City of Red Bud City Council met July 6.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The City Council of Red Bud, Randolph County, Illinois met at 6:00 P.M. at Red Bud City Hall, City Council Chambers.
Members Present: Mayor Tim Lowry, Clem Esker, Curt Guebert, Mike Rheinecker, Bill Hanebutt, Jeremy DeMond, David Friess, Susan Harbaugh
Members Absent: Kyle Donjon
Others Present: City Attorney Paul Ray, City Superintendent Josh Eckart, Police Chief John Brittingham, Admin. Assist. Pam Poetker, City Clerk Joanne Cowell
Others Absent: Code Administrator Jeff Mueller
I. Call to Order at 6:00 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 Esker to approve the Financial Statements as presented and file for audit. The vote was as follows: Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Friess, aye; Harbaugh, aye. Motion carried.
V. Line Item Transfers
None
VI. Approval of Estimated and Listed Bills
Motion made by Council Member Rheinecker, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve the estimated and listed bills. The vote was as follows: Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Friess, 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.
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 from June 1, 2020
Approval of minutes from June 1, 2020 council meeting
Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through K. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Friess, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
B. Grant Funding Opportunities (Finance)
Approval of authorization to apply for DCEO Grant Opportunities to benefit the RBAA project from the COVID-19 Illinois Fast Track Infrastructure Grant, on behalf of the city
Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through K. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Friess, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
C. Resume Utility Late Fees and Disconnect Effective July 1, 2020 (Finance)
Approval of authorization to resume normal utility disconnects and late fee practices on July 1, 2020, as they apply
Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through K. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Friess, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
D. KW’s Hauling Proposal (Finance)
Approval of authorization of the job estimate from KW’s Hauling, Removal & Landscaping Service in the amount of $220 for stump removal at City Hall
Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member
Hanebutt, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through K. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Friess, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
E. Light Duty/Return to Work Policy (Personnel) Approval of authorization to have the city attorney draft an ordinance pertaining to light duty/return to work policy
Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through K. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Friess, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
F. Crossing Guard – Karen Junge (Public Health & Safety)
Approval of authorization to hire Karen Junge as crossing guard, subject to results of physical and drug testing, at the normal rate of pay
Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through K. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Friess, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
G. Red Bud Lion’s Club Request to Collect (Cultural)
Authorization to approve the request from Red Bud Lion’s Club to collect at the 4-way on October 9, 2020, 2:00-6:00 P.M. and October 10, 2020, 8:00 A.M.-Noon, subject to COVID-19 regulations
Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through K. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Friess, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
H. Net Metering Policy Updates (Public Works)
Approval of authorization of Ordinance No. 1441, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 38 OF THE REVISED CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO RENEWABLE ELECTRIC SYSTEM REGULATIONS.”
Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through K. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Friess, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
I. Davey Tree Proposal (Public Works)
Approval of authorization to accept the proposal from Davey Tree Expert Company in the amount of $1,100 for trimming trees along the highways
Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through K. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Friess, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
J. All Type Compressor Service Quote (Public Works)
Approval of authorization to accept the proposal from All Type Compressor Service Co. Inc. in the amount of $4,400 for the air dryers for Generators #1 and #4
Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through K. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Friess, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
K. Wm. Nobbe Quote – Replacement Lawnmower (Public Works)
Approval of authorization to accept the proposal from Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners to purchase a replacement John Deere Z970R ZTrak mower, with trade in, in the amount of $11,450
Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through K. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Friess, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
X. Reports of Standing Committee, Departments and Other Committees, Boards & Commissions
A. Finance Committee - Meeting June 15, 2020
1. Maturing CDs
None
B. Personnel Committee - Meeting June 15, 2020
Nothing to report
C. Public Health & Safety Committee - Meeting June 15, 2020
Nothing to report
D. Public Works Committee - Meeting June 15, 2020
1. Water Line Easement to Lance and Nicole Krack
Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Friess, to approve authorization to accept the Water Utility Easement with Lance and Nicole Krack. The vote was as follows: Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Friess, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye. Motion carried.
2. Acceptance of General Utility Easement from Lance and Nicole Krack
Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Friess, to authorize approval of the General Utility Easement agreement with Lance and Nicole Krack. The vote was as follows: DeMond, aye; Friess, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye. Motion carried.
E. Zoning Committee - Meeting June 15, 2020
1. Approval of Agreement with Rhutasel for Lagoon Annexation Plat
Motion made by Council Member Friess, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve authorization to accept the agreement with Rhutasel & Associates Inc. for the lagoon annexation engineering services. The vote was as follows: Friess, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye Hanebutt, aye;
DeMond, aye. Motion carried.
2. Annexation of Lagoon Ordinance No. 1443
Motion made by Council Member Friess, seconded by Council Member Harbaugh, to authorize approval of Ordinance No. 1443, “AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS AND ADJACENT TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF RED BUD, ILLINOIS.” The vote was as follows: Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, nay; Friess, aye. Motion carried with 6-1 vote.
F. Cultural Committee - Meeting June 15, 2020
Nothing to report
G. Executive Session Minutes Review Committee – No Meeting
Nothing to report
H. Planning Commission - Meeting June 16, 2020
Nothing to report
I Economic Development Commission – No Meeting
Nothing to report
J. Recreational Facilities Committee – Meeting June 15, 2020
1. Revised Swimming Pool Agreement with YMCA
The pool opened on June 29, 2020.
Motion made by Council Member Friess, seconded by Council Member DeMond, to authorize approval of the revised AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RED BUD AND THE GATEWAY REGION YMCA FOR THE 2020 OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE RATZ PARK POOL. The vote was as follows: Esker, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Friess, aye; Harbaugh, aye. Motion carried.
K. Parks and Recreation Committee – Meeting July 1, 2020
Council Member Harbaugh asked when the pickle ball nets would be ready for use. Eckart replied soon.
XI. Old Business
None
XII. New Business
A. Sale of Fire Department Vehicles Ordinance No. 1442
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Friess, to authorize approval of Ordinance No. 1442 “AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE SALE OF MUNICIPAL PROPERTY” for the RBFD to sell a 1986 Towers Pumper Truck and a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The vote was as follows: Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Friess, aye; Harbaugh, aye; Esker, aye. Motion carried.
B. Review of July Calendar
None
C. Other Comments
Council Member Esker asked how the city would handle protestors. Chief Brittingham and Adm. Assist Poetker said that a protest would have to be organized and permits given for street closing. The city would be open to offering city sidewalks, parks and parking lots, but advance notice would be needed.
Council Member DeMond asked Poetker for an advance agenda for the Economic Development Committee meeting.
D. Adjournment
Motion made at 6:11 P.M. by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Friess, to adjourn the meeting. The vote was as follows: all ayes. Motion carried.
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