City of Red Bud Zoning Committee met Feb. 20.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Committee Members Present: Alan Piel, Curt Guebert, Ben Schwartzkopf, Jeremy DeMond, Rodney Nevois
Committee Members Absent: None
Council Members Present: Mike Rheinecker, Bill Hanebutt, Kyle Donjon
Others Present: Acting Mayor Susan Harbaugh, City Attorney Paul Ray, City Superintendent Josh Eckart, Code Admin. Jeff Mueller, Police Chief John Brittingham, City Clerk Joanne Cowell
Others Absent: Admin. Assist. Pam Poetker
Committee Chairman Piel called the meeting to order at 6:47 P.M.
Old Business
I. Comprehensive Plan
Jeff Mueller stated that the first step is to advertise for a request for the services of a consultant. Because this is professional based, you cannot ask for bids. In 2010, six were considered, three were selected for interviews and then a consultant was chosen. The next step is the contract phase, which is not an hourly contract base.
Recommendation made by Committee Chairman Piel, seconded by Committee Member Schwartzkopf, to approve authorization to advertise for a request for qualifications for services of a consultant for the Comprehensive Plan Update.
Council Member Hanebutt questioned if Poetker was working on a grant for the comprehensive plan and if we were putting the cart before the horse. Acting Mayor Harbaugh stated that Pam was in contact with someone that would not commit to any time frame. This will be left on the agenda for further discussion to clarify where Poetker is with a grant.
Committee Chairman Piel rescinded his motion and Committee Member Schwartzkopf rescinded his seconded.
II. East Industrial Park Expansion Project
There will be four streets that will need to be named. Mueller stated that we have 6-8 months to think about this. Rheinecker requested this go before the Economic Development Committee.
III. Dollar General Update
None
New Business
I. Approval of Prior Month’s Meeting Minutes – Meeting January 16, 2023
Recommendation made by Committee Chairman Piel, seconded by Committee Member Schwartzkopf, to approve the minutes from the January 16, 2023, meeting. Carried
II. City Hall Repair Schedule
Code Administrator Mueller reviewed the Preliminary City Hall Improvements Schedule, which spans three budget years (FY’24-26). Quadrant Design will be the general contractor on the project. The most critical is to get the building waterproof. It is recommended that categories 1,2, 3a and 4 be completed in fiscal year 2023-2024 ($110,000); category 5 in FY’25 ($27,000); 3b in FY’26 ($82,000) for a total of $219,000. Category 6 will be completed in the future, as directed by the council.
Committee Member Nevois suggested adding 30% to these numbers as renovation projects always go over budget, especially on the windows. When bidding the windows, make sure the bid specs are being met, since a window can range from $1,000 to $10,000.
III. Zoning Land Use Table
Committee Member Schwartzkopf asked that all the businesses whose property is being affected by the recommended changes be notified. Theres have been no businesses removed, but only added to the map. It is a total benefit to businesses to be in an Enterprise Zone, as it qualifies them for tax exemptions for building improvements. Everything that has been removed from the map is not within city limits.
IV. Public Comments/Anything for the Good of the City
None
The meeting was adjourned at 7:02 P.M.
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