City of Red Bud City Council met August 6.
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. 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 Hanebutt 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 Reed, 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. Recognition of Carolyn Cooper and Helen Mohr – Parks & Rec. Comm. Members
Mayor Lowry acknowledged the retiring of Parks & Recreation Committee members Carolyn Cooper and Helen Mohr. They were unable to attend the meeting, but will be honored with plaques, thanking them for their years of service to the city.
B.Recognition of Tiffany Crafton
Mayor Lowry read a letter from Kelly Oeste, asking the city to recognize Tiffany Crafton, for her kindness and concern shown to the people on her postal route. The city will be presenting Tiffany with a certificate of appreciation.
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 – July 2, 3 & 16, 2018
Approval of minutes from July 2, 3 & 16, 2018 city council meetings
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Reed, 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.IML Conference (Finance)
Authorization to cover expenses for attendees for 2018 conference, Chicago, IL, September 20-22, 2018
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Reed, 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.Request from Ultra Play (Cultural)
Approval of authorization of request from Ultra Play to reserve the Lincoln Park volleyball court on Wednesdays from July 6 – November 30, 2018, without fee
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Reed, 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.Request from Vices Bar (Cultural)
Approval of authorization of request from Vices Bar to close the portion of Oak Street from Locust Street to the end of Vices’ property, on September 22, 2018, to host a fall fest/first responders’ appreciation day
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Reed, 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.Permanent Street Program Sealing Quote (Public Works)
Approval of authorization to have Moore Asphalt seal East South First to Sixth Street and West South First to Sixth Street, NTE $29,180
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Reed, 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.Clearwave Right of Way Agreement (Public Works)
Approval of authorization to accept the Right-Of-Way License Agreement with Delta Communications, LLC, doing business as Clearwave Communications
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Reed, 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.Spreader Replacement (Public Works)
Approval of authorization to purchase a spreader from Equipment Service, NTE $3,500
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Reed, 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.Small Cell Wireless (Public Works)
Approval of authorization to accept Ordinance No. 1403, “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 40 Of The Revised Code Of Ordinances Pertaining To The Zoning Code – Small Wireless Facilities”
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Reed, 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.Fieldstone Street Acceptance (Public Works)
Approval of authorization to accept Ordinance No. 1404, “An Ordinance For Approval Of The Public Improvements For Fieldstone Phase 1 Subdivision In The City Of Red Bud, Illinois”
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Reed, 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.Vacating Pierce Street (Public Works)
Approval of authorization to accept Ordinance No. 1405, “An Ordinance To Vacate A Portion Of Pierce Street”
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Reed, 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, Other Committees, Boards & Commissions
A.Finance Committee - Meeting July 16, 2018
1.Maturing CDs
None
B.Personnel Committee - Meeting July 16, 2018
Nothing to report
C.Public Health & Safety Committee - Meeting July 16, 2018
Nothing to report
D.Public Works Committee - Meeting July 16, 2018
1.Rick Timmons Training Request
Motion made by Council Member Linnertz, seconded by Council Member Reed, to approve, sending Rick Timmons to training entitled, “Meter Technology, Chlorination and Water Clarification” retroactively; with no registration fee. Transportation was required. The vote was as follows: Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye. Motion carried.
2.Authorization to Transfer Funds from Capital Account to Cash Account – Water Fund – Well #2 Repairs - $21,589
Motion made by Council Member Linnertz, seconded by Council Member Donjon to authorize approval to transfer $21,589.00 from the Capital Account to the Water Fund Cash Account for the #2 well repair. The vote was as follows: Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye, Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye. Motion carried.
E.Code Enforcement Committee - Meeting July 16, 2018
Nothing to report
F.Cultural Committee - Meeting July 16, 2018
1.Request from Knights of Columbus – Collect at 4-Way – September 15, 2018, 8:00 AM - Noon
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Linnertz, to authorize approval for the Red Bud Knights of Columbus to collect at the 4-way on September 15, 2018, from 8:00 AM-Noon. The vote was as follows: Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye. Motion carried.
2.Request from Knights of Columbus – Collect at 4-Way – September 14, 2018, 3:00-6:30 PM
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Friess, to authorize approval for the Evansville Knights of Columbus to collect at the 4-way on September 14, 2018, from 3:00-6:30 PM. The vote was as follows: Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye. Motion carried.
3.Request from Dale Burmester to Close a Portion of McCarthy Drive – October 7, 2018
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to authorize approval of the request from Dale Burmester for the closure of a portion of McCarthy Drive at 312-314, on October 7, 2018, 7:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. for an estate auction. The vote was as follows: Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, 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 - Meeting July 17, 2018
Nothing to report
J. Economic Development Commission – No Meeting
Nothing to report
K.Parks & Recreation Committee – Meeting July 25, 2018
1.Question for Ballot, 2018 Election
A lengthy discussion was held on how to proceed with getting public opinion regarding a splash pool, pool improvements and adding a sales tax to support/sustain a splash pool at the pool/park. If this is going to be put on the November ballot a resolution needs to be passed and filed with the county before August 20th.
Motion made by Council Member Donjon, seconded by Council Member Linnertz, to authorize approval to propose to put a non-binding question on the ballot in November, to vote on the public perception of: 1. having a splash pad and 2. is the public willing to financially support these improvements, through imposing a sales tax? The vote was as follows: Esker, nay; Guebert, nay; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, nay; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye. Motion carried with a 5-3 vote.
XI.Old Business
None
XII.New Business
A.Review of August Calendar
There will be a special council meeting on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at 6:00 PM to vote on the resolution to put the splash pad question on the November ballot. Alderwoman Harbaugh and City Clerk Cowell will not be in attendance.
B.Other Comments
C.Adjournment
Motion made at 7:51 p.m. by Council Member Donjon, seconded by Council Member Friess, to adjourn the meeting. The vote was as follows: all ayes. Motion carried.
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