Red Bud City Council met Feb. 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The City Council of Red Bud, Randolph County, Illinois met on Monday, February 4, 2019 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, Admin. Assist. Pam Poetker, City Clerk Joanne Cowell
Others Absent: Code Administrator Jeff Mueller, Police Chief John Brittingham
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 Harbaugh, seconded by Council Member Guebert, 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
There were none.
VIII. Correspondence and Public Guest Comments
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 – January 7, 2019
Approval of minutes from January 7, 2019 city council meeting
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through L. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
B. Transfer Amount to Health Insurance Fund (Finance)
Approval of authorization to adapt the health insurance premium rates, as
presented, effective with the city council approval (Clerk Note: Monthly transfers per Individual - $650; Couple - $1,250; Family - $1,600)
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through L. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
C. Training Request for Civic/Caselle Software – Liz Cowell (Finance)
Approval of authorization to send Liz Cowell to training for Civic/Caselle Software, at a cost of $3,600, plus travel, food and lodging, in Madison, WI
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through L. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
D. Utility Clerk Position Pay Increase (Personnel)
Approval of authorization of the new hourly rate for the utility clerk position to be increased to $17.37/hour, effective with the first full pay period following the February city council meeting.
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through L. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
E. Resignation of Jerry Flynn from Library Board (Personnel)
Approval of authorization to accept the resignation of Jerry Flynn from the Red Bud Public Library Board
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through L. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
F. Request from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (Cultural)
Approval of authorization of the request from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church to reserve Ratz Park #4 for use of the picnic tables, with no fee; closure of 501-601 Hazel Street and Fifth Street from Locust to Hazel, on June 21-22, 2019; a temporary liquor license and a permission letter to the Illinois Liquor Control Commission
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through L. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
G. Request from Marine Corps Reserve (Cultural)
Approval of authorization of request from Randolph County Marine Corps Reserve to collect at the 4-way on Saturday, November 2, 2019, 8:00 A.M.-Noon, for “Toys for Tots”
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through L. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
H. Request from Buena Vista Bank to Host Easter Egg Hunt (Cultural)
Approval of authorization of request from Buena Vista National Bank to hold an Easter Egg Hunt at Ratz Memorial Park for the customary procedures, on April 13, 2019 at 1:00 P.M.
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through L. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
I. Request from Vices Bar for Spring Fling (Cultural)
Approval of authorization of request from Vices Bar and Grill to close Oak Street from Route 3 to the end of his property, on May 4, 2019, for the annual block party/Spring Fling
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through L. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
J. Unit #3 Repairs (Public Works)
Approval of authorization to have ENPRO Industries repair unit #3 at the electric plant, NTE $60,000
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Esker, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through I. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
K. Visu-Sewer – Clean Out Storm Sewer on Summit Street (Public Works)
Approval of authorization having Visu-Sewer of Missouri, LLC do some repair work on the sewer on Summit Street, NTE $3,200
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through L. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
L. Solar & Net Metering Ordinance No. 1421 (Public Works)
Approval of authorization of Ordinance No. 1421, “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 40 and Chapter 38 Of The Revised Code Of Ordinances Pertaining To The Zoning Code And Electric System Regulations”
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through L. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, 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 January 21, 2019
1. Maturing CDs
None
B. Personnel Committee - Meeting January 21, 2019
Nothing to report
C. Public Health & Safety Committee - Meeting January 21, 2019
Nothing to report
D. Public Works Committee - Meeting January 21, 2019
1. 2018 Forms and OME Manual Updates – Josh Eckart, Kenny Langrehr
Motion made by Council Member Linnertz, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to authorize approval to send Josh Eckart and Kenny Langrehr to training titled “2018 Forms and OME Manual Updates” in Effingham, IL on March 5, 2019, with a $400 registration fee total; transportation is required. The vote was as follows: Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye. Motion carried.
2. Proposal for VFD Pumps on Wells
Motion made by Council Member Linnertz, seconded by Council Member Reed, to authorize approval to have Invertek Drives Midwest, LLC install a 40 HP VFD pump for the wells and a 70 HP VFD pump at the plant, NTE $7,500. The vote was as follows: Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye. Motion carried.
E. Code Enforcement Committee - Meeting January 21, 2019
Nothing to report
F. Cultural Committee - Meeting January 21, 2019
1. Community Garden
A press release, asking for community interest in a community garden, possibly at the old tennis courts, was included in the packets
Motion made by Council Member Reed, to authorize approval to distribute the press release and expend funds for a community garden. Council Member Reed revised his motion, seconded by Council Member Linnertz, to authorize approval to just distribute the press release. The vote was as follows: Donjon, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, 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 January 22, 2019
Nothing to report
J. Economic Development Commission – No Meeting
1. Illinois DCEO CDAP Revolving Loan Fund Closeout
Poetker explained the CDAP fund closeout process and the subsequent electric infrastructure project grant application, which will follow the return of the CDAP money to DCEO. She also explained the economic development loan funds handout, which is totally city money and has nothing to do with the CDAP loan closeout.
A. Resolution No. 19-001
Motion made by Council Member Esker, seconded by Council Member Harbaugh to authorize approval of Resolution No. 19-001, “A Resolution Approving Sale Of Personal Property, Close Out Of Loans And Accounts”. The vote was as follows: Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye. Motion carried.
K. Parks & Recreation Committee – Meeting January 23, 2019
Nothing to report
XI. Old Business
None
XII. New Business
A. Review of February Calendar
No Change
B. Other Comments
None
C. Adjournment
Motion made at 7:14 P.M. by Council Member Linnertz, seconded by Council Member Harbaugh, to adjourn the meeting. The vote was as follows: all ayes. Motion carried.
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