City of Red Bud City Council met Jan. 3.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The City Council of Red Bud, Randolph County, Illinois met on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. at Red Bud City Hall, City Council Chambers.
Members Present: Curt Guebert, Mike Rheinecker, Rodney Nevois, Kyle Donjon, Alan Piel, Jeremy DeMond, Ben Schwartzkopf, Bill Hanebutt, Acting Mayor Susan Harbaugh
Members Absent: N/A
Others Present: City Attorney Paul Ray, City Superintendent Josh Eckart, Police Chief John Brittingham, Admin. Assist. Pam Poetker, Code Administrator Jeff Mueller
Others Absent: City Clerk Joanne Cowell
I. Pledge of Allegiance
II. Call to Order at 6:00 P.M. by Acting Mayor Susan Harbaugh
III. Roll Call by Deputy Clerk Pam Poetker
IV. Approval of Financial Statements
Motion made by Council Member Nevois, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve the Financial Statements as presented and file for audit. The vote was as follows: Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Nevois, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; Demond, aye. Motion carried.
V. Approval of Estimated and Listed Bills
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Rheinecker, to approve the Financial Statements as presented and file for audit. The vote was as follows: Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Nevois, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; Demond, aye. Motion carried.
VI. Consideration of any Additional Bills
There were none.
VII. Correspondence and Public Guest Comments
There were none.
VIII. 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
Approval of minutes from December 5, 2022, council meeting
Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Rheinecker, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through H. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Nevois, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; DeMond, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
B. FY ’24 Surplus Funds Transfer (Finance)
Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Rheinecker, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through H. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Nevois, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; DeMond, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
C. Proposal from Bio Solutions (Public Works)
Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Rheinecker, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through H. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Nevois, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; DeMond, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
D. Promotion of Chad Grohmann (Public Works)
Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Rheinecker, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through H. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Nevois, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; DeMond, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
E. Daniel Koester Step Increase (Public Works)
Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Rheinecker, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through H. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Nevois, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; DeMond, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
F. Gutters Project – City Hall (Zoning)
Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Rheinecker, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through H. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Nevois, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; DeMond, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
G. YMCA Contract for Swimming Pool 2023 Season (Recreational Facilities)
Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Rheinecker, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through H. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Nevois, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; DeMond, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
H. Proposal from R & N Tree Service (Recreational Facilities)
Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Rheinecker, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through H. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Nevois, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; DeMond, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
IX. Reports of Standing Committee, Departments and Other Committees, Boards & Commissions
A. Finance Committee - Meeting December 19, 2022
1.* CDs and Investment Opportunities
Nothing to report
2.* Farm Lease for James Guebert – Ordinance No. 1512
Motion made by Council Member Nevois, seconded by Council Member Rheinecker, to approve Ordinance No. 1512. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Nevois, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; DeMond, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
3. Authorization to Apply for Energy Transition Community Grant
Motion made by Council Member Nevois, seconded by Council Member Rheinecker, to authorize the application for the Energy Transition Community Grant. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Nevois, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; DeMond, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
B. Personnel Committee – Meeting December 19, 2022
Nothing to Report.
C. Public Health & Safety Committee – December 19, 2022
Nothing to Report.
D. Public Works Committee - Meeting December 19, 2022
1. Authorization to Hire Sherry Salger as Part-Time Meter Reader
Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Rheinecker, to approve hiring Sherry Salger as a Part-Time Meter Reader subject to passing a drug test and physical. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Nevois, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; DeMond, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
2. Authorization of Water Contract with AW Services for Water Plant Contract Operations Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Schwartzkopf, to approve water contract with AW Services for Water Plant Contract Operations. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Nevois, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; DeMond, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
Note: Contract can end early and insurance coverage has been verified.
E. Zoning Committee – Meeting November 21, 2022
Nothing to Report.
F. Cultural Committee - Meeting November 21, 2022
Nothing to Report.
G. Executive Session Minutes Review Committee – No meeting
Nothing to Report.
H. Planning Commission – Meeting November 15, 2022
Nothing to Report.
I. Economic Development Commission – No Meeting
Nothing to Report.
J. Recreational Facilities Committee – Meeting December 19, 2022
Nothing to Report.
K. Parks and Recreation Committee – No Meeting
Meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on January 4, 2023
X. Old Business
None
XI. New Business
A. Review of January Calendar
No changes
B. Other Comments
K. Donjon inquired about the SAF-T Act. J. Brittingham responded that we are up to date. Mayor Harbaugh thank everyone for their decorating efforts during the holidays.
C. Adjournment
Motion made at 6:10 P.M. by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to adjourn the meeting. The vote was as follows: all ayes. Motion carried.
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