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Pinckneyville City Council met Monday, May 9.

Pinckneyville operates under a commission form of government with a mayor and four city council members elected at-large for four-year terms in non-partisan elections. The city council acts as the policy making body for the city. The mayor serves as the official head of city government and appoints members to various boards, commissions and committees with city council consent.

Here are the minutes as provided by Pinckneyville:

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PINCKNEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY MAY 9, 2016 AT 7:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

ROLL CALL

Mayor Robert L. Spencer called the regular meeting of the Pinckneyville City Council to order at 7:32 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. Members present: Commissioners Kevin B. Hicks, Sammy D. Peradotta, David M. Stone, William B. Stotlar and Mayor Robert L. Spencer. Mayor Spencer declared a quorum present. 

Attorney Bigham suggested a change to the agenda to move Ordinance No. O-2016-08 to item No. 4 of the Mayor’s agenda. This was approved. Administrative staff present: City Clerk Larry S. West, City Attorney Donald Bigham and City Treasurer Arthur Reese.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Kevin B. Hicks.

PREVIOUS MINUTES

Motion by Commissioner Peradotta, seconded by Commissioner Hicks to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 25, 2016. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT

City Treasurer Reese stated that the unrestricted balances are half of what they were last year. He provided numbers of where we stand currently compared to the last four years. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Stone. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Motion by Commissioner Stotlar, seconded by Commissioner Stone to approve the accounts payable as presented. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

CORRESPONDENCE

Commissioner Stotlar reported that both First National Bank and Murphy-Wall State Bank will now be accepting cash only for payment of city utility bills. City customers should present their bill to a teller and pay the bill in cash. Mayor Spencer noted that this was a good service for the community.

ADDITIONAL PART-TIME FIREFIGHTER

Commissioner Hicks announced he has been informed of a resignation from the City’s volunteer firefighter force. He suggested that the council place on the roster Mr. Chad Howard. Mr. Howard has been approved by the rural fire district and Chief Gielow also approves. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve the request which was seconded by Commissioner Peradotta. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

RESOLUTION R-2016-18 BEELMAN READY MIX

Motion by Commissioner Peradotta, seconded by Commissioner Stone approve Resolution No. R-2016-18, a resolution to accept a proposal from Beelman Ready Mix to furnish materials and approve the award of the contract as placed on file at the April 25, 2016 city council meeting. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

RESOLUTION R-2016-19 BARR TRUCKING, INC.

Motion by Commissioner Peradotta, seconded by Commissioner Stotlar to approve Resolution No. R-2016-19, a resolution to accept a proposal from Barr Trucking Inc. to furnish materials and approve the award of the contract as placed on file at the April 25, 2016 city council meeting. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

RESOLUTION R-2016-20 ILLINI ASPHALT

Motion by Commissioner Peradotta, seconded by Commissioner Stone to approve Resolution No. R-2016-20, a resolution to accept a proposal from Illini Asphalt to furnish materials and approve the award of the contract as placed on file at the April 25, 2016 city council meeting. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

RESOLUTION R-2016-22 CURB/GUTTER AND SIDEWALKS

Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2016-22, a resolution proposing improvements consisting of the reconstruction of drainage inlet lids at adjusted elevations, construction of curbing between existing parking lot and sidewalk, removing existing curb/gutter and sidewalks and replacing with new, including street edge patching and upgrading curb ramps to be ADA compliant at a cost of $110,000 as place on file at the April 25, 2016 city council meeting. The work will be done by contract. The Clerk will be directed to transmit two certified copies of this resolution to the district office of the Department of Transportation. Commissioner Peradotta noted that the money all four resolutions would come from the Motor Fuel Tax account. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

RESOLUTION R-2016-21 POOL MANAGEMENT SERVICE AGREEMENT

Commissioner Stone made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2016-21, a resolution authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois to enter into a swimming pool management service agreement for management of the city pool, as placed on file at the April 25, 2016 city council meeting. The resolution hires and sets pay for Mr. Bob Schneider as pool manager. He noted the contract is the same as last year. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Stotlar. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-23 TAX ANTICIPATION WARRANTS

Commissioner Stotlar moved to place on file Resolution No. R-2106-23, a resolution authorizing the issuance of tax anticipation warrants by the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois. Attorney Bigham noted that this does not imply the city will immediately borrow money, but this resolution will be in place if it becomes necessary to borrow funds. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Stone. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-24 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

Commissioner Stotlar, seconded by Commissioner Stone to place on file resolution No. R-2016-24, a resolution authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois to enter into a collective bargaining agreement with The Laborers’ International Union of North America, The Southern and Central Illinois Laborers’ District, and Laborers’ Local 771. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-24 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ADDENDUM

Motion by Commissioner Stotlar, seconded by Commissioner Peradotta to place on file Resolution No. R-2016-25, a resolution to authorize and approve an adoption form as an addendum to the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois and The Laborers’ International Union of North America, The Southern and Central Illinois Laborers’ District, and Laborers’ Local 771. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

STOP LOSS INSURANCE RENEWAL

Mr. David Andreas and Mr. Jeremy Billington of Mutual Medical informed the council that the City’s stop loss insurance contract with Symetra would expire May 31, 2016. Mr. Andreas illustrated to the council the cost of insurance was for the past year. He surmised that Mutual Medical has saved the city much money. The two then presented the council two renewal options for the city. Renewal A would increase the premium by 2.27%, or at a cost of $11,429.76 but would keep the stop loss at $35,000 with an aggregate specific of $38,500. Renewal B would keep the premium flat but the aggregate specific would need to rise to $48,500 while keeping the stop loss at $35,000. A motion by Commissioner Stotlar, seconded by Commissioner Hicks to accept renewal B. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

RESIGNATION OF R. KEVIN KUNHNERT FROM THE PINCKNEYVILLE/DUQUOIN AIRPORT BOARD

Mayor Spencer asked the council to approve the resignation of Mr. Kevin Kuhnert from the Pinckneyville/DuQuoin airport board. Commissioner Peradotta moved to accept the resignation of Mr. Kevin Kuhnert which was seconded by Commissioner Hicks. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

APPOINT MR. JOSH HEISNER TO THE PINCKNEYVILLE/DUQUOIN AIRPORT BOARD

Mayor Spencer asked the council to approve the appointment of Mr. Josh Heisner to the Pinckneyville/DuQuoin airport board. Commissioner Hicks moved to appoint Mr. Josh Heisner to the Pinckneyville/DuQuoin airport board which was seconded by Commissioner Stone. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

REAPPOINT MR. TED HARSHA TO THE POLICE PENSION FUND BOARD

Mayor Spencer asked the council to reappoint Mr. Ted Harsha to the Police Pension Fund board. Commissioner Stone moved to reappoint Mr. Ted Harsha to the Police Pension Fund board which was seconded by Commissioner Hicks. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

ORDINANCE NO. O-2016-08 NEW BUSINESS DISTRICT AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. O-08-01

Motion made by Commissioner Peradotta, seconded by Commissioner Stone to approve Ordinance No. O-2016-08, an ordinance amending Ordinance No. O-08-01 creating a new business district for the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Mr. Steve Williamson asked for any updates on the soccer park. The Mayor responded that there is nothing new but he expects work to continue once the state agrees on a budget.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Commissioner Stone, seconded by Commissioner Stotlar to adjourn the meeting at 8:23pm. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.