayor review the process the Village would follow to rebate the over payment on the recent Real Estate bills. Once the first payment is made the County Treasurer will notify the Village and a check will be issued to the property owner. See the attached flyer. B. The Exchange Club will have their Flag Garden again this year recognizing service members. Each flag cost $5.00 and the funds go toward education scholarships. C. The Village was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association for the financial report for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2025. The Mayor congratulated Angie Schultz, Comptroller and her department for their hard work. E. Public Announcements A. Village of Rantoul Clean-up Day is Saturday, May 16 from 8:00 am to Noon. Must provide a copy of Utility Bill. B. Senior Luncheon is Thursday, May 21 at 11:30 am at the Rantoul Recreation Building. Call 217-893-5703 to RSVP. C. Kids Summer Stem Camp is June 1 - July 31 at the Rantoul Youth Center. The cost is $100/week. Call 217-893-5700 to Register. D. Kids Foundation of Rantoul is sponsoring Forum Fitness Center Membership for Youth Ages 14-16 Years. It is a one-time 3 Month Membership. Visit the Community Services Center or Call 217-893-1530 to apply. E. Cop on A Rooftop is Friday, May 15th from 5:00 am to 11:00 am at Dunkin Donuts. The money raised goes to the Special Olympics. The Department is also having a golf outing with the money raised goes to the Kids Foundation and Shop with a Cop. F. Closed Session No Closed session was held. G. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Board, Trustee Crider moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Workman seconded the motion. On a Roll Call vote: YEAS: Crider, Wilson, Graham, Robertson, Haines and Workman - 6. NAYS: None – 0. The motion carried 6-0. 4 Page 15 of 42 MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:42 PM. Janet E. Gray, MMC Village Clerk Approved ____________________________ Samuel E. Hall, III Village President ATTEST: ___________________________ Janet E. Gray, MMC Village Clerk I, Janet E. Gray, Village Clerk of the Village of Rantoul, Illinois, do hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees held May 12, 2026 as the same appears on the records of the Village now in my custody and keeping. ____________________________ Janet E. Gray, MMC Village Clerk 5 Page 16 of 42  BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF RANTOUL AGENDA ITEM ITEM: Village Applicant Demographics DEPARTMENT: Administration Report DATE: June 2, 2026 AMOUNT: ATTACHMENTS: ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES: 1. HR Report - May 2026 SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR Page 17 of 42  Open Positions for Village of Rantoul May 2026 Position Census Report Experienced Police 2021 Police Officer Officer Race Number Percentage Number Percentage White 61.5% 14 66% 1 100% African American 19.6% 4 19% 0 0% Asian 1.6% 0 0% 0 0% Native Hawiian/Pacific Islander 0.0% 0 0% 0 0% Hispanic/Latino 12.7% 0 0% 0 0% American Indian 0.3% 0 0% 0 0% Two or More Races 16.2% 1 5% 0 0% Unknown 0.0% 2 10% 0 0% Gender Male 46.8% 15 71% 1 100% Female 53.2% 5 24% 0 0% Unknown 0.0% 1 5% 0 0% Total Applications Population Estimate, 07/01/2021 12,119 21 1 Open / Filled 10 Full Time Position Full Time Position Police Police Position Census Report Chief of Operations - 2021 Director of Electric Wastewater Race Number Percentage Number Percentage White 61.5% 5 61% 4 17% African American 19.6% 1 13% 2 8% Asian 1.6% 0 0% 0 0% Native Hawiian/Pacific Islander 0.0% 1 13% 0 0% Hispanic/Latino 12.7% 0 0% 0 0% American Indian 0.3% 0 0% 0 0% Two or More Races 16.2% 0 0% 0 0% Unknown 0.0% 1 13% 18 75% Gender Male 46.8% 7 87% 6 25% Female 53.2% 0 0% 0 0% Unknown 0.0% 1 13% 18 75% Total Applications Population Estimate, 07/01/2021 12,119 8 24 Open / Filled Full Time Position Full Time Position Electric Public Works Page 18 of 42  Open Positions for Village of Rantoul May 2026 Position Census Report Property Maint. & Street & Systems 2021 Housing Inspector Operator Race White 61.5% 1 50% 14 73% African American 19.6% 1 50% 3 16% Asian 1.6% 0 0% 0 0% Native Hawiian/Pacific Islander 0.0% 0 0% 0 0% Hispanic/Latino 12.7% 0 0% 0 0% American Indian 0.3% 0 0% 0 0% Two or More Races 16.2% 0 0% 2 11% Unknown 0.0% 0 0% 0 0% Gender Male 46.8% 2 100% 18 95% Female 53.2% 0 0% 1 5% Unknown 0.0% 0 0% 0 0% Total Applications Population Estimate, 07/01/2021 12,119 2 19 Open / Filled Full Time Positin Full Time Position Community Development Public Works Position Census Report Summer Camp 2021 Lineman Teacher Race White 61.5% 2 67% 5 62% African American 19.6% 1 33% 3 38% Asian 1.6% 0 0% 0 0% Native Hawiian/Pacific Islander 0.0% 0 0% 0 0% Hispanic/Latino 12.7% 0 0% 0 0% American Indian 0.3% 0 0% 0 0% Two or More Races 16.2% 0 0% 0 0% Unknown 0.0% 0 0% 0 0% Gender Male 46.8% 3 100% 2 25% Female 53.2% 0 0% 6 75% Unknown 0.0% 0 0% 0 0% Total Applications Population Estimate, 07/01/2021 12,119 