Rodney Nevois, Council Member - Ward III | City of Red Bud
Rodney Nevois, Council Member - Ward III | City of Red Bud
City of Red Bud Public Works Committee met Sept. 16.
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, City Superintendent Josh Eckart, Code Admin./City Engineer Jeff Mueller, Police Chief John Brittingham, Admin. Officer Jill Landgraf, Finance Officer Liz Cowell, City Clerk Joanne Cowell
Committee Chairman Guebert called the meeting to order at 6:33 P.M.
Old Business
I. Power Plant
A. Plant Report
Nothing to report other than regular scheduled generation runs.
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
Superintendent Eckart is working on updating the bags and brush policies. There are issues with tree trimming companies not disposing of their brush from the worksite.
III. Utility Rate Studies
A. Electric
Superintendent Eckart and Liz Cowell have a meeting with Utility Financial Solutions, LLC on October 1st for an electric rate study.
B. Water & Sewer - IRWA
Superintendent Eckart is meeting with Illinois Rural Water on September 20th to continue with the water and sewer study. The initial report shows a significant deficit in the water rate. IRWA is using the 2023 figures because of the grant money received in 2024. This is ongoing.
New Business
I. Approval of Prior Month’s Meeting Minutes – Meeting August 19, 2024
Recommendation made by Committee Chairman Guebert, seconded by Committee Member Rheinecker to approve the minutes from the August 19, 2024, meeting. Carried
II. Authorization to Obtain Bids for Replacement Backhoe and/or Investigate Lease Options
Recommendation made by Committee Chairman Guebert, seconded by Committee Member Hanebutt, to authorize approval to obtain bids and investigate lease options for replacement of the backhoe. Carried
III. Proposal from SealMaster St. Louis – New Paint Sprayer
Recommendation made by Committee Chairman Guebert, seconded by Committee Member Donjon, to authorize approval to accept the proposal from SealMaster to purchase a new paint sprayer, NTE $8,970. Carried
IV. Metro-Ag, Inc. Contract – Sludge Removal
Recommendation made by Committee Chairman Guebert, seconded by Committee Member Hanebutt, to authorize approval to accept the agreement with Metro-Ag, Inc. for land applied sludge removal, effective October 7, 2024 – December 31, 2025, @ $0.07 per gallon. Carried
V. Public Comments/Anything for the Good of the City
Eckart noted that the end of probationary period for Hunter Bauer (October 2, 2024) and Bob Zipfel (October 9, 2024) will be on the council agenda for approval. Hunter Bauer will also be due a step increase of $2.50/hour, effective the first full pay period, following the council meeting.
Nevois questioned the well operations at the river. Eckart said that both wells are operational, and he is working with the insurance company for reimbursement. The wells are currently being run alternately about every two weeks, but not running both at the same time. Eckart is looking at a maintenance contract with Layne Christensen. Eckart will check with an engineer to help determine if the city needs to start budgeting for replacement of the wells. He also needs to check on the lease agreement.
Donjon questioned where the city is at regarding the painting of the water towers. Eckart said it is a project on which he is working.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:41 P.M.
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