East Central Reporter

Members of the Red Bud City Council met Monday, Sept. 19.

Red Bud is governed by an aldermanic form of government. Along with the mayor, city clerk and treasurer, there are eight council members elected to four-year terms.

Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the Red Bud City Council:

CITY OF RED BUD, ILLINOIS

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL

MEETING MINUTES

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Red Bud City Hall

City Council Chambers

The City Council of Red Bud, Randolph County, Illinois met on Monday, September 19, 2016 at 8:57 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, Kyle Donjon, Clarence Nail

Members Absent: David Friess

Others Present: City Attorney Paul Ray, City Superintendent Josh Eckart, City Code Administrator Jeff Mueller, Administrative Assistant Pam Poetker, City Clerk Joanne Cowell

Call to Order at 8:57 P.M. by Mayor Lowry

II. Roll Call by City Clerk Joanne Cowell

III. American Tower Lease Project

Motion made by Council Member Linnertz, seconded by Council Member Esker, to approve the extension of the American Tower Lease for the 30 year term. The vote was as follows: Esker, aye; Thompson, aye; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, aye; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Nail, aye. Motion carried.

VI. West Waterline Project

Motion made by Council Member Nail, seconded by Council Member Linnertz, to approve the bid to Haier Plumbing & Heating Inc. in the amount of $144,450.00. The vote was as follows: Thompson, nay; Reed, aye; Hanebutt, nay; Linnertz, aye; Donjon, aye; Nail, aye; Esker, aye. Motion carried.

Mayor Lowry formally vetoed this motion. (Clerk Note: This will be on the agenda of the next regular meeting of the city council to either override the veto or award bid to another bidder.)

V. Public Comment/Anything for the Good of the City (Discussion Only)

None

V. Adjournment

Motion made at 9:10 P.M. by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Hanebutt, to adjourn the meeting. The vote was as follows: all ayes. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Joanne G. Cowell, City Clerk

Red Bud, Illinois