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City of Red Bud Finance Committee met Oct. 16.

Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:

Committee Members Present:Bill Hanebutt, Mike Reed, Clem Esker, David Friess

Committee Members Absent: Susan Harbaugh

Council Members Present: Curt Guebert, Kyle Donjon, Glenn Linnertz

Others Present:Mayor Tim Lowry, City Attorney Paul Ray, City Superintendent Josh Eckart, Code Administrator Jeff Mueller, Police Chief John Brittingham, Administrative Assistant Pam Poetker, City Clerk Joanne Cowell

Pledge of Allegiance

Committee Member Reed called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

Old Business

I. Parks & Recreation Projects

A. Proposed Maintenance Projects

A committee of Josh Eckart, Glenn Linnertz, Tim Fahey and Mayor Lowry met and submitted a list of projects with estimated costs for the parks department. An order of priority needs to be put to the list. Glenn Linnertz will see what information he can obtain regarding the dredging of the golf course/Lions Club/sports complex lake. Eckart said there was storm damage to the pool fencing and he is getting a quote for repairs.

B. Spray Pad Project

The pool spray pad will be left on the agenda until more information is available regarding the other needed parks projects.

II. Code of Ordinances Rewriting and Restructuring Process Update

There has been a small amount of additional work on this project, but it has not been billed for. The amount spent remains at $8,844.

Industrial Park Property Acquisition – Potential Executive Session

Attorney Ray said approval to purchase the additional land for the East Industrial Park will be on the November Council agenda.

IV. Liquor License Revised Ordinance No. 1383

Recommendation made by Committee Member Friess, seconded by Committee Member Hanebutt, to approve Ordinance No. 1383, “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 Of The Revised Code Of Ordinances Pertaining To Liquor Licenses” deleting Class “D” License and any reference to gaming connected to the licenses. Carried

Roof Replacements – Firehouse and Snack Stand

Bids from Hess Construction and Five Star Roofing were reviewed. The insurance will pay for the replacement of the firehouse and snack stand roof, minus the deductible of $5,000. They have reviewed both bids and it is up to the city to select who will do the work. Discussion was held regarding if the roofing shingles will be purchased locally. This will be on the council agenda for further discussion.

New Business

I. Approval of Prior Month’s Meeting Minutes – September 18, 2017

Recommendation made by Committee Member Reed, seconded by Committee Member Hanebutt, to approve the minutes from the September 18, 2017 meeting. Carried

II. Maturing CDs

None

III. FY’17 Surplus – Transfer of Funds

Recommendation made by Committee Member Reed, seconded by Committee Member Hanebutt, to approve the FY’17 Surplus transfer of funds in the amount of $225,000 to the Capital Funds as presented: Police - $20,000, City Hall - $25,000, Fire Department - $25,000, Streets - $155,000. Carried

IV. IllinoiSouth Tourism Membership

Recommendation made by Committee Member Esker, seconded by Committee Member Friess to approve payment of the invoice from IllinoiSouth Tourism for annual membership dues 7/1/17-6/30/18, NTE $700.00 and to place this on the regular council agenda for further discussion of more information on membership levels. Carried

V. Public Comments/Anything for the Good of the City

None

Meeting was adjourned at 7:47 P.M.

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