City of Red Bud City Council met July 1

Susan Harbaugh - Red Bud City Mayor | City of Red Bud

By South West Illinois News Reports

Aug 12, 2024

City of Red Bud City Council met July 1.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The City Council of Red Bud, Randolph County, Illinois met on Monday, July 1, 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, Jeremy DeMond, Rodney Nevois, Alan Piel

Members Absent: Kyle Donjon

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 Rheinecker, seconded by Council Member Nevois 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 Nevois, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt 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 and Guest Comments

Kristen Rahn introduced herself to the council as the new owner of the former Susie’s Restaurant at 133 E. Market Street. Ms. Rahn is interested in renovating the building and has presented a business plan and loan request to the Economic Development Commission. Ms. Rahn will be obtaining a commercial appraisal of the building.

Tom and Abigail Steibel addressed the council to ask for permission and a license to operate an ongoing, in season, ice cream truck business in the area. Mr. Steibel requested that the city review Waterloo’s ordinance regarding food trucks’ requirements and licensing, since he feels it is a particularly good model. Mayor Harbaugh asked Mr. Steibel to leave his contact information and they will get back in touch with them.

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 from June 3, 2024

Approval of minutes from June 3, 2024, council meeting

Motion made by Council Member Rheinecker, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A & C through Q. Item B will be moved to IX.A.2. Finance Committee. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.

B.** Accept Façade Grant Pilot Program for FY’25 (Finance)

Moved to Finance Committee, Item 2, for further review

C. Authorization to Sponsor FY’25 MRTD Go Local Program (Finance)

Authorization of approval to sponsor the MRTD FY’25 Go Local Program at a cost of $3,684

D. Approval of Any Council Member or Department Head to Attend IML Conference, September 19-21, 2024 (Personnel)

Authorization of approval for any council member or department head to attend the IML Conference in Chicago, IL on September 19-21, 2024 Motion made by Council Member Rheinecker, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A & C through Q. Item B will be moved to IX.A.2. Finance Committee. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.

E. Accept Police Resignation of Chris Felix, Effective May 20, 2024 (Personnel)

Authorization of approval to accept the resignation from Chris Felix from the police department, effective May 20, 2024

F. Accept Police Resignation of Rusty Sellers, Effective May 23, 2024 (Personnel)

Authorization of approval to accept the resignation from Rusty Sellers from the police department, effective May 23, 2024

G. Approval to Increase the Police Chief and City Superintendent salary by $2.40/Hour, Effective the First Full Pay Period After July 1, 2024 (Personnel)

Authorization of approval to increase the Police Chief and City Superintendent salary by $2.40/hour, effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2024

H. Approval to Extend Chamber of Commerce Lease Through December 31, 2025 (Cultural)

Approval of authorization to extend the lease between the City and the Red Bud Chamber of Commerce through December 31, 2025

I. Approval of St. Peter UCC Request for Street Closure for VBS Closing Picnic on July 19, 2024 (Cultural)

Authorization of approval of the St. Peter UCC Vacation Bible School request to close Randolph Street at Madison Street on Friday, July 19, 2024, after 5:00 P.M. for a closing picnic

J. Authorize Fund Transfers from Cash Accounts to Capital Accounts for Electric and Gas Funds (Public Works)

Authorization of approval to transfer $500,000 from the Electric Cash Account to the Electric Capitol Fund and $150,000 from the Gas Cash Account to the Gas Capitol Fund

K. Approval of American Tower Lease Amendment (Public Works)

Approval of authorization of signatures of the Mayor and City Clerk on the Fourth Amendment to Option and Land Lease Agreement between the City of Red Bud and Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless

L. Authorization to Purchase New Bucket Truck, NTE $199,370 (Public Works)

Approval of authorization to accept the proposal from Global Rental Co., Inc., to purchase a new bucket truck #27, NTE $199,370

M. Approval for Locust and Madison Street Sealing, NTE $30,050 (Public Works)

Approval of authorization to accept the proposal from Moore Asphalt, Inc., for street sealing of Locust and Madison Streets, NTE $30,050

N. Approval to Purchase Computer for Water Department NTE $1,200 (Public Works)

Approval of authorization to purchase a computer from Dell for the water department, NTE $1,200

O. Approval for Replacement John Deere Lawn Mower, NTE $13,812.24 (Recreational Facilities)

Approval of authorization to accept the proposal from SN Partners for a replacement John Deere Z970Trak mower, with trade-in, NTE $13,812.24 Motion made by Council Member Rheinecker, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A & C through Q. Item B will be moved to IX.A.2. Finance Committee. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.

P. Approval for the Sports Complex Lighting Upgrade Project, NTE $70,000 (Recreational Facilities)

Approval of authorization of the proposal from Superintendent Eckart for the Sports Complex Lighting Project. NTE $70,000, with a 75% reimbursement from IMEA Energy Efficiency Funds

Q. Approval to Purchase Mulch for RBAA Playground, NTE $2,300 (Recreational Facilities)

Approval of authorization to purchase mulch for the playground at the Sports Complex, NTE $2,300

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

A. Finance Committee - Meeting June 17, 2024

1. Maturing CDs

No action

2. Accept Façade Grant Pilot Program for FY’25 (Finance)

Mayor Harbaugh said Alderman Donjon had suggested the removal of Item 11.g., eliminating automobile gas stations and auto dealers from eligibility of the program.

