Pinckneyville City Council met April 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
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 Spencer declared a quorum present. Clerk West asked to change the agenda by moving Commissioner Hicks’ item five to Commissioner Peradotta’s item two. Mayor Spencer then announced that the agenda was set. Administrative staff present: City Clerk Larry S. West, City Attorney Donald Bigham, City Treasurer Arthur Reese, Police Chief John Griffin, and Fire Chief James Gielow.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Kevin B. Hicks.
Previous Minutes:
Motion by Commissioner Peradotta, seconded by Commissioner Stotlar to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 27, 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 total current bank balances are $5,689,395.37 which is up $564,942.36 over last year. Total unrestricted funds were $300,418.99 which represents a decrease from last year of $133,977.63. Ms. Beth Boling asked what the state owes the city. Mayor Spencer responded that they owe around $549,000. He said that the city can expect payment for the months of October, November, and December soon. However June’s payment was placed into the general fund of the state and that it may take a while for that payment. Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report. 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.
Accounts Payable:
Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve accounts payable. 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 the Fireman’s Association is holding their annual fish fry on April 14, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Columbian Club, formally known as the KC Hall.
Knights of Columbus Collection:
Commissioner Hicks informed council that he has a request from the Knights of Columbus #2921 for collection of funds around the square and at the four-way stop on October 28, 2017 from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve the collection of funds. 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.
American Legion Collection:
Commissioner Hicks informed council that he has received a request from the American Legion Post #2504 for collection of funds around the square and at the four-way stop on May 26, 2017 from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve the collection. 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.
Mr. Jeffrey Thornton Resignation:
Commissioner Hicks announced that officer Jeffrey Thornton has resigned from the Pinckneyville Police Department. He said the officer Thornton was a good officer and is moving to the Alton Police Department.
Spring Fling Street Closure:
Commissioner Hicks stated that he has received a request from the Pinckneyville Chamber of Commerce to close Walnut Street on May 4, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Ms. Genevieve Brammeier of the Chamber said that to host the event the street needs to be closed from the Chamber office up to the Flower Patch. Due to the success of Cracklin Christmas, Spring Fling would be open one hour later. Commissioner Hicks stated that the fire department doors must not be blocked. Clerk West said that the parking lot at city hall also needs to be open for firefighters only. Commissioner Peradotta stated that he will get the barricades up. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve the street closure. 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.
Resolution No. R-2017-11:
Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2017-11, a resolution to be placed on file to accept proposals for materials and to approve the award of contracts for Motor Fuel Tax maintenance projects. 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.
Walking Paths within the City of Pinckneyville:
Commissioner Peradotta stated the he has received a request from the Pinckneyville Chamber of Commerce and the Perry County Health Department to establish walking paths within the City of Pinckneyville. Ms. Nicole Marlow of the health department explained that they wanted to encourage physical activity and help people live longer. The Chamber has helped the health department with this endeavor. Ms. Genevieve Brammeier, of the chamber, said it is their goal to mark the walkways with reflective footprints and also distance signs. Commissioner Peradotta had spoken with both groups previously. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve the walking paths. Commissioner Stotlar seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted Yea. Nays: None. Motion declared carried.
Resolution No. R-2017-13:
Commissioner Stone introduced Resolution No. R-2017-13, a resolution to be placed on file authorizing the city of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois to enter into a professional services agreement with HMG Engineers Inc., for professional services in connection with the design and bidding of new wastewater treatment facilities. Commissioner Stone said HMG is well qualified and is a good working partner with the city. Commissioner Peradotta asked if the city received bids on the project. Commissioner Stone explained that you don’t bid engineering services based on price but rather qualifications. The city has to pay upfront, but the fees could be a part of loan forgiveness with the IEPA. Mayor Spencer asked for a timetable on the project to which Commissioner Stone answered two years. Commissioner Hicks asked when the city would have to begin payments. Commissioner Stone was unsure. Commissioner Peradotta stated that the city has to do this regardless. Commissioner Stone made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2017-13. Commissioner Peradotta seconded the motion. On
roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted Yea. Nays: None. Motion declared carried.
Resolution No. R-2017-14:
Commissioner Stone introduced Resolution No. R-2017-14, a resolution to be placed on file authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois to enter into a swimming pool management service agreement for management of the city pool. He said the agreement is with Ms. Carrie Hardin and she is a good employee. He said the contract was the same as last year. He then made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2017-14. 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-2017-10 Budget Hearing:
Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2017-10, a resolution authorizing public hearing on the annual budget for the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois for the year ending April 30, 2018. Attorney Bigham stated that in the body of the resolution was a typo indicating the year ending was 2017. That has since been corrected. 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.
Ordinance No. O-2017-08 Business District Funds:
Mayor Spencer asked the council to consider a request for business district funds in the amount of $7,800.00 by the Perry County Jail Museum. Ms. Roxanne Place of the museum stated the jail was built in 1871 and is registered with the National Historical Society. The jail is in need of repairs such as a new HVAC system, exterior work and painting, replace rotted wood on the front porch, and fix a sag in the floor. The cost of these repairs is estimated to be $15,714.00. Mayor Spencer noted they are asking for $7,800.00. A motion was made by Commissioner Peradotta, seconded by Commissioner Stotlar to approve the request. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted Yea. Nays: None. Motion declared carried.
Resolution No. R-2017-12 Zoning Amendments:
Mayor Spencer introduced Resolution No. R-2017-12, a resolution authorizing a public hearing on amendments to the zoning ordinance of the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois. Mr. Mike Kovic began discussing the zoning amendments. However, Attorney Bigham pointed out that the explanation of the amendments is the purpose of the public hearing. All council is doing now is to authorize a public hearing. Commissioner Stotlar, seconded by Commissioner Hicks moved to approve Resolution No. R-2017-12. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted Yea. Nays: None. Motion declared carried.
Resignation from Police Pension Board:
Mayor Spencer announced the resignation of Mr. Robert Frassato effective May 15, 2017. Commissioner Hicks moved to approve the resignation. 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.
Appoint Mr. James Shillinger to the Police Pension Board:
Mayor Spencer asked council to appoint Mr. James Shillinger to the Police Pension Board effective May 15, 2017. Commissioner Peradotta moved to appoint Mr. James Shillinger to the Police Pension Board. 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.
Approve Travel Request of Ms. Carrie Gilliam:
Mayor Spencer asked council to approve a travel request from Ms. Carrie Gilliam to attend a TIF conference in Springfield, Illinois. Commissioner Hicks moved 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.
Public Comment:
None.
Adjournment to Executive Session:
Commissioner Hicks made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting for Section 2 (c) (1), appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of an employee and move into 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 and the regular meeting was adjourned and moved into executive session at 6:42 p.m.
Return to Regular Session
Commissioner Hicks made a motion to return to regular session. 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. The regular session began again at 6:45 p.m.
Adjournment to Executive Session:
Commissioner Stone made a motion to adjourn the regular session and move to executive session for Section 2 (c) (8) security procedures, school building safety and security, and use of personnel and equipment to respond to an actual, a threatened, or a reasonably potential danger to the safety of employees, students, staff, the public, or public property. Commissioner Stotlar seconded the motion. 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 6:47 p.m.
Return to Regular Session:
Commissioner Stove moved to return to regular session. Commissioner Hicks seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted Yea. Nays: None. Motion declared carried. Regular session resumed at 7:16 p.m.
Adjournment:
Commissioner Hicks 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. The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
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