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City of Red Bud City Council met June 3.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The City Council of Red Bud, Randolph County, Illinois met on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. at the Red Bud City Hall, Council Chambers.

Members Present: Mayor Susan Harbaugh, Ben Schwartzkopf, Curt Guebert, Mike Rheinecker, Bill Hanebutt, Kyle Donjon, Alan Piel

Members Absent: Jeremy DeMond, Rodney Nevois

Others Present: City Attorney Rick Cooper, City Superintendent Josh Eckart, Code Admin./City Engineer Jeff Mueller, Police Chief John Brittingham, Administrative Officer Jill Landgraf, City Clerk Joanne Cowell

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 Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert to approve the Financial Statements as presented and file for audit. The vote was as follows: Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye. Motion carried.

V. Approval of Estimated and Listed Bills

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

VI. Consideration of any Additional Bills

There were none.

VII. Correspondence and Public and Guest Comments

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. Public Hearing and City Council Meeting Minutes from May 6, 2024

Approval of minutes from May 6, 2024, public hearing, and council meetings

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

B. Library Resignation – Linda Krebel (Personnel)

Accept the resignation from Linda Krebel from the library, effective May 20, 2024

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

C. Red Bud Industrial Park Additional Services (Zoning)

Authorization of approval to accept Volkert, Inc. revised contract for the Red Bud Business Park, NTE $15,000

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

D. Davey Tree Service (Recreational Facilities)

Authorization of approval of the proposal from Davey Tree Expert Company for tree removal at Ratz Park, NTE $3,600

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

E. Secure One Self (Recreational Facilities)

Authorization of approval of the proposal from Secure One Self or cameras at the sports complex, NTE $3,605

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

F. Parks and Recreation FY 2025 Budgeted Items (Recreational Facilities)

Approval of authorization of the Bulk FY’25 Budgeted Items 1-22, as submitted

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

G. Darrell Salger – Pool House Work (Recreational Facilities)

Approval of authorization of the proposal from Darrell Salger Painting and Staining to power wash, tuck-point, and paint three sides of the pool house, NTE $5,960

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

H. R.P. Lumber – RBAA (Recreational Facilities)

Authorize approval of the proposal from R.P. Lumber for three toilets for the Sports Complex ladies’ restroom, NTE $722.45

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

I. Rebuild Downtowns & Main Streets/RISE Implementation Grants (Rec. Fac.)

Authorization of approval to apply for the Rebuild Downtowns & Main Streets Grant

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

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

A. Finance Committee - Meeting May 20, 2024 (No Quorum)

1. Maturing CDs

No action

2. Façade Grant Program

Discussion was held regarding the cap amount in the budget of $75,000; what general fund money would be designated to this program; spending taxpayer dollars to make improvements to private property; limiting the program to highway frontage property; limiting to $30,000 for the first year (funding it with CD interest). Tax abatements are currently being granted, which results in a reduction of realestate tax collected and the improvement of private business property. Funding from Hotel/Motel Tax (restricted by state statute), ARPA Funds (earmarked for the RB Business Park), Gaming Taxes (currently designated to recreational facilities) was discussed. There are currently four businesses interested in this program. This will be returned to the committee agenda for further discussion and allowing time for public input.

3. Approval of Lower Kaskaskia Stakeholders Evening on the Kaskaskia Event - $500 Contribution

Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Schwartzkopf, to authorize approval of a $500 sponsorship for the Lower Kaskaskia Stakeholders Evening on the Kaskaskia Event. The vote was as follows: Hanebutt, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye. Motion carried.

B. Personnel Committee - Meeting May 20, 2024

Nothing to report

C. Public Health & Safety Committee - Meeting May 20, 2024 (No Quorum) 1. FOP Contract

The FOP contract has been finalized and the city is waiting on the final signatures/paperwork. There were no additional changes.

D. Public Works Committee - Meeting May 20, 2024 (No Quorum) 1. Proposal from VIPower Services – PLC Upgrades to the Generators

Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Rheinecker, to authorize approval of the proposal with VIPower Services for PLC upgrades to the generators, NTE $88,695. The vote was as follows: Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye. Motion carried.

2. Proposals from UltraSite - Replacement Picnic Table for Utility Office

Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to authorize approval of the proposal from UltraSite for a replacement picnic table, NTE $863.62. The vote was as follows: Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Donjon, aye. Motion carried.

3. Sewer Adjustment Request – 120 N. Main St.

Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to authorize approval to issue a sewer credit of $851.46 to Eric Huggins at 120 North Main Street, for a water leak, which did not enter the sewer system. The vote was as follows: Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye. Motion carried.

