City of Red Bud City Council met Jan. 3

By South West Illinois News Reports

Feb 28, 2023

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)

C. Proposal from Bio Solutions (Public Works)

D. Promotion of Chad Grohmann (Public Works)

E. Daniel Koester Step Increase (Public Works)

F. Gutters Project – City Hall (Zoning)

G. YMCA Contract for Swimming Pool 2023 Season (Recreational Facilities)

H. Proposal from R & N Tree Service (Recreational Facilities)

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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