The Red Bud City Council met Jan. 3 to approve estimated bills.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the council:
CITY OF RED BUD, ILLINOIS
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2017
Red Bud City Hall
City Council Chambers
The City Council of Red Bud, Randolph County, Illinois met on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. at Red Bud City Hall, City Council Chambers.
Members Present: Mayor Tim Lowry, Clem Esker, Don Thompson, Mike Reed, Bill Hanebutt, Glenn Linnertz, David Friess, Kyle Donjon
Members Absent: Clarence Nail
Others Present: City Attorney Paul Ray, City Superintendent Josh Eckart, City Code Administrator Jeff Mueller, Police Chief John Brittingham, Administrative Assistant Pam Poetker, City Clerk Joanne Cowell
I. Call to Order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Lowry
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call by City Clerk Joanne Cowell
IV. Approval of Financial Statements
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Thompson to approve the Financial Statements as presented and file for audit. The vote was as follows: Esker, aye; Thompson, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye. Motion carried.
V. Line Item Transfers
There were none.
VI. Approval of Estimated and Listed Bills
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to approve the estimated and listed bills. The vote was as follows: Thompson, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Esker, aye. Motion carried.
VII. Consideration of any Additional Bills
There were none.
VIII. Correspondence and Public Guest Comments
A. Sarah Smith introduced herself as Girl Scout 4th Grade Leader and stated that the girl scouts were in attendance, observing the meeting, as part of earning the “Inside Government Badge.”
B. National Schools Choice Week Proclamation
Motion made by Council Member Thompson seconded by Council Member Reed, authorizing the Mayor to sign a proclamation proclaiming January 22-28, 2017 as National School Choice Week. The vote was as follows: Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Esker, aye; Thompson, aye. Motion carried.
C. Presentation of Service Plaque – Lenny Colbert
Mayor Lowry presented a plaque and extended the City’s gratitude to Lenny Colbert for a job well done during his term from 2006 – 2016 on the Park & Recreations Board.
IX. 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 December 5 and December 19, 2016
Approval of minutes from December 5 and December 19, 2016 meetings
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt seconded by Council Member Linnertz, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through E. The vote was as follows: Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Esker, aye; Thompson, aye; Reed, aye. Motion carried.
B. Property Tax Abatement Resolution – JR Rentals/Ford Store (Finance)
Approval of Resolution No. 17-001(For Assessed Evaluation) – JR Rentals, LLC
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt seconded by Council Member Linnertz, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through E. The vote was as follows: Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Esker, aye; Thompson, aye; Reed, aye. Motion carried.
C. Solar Eclipse Special Viewing Glasses (Finance)
Approval of purchase glasses NTE $1,000
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt seconded by Council Member Linnertz, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through E. The vote was as follows: Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Esker, aye; Thompson, aye; Reed, aye. Motion carried.
D. Western Egyptian/Senior Center Contribution (Finance)
Approval of authorization to make $4,000 payment to Red Bud Senior Center
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt seconded by Council Member Linnertz, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through E. The vote was as follows: Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Esker, aye; Thompson, aye; Reed, aye. Motion carried.
E. 2017 APPA Legislative Rally February 27-March 1, 2017 (Public Works) Authorization to send two people to the rally with IMUA reimbursing expenses
Motion made by Council Member Hanebutt seconded by Council Member Linnertz, to approve under the omnibus designation, the consent agenda items A through E. The vote was as follows: Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Esker, aye; Thompson, aye; Reed, aye. Motion carried.
X. Reports of Standing Committee, Departments and Other Committees, Boards & Commissions
A. Finance Committee - Meeting December 19, 2016
1. Maturing CDs
None
2. Travel Ordinance No, 1367
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Linnertz, to approve Ordinance No. 1367 “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 13 Of The Revised Code Of Ordinances Pertaining To Employment And Personnel Travel Expenses.” The vote was as follows: Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Esker, aye; Thompson, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye. Motion carried.
B. Personnel Committee - Meeting December 19, 2016
Nothing to report
C. Public Health & Safety Committee - Meeting December 19, 2016
Nothing to report
D. Public Works Committee - Meeting December 19, 2016
Nothing to report
E. Code Enforcement Committee - Meeting December 19, 2016
Nothing to report
F. Cultural Committee - Meeting December 19, 2016
Nothing to report
G. Executive Session Minutes Review Committee – No Meeting
Nothing to report
H. Planning and Public Policy Committee – No Meeting
Nothing to report
I. Planning Commission - Meeting December 20, 2016
1. Special Use Permit Ordinance No. 1368 – JoAnn Stotz d/b/a Grace’s Closet at 808 East Market St.
Motion made by Council Member Friess, seconded by Council Member Esker, to approve Ordinance No. 1368 “An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit Under Chapter 40 Of The Revised Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Red Bud, Illinois.” The vote was as follows: Friess, aye; Donjon, aye; Esker, aye; Thompson, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye. Motion carried.
2. Re-Zoning Ordinance No. 1369 - Darla Hollman – 1467 State Rte. 3
Motion made by Council Member Friess, seconded by Council Member Linnertz, to approve Ordinance No. 1369 “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 40 Of The Revised Code Of Ordinances Pertaining To The Zoning Map.” The vote was as follows: Donjon, aye; Esker, aye; Thompson, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Friess, aye. Motion carried.
J. Economic Development Commission - No Meeting
Nothing to report
K. Parks & Recreation Committee – No Meeting
Nothing to report
XI. Old Business
None
XII. New Business
A. Review of January Calendar
No changes
B. Other Comments
Mayor Lowry again thanked the girl scouts for attending the meeting.
C. Adjournment
Motion made at 7:07 P.M. by Council Member Thompson, seconded by Council Member Linnertz, to adjourn the meeting. The vote was as follows: all ayes. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Joanne G. Cowell, City Clerk
Red Bud, Illinois
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