City of Red Bud City Council met April 3

By South West Illinois News Reports

Jun 7, 2023

City of Red Bud City Council met April 3.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The City Council of Red Bud, Randolph County, Illinois met on Monday, April 3, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. at Red Bud City Hall, City Council Chambers.

Members Present: Acting Mayor Susan Harbaugh, Ben Schwartzkopf, Curt Guebert, Mike Rheinecker, Bill Hanebutt, Jeremy DeMond, Rodney Nevois, Kyle Donjon, Alan Piel

Members Absent: None

Others Present: City Attorney Paul Ray, City Superintendent Josh Eckart, Code Administrator Jeff Mueller, Police Chief John

Brittingham, Admin. Assist. Pam Poetker, 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 Clerk Joanne Cowell

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: Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye. Motion carried.

V. Approval of Estimated and Listed Bills

Motion made by Council Member Rheinecker, seconded by Council Member Nevois, to approve the estimated and listed bills. The vote was as follows: Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, 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 – March 6, 2023

Approval of minutes from March 6, 2023, council meeting

Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through N. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.

B. Authorization to Apply for Grants (Finance)

Authorization of approval for Pam Poetker to apply for all three grants

(Congressionally Directed Spending -Bost’s and Duckworth’s Office – EIP, Preservation Heritage Fund Grant – City Hall Repairs, and the Leadership Council Grant – Comprehensive Plan)

C. Volunteer Month Contributions (Finance)

Authorization of approval of a check request to the Community Foundation of Red Bud in the amount of $640, representing a contribution of $20 in the name of each volunteer serving on the Economic Development Commission, Planning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Committee

D. Landscaping Services – Country Bloomers (Finance)

Authorization of approval to accept the proposal from Country Bloomers for maintenance of the entrance signs, the utility entrance bed, city hall parking lot beds and South Main city parking lot beds, at $65/hour

E. Landscaping Services – Illinois Country Harvest (Finance)

Authorization of approval to accept the Spring 2023 proposal from Illinois Country Harvest for maintenance of the flower beds at city hall, NTE $900

F. Training Approval – Nick Rinehart (Public Health & Safety)

Approval of authorization to send Nick Rinehart to training entitled “L.O.C.K.U.P. Police System Arrest and Control Instructor Course” on June 19- 23, 2023, in Wellston, MO, with a registration fee of $895

G. Request from Ryan Dannenberg (Cultural)

Approval of authorization of request from Ryan Dannenberg to rent Ratz Park #4 and move the tables to Vices for its annual Spring Fling on May 13, 2023

H. Training Request – Josh Eckart and Daniel Koester (Public Works)

Approval of authorization to send Josh Eckart and Daniel Koester to training entitled “IMEA Power Plant Operator Seminar ” in Highland, IL, on April 6, 2023

I. Training Request – Steve Mertz and Clint Crafton (Public Works)

Approval of authorization to send Steve Mertz and Clint Crafton to training entitled “2023 Gas Pipeline Safety Conference for Small Operators” in Mt. Vernon, IL, on July 25-26, 2023, with a registration fee of $175/each; lodging, meals, and transportation are required

J. Training Request – Joe Ledlow (Public Works)

Approval of authorization to send Joe Ledlow to training entitled “2023 IWPC Conference ” in Springfield, IL, on April 10-12, 2023, with a registration fee of $300; lodging, meals, and transportation are required

K. Sewer Adjustment Request (Public Works)

Authorization of approval of a sewer adjustment of $394.79, for Cathy Dupertuis at 306 North Main Street, for a water leak which did not enter the sewer system

L. HeplerBroom, LLC Legal Services (Public Works)

Authorization of approval of the contract with HeplerBroom, LLC to prepare the CAAPP Permit, NTE $20,000

M. Replacement of Turf in Batting Cages (Recreational Facilities)

Authorization of approval to purchase three four-gallon buckets of artificial turf for the batting cages, from On Deck Sports, NTE $1,700 (The labor will be donated by volunteers)

N. Release of Minutes (Executive Session Minutes Review)

Authorization of approval to release the March 21, 2022, and October 17, 2022, executive session minutes review.

