Red Bud City Council met July 5.

By Lhalie Castillo

Sep 5, 2017

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

The City Council of Red Bud, Randolph County, Illinois met on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at Red Bud City Hall, City Council Chambers.

Members Present:Mayor Tim Lowry, Clem Esker, Curt Guebert, Bill Hanebutt, Glenn Linnertz, Kyle Donjon, Susan Harbaugh

Members Absent:Mike Reed, David Friess

Others Present: City Attorney Paul Ray, City Superintendent Josh Eckart, Code Administrator Jeff Mueller, Police Chief John Brittingham, Administrative Assistant Pam Poetker

Others Absent: City Clerk Joanne G. Cowell

I.Call to Order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Lowry

II.Pledge of Allegiance

III.Roll Call by Administrative Assistant Poetker

IV.Approval of Financial Statements

Motion made by Council Member Esker, seconded by Council Member Guebert to approve the Financial Statements as presented and file for audit. The vote was as follows: Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye. Motion carried.

V.Line Item Transfers

There were none.

VI.Approval of Estimated and Listed Bills

Motion made by Council Member Harbaugh, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve the estimated and listed bills, as corrected by Superintendent Eckart. Page 6 of Payment Approval Report – Darren’s Automotive Inc. $414.85 change from 03-4705-613.001 to 04-4205-613.004) The vote was as follows: Guebert, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye. Motion carried.

VII.Consideration of any Additional Bills

There were none.

VIII.Correspondence and Public Guest Comments

A.Recognition of Peggy Sauer

Peggy Sauer, crossing guard was recognized for saving a child from running into the street, possibly saving his life, when he darted away from his grandmother. Mayor Lowry commended Ms. Sauer for doing a great job and going above and beyond her job duties.

IX.Consent Agenda—Items Originated at Committee Level

Please note: Items with ** were removed from the consent agenda.

Consent Agenda – Items Originated At Committee Level as Indicated in ( )

A.City Council Meeting Minutes from June 5, 2017

Approval of minutes from June 5, 2017 meeting

Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through D. The vote was as follows: Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.

B.Request to Close ES 5th St., East of Bloom St. - September 9, 2017 (Cultural)

Approval of authorization to close ES 5th St., East of Bloom St. on September 9, 2017

C.Request from RB150 for Assistance on December 9, 2017 for Holiday Voices Event (Cultural)

Approval of request from RB150 committee to close the first block of Bloom St. and reserve the city hall parking lot and grassy area, to provide trash cans and temporary electric on December 9, 2017, 5-10 p.m. for the Holiday Voices event

D.Electric Squeeze Tool (Public Works)

Approval of authorization to purchase a replacement electric squeeze tool, estimated at $2,000

X.Reports of Standing Committee, Departments and Other Committees, Boards & Commissions

A.Finance Committee - Meeting June 19, 2017

1.Maturing CDs

None

B.Personnel Committee - Meeting June 19, 2017

Nothing to report

C.Public Health & Safety Committee - Meeting June 19, 2017

1.Authorization to Hire Part-Time Officer

Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Linnertz, to approve the authorization to hire Mike Collins as part-time officer contingent on psychiatric, physical and drug testing, at the normal rate of pay. The vote was as follows: Linnertz, aye; Donjon, passed; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Hanebutt, aye. Motion carried with one passed vote.

D.Public Works Committee - Meeting June 19, 2017

1.Agreement to Authorize Hiring of Co-op Student Wyatt Duclos

Motion made by Council Member Linnertz, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve the authorization to hire Wyatt Duclos as a co-op student for the school year, at the current rate of pay, subject to the drug and physical testing. The vote was as follows: Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye. Motion carried.

2.Clarifier Rehabilitation Work for Sewer Plant

Motion made by Council Member Linnertz, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve the authorization to enter into a contract with Environmental H2O to do clarifier rehabilitation work at the sewer plant, not exceed $27,418. The vote was as follows: Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye. Motion carried.

3.MFT – Co-op Share

Superintendent Eckart shared that he had received the MFT paperwork regarding the resurfacing of the parking lanes from Spring St. to 6th St. along Route 3. This will be a 50/50 cost share with IDOT. The City’s estimated cost is $15,525 and MFT funds will be used. The Mayor will sign the paperwork and return it by the July 14th deadline.

E.Code Enforcement Committee - Meeting June 19, 2017

Nothing to report

F.Cultural Committee - Meeting June 19, 2017

1.Request – Closure of Rock St. – July 20, 2017

Motion made by Council Member Donjon, seconded by Council Member Linnertz, to approve the request from Burmester Auction Service to close Rock St., for an auction on July 20, 2017 from 12:00-8:00 P.M., if needed. The vote was as follows: Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye. Motion carried.

G.Executive Session Minutes Review Committee – No Meeting

Nothing to report

H.Planning and Public Policy Committee – Meeting Held With PC

Nothing to report

I.Planning Commission - Meeting June 20, 2017

1.Dannenberg Special Use Permit Ordinance No. 1381

Motion made by Council Member Linnertz, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve Ordinance No. 1381, “An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit Under Chapter 40 Of The Revised Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Red Bud, Illinois” The vote was as follows: Guebert, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye. Motion carried.

2.Oeste Rezoning Ordinance No. 1380

Motion made by Council Member Linnertz, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve Ordinance No. 1380, “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 40 Of The Revised Code Of Ordinances Pertaining To The Zoning Map” The vote was as follows: Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.

3.Gielow Rezoning Ordinance No. 1379

Motion made by Council Member Linnertz, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve Ordinance No. 1379, “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 40 Of The Revised Code Of Ordinances Pertaining To The Zoning Map” The vote was as follows: Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Hanebutt, aye. Motion carried.

J. Economic Development Commission – No Meeting

1.Property Tax Abatement – Secon Rubber and Plastics

Motion made by Council Member Esker, seconded by Council Member Linnertz, to approve the tax abatement application for Secon Rubber & Plastics Inc. (Resolution No. 17-004, for 10 years) The vote was as follows: Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye. Motion carried.

K.Parks & Recreation Committee – Meeting June 28, 2017

Nothing to report

XI.Old Business

None

XV.New Business

A.Review of July Calendar

Nothing to report

B.Other Comments

None

C.Adjournment

Motion made at 7:15 p.m. by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Linnertz, to adjourn the meeting. The vote was as follows: all ayes. Motion carried.

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