3 8 Open / Filled Full Time Position Full Time Position Electric Public Works Page 19 of 42  Open Positions for Village of Rantoul May 2026 Position Census Report New Hires / Rehires 2021 Total Applicants April 2026 Race White 61.5% 46 53% 37 71% African American 19.6% 15 19% 8 16% Asian 1.6% 0 0% 0 0% Native Hawiian/Pacific Islander 0.0% 1 1% 0 0% Hispanic/Latino 12.7% 0 0% 7 13% American Indian 0.3% 0 0% 0 0% Two or More Races 16.2% 3 3% 0 0% Unknown 0.0% 21 24% 0 0% Gender Male 46.8% 54 63% 21 40% Female 53.2% 12 14% 31 60% Unknown 0.0% 20 23% 0 0% Total Applications Population Estimate, 07/01/2021 12,119 86 52 Open / Filled Application Totals New Hires / Rehires How did the applicant find out about the open position? Indeed 30 Blank 20 Village of Rantoul Employee 12 Other 9 Friend 5 FaceBook 3 Relative 1 Page 20 of 42  BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF RANTOUL AGENDA ITEM ITEM: Career Opportunities DEPARTMENT: Administration DATE: June 2, 2026 AMOUNT: ATTACHMENTS: ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES: 1. Open Positions 2. Career Opportunities SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR Page 21 of 42 Page 22 of 42 Page 23 of 42  BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF RANTOUL AGENDA ITEM ITEM: Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, DEPARTMENT: Police Department Article II, Section 21 of the Village Code in Connection with Order of Command and Appointments within the Police Department DATE: June 2, 2026 AMOUNT: N/A ATTACHMENTS: ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES: SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS: The current Ordinance authorizes the following command staff positions within the Police Department: • Chief of Police – 1 • Deputy Chief/Lieutenant – 3 The proposed change to the command structure is intended to better align with the Department’s long-term goals and operational vision. The revised structure will provide for clearer assignment of responsibilities, establish a defined second-in-command position, and allow Lieutenants to maintain greater oversight of daily patrol operations and departmental functions. The proposed command structure: • Chief of Police – 1 • Deputy Chief of Police – 1 • Lieutenant – 2 Accordingly, the Police Department is proposing an amendment to Chapter 18 of the Village Code: Sec. 18-21. - Order of command, appointments. modified a. The order of command of the full-time, appointed police officer positions within the police department of the Village shall be as follows: chief of police, deputy chief of police, police lieutenant (which position, without any additional compensation, may also be referred to as a "deputy chief of police"), police Page 24 of 42  sergeant, police patrol officer. b. The position of Chief of Police shall be appointed by the president of the Village, by and with the consent of the board of trustees. The chief of police need not be appointed from among those appointed police officers of the police department, and need not be a resident of the village at the time of appointment. c. The position of deputy chief of police, which shall be a rank immediately below that of chief of police, shall be exempt from the jurisdiction of the board of fire and police commissioners, shall be appointed from among the full-time police lieutenants then employed by the Village, and such appointment shall be made in accordance with article III of chapter 24 of this Code. Any police lieutenant appointed to the position of deputy chief of police shall serve at the discretion of the chief of police, and if removed from such position by the chief of police, shall revert to the rank of police lieutenant. d. The position of police lieutenant, which shall be a rank immediately below that of deputy chief of police, shall be exempt from the jurisdiction of the board of fire and police commissioners, shall be appointed from among the full-time, police sergeants then employed by the village and such appointment shall be made in accordance with article III of chapter 24 of this Code. All other sub-sections of Section 18-21 shall be renumbered accordingly. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Ordinance to Amend Article II – Police Department, Chapter 18, Section 18-21 – Order of Command and Appointments of the Rantoul Code DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR Chief Tony Brown Scott Eisenhauer Page 25 of 42  BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF RANTOUL AGENDA ITEM ITEM: Downtown Reconstruction & DEPARTMENT: Administration Streetscaping Project Update DATE: June 2, 2026 AMOUNT: ATTACHMENTS: ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES: SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR Page 26 of 42  BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF RANTOUL AGENDA ITEM ITEM: Ordinance Authorizing and DEPARTMENT: Public Works Approving a Loan Agreement from the Water Pollution Control Program DATE: June 2, 2026 AMOUNT: $11,000,000.00 ATTACHMENTS: ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES: SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS: This Agenda item would authorize the Loan Agreement for the Village to borrow$11,000,000.00 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Program. The Wastewater Treatment Plant is currently permitted to treat a design average of 4.33 MGD, with the permitted design maximum flow being 8.65 MGD. The plant has crucial equipment approaching the end of its reliable service life that needs upgrading. Considering current nitrification requirements, treatment recommendations, and future nutrient removal requirements. Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Improvements (Phase II): • Traveling bridge filter to be replaced with cloth media filters • Primary clarifier repairs to structural wall, walkway, and railing • Storm pump system screw pump replacement • Primary clarifier equipment replacement • Digester sludge heat exchanger replacement • Digester internal piping, gas piping, and safety equipment replacement • Building repairs at the wastewater plant buildings The estimated cost of construction and installation of the Project, including engineering, legal, financial, and other related expenses, is $11,000,000.00 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the Loan Agreement for the Village of Rantoul to borrow $11,000,000.00 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Program DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR Chad Isley Scott Eisenhauer Page 27 of 42  BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF RANTOUL AGENDA ITEM ITEM: Construction Contract for the DEPARTMENT: Public Works Electric Department Proposed Prospect Substation Project DATE: June 2, 2026 AMOUNT: ATTACHMENTS: ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES: SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS: This Agenda item provides for a construction contract to construct a new substation at the current Prospect Sub location that will include: • Removal of old substation • Foundations and placement of 2 transformers • Switchgear • Underground Electric • Steel Pole installation • Express Line to Industrial Substation Pursuant to the Official Advertisement for Bids, sealed bids for the above-referenced Project were received, on May 20, 2026 at 2:00 pm local time, and publicly opened and read aloud. Public Works staff and BHMG Engineers have reviewed the Bids received for the Work, and have enclosed a copy of the prepared Bid Tabulation and evaluation for your information and consideration. Eight sealed bids were received, with one being late and rejected. The completion date for this project is May 15, 2027. This construction will be funded out of the Electric Reserves Budget, Account 541-11- 80-430.75-70. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the award of a construction contract for the Prospect Substation Project DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR Chad Isley Scott Eisenhauer Page 28 of 42 Page 29 of 42  BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF RANTOUL AGENDA ITEM ITEM: Service Agreement for the Repair DEPARTMENT: Public Works and Rehabilitation of Well 10 at the Water Treatment Plant DATE: June 2, 2026 AMOUNT: ATTACHMENTS: ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES: Authorize the approval for a service agreement with a Well Contractor in the amount of $00,000.00 with a contingency of $00,000.00 for the furnishing of all equipment, materials and labor necessary for the Repair and Rehabilitation of Well #10. SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS: This Agenda item provides for a service agreement for the furnishing of all equipment, materials, and labor necessary for repairing and rehabilitating of Well #10. The Village of Rantoul currently has eight wells for the raw water supply to the Water Treatment Plant. On average, the plant uses two to three wells at a time. Three of the wells have higher amounts of ammonia and are used sparingly. Well 10 is inoperable at this time. The pump and motor were new in 1996. This work will include a new pump, motor, electric, and well piping. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the approval for a service agreement for the furnishing of all equipment, materials and labor necessary for the Repair and Rehabilitation of Well #10. DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR Chad Isley Scott Eisenhauer Page 30 of 42  BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF RANTOUL AGENDA ITEM ITEM: Ordinance Supplementing and DEPARTMENT: Administration Amending Chapter 2, Article III of the Village Code to Establish the Position of Electric Director DATE: June 2, 2026 AMOUNT: Annual Salary / Benefits ATTACHMENTS: ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES: SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS: The Administration wishes to establish an Electric Department, thereby separating it from the Public Works Department. To