IX. Reports of Standing Committee, Departments and Other Committees, Boards & Commissions

A. Finance Committee - Meeting March 20, 2023

1. CDs and Investment Opportunities

Nothing to report

B. Personnel Committee – Meeting March 20, 2023

Council Member DeMond stated that they are working on the agenda for the special April 10th meeting.

C. Public Health & Safety Committee – Meeting March 20, 2023

Nothing to report

D. Public Works Committee - Meeting March 20, 2023

1. Authorization to Hire Laborer

Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Rheinecker, to authorize approval to hire Grant Cowell as part-time laborer at the rate of $13.99 per hour, pending physical and drug testing results. The vote was as follows: Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye. Motion carried.

2. Proposal from Korte Luitjohan for WWTP

Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to authorize approval to accept the bid from Korte & Luitjohan Contractor for cleaning and repairs at the wastewater treatment plant, NTE $19,000. The vote was as follows: DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye. Motion carried.

E. Zoning Committee – Meeting March 20, 2023

Nothing to report

F. Cultural Committee - Meeting March 20, 2023

1. United for Life Activities at Four-Way Stop Sidewalks

Motion made by Council Member Schwartzkopf, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to authorize approval of the request from the United for Life Group to occupy the sidewalks around the four-way stop on April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 9, and October 7. The vote was as follows: Nevois, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye. Motion carried.

2. Red Bud Lions request to Collect at Four-Way Stop – October 13 & 14

Motion made by Council Member Schwartzkopf, seconded by Council Member Piel, to authorize approval of the request from the Red Bud Lions to collect at the four-way stop on Friday, October 13, 2023 (2-6 P.M.) and Saturday, October 14, 2023 (8 A.M.-Noon). The vote was as follows: Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye. Motion carried.

G. Executive Session Minutes Review Committee – Meeting March 20, 2023 Nothing to Report.

H. Planning Commission – Meeting March 21, 2023

1. Hess Drive Through Hearing Ordinance No. 1514

The proposed drive-through is subject to IDOT approval, is one lane, one way, will enter from Red Bud Street, will exit west only, onto East Market Street, will have handicap sidewalks and will be at no cost to the city.

Motion made by Council Member Piel, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to authorize approval of Ordinance No. 1514: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT UNDER TITLE XVII, CHAPTER 173 OF THE CITY OF RED BUD CODE OF ORDINANCES 2021” pertaining to RTR Hess Company, LLC drive-through. The vote was as follows: Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Donjon, aye. Motion carried.

2. Zoning Code Use Table Ordinance No. 1515

It was noted that by state law cannabis businesses can be denied, but sexual entertainment business cannot be denied.

Motion made by Council Member Piel, seconded by Council Member Rheinecker, to authorize approval of Ordinance No. 1515: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XVII, CHAPTER 173, OF THE CITY OF RED BUD CODE OF ORDINANCES 2021 PERTAINING TO ZONING CODE AND USE TABLE REVISIONS.” The vote was as follows: Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye. Motion carried.

I. Economic Development Commission – Meeting March 22, 2023

Nothing to Report.

J. Recreational Facilities Committee – Meeting March 20, 2023

1. Special Reservation Request from Bova for May 20, 2023

Motion made by Council Member Donjon, seconded by Council Member Piel, to authorize approval of the special request from Elizabeth Bova to have a 56’ inflatable obstacle course at Ratz Park #3 on May 20, 2023, providing proof of insurance. The vote was as follows: Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye. Motion carried.

K. Parks and Recreation Committee – Meeting March 1, 2023

Next meeting is Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 6:30 P.M.

X. Old Business

None

XI. New Business

A. Review of April Calendar

Add the Personnel Committee meeting on April 10th at 6:00 P.M.

B. Other Comments

There were none.

C. Adjournment

Motion made at 6:12 P.M. by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Rheinecker, to adjourn the meeting. The vote was as follows: all ayes. Motion carried.

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