Motion made by Council Member Nevois, seconded by Council Member Rheinecker to authorize approval of the proposed Red Bud Façade Grant Program, minus Item 11.g. The vote was as follows: Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye. Motion carried.

B. Personnel Committee - Meeting June 17, 2024

1. Resignation of Bob Lee from Parks Department, Effective July 3, 2024

Motion made by Council Member DeMond, seconded by Council Member Piel, to authorize approval of the resignation from Bob Lee from the Parks Department, effective July 3, 2024. The vote was as follows: DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye. Motion carried.

2. Resignation of Eddie Eckart from Parks Department

Motion made by Council Member DeMond, seconded by Council Member Piel, to authorize approval of the resignation from Eddie Eckart from the Parks Department, effective immediately. The vote was as follows: Nevois, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye. Motion carried.

C. Public Health & Safety Committee - Meeting June 17, 2024

1. Vest/Plate Carriers

Item 1 and 2 will be dealt with as one item. The plates do not expire. The vests have a ten-year life. Chief Brittingham felt that having the plated vests is a better option than having two rapid deployment shields, which would not be in immediate access to the officers.

2. Rapid Deployment Shields

Item 1 and 2 will be dealt with as one item.

Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt, seconded by Council Member Guebert, to authorize approval for the purchase of seven vests, with plates, and seven caviler vests, NTE $19,000. The vote was as follows: Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye. Motion carried.

D. Public Works Committee - Meeting June 17, 2024

1. Authorization to Hire Parks Part-Time Laborer

Motion made by Council Member Guebert, seconded by Council Member Schwartzkopf, to authorize approval to hire Claude Easter as part-time parks laborer, at the current rate of pay, pending physical and drug testing. The vote was as follows: Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Piel, aye. Motion carried.

E. Zoning Committee - Meeting June 17, 2024

Nothing to report

F. Cultural Committee - Meeting June 17, 2024

1. Proposed Mural on 1855 Building

Motion made by Council Member Schwartzkopf, seconded by Council Member Nevois, to approve the proposed mural on the 1855 Building. The vote was as follows: Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, abstain; Nevois, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye. Motion carried with six-ayes, one-abstain.

2. Mural Ordinance No. 1549

Recommendation by Mayor Harbaugh to change the wording in 174-24.9: MURALS to: Mural wall decorations are strictly limited to commercial buildings in the City of Red Bud, deleting “along Market and Main Street.”

Motion made by Council Member Schwartzkopf, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve ORDINANCE NO. 1549: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE IX, CHAPTER 174 OF THE CITY OF RED BUD CODE OF ORDINANCES 2021 PERTAINING TO MURALS” with the recommended changes to 174-24.9, deleting “along Market and Main Street. The vote was as follows: Rheinecker, aye; Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye. Motion carried.

3. Request from Girl Scout Service Unit 57 to Use Ratz Park Pavilion #1, Less Fee – July 28, 2024, for Annual Bridging Ceremony

Motion made by Council Member Schwartzkopf, seconded by Council Member Piel, to authorize approval of the request from Girl Scouts Unit 57 to reserve Ratz Park Pavilion #1 on Sunday, July 28, 2024, less fee, for the annual bridging ceremonies. The vote was as follows: Hanebutt, aye; DeMond, aye; Nevois, aye; Piel, aye; Schwartzkopf, aye; Guebert, aye; Rheinecker, aye. Motion carried.

G. Recreational Facilities – Meeting June 17, 2024

Nothing to report

H. Executive Session Minutes Review Committee – No Meeting Nothing to report

I. Planning Commission – No Meeting

Nothing to report

J. Economic Development Commission – Meeting June 26, 2024 Nothing to report

K. Parks and Recreation Committee – Meeting June 5, 2024

The minutes are included in the packet.

X. Old Business

None

XI. New Business

A. Review of July Calendar

The Planning Commission meeting may be cancelled if there are no hearings scheduled. Currently there is no Economic Development meeting scheduled for July 24th.

B. Other Comments

Superintendent Eckart said Nick Horrell had contacted him regarding a street closure on West Field Drive, in late-July and mid-August for benefits at Savannah Kate’s. Eckart advised Horrell to get the information to Barb Moeller ASAP.

Code Admin./City Engineer Mueller said that Farnsworth, who is working on the Comprehensive Plan, want to hold a meeting either on Monday, August 12 or Monday, August 26, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. to gather opinions on where we all see the city being in ten years. Farnsworth would like as much input as possible.

Mayor Harbaugh complimented the RBFD on the wonderful job and hard work they put into the annual picnic and parade.

C. Adjournment

Motion made at 6:26 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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