Red Bud City Council met August 7.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
The City Council of Red Bud, Randolph County, Illinois met on Monday, August 7, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. at Red Bud City Hall, City Council Chambers.
Members Present:Mayor Tim Lowry, Clem Esker, Curt Guebert, Mike Reed, Bill Hanebutt, David Friess, Kyle Donjon, Susan Harbaugh
Members Absent:Glenn Linnertz
Others Present: City Attorney Paul Ray, City Superintendent Josh Eckart, Code Administrator Jeff Mueller, Police Chief John Brittingham, Admin. Assistant Pam Poetker, 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 City Clerk Joanne Cowell
IV.Approval of Financial Statements
Motion made by Council Member Harbaugh seconded by Council Member Reed to approve the Financial Statements as presented and file for audit. The vote was as follows: Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Friess, 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 Esker, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve the estimated and listed bills. The vote was as follows: Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye. Motion carried.
VII.Consideration of any Additional Bills
There were none.
VIII.Correspondence and Public Guest Comments
There were none.
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 July 5, 2017
Approval of minutes from July 5, 2017 meeting
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through G. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
B.Guardian Policy Renewal (Finance)
Approval of authorization to accept the renewal contract for dental/vision coverage from Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through G. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
C.Annual IML Conference September 21-23, 2017 (Finance)
Approval of authorization to cover costs for interested city officials to attend the IML Conference in Chicago, September 21-23, 2017
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through G. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
D.Pavilion Rental Fee for Cub Scouts Retro to July 22, 2017 (Cultural)
Approval of request from Cub Scout Pack 342 to reserve Ratz Park #4, retroactively to Saturday, July 22, 2017, with no fee
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through G. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
E.Request from Red Bud Beautification to Move Santa’s Village to City Hall Park (Cultural)
Approval of request from Red Bud Beautification to move Santa’s Village to the city hall park on December 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2017 and for the city to provide temporary electric service, trash cans, lights hung in the trees and move eight picnic tables from Ratz Park and to reserve the parking lot form 5:00 P.M. for use of the horse and carriage rides.
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through G. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
F.Solar Eclipse Celebration at Lincoln Park on August 21, 2017 (Cultural)
Approval of request from the RB 150 Committee to allow food vendors and music at Lincoln Park for the Solar Eclipse on August 21, 2017
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through G. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
G.Truck Replacement (Public Works)
Approval of authorization for Josh Eckart to go out for bids to replace truck #39
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through G. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
X.Reports of Standing Committee, Departments and Other Committees, Boards & Commissions
A.Finance Committee - Meeting July 17, 2017
1.Maturing CDs
None
B.Personnel Committee - Meeting July 17, 2017
Nothing to report
C.Public Health & Safety Committee - Meeting July 17, 2017
1.Authorization to Hire Part-Time Officer
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Esker, to approve the authorization to hire Christopher Felix as part-time officer contingent on psychiatric, physical and drug testing, at the normal rate of pay. The vote was as follows: Hanebutt, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye. Motion carried.
D.Public Works Committee - Meeting July 17, 2017
1.Request from Bob & Joyce Carnahan to Participate in the Sidewalk Program
Motion made by Council Member Donjon, seconded by Council Member Friess, to approve the authorization to allow Bob & Joyce Carnahan to participate in the sidewalk program at 204 S. Main St. on the north and west side. The vote was as follows: Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye. Motion carried.
2.Authorization to Send Josh Eckart and Kenny Langrehr to ICC Pipeline Safety Conference - Training Fee
Motion made by Council Member Donjon, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve the authorization to send Josh Eckart and Kenny Langrehr to training entitled “2017 Pipeline Safety Conference” in Effingham, IL on October 18-19, 2017 with a registration fee of $90
each; transportation, lodging and food required. The vote was as follows: Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed; aye; Hanebutt, aye. Motion carried.
E.Code Enforcement Committee - Meeting July 17, 2017
Nothing to report
F.Cultural Committee - Meeting July 17, 2017
1.Raffle License for Human Service Center
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Harbaugh, to approve the request for a raffle license for Human Service Center. The vote was as follows: Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye. Motion carried.
2.Request from UltraPlay for Bounce House at Ratz Park – September 9, 2017
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Friess, to approve the request from UltraPlay to have a bounce house at Ratz Park for their company picnic on September 9, 2017. The vote was as follows: Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye. Motion carried.
3.Request from Dale Burmester to Close N. Taylor St – September 17, 2017
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve the request from Burmester Auction Service to close the street by 312 N. Taylor St., for an auction on September 17, 2017 from 6:00 A.M.-4:30 P.M. The vote was as follows: Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye. Motion carried.
4.Request from Evansville K of C to Collect at the 4-Way – September 15, 2017
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve the request from Evansville K of C to collect at the 4-way on Friday, September 15, 2017 from 3:00-6:30 P.M. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
5.Request from Red Bud K of C to Collect at the 4-Way – September 16, 2017
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Friess, to approve the request from Red Bud K of C to collect at the 4-way on Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 8:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. The vote was as follows: Hanebutt, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye. Motion carried.
6.Request from SWIC to Reserve Lincoln Park #1, Less Fee – September 23, 2017
Motion made by Council Member Reed seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve the request from SWIC to reserve Lincoln Park #1, less fee on September 23, 2017. Council Member Harbaugh said this event was no longer going to take place. Motion and second withdrawn by Council Member Reed and Council Member Hanebutt.
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 July 18, 2017
1.Papenberg Special Use Permit – Advisory Report
a.Public Comments from Mary Liefer
Mary Liefer stated her objections to her previous home being used as a business. She did not feel that there was adequate parking, nor did she think the aesthetics of the residence should be changed. She would prefer her home to stay a home.
b.Ordinance No. 1382
Motion made by Council Member Friess, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve Ordinance No. 1382, “An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit Under Chapter 40 Of The Revised Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Red Bud, Illinois” The motion was withdrawn by Council Member Friess and Council Member Donjon withdrew the second.
The ordinance will be rewritten by the city attorney, adding restrictions as discussed and will be voted on at a Special Council Meeting held the same night as the committee meetings.
J. Economic Development Commission – No Meeting
Nothing to report
K.Parks & Recreation Committee – Meeting July 26, 2017
Mayor Lowry informed the council that he will be forming a pool committee soon and will be making another visit to the Freeburg pool. He has asked Poetker to collect estimated costs of operating the pool. Council Member Esker suggested the possibility of making the pool handicap accessible to provide an opportunity for the elderly and disabled veterans to use the pool. Council Member Friess said the swim team is very appreciative of the new swim blocks; they loved them.
XI.Old Business
None
XV.New Business
A.Review of August Calendar
The committee meetings will be moved to Tuesday, August 22, 2017 because of the Solar Eclipse.
B.Other Comments
None
C.Adjournment
Motion made at 7:39 P.M. by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Friess, to adjourn the meeting. The vote was as follows: all ayes. Motion carried.
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