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Red Bud City Council met March 5.

Meeting 11

Red Bud City Council met March 5.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

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

Members Absent:

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

Others Absent: City Clerk Joanne Cowell

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

II.Pledge of Allegiance

III.Roll Call by Administrative Assistant Pam Poetker

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; 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 Harbaugh, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve the estimated and listed bills. The vote was as follows: Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, 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.

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 – February 5, 2018

Approval of minutes from February 5, 2018 meeting

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

B.Musket Lighting Project (Finance)

Approval of authorization of wiring of lights as requested by the Muskets, NTE $9,500

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

C.Red Bud Athletic Association Garage Project (Finance)

Approval of authorization for money for building materials for a maintenance shed at the sports complex, NTE $9,500

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

D.Annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner (Finance)

Approval of authorization for any council member to attend the Annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner on March 10, 2018

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

E.Request from Randolph County Shrine Club to Collect at 4-Way (Cultural)

Approval of request from Randolph County Shrine Club to collect at the 4-way on September 21, 2018, 3:00-6:30 P.M.

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

F.Training Request-GUA Spring Training Seminar (Public Works)

Approval of authorization to send Josh Eckart and Steve Muertz to attend training entitled “Spring 2018 Training Seminar” on March 21, 2018, in Mt. Vernon, IL at a cost of $100 each; transportation required

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

G.Cleaning of Catalysts for Generator #7 (Public Works)

Approval of authorization of quote from Advanced Catalysts Systems, LLC, to have the eight catalysts cleaned and a sample test ran on one of them, cost NTE $2,517.23

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

H.Copier Quote from Americom Imaging (Public Works)

Approval of authorization of purchase of a Canon IR14351F copier from Americom Imaging, along with five year maintenance plan, NTE $1,200

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

I.Co-op Student Worker (Public Works)

Approval of authorization to hire a co-op student at the going rate of $8.25 per hour

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

J.Replacement of Water Canopies for Wells (Public Works)

Approval of authorization to contract with Lawrence Fabric & Metal Structures Inc. to replace the canopies at the wells; total costs NTE $2,960

Motion made by Council Member Linnertz, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through J. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, 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 February 19, 2018

1.Maturing CDs

None

2.St. Clement Community Foundation Celebration Dinner

Motion made by Council Member Harbaugh, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve authorization for any council member wishing to attend the St. Clement Community Foundation Celebration Dinner on Saturday, April 7, 2018, with the city paying for it. The vote was as follows: Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye. Motion carried.

B.Personnel Committee - Meeting February 19, 2018

Nothing to report

C.Public Health & Safety Committee - Meeting February 19, 2018

Nothing to report

D.Public Works Committee - Meeting February 19, 2018

1.Letter from Myron Rapp Regarding Water Leak

Motion made by Council Member Linnertz, seconded by Council Member Reed, to approve authorization to credit the account at 1136 Teal Drive in the amount of $250.68 for a water leak that never entered the sewer system. The vote was as follows: Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye. Motion carried.

2.Authorization to Hire Hotop for Pool Repairs

Motion made by Council Member Linnertz, seconded by Council Member Friess, to approve authorization to have Jerry Hotop Painting sandblast, paint and repair the main joint in the pool; NTE $18,670.00. The vote was as follows: Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye. Motion carried.

E.Code Enforcement Committee - Meeting February 19, 2018

Nothing to report

F.Cultural Committee - Meeting February 19, 2018

1.Request from Perandoe to Reserve Lincoln Park #1-April 24, 2018

Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Esker, to approve the request from Perandoe to reserve Lincoln Park #1 on April 24, 2018, 9:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M., less fee. The vote was as follows: Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye. Motion carried.

2.Raffle License Application-Valerie Crafton-St. Jude’s Heroes

Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve the request for a raffle license from Valeria Crafton, working with St. Jude’s Heroes. The vote was as follows: Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye. Motion carried.

3.Request from Relay For Life to Collect at 4-Way on March 23, 2018

Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve the request from Relay For life, to collect at the 4-way on March 23, 2018, 1:00-5:00 P.M. The vote was as follows: Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye. Motion carried.

4.Request from Pizza Hut to sell Krispy Kreme Donuts-April 7, 2018

Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Friess, to approve the request from Pizza Hut to sell Krispy Kreme Donuts at the 4-way on April 7, 2018, 7:00-11:00 a.m., benefiting First Book at Red Bud Elementary School. The vote was as follows: Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, 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 – February 20, 2018

Nothing to report

J. Economic Development Commission – No Meeting

Nothing to report

K.Parks & Recreation Committee – Meeting February 28, 2018

1.Approval of Changes to Swimming Pool Contract

Motion made by Council Member Linnertz, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve the contract with the YMCA to manage the city pool for the 2018 season. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.

XI.Old Business

None

XII.New Business

A.Review of March Calendar

Add Executive Session Review Committee to the meetings on March 19, 2018. There is a special finance committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 5:00 p.m., specifically for review of the proposed budget and capital plans.

B.Other Comments

Mayor Lowry commended Council Member Guebert on his heroic act, helping the victims in the recent accident in Columbia, which he came upon.

C.Adjournment

Motion made at 7:25 p.m. by Council Member Harbaugh, seconded by Council Member Reed, to adjourn the meeting. The vote was as follows: all ayes. Motion carried.

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