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The Pinckneyville City Council met Jan. 23 to destroy audio recordings.

Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the council:

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PINCKNEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL

HELD TUESDAY,JANUARY 23, 2017 AT 6:00 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 6:00 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 Spencerdeclared a quorum present. Mayor Spencer then announced that the agenda was set. Administrative staff present: City Clerk Larry S. West, CityAttorney Donald Bigham (joined the meeting at 6:08 p.m.), City Treasurer Arthur Reese, Economic Development Officer Carrie Gilliam, Police Chief John Griffin, and Fire Chief James Gielow.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Sammy D. Peradotta.

PREVIOUS MINUTES

Motion by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by CommissionerStotlar to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 9, 2017.On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone,Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Treasurer Reese stated that payroll for January was $124,388 as compared to $129,800 last year.Commissioner Stotlar made a motion accept the Treasurer’s report. 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

Commissioner Stone asked that two items be added to accounts payable. The first is a payment for credit card expenses for travel in the amount of $946.00. The second is a payment to Curl and Associates for engineering services at the new soccer fields in the amount of $3,425.96. Commissioner Stotlar asked for what time period were these expenses. Commissioner Stone replied it was mostly for work performed last year. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve accounts payable, including the two additions. 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.

CORRESPONDENCE

Commissioner Hicks announced that the Panther Showcase is this Saturday with the first game commencing at 10:00 a.m. and last game beginning at 7:00 p.m. There are 14 teams from all over that will be participating. Clerk West clarified that Mr. Curtis Miller of Vergennes, IL who had the issue with the flashing amber lights is not the same person as Pinckneyville Firefighter Mr. Curtis Miller.

TLC OF SOUTHERN & CENTRAL ILLINOIS COLLECTION OF FUNDS

Commissioner Hicks informed council that he has a request from TLC of Southern and Central Illinois for the collection of funds at the four intersections around the square on Saturday, June 24, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. He stated that this group has done this several times in the past. He then asked if anyone had questions Ms. Tommye Rob of TLC was here. Ms. Beth Boling asked what TLC meant and Ms. Robb answered her question. Commissioner Hicks then made a motion to approve the request. 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.

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LEAF AND BRANCH COLLECTION

Commissioner Peradotta explained the process of leaf and branch collection. He stated that the street department collects the debris three days a week. When the department is collecting leaves, they cannot collect brush in the same day. Leaves are vacuumed into a truck where branches may not be vacuumed. When they are collecting branches the department cannot collect leaves. However he assured all that the debris would be collected.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-01 SALE OF PROPERTY

Commissioner Stone made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2017-01, a resolution authorizing conveyance of real estate to the people of the State of Illinois, Department of Transportation for highway purposes (Parcel No. 9038408 and 938408AC.)The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peradotta. On roll call: Commissioners Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: Commissioner Hicks. Motion declared carried.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-02 SALE OF PROPERTY

Commissioner Stone made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2017-02, a resolution authorizing conveyance of real estate to the people of the State of Illinois, Department of Transportation for highway purposes (Parcel No. 9362B08.) The motion was seconded by Commissioner Stotlar. On roll call: Commissioners Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: Commissioner Hicks. Motion declared carried

RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-03 AGREEMENT WITH ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

A motion was made by Commissioner Stone to approve Resolution No. R-2017-03, a resolution authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois to enter into an agreement for a permit from the Illinois Department of Transportation Division of Highways. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hicks. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-05 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-40

Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2017-05, a resolution amending Resolution No. R-2016-40 entitled “A Resolution Establishing a Travel Expense Reimbursement Policy for the City of Pinckneyville, Illinois in Accordance with the Local Government Travel Expense Control Act (Public Act 99-0604)”. Attorney Bigham stated that the reason for the amendment was to fully comply with the act by amending the form for reporting trips and mileage. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peradotta. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

DEFER TO END OF REGULAR SESSION

Commissioner Stotlar stated he would defer the rest of his slate until the end of public comment.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-06 MUNICIPAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

Mayor Spencer introduced Resolution No. R-2017-06, a resolution authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois to execute a municipality power of attorney appointing Select Energy Partners as an agent for the city. Mayor Spencer explained that this power of attorney would allow Select Energy Partners to negotiate electric rates for residential customers of the city. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2017-06. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hicks. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

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EXECUTIVE SESSION

Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to adjourn to executive session for Section 2 (c) (21), review and discussion of minutes of executive session. 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. The meeting moved into executive session at 6:21 p.m.

RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION

Commissioner Stotlar made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Hicks to return to regular session. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone,Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried. Meeting returned to regular session at 6:26 p.m.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-04 DESTRUCTION OF AUDIO RECORDINGS

Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2017-04, a resolution authorizing the destruction of audio recordings of the closed council meetings of the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, conducted on or before June 30, 2015. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hicks. On roll call: Commissioners Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: Commissioner Hicks. Motion declared carried.

ADJOURNMENT

Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting. 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. Meeting was adjourned at 6:29 p.m.