4. Sewer Adjustment Request – 325 Washington St.

Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Rheinecker, to authorize approval to issue a sewer credit of $419.54 to Mary Mayberry at 325 Washington Street, for a water leak, which did not enter the sewer system. The vote was as follows: Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye. Motion carried.

5. Proposal from Americom – New Printer/Copier for Utility Office Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Piel, to authorize approval of the proposal from Americom for a Kyocera TASKalfa printer/copier for the utility office, NTE $3,676.87. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.

6. Training Request for Derek Allen – IRWA Training in Grand Tower, IL on June 4, 2024

Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to authorize approval to send Derek Allen to IRWA training in Grand Tower, IL on June 4, 2024; transportation required. The vote was as follows: Hanebutt, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye. Motion carried.

7. Authorization to Purchase Ground Protection Mats

Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to authorize approval to purchase ground protection mats, NTE $3,500. The vote was as follows: Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye. Motion carried.

8. Proposal from Contemporary Life Saving Training, LLC – 3 New AEDs

Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Piel, to authorize approval of the proposal from Contemporary Life Saving Training, LLC, for three new AEDs, NTE $5,736.80. The vote was as follows: Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Donjon, aye. Motion carried.

9. Authorization to Purchase Replacement Relief Valves for all Gas Regulator Stations

Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to authorize approval to purchase replacement relief valves for all gas regulator stations, NTE $25,135. The vote was as follows: Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye. Motion carried.

10. Request Authorization for Scott Becker’s Step Increase to Full Support Person Pay Rate Retroactive to May 1, 2024, Pay Period

Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to authorize approval to increase Scott Becker to full support person pay rate, retroactive to the May 1, 2024, pay period. The vote was as follows: Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye. Motion carried.

E. Zoning Committee - Meeting May 20, 2024

1. City Hall Renovations – Bid Results

The two bids received differ substantially.

Motion made by Council Member Piel, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to deny both bids received on the city hall renovations project and rebid in the fall. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.

F. Cultural Committee - Meeting May 20, 2024 (No Quorum)

Motion made by Council Member Schwartzkopf, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to hold an omnibus vote for agenda items IX. F. 1-5. The vote was as follows: Hanebutt, aye; Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye. Motion carried.

1. Request from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church to Use Ratz Park Pavilion 1 & 3, Less Fee, on August 24, 2024, for “Mass & Meal at the Park”

Motion made by Council Member Schwartzkopf, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, agenda items IX. F. 1-5. The vote was as follows: Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye. Motion carried.

2. Request from Randolph County Humane Society to Collect at the Four-Way Stop on October 18 (2-6 P.M.) & 19, 2024 (8 A.M.- Noon)

Motion made by Council Member Schwartzkopf, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, agenda items IX. F. 1-5. The vote was as follows: Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye. Motion carried.

3. Request from Chamber of Commerce-Detour Signs and Barricades Approval of proposal from Warning Lites for street detour signs and barricades at a cost of $9,083.60, to be split evenly between the street department, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Red Bud Fire Department

Motion made by Council Member Schwartzkopf, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, agenda items IX. F. 1-5. The vote was as follows: Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye. Motion carried.

4. Request from Chamber of Commerce-Community Yard Sale on June 8, 2024

Approval of a Community Garage Sale, making the city hall parking lot available on June 8, 2024, for selling spots for $10.00 to those without an available garage. The $10 fee will be donated to the Musketeer Market/Royal Table.

Motion made by Council Member Schwartzkopf, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, agenda items IX. F. 1-5. The vote was as follows: Donjon, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye. Motion carried.

5. Request from Brightpoint to Use Ratz Park, Pavilion #1, Less Fee on June 22, 2024, for a Family Fun Event

Motion made by Council Member Schwartzkopf, seconded by Council Member Donjon, to approve under the omnibus designation, agenda items IX. F. 1-5. The vote was as follows: Donjon, 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 May 21, 2024

Nothing to report

I. Economic Development Commission – No Meeting

Nothing to report

J. Recreational Facilities – Meeting May 20, 2024

Nothing to report

K. Parks and Recreation Committee – Meeting May 1, 2024

The next meeting will be Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. at the Sports Complex.

X. Old Business

None

XI. New Business

A. Carol Thompson – Library Board Resignation Letter

Council Member Hanebutt thanked Carol Thompson for her twenty-four years of service to the Library Board.

Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to accept Carol Thompson’s resignation from the Library Board. The vote was as follows: Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Donjon, aye. Motion carried.

B. Review of June Calendar

The Planning Commission may not be meeting in June.

C. Other Comments

None

D. Adjournment

Motion made at 6:34 P.M. by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to adjourn the meeting. The vote was as follows: all ayes. Motion carried.

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