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Pinckneyville City Council met February 27.

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.  Commissioner Stone amended the agenda to include an executive session for Section 2 (c) (1), appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of an employee.  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, Economic Development Officer Carrie Gilliam, Police Chief John Griffin, Fire Chief James Gielow, and Utility Superintendent Mike Millikin.

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

Previous Minutes:

Motion by Commissioner Stone, seconded by Commissioner Hicks to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 13, 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 comparative payroll costs for February, 2017 was $273,329.13.  This represents an increase of $8,186.53 over the same period last year.  Payroll hours this year were up 485.84 hours compared to last year.  However, overtime hours were down 108 hours compared to last year.  Commissioner Stotlar asked how much the state owes the city.  Clerk West reported that they owe the city $715,933.29.  Mayor Spencer said that a payment was coming, but it is for June, 2016 which is small.  Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report.  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.

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:

None.

Perry County Jail Museum/Fair Board Collection:

Commissioner Hicks informed council that he has a request from the Perry County Jail Museum and the Perry County Fair Board for collection of funds around the square and at the four-way stop On May 13, 2017.  Ms. Ilene Ruroede of the Fair Board asked if the time could be changed to 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  The council was fine with this change.  Commissioner Peradotta asked if they have bright vests to wear.  Ms. Ruroede said that they wear bright colored shirts.  Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve the collection of funds.  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.

National Ms Society Collection:

This item was cancelled by Commissioner Hicks.

Ordinance No. O-2017-02:

Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to place on file Ordinance No. O-2017-02, an ordinance to vacate certain streets and alleyways within the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois.  The areas to be vacated are a portion of Fallon Street where you turn off highway by Casey’s, south end of Fallon St. should continue to the railroad.  Next is to vacate an alley between Aaron Hawk and James Beatty beginning at the west side of Grant St. running west towards the railroad tracks.  Also, vacate the alley on the east side of Douglas St. between Megan Wright and J.P. Kelly until the alley ends.  Commissioner Hicks seconded the motion.  On roll call:  Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted Yea.  Nays:  None.  Motion declared carried.

Resolution No. R-2017-07 Park Maintenance Agreement:

Commissioner Stone made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2017-07, a resolution authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois to enter into a park maintenance service agreement with Thomas Garner, D/B/A Garner Mowing Service.    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-2017-08 Farm Leases:

A motion was made by Commissioner Stone to approve Resolution No. R-2017-08, a resolution authorizing leases of real estate owned by the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois for agricultural purposes.  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.

Defer Executive Session:

Commissioner Stone stated that he would defer executive session until the end of the regular meeting.

Video Gaming License and Fees:

Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve Ordinance No. O-2017-03, an ordinance authorizing a license and imposing a fee for video gaming establishments and terminals in the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois.  Ms. Beth Boling asked how much the fee would be.  Commissioner Stotlar responded it would be $25 per gaming terminal.  Ms. Boling asked if this was an annual fee to which Commissioner Stotlar said yes and the limit set by the state is a maximum of five terminals.  This is the most the state allows at any one institution.  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.

City Pool Fund Raising Project:

Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2017-09, a resolution to approve a fund raising project by The Foundation for the Future of Pinckneyville to assist with repairs and improvements to the City of Pinckneyville Swimming Pool.  Commissioner Stotlar stated that Mr. Jeff Smyth has donated his time to steer this effort.  He also said the pool is in desperate need of repair.  Attorney Bigham stated that the funds collected would be restricted to the repair and improvement of the pool.  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-2017-04 Intergovernmental Agreement With Hospital:

Mayor Spencer introduced Ordinance No. O-2017-04, an ordinance to be placed on file approving and authorizing an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Pinckneyville and the Pinckneyville Community Hospital District.  Ms. Beth Boling asked for details on the agreement.  Attorney Bigham responded that the city would contribute $290,000 towards the demolition of the hospital.  The hospital will solicit and accept bids for the demolition.  The hospital is in control of the project.  Once the property is demolished, the city holds an option to purchase the property for $10,000.  The option is good for 180 days after the demolition is complete.  The property includes the building lot and the parking lots.  He also stated that the bid specifications are developed and have been examined by the city engineer.  Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to place on file Ordinance No. O-2017-04.  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. 

Public Comment:

None.

Adjourn to Executive Session:

Commissioner Stone made a motion to move the meeting to closed session for Section 2 (c) (1), appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of an employee.  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.  Meeting moved to closed session at 6:44 p.m.

Return to Regular Session:

Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to return to open session.  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.  The regular meeting re-opened at 7:02 p.m.

Adjournment:

Commissioner Hicks made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting.  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 and the regular meeting was adjourned at 7:03 p.m.

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