Kyle Donjon, Council Member - Ward II | City of Red Bud
Kyle Donjon, Council Member - Ward II | City of Red Bud
City of Red Bud Public Works Committee met Aug. 19.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Committee Members Present: Curt Guebert, Ben Schwartzkopf, Mike Rheinecker, Bill Hanebutt, Kyle Donjon
Committee Members Absent: None
Council Members Present: Jeremy DeMond, Rodney Nevois, Alan Piel
Council Members Absent: None
Others Present: Mayor Susan Harbaugh, City Attorney Rick Cooper, Code Admin./City Engineer Jeff Mueller, Police Chief John Brittingham, Administrative Officer Jill Landgraf, City Clerk Joanne Cowell
Others Absent: City Superintendent Josh Eckart Committee Chairman Guebert called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M.
Old Business
I. Power Plant
A. Plant Report
Nothing to report
II. Utilities/Streets
A. Electric
Nothing to report
B. Gas
Nothing to report
C. Water
Nothing to report
D. Sewer
Nothing to report
E. Streets
Nothing to report
III. Utility Rate Studies
A. Electric – Utility Financial Solutions, LLC
Superintendent Eckart is asking for approval to contract with Utility Financial Solutions, LLC for an electric rate study proposal, NTE $27,500.
Because Eckart was not in attendance to answer questions, this will be moved to the council regular agenda for further discussion.
B. Water & Sewer - IRWA
No update - leave it on the agenda.
New Business
I. Approval of Prior Month’s Meeting Minutes – Meeting July 15, 2024 Recommendation made by Committee Chairman Guebert, seconded by Committee Member Hanebutt to approve the minutes from the July 15, 2024, meeting. Carried
II. Derek Allen’s Step Increase of $1.25/hour
Recommendation made by Committee Chairman Guebert, seconded by Committee Member Hanebutt, to authorize approval of Derek Allen’s step increase of $1.25/hour, effective with the first full pay period after the September 3, 2024, council meeting. Carried
III. Recommendation to End Derek Allen’s 6-Month Probationary Period Effective September 5, 2024
Recommendation made by Committee Chairman Guebert, seconded by Committee Member Hanebutt, to authorize approval to end Derek Allen’s 6-month probationary period, effective September 5, 2024. Carried
IV. Sell Surplus Vehicles/Equipment on GovDeals
Recommendation made by Committee Chairman Guebert, seconded by Committee Member Schwartzkopf, to authorize approval to sell dump truck #18, bucket truck #3, old parts truck, and road grader on GovDeals. Carried
V. Training Requests for Derek Allen & Joe Ledlow – Illinois Potable Water Supply Operators Association Conference
Recommendation made by Committee Chairman Guebert, seconded by Committee Member Donjon, to authorize approval to send Derek Allen and Joe Ledlow to training entitled Illinois Potable Water Supply Association Conference in Springfield, IL on September 11-13, 2024. Transportation, food, and lodging are required. Carried
VI. Power Plant Roof Replacement – Proposal from Martin Roofing & Solar Superintendent Eckart sent a report stating that $13,922.28 had been received from the insurance company and $30,000 is in the budget for roof repairs. The additional $5,950.72 will be covered by the contractor budget line. Committee Member Hanebutt asked why the insurance only covered $13,922.28.
Recommendation made by Committee Chairman Guebert, seconded by Committee Member Rheinecker, to authorize approval to accept the proposal from Martin Roofing & Solar to replace the power plant roof, NTE $50,000. Carried
VII. Truck #6 Upgrades – Proposals from Woody’s Municipal Supply This will bring the snow plow fleet up to four trucks.
Recommendation made by Committee Chairman Guebert, seconded by Committee Member Hanebutt, to authorize approval to accept the proposal from Woody’s
Municipal Supply Co. for upgrades and a new spreader for truck #6, NTE $35,000. Carried
VIII. Public Comments/Anything for the Good of the City
None
The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 P.M.
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