City of Red Bud City Council met Aug. 7.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The City Council of Red Bud, Randolph County, Illinois met on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. at Red Bud City Hall, City Council Chambers.
Members Present: Mayor Susan Harbaugh, Ben Schwartzkopf, Curt Guebert, Mike Rheinecker, Bill Hanebutt, Jeremy DeMond, Rodney Nevois, Alan Piel
Members Absent: Kyle Donjon
Others Present: City Attorney Rebecca Cooper, City Superintendent Josh Eckart, Code Administrator/City Engineer Jeff Mueller, Police Chief John Brittingham, City Clerk Joanne Cowell
Others Absent: Admin. Assist. Pam Poetker
I. Pledge of Allegiance
II. Call to Order at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Harbaugh
III. Roll Call by City Clerk Joanne Cowell
IV. Approval of Financial Statements
Motion made by Council Member Nevois, seconded by Council Member Rheinecker 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 Piel, aye. Motion carried.
V. 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; Nevois, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye. Motion carried.
VI. Consideration of any Additional Bills
There were none.
VII. Correspondence and Public Guest Comments
A. Commander Clarence Nail, VFW Post 6632
VFW Post 6632 Commander Clarence Nail addressed the council regarding the acquisition of a M44 Self Propelled Howitzer. The Howitzer will be placed in Ratz Park east of the Veteran’s Memorial and this was approved by the city council in March 2012. Although the tank is free, Nail has estimated that it will cost between $15,000 - $17,000 to transport and set up the tank in the park. The VFW has already received a donation of $5,000 from the Al Rahn family. It is the goal to have the tank in place by the November 11, 2023, Veteran’s Day Service. Commander Nail is requesting that the city donate the concrete pad to set the tank on. Council Member Nevois stated that Nevois Construction Company would donate the labor for the concrete pad if the city will pay for the materials, estimated at $3,000. The consensus of the council was in support of the VFW’s efforts. This will be listed on the committee agenda for August 21st and possibly approved at a special council meeting the same evening.
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 ( ) Mayor Harbaugh noted that item J has a typo of July 7, and it should read July 2.
A. City Council Meeting Minutes
Approval of minutes from July 10, 2023, council meeting
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through P. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
B. MRTD Go Local Program Sponsorship Fee, NTE $3,800 (Finance)
Approval of authorization for sponsorship of the MRTD Go Local Program for a period of one year, fee NTE $3,800
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through P. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
C. Farm Lease – Mark Guebert (Finance)
Approval of authorization of the “CASH FARM LEASE” (Dollar General-Hubbard Enterprises Donation to Lincoln Park) between the city and Mark Guebert for cash rent of $10.00/year
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through P. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
D. Delta Dental/Delta Vision Renewal (Personnel)
Approval of authorization to accept the renewal policy with Delta Dental/Delta Vision
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through P. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
E. Girl Scouts Service Unit 57 Annual Bridge Ceremonies Request (Cultural)
Authorization of approval of the request from the Girl Scouts Service Unit 57 to reserve Ratz Park #1, Sunday, August 13, 2023, less fee, for their annual bridging ceremonies
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through P. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
F. Request from St. John’s Lutheran for a School Cross Country Meet (Cultural)
Authorization of approval of request from St. John’s Lutheran School to reserve Lincoln Park for a track meet on September 8, 2023, with setup on September 7, 2023, less fee
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through P. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
G. Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament-Team and Hole Sponsor (Cultural)
Approval of authorization to sponsor a team and a hole at the Annual Red Bud Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble on September 8, 2023
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through P. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
H. Request from Red Bud Beautification to Collect at 4-Way (Cultural)
Authorization of approval of the request from the Red Bud Beautification to collect at the 4-way on November 10, 2023, 2:00-5:00 P.M. and on November 11, 2023, 8:00 A.M.-Noon
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through P. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
I. Chamber of Commerce-Holiday Lighted Parade Resolution No. 23-002 (Cultural)
Approval of authorization of RESOLUTON NO. 23-002: “A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE STREET CLOSING FOR THE RED BUD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LIGHTED PARADE/HOLIDAY
HAPPENINGS” ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2023, 5:30-7:30 P.M.
