Red Bud City Council met December 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
The City Council of Red Bud, Randolph County, Illinois met on Monday, December 4, 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, Glenn Linnertz, Kyle Donjon, Susan Harbaugh
Members Absent:David Friess
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 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; 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 Reed, seconded by Council Member Linnertz, to approve the estimated and listed bills. The vote was as follows: Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye. Motion carried.
VII.Consideration of any Additional Bills
Motion made by Council Member Harbaugh, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve authorization for the police department to withdraw the funds setup for the “Cops And Kids At Christmas Program” payment ($4,985). The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
VIII.Correspondence and Public Guest Comments
Mayor Lowry welcomed Boy Scout Troop 343, who were in attendance to earn their Citizenship Badge
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 ( )
IX.A.City Council Meeting Minutes – November 6 & 20, 2017
Approval of minutes from November 6 & 20, 2017 meetings
Motion made by Council Member Donjon, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through J. The vote was as follows: Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye. Motion carried.
B.Tax Levy Ordinance No. 1391 (Finance)
Approval of Ordinance No. 1391, “Tax Levy”
Motion made by Council Member Donjon, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through J. The vote was as follows: Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye. Motion carried.
C.Transfer of Funds from Electric & Water Cash Accounts to Capital Plan (Public Works)
Approval of transfer of $500,000 from the Electric and $100,000 from the Water Cash Accounts to the Capital Plans
Motion made by Council Member Donjon, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through J. The vote was as follows: Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye. Motion carried.
D.Transfer of Funds from Gas Capital Plan to Gas Cash Account (Public Works)
Approval of authorization to transfer $30,000 from the Gas Capital Plan to the Cash Account
Motion made by Council Member Donjon, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through J. The vote was as follows: Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye. Motion carried.
E.Transfer of Funds from Gas Capital Plan to Gas Cash Account (Public Works)
Approval of authorization to allow Dustin Ziebold to pull money from the Gas Capital Plan to cover cash expenses for the gas department
Motion made by Council Member Donjon, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through J. The vote was as follows: Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye. Motion carried.
F.Sewer Adjustment – Alan Deterding (Public Works)
Approval of authorization to credit the account at 624 Locust Street in the amount of $334.22 for a water leak that did not enter the sewer system
Motion made by Council Member Donjon, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through J. The vote was as follows: Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye. Motion carried.
G.APPA Legislative Rally – February 26-28, 2018 (Public Works)
Approval of authorization to send the Mayor and Josh Eckart to the APPA Legislative Rally, February 26-28, 2018
Motion made by Council Member Donjon, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through J. The vote was as follows: Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye. Motion carried.
H.MFT Resolution (Public Works)
Approval of the 2018 Motor Fuel Tax Resolution and have Joanne Cowell sign it
Motion made by Council Member Donjon, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through J. The vote was as follows: Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye. Motion carried.
I.Holiday Lighting Coupon (Public Works)
Approval of authorization of the $10 Holiday Lighting Coupon
Motion made by Council Member Donjon, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through J. The vote was as follows: Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye. Motion carried.
J.Training Request – Sprayers License (Public Works)
Approval of authorization to send Eric Schaefer and Chris Remick to training entitled “Spray Applicators License Renewal” on February 27-28, 2018 in Collinsville, IL. Registration fee is $67 each. Transportation, manuals and workbooks are required. Approval of authorization to send Chad Grohmann and Adren Walsh to training entitled “Spray Applicators License Renewal” on February 27-28, 2018 in Collinsville, IL. Registration fee is $79 each. Transportation, manuals and workbooks are required.
Motion made by Council Member Donjon, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through J. The vote was as follows: Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye. Motion carried.
X.Reports of Standing Committee, Departments and Other Committees, Boards & Commissions
A.Finance Committee - Meeting November 20, 2017
1.Maturing CDs
None
2.Health Insurance
a.Policy Renewal
Motion made by Council Member Harbaugh, seconded by Council Member Reed, to approve the health insurance renewal with Coventry as illustrated on the schedule ($26,948.08/monthly). The vote was as follows: Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye. Motion carried.
b.Rate Transfers to Health Fund to Coincide with Renewal Increase
Motion made by Council Member Harbaugh, seconded by Council Member Esker, to approve the monthly health insurance contributions rates to the health insurance fund as presented (Family - $1,550; Employee + Spouse - $1,200; Employee + Child(ren) - $1,155; Single - $605). The vote was as follows: Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye. Motion carried.
B.Personnel Committee - Meeting November 20, 2017
Nothing to report
C.Public Health & Safety Committee - Meeting November 20, 2017
Council Member Esker relayed concerns of residents across the street from RBES, who have single car garages and are not allowed to park on the street in front of their homes. Mayor Lowry said this could be discussed at a committee meeting in the future.
D.Public Works Committee - Meeting November 20, 2017
Nothing to report
E.Code Enforcement Committee - Meeting November 20, 2017
Nothing to report
F.Cultural Committee - Meeting November 20, 2017
Nothing to report
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 November 21, 2017
Nothing to report
J. Economic Development Commission – Meeting November 28, 2017
Council Member Esker reported that a loan of $450,000 to Mike and Kim Moll has been recommended by the committee and will be on the December committee meeting agenda, with plans to hold a special council meeting following, to approve the loan.
K.Parks & Recreation Committee – Meeting November 28, 2017
Nothing to report
XI.Old Business
Council Member Reed commented on the purchase of the Guebert property and acknowledged the hard work and commitment that has gone on by many city officials and committees and the Guebert’s willingness to work with the city over the years, in establishing the industrial parks; recognizing the jobs that these developments have produced in Red Bud and with the purchase of the additional properties, this effort will continue.
XII.New Business
A.Review of December Calendar
No changes
B.Other Comments
None
C.Adjournment
Motion made at 7:12 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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