City of Red Bud Public Works Committee met Jan. 20.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Committee Members Present: Curt Guebert, Mike Rheinecker, Bill Hanebutt Committee Members Absent: Ben Schwartzkopf, Kyle Donjon Council Members Present: Rodney Nevois, Jeremy DeMond Council Members Absent: Alan Piel
Others Present: Mayor Susan Harbaugh, City Attorney Rick Cooper, City Superintendent Josh Eckart, Code Admin./City
Engineer Jeff Mueller, Police Chief John Brittingham,
Admin. Officer Jill Landgraf, City Clerk Joanne Cowell
Committee Chairman Guebert called the meeting to order at 6:19 P.M.
Old Business
I. Power Plant
A. Plant Report
The generation runs are per schedule. We had the generation black start issue on January 5th. We may be called to generate on Tuesday, January 21st.
II. Utilities/Streets
A. Electric
Nothing to report
B. Gas
Nothing to report
C. Water -Water Tower Asset Management Program
Eckart is still waiting for formal pricing/information on the program.
D. Sewer
Nothing to report
E. Streets
Nothing to report
III. Utility Rate Studies
A. Electric – Utility Financial Solution, LLC
Ongoing
IV. Succession Planning
A. Electric
Nothing to report
New Business
I. Approval of Prior Month’s Meeting Minutes – Meeting December 16, 2024
Recommendation made by Committee Chairman Guebert, seconded by Committee Member Hanebutt to approve the minutes from the December 16, 2024, meeting. Carried
II. Proposal from BHMG – Rice NESHAP Testing for Generators
Recommendation made by Committee Chairman Guebert, seconded by Committee Member Rheinecker, to authorize approval of the proposal from BHMG for the Rice NESHAP testing for generators compliance, NTE $16,152 Carried
III. Recommendation to End Claude Easter’s Six-Month Probationary Period, Effective January 23, 2025
Recommendation made by Committee Chairman Guebert, seconded by Committee Member Hanebutt, to authorize approval to end Claude Easter’s six-month probationary period, effective January 23, 2025. Carried
IV. Training Request – Steve Mertz & Clint Crafton – 2025 GUA Spring Training Seminar
Recommendation made by Committee Chairman Guebert, seconded by Committee Member Rheinecker, to authorize approval to send Steve Mertz and Clint Crafton to training entitled “Annual GUA Spring Training Seminar” in Olney on April 3, 2025. Transportation by city vehicle is required, NTE $1,000. Carried
V. Authorization for Mayor to Sign IMUA Cost Match Commitment Letter – Emergency Equipment Share Program
Eckart said this is a grant opportunity for IMUA to purchase and store emergency electrical equipment which would be stored at Springfield City Light & Power for member’s emergency usage. There will be no additional cost to the city; it is funded by IMUA dues.
Recommendation made by Committee Chairman Guebert, seconded by Committee Member Hanebutt, to authorize approval for Mayor Harbaugh to sign the IMUA Cost Match Commitment Letter. Carried
VI. Public Comments/Anything for the Good of the City
None
The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 P.M.
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