City of Red Bud City Council met Oct. 1.
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 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 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
There was none.
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 – September 4, 2018
Approval of minutes from September 4, 2018 city council meetings
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through K. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
B. LIHEAP Vendor Agreement (Finance)
Authorization to approve the ILHEAP Agreement between Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council Inc. and the city to accept utility payments for eligible customers
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through K. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
C. Regional Leader’s Breakfast (Finance)
Approval of authorization for sponsorship of the Regional Leader’s Breakfast, in the amount of $250.00, as well as approval to provide payment of the registration for those city officials who wish to attend the breakfast on October 11, 2018 at the American Legion Hall in Chester
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through K. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
D. ILEAS Participation (Public Health and Safety)
Approval of authorization of request from Tyler Clelend to remain on the ILEAS
Mobile Field Force, at no cost to the city
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through K. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
E. Training Request – John Brittingham (Public Health and Safety)
Approval of authorization of request from John Brittingham to attend training entitled “28th National Leadership Forum & SAMHSA’S 14th Prevention Day” in National Harbor, Maryland, February 5-8, 2019, at no cost to the city
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through K. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
F. Special Request from Vice’s Bar (Cultural)
Approval of authorization of request from Vice’s Bar to reserve the west side of Oak Street, the length of his patio, for a “Big Buck Contest” weigh station on November 16-18, 2018, in conjunction with “Holiday Happenings”
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through K. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
G. Sewer Adjustment (Public Works)
Approval of authorization to credit the account at 408 W.S. Fourth Street, a sewer adjustment of $70.42. They left a hose run and the water did not enter the sewer system.
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through K. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
H. Training Request – TVPPA Lineman Refresher & Transformer Banking (Public Works)
Approval of authorization to send Mike Van Dorn, Cliff Crafton and Matt Shields to training entitled “Lineman Refresher & Transformer Banking” in Springfield, IL on October 10, 2018; registration fee is $200/each; transportation is required
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through K. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
I. Contract with Rhutasel for Secon Utility Easement Adjustment (Code Enforcement)
Approval of authorization to enter into a contract with Rhutasel & Associates Inc. for engineering services, NTE $1,000 for Secon utility easement adjustment
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through K. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
J. Driveway Ordinance No. 1408 (Code Enforcement)
Authorization of approval of Ordinance No. 1408, “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 40 Of The Revised Code Of Ordinances Pertaining To Driveways And Fences”
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through K. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
K. Release of Executive Session Minutes (Executive Session Minutes Review Committee)
Approval of authorization to release Executive Session Minutes from 10/17/16
(Real Estate), 03/19/18 (Minutes Review) and 03/19/18 (FOP Negotiations)
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through K. 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 September 17, 2018
1. Maturing CDs
Motion made by Council Member Harbaugh, seconded by Council Member Linnertz, to approve investing $400,000 from City Hall 5 Year Plan in a 24 Month CD at North County Savings @ 2.5% interest. 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 September 17, 2018
Nothing to report
C. Public Health & Safety Committee - Meeting September 17, 2018
1. Trick or Treat Hours – Wednesday, October 31, 2018, 6:00 – 9:00 P.M.
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Linnertz, to approve Trick or Treating hours on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 from 6:00 – 9:00 P.M. The vote was as follows: Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye. Motion carried.
D. Public Works Committee - Meeting September 17, 2018
Nothing to report
E. Code Enforcement Committee - Meeting September 17, 2018
Nothing to report
F. Cultural Committee - Meeting September 17, 2018
1. Request from Muskets Football Homecoming Weekend
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Linnertz, to authorize approval of the request from the Muskets Football for their homecoming events on October 4, 6 and & 7, 2018 and to have a bounce house on September 25, 2018, all at Lincoln Park. 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 Action Auction Assoc. for Auction - October 27, 2018
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to authorize approval of the request from Action Auction Associates for closing a portion of Oak Street from W. S. Fifth Street to the rear of 608 Locust Street on October 27, 2018, for the Ruth Mattingly Estate auction. The vote was as follows: Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye. Motion carried.
3. Chamber of Commerce Requests and Holiday Lighted Parade Resolution No. 18-005
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Harbaugh, to authorize approval of the requests from the RB Chamber of Commerce for the annual Lighted Parade and Holiday Happenings on November 16-17, 2018 and approval of Resolution NO. 18-005, “A Resolution Authorizing Approval Of The Street Closing For The Red Bud Chamber of Commerce Lighted Parade/Holiday Happenings.” The vote was as follows: Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye. Motion carried.
4. Request from RBFD to Reserve City Hall Park/Lot for Family Day – October 20, 2018
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to authorize approval of the request from the RBFD to reserve city hall park/lot for a family day on October 20, 2018. The vote was as follows: Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye. Motion carried.
5. Request to Close Bloom Street/Host Tree Lighting Ceremony – November 23, 2018
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to authorize approval of the request from the RB Chamber of Commerce for the closure of Bloom Street from East Market to E.S. First Street on November 23, 2018 for the community tree lighting ceremony. 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 – Meeting September 17, 2018
Nothing to report
H. Planning and Public Policy Committee – Meeting Held With PC
Nothing to report
I. Planning Commission - Meeting September 18, 2018
1. Resignation of Doug Sachtleben
Motion made by Council Member Friess, seconded by Council Member Harbaugh, to authorize approval to accept the resignation of Doug Sachtleben from the planning commission. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
2. Appointment of Robert Aubuchon
Motion made by Council Member Friess, seconded by Council Member Harbaugh, to authorize approval of the appointment of Robert Aubuchon to the planning commission. The vote was as follows: Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye. Motion carried.
3. Linnertz Special Use Ordinance No.1409
Motion made by Council Member Friess, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to authorize approval of Ordinance No. 1409, “An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit Under Chapter 40 Of The Revised Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Red Bud, Illinois” to operate a business at 120 Rock Street. The vote was as follows: Linnertz, abstain; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye. Motion carried.
J. Economic Development Commission – No Meeting
Nothing to report
K. Parks & Recreation Committee – Meeting September 19, 2018
1. Appointment of Jim Birke and Kevin Cartee
Motion made by Council Member Linnertz, seconded by Council Member Friess, to authorize approval of the appointment of Jim Birke and Kevin Cartee to the parks and recreation committee. The vote was as follows: Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye. Motion carried.
XI. Old Business
None
XII. New Business
A. Review of October Calendar
Note: Planning Commission is moved from October 18th to October 11, 2018
B. Other Comments
Council Member Donjon asked Poetker to check on the status of the picnic tables ordered for the city hall park.
C. Adjournment
Motion made at 7:16 P.M. by Council Member Linnertz, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to adjourn the meeting. The vote was as follows: all ayes. Motion carried.
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