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through P. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
J. Completion of Six-Month Probationary Period for Chad Grohmann, Effective July 7, 2023 (Corrected typo to July 2, 2023) (Public Works)
Approval of authorization to end Chad Grohmann’s six-month probationary period effective July 2, 2023
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through P. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
K. Completion of Six-Month Probationary Period for Sherry Salger, Effective July 19, 2023 (Public Works)
Approval of authorization to end Sherry Salger’s six-month probationary period effective July 19, 2023
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through P. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
L. Proposal from Paul Mueller Company – Heat Exchanger Plates for Generators #7 and #8 (Public Works)
Approval of authorization to accept the sales quote from Paul Mueller Company for Option: Plate Pack SN274885-01, for heat exchanger plates for generators #7 and #8, at a cost of $14,845.00
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through P. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
M. Sewer Adjustment for 116 Boulder Drive (Public Works)
Authorization of approval to issue a sewer credit in the amount of $43.36, to Richard Roehrkasse at 116 Boulder Drive, for a sprinkler leak, which did not enter the sewer system
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through P. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
N. Proposal from Quadrant Design for City Hall Repairs (Zoning)
Approval of authorization to accept the proposal from Quadrant Design for architectural services for preparing bid specs and documents for city hall improvements, NTE $16,900
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through P. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
O. Ratz Park Renovation Project (Recreational Facilities)
Approval of authorization for Farnsworth to go out for bids, as soon as approval comes back from IDNR
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through P. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
P. Quote from Ultra Site for Water/Dog Fountain Repair Kit at Lincoln Park (Recreational Facilities)
Approval of authorization to purchase a pet fountain repair kit from Ultra Site, NTE $1,561.18
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through P. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
IX. Reports of Standing Committee, Departments and Other Committees, Boards & Commissions
A. Finance Committee - Meeting July 24, 2023
1. CDs and Investment Opportunities
There will be CDs coming due in October. They will be reviewed at the committee meeting.
B. Personnel Committee - Meeting July 24, 2023
Nothing to report
C. Public Health & Safety Committee - Meeting July 24, 2023
Nothing to report
D. Public Works Committee - Meeting July 24, 2023
Nothing to report
E. Zoning Committee - Meeting July 24, 2023
Nothing to report
F. Cultural Committee - Meeting July 24, 2023
1. Request from Girl Scouts Service Unit 57 to Use Lincoln Park Pavilion #1, Less Fee on August 5, 2023
Motion made by Council Member Schwartzkopf, seconded by Council Member Piel, to authorize approval of the request from the Girl Scouts Service Unit 57 to reserve Lincoln Park #1, less fee, on August 5, 2023, at 5:00P.M. The vote was as follows: Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye. Motion carried.
2. Request from Brightpoint’s Monroe/Randolph County Birth to 3 Program to Use Lincoln Park Pavilion #1, Less Fee on August 29, 2023
Motion made by Council Member Schwartzkopf, seconded by Council Member Nevois, to authorize approval of the request from the Brightpoint’s Monroe/Randolph County to reserve Lincoln Park #1, less fee, on August 29, 2023, 10:00 A.M. -Noon. The vote was as follows: DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye. Motion carried.
G. Executive Session Minutes Review Committee – No Meeting
Nothing to report
H. Planning Commission – Meeting July 25, 2023
1. Hess Hearing – Ordinance No. 1525
Motion made by Council Member Piel, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to authorize approval of ORDINANCE NO. 1525: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT UNDER TITLE XVII, CHAPTER 173 OF THE CITY OF RED BUD CODE OF ORDINANCES 2021” to Annamarie Hess to relocate her business, Growing Mindful Therapy, to 232 North Main St. The vote was as follows: Nevois, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye. Motion carried.
I. Economic Development Commission –Meeting July 26, 2023
1. Complexes/Street Names
Motion made by Council Member Rheinecker, seconded by Council Member Nevois, to authorize approval to name the city’s newest industrial park as the RED BUD BUSINESS PARK. The vote was as follows: Piel, aye; Schwarzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye. Motion carried.
Motion made by Council Member Rheinecker, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to authorize approval to name the streets in Red Bud Business Park as Commerce Way, Enterprise Steet, Production Street, and if needed, Executive Street. The vote was as follows: Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Piel, aye. Motion carried.
2. Commercial Property/Website
Council Member Rheinecker addressed a proposed letter/questionnaire, which the EDCC will be sending out to local businesses. (Informational only)
J. Recreational Facilities Committee – Meeting July 24, 2023
Nothing to report
K. Parks and Recreation Committee –Meeting August 2, 2023
1. Musket Request
Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Rheinecker, to authorize approval of the request from the Muskets to reserve the Lincoln Park multiuse field from August 1 – November 12, 2023, for weekly practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00–8:00 P.M. and Saturdays from 9:00–11:00 A.M. The vote was as follows: Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye. Motion carried.
X. Old Business
None
XI. New Business
A. Appointment of Kristy Cooper to Library Board
Motion made by Council Member Rheinecker, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to authorize approval to appoint Kristy Cooper to the Library Board. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.
B. Review of August Calendar
There were no changes.
C. Other Comments
None
D. Adjournment
Motion made at 6:23 P.M. by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Reinecker, to adjourn the meeting. The vote was as follows: all ayes. Motion carried.
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