City of Red Bud City Council met June 4.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
The City Council of Red Bud, Randolph County, Illinois met on Monday, June 4, 2018 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, David Friess, Kyle Donjon, Susan Harbaugh
Members Absent:
Others Present: Mayor Tim Lowry, City Attorney Paul Ray, City Superintendent Josh Eckart, Code Administrator Jeff Mueller, Police Chief John Brittingham, Admin. Assist. 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; 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
A.Presentation of Scholarship to Griffin Ziebold
Mayor Lowry read a letter of notification of a $500 scholarship award from IMEA to Griffin Ziebold. Josh Eckart and Mayor Lowry presented Griffin with a plaque and the check.
B.Presentation of Plaque – Richard Roehrkasse
Mayor Lowry presented Rickard Roehrkasse with a plaque and thanked him for his years, from 1983-2018, of dedicated service to the City of Red Bud Planning Commission.
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 and Public Hearing Minutes - May 7, 2018
Special City Council Meeting Minutes – May 21, 2018
Approval of minutes from May 7 and May 21, 2018 city council meetings and public hearing, May 7, 2018
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through N. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
B.Enterprise Zone Agreement (Finance)
Approval of authorization to participate in the enterprise zone application process and enter into agreement with Moran Economic Development NTE $6,000
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through N. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
C.Agreement for City Physician Services - Red Bud Regional Clinic Company (Finance)
Approval of authorization to enter into the contract with Red Bud Regional Clinic Company for services
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through N. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
D.Job Posting – Utility Department (Personnel)
Approval of authorization to post the job opening, internally for ten days, for the street lead person position
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through N. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
E.Squad Cars/Equipment (Public Health and Safety)
Approval of authorization to purchase two new Dodge Chargers, plus equipment, NTE $65,000
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through N. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
F.Laptops (Public Health and Safety)
Approval of authorization to purchase two new Panasonic Toughbook 54 Prime Laptops from Americom for $7,954
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through N. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
G.Request from Lieferbrau Brewery for Grand Opening – June 30, 2018 (Cultural)
Approval of authorization of request from Lieferbrau Brewery to close Bloom Street, between East Market Street and East South First Street on June 30, 2018, for their grand opening
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through N. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
H.Electric “I” Circuit Replacement (Public Works)
Approval of authorization to contract with BHM&G to repair the “I” circuit, for time and material, NTE $110,000
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through N. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
I.Gas Meter Charge (Public Works)
Authorization to approve a $10 meter fee to the gas bill, across the board
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through N. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
J.Elimination of Sidewalks in Fieldstone (Public Works)
Authorization to approve Rodney Nevois to put in the sidewalk along West Field Street and to not put in side sidewalks in Phase I & II of Fieldstone
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through N. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
K.Training Request – GUA Annual Meeting (Public Works)
Approval of authorization to send Kenny Langrehr and Steve Muertz to training titled “Gas Utilities Alliance Annual Meeting” in Effingham, IL on June 12, 2018; transportation is required
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through N. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
L.Squeeze Tool – Electric Department (Public Works)
Authorization to approve the purchase of a new squeeze tool for the electric department, NTE $5,000
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through N. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
M.East Industrial Park Archeological Survey Phase I (Code Enforcement)
Authorization to approve entering into an agreement with American Resources Group, Ltd., NTE $2,945.00, to complete the Phase I archeological survey
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through N. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
N.East Industrial Park Tree Barrier (Code Enforcement)
Approval of authorization to replace the seven trees from Shady Creek Nursery at $125/each, total of $875 (Clerk Note: one tree at sports complex and six trees at EIP-Mike Moll property line)
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through N. 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 May 21, 2018
1.Maturing CDs
None
2.Authorization to Transfer Funds from Parks Capital Fund to Cash Account - $9,500 to Pay Expenses for Building Project at Sports Complex
Motion made by Council Member Harbaugh, seconded by Council Member Reed, to authorize approval to transfer funds from parks capital fund to cash account in the amount of $9,500 to pay expenses for a building project at the sports complex. 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 May 21, 2018
Nothing to report
C.Public Health & Safety Committee - Meeting May 21, 2018
Nothing to report
D.Public Works Committee - Meeting May 21, 2018
1.Authorization to Hire Part-Time Employee for Parks
Eugene Gruber is planning on retiring from his part-time position at the park as soon as he can be replaced.
Motion made by Council Member Linnertz, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve authorization for Josh Eckart to hire a part-time employee for the parks, with the consent of Mayor Lowry and Committee Chairman Linnertz. The vote was as follows: Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye. Motion carried.
2.Training Request – R. Timmons
Motion made by Council Member Linnertz, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve authorization to send Rick Timmons to training titled “Disaster Management for Water Utilities” in Benton, IL on June 18-19, 2018. There is a $40 registration fee and transportation is required. The vote was as follows: Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye. Motion carried.
3.Lead & Copper $5 Coupons
Motion made by Council Member Linnertz, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve authorization to offer a $5 coupon toward a customer’s water bill for participating in the lead and copper testing program. The vote was as follows: Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye. Motion carried.
E.Code Enforcement Committee - Meeting May 21, 2018
Nothing to report
F.Cultural Committee - Meeting May 21, 2018
Nothing to report
G.Executive Session Minutes Review Committee – No Meeting
Nothing to report
H.Planning and Public Policy Committee – Meeting Held With PC
I.Planning Commission - Meeting May 22, 2018
1.Rhodes Public Hearing Ordinance No. 1399
Motion made by Council Member Friess, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve Ordinance No. 1399, “An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit Under Chapter 40 Of The Revised Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Red Bud, Illinois” for Shane and Sarah Rhodes. The vote was as follows: Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye. Motion carried.
J. Economic Development Commission – No Meeting
1.Sponsorship for LKSI Evening on the Kaskaskia Event – September 7, 2018
Motion made by Council Member Esker, seconded by Council Member Linnertz, to approve a $500 contribution to the LKSI for the Annual Evening on the Kaskaskia Barge trip on September 7, 2018. The vote was as follows: Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye. Motion carried.
K.Parks & Recreation Committee – Meeting May 23, 2018
Nothing to report
XI.Old Business
None
XII.New Business
A.Review of June Calendar
No Changes
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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