do so, a Director for the new Department needs to be created for management and oversight. Chapter 2, Article III would be amended to include: DIVISION 14. – ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR Sec. 2-250. - Establishment and appointment. There is hereby created and established the position of Electric Department Director. Such position shall be appointed by the President, and confirmed by the Board of Trustees. Sec. 2-251. - Term of office. The person appointed to the position of Electric Department Director shall hold office for the term of one year, and until such person's successor shall be appointed and qualified. Sec. 2-252. - Duties. The Electric Department Director shall be responsible for the general planning, direction, coordination, maintenance, and operation of the Electric Department. Such Electric Department Director shall also perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the President and Board of Trustees. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Amendment DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR Scott Eisenhauer Scott Eisenhauer Page 31 of 42  BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF RANTOUL AGENDA ITEM ITEM: Summer Nights Concert Series DEPARTMENT: Administration Downtown Rantoul June 5th - 12th - 19th - 26th DATE: June 2, 2026 AMOUNT: ATTACHMENTS: ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES: 1. Summer Nights SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR Page 32 of 42 Page 33 of 42  BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF RANTOUL AGENDA ITEM ITEM: Family Swim Nights - Two Free DEPARTMENT: Administration Youth with Each Paid Adult! Wednesday Evenings | 7:00-9:00pm Hap Parker Family Aquatic Center DATE: June 2, 2026 AMOUNT: ATTACHMENTS: ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES: 1. Family Swim Nights 2026 SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR Page 34 of 42 Page 35 of 42  BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF RANTOUL AGENDA ITEM ITEM: Kids Foundation of Rantoul | Hap DEPARTMENT: Administration Parker Aquatic Center Youth Ages 3-17 Years | Swimming Lessons Visit the Community Services Center or Call 217-893-1530 to Apply DATE: June 2, 2026 AMOUNT: ATTACHMENTS: ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES: 1. Swim Lessons Flyer 2026 SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS: The Kids Foundation of Rantoul is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Rantoul, IL, that supports local youth by funding participation in recreational activities, such as swimming lessons, summer camps, and Forum memberships. It partners with the Rantoul Recreation Department, offering fee assistance for children to attend programs. Apply at the Community Service Center, 520 E. Wabash, and bring the following documents: • Proof of Household Income • Proof of Address • Social Security Card or DHS Medical Card RECOMMENDED ACTION: DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR Luke Humphrey Scott Eisenhauer Page 36 of 42 Page 37 of 42  BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF RANTOUL AGENDA ITEM ITEM: Kids Foundation of Rantoul | DEPARTMENT: Administration Forum Fitness Center Membership Youth Ages 14-16 Years | 3 Month Membership Visit the Community Services Center or Call 217-893-1530 to Apply DATE: June 2, 2026 AMOUNT: ATTACHMENTS: ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES: 1. Kids Foundation Membership SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS: The Kids Foundation of Rantoul is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Rantoul, IL, that supports local youth by funding participation in recreational activities, such as swimming lessons, summer camps, and Forum memberships. It partners with the Rantoul Recreation Department, offering fee assistance for children to attend programs. Apply at the Community Service Center, 520 E. Wabash, and bring the following documents: • Proof of Household Income • Proof of Address • Social Security Card or DHS Medical Card RECOMMENDED ACTION: DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR Luke Humphrey Scott Eisenhauer Page 38 of 42 Page 39 of 42  BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF RANTOUL AGENDA ITEM ITEM: Freedom Fridays Event Series DEPARTMENT: Administration Locations TBA July 3rd - 10th - 17th - 24th DATE: June 2, 2026 AMOUNT: ATTACHMENTS: ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES: 1. Freedom Fridays SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR Page 40 of 42 Page 41 of 42  BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF RANTOUL AGENDA ITEM ITEM: Motion to enter into closed session DEPARTMENT: Administration pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) 1, to consider the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee. DATE: June 2, 2026 AMOUNT: ATTACHMENTS: ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES: SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR Page 42 of 42