Pinckneyville City Council met February 13.
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 accounts payable to include an invoice for mowing at the park by Thomas Garner in the amount of $462.00. Clerk West amended the same by including paying the gas bill in the amount of $126,863.48 and a payment to the Central Laborer’s Pension Trust in the amount of $42.71. 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, and Fire Chief James Gielow.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner David M. Stone.
Previous Minutes:
Motion by Commissioner Peradotta, seconded by Commissioner Hicks to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 23, 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 restricted and unrestricted funds was $5,432,032.05 at the end of January 2017 which represents an increase of $367,390.42 over last year. Unrestricted funds totaled $394,812.16 which is $69,701.18 higher than last year. Commissioner Stotlar asked if these amounts included the recent payment by the state. Clerk West said no. 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 Stotlar made a motion to approve accounts payable including the additions to accounts payable. 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.
Correspondence:
Commissioner Hicks announced that a burn ban is in effect for the City of Pinckneyville and the Perry County Rural Fire District until conditions improve. Vegetative matter is very dry currently and pose a fire threat.
Approve Walk/Run Route:
Commissioner Hicks informed council that he has a request from the Pinckneyville Community Hospital to approve the route for a 5K and a 10K run/walk. Ms. Christie Gajewski from the hospital stated the group did this last year and nothing has changed except the date. The event was move ahead one week to serve as a kick-off for health week. Commissioner Hicks asked if the group needed assistance from the police. Ms. Gajewski said yes but she hasn’t contacted Chief Griffin yet. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve the walk/run route. 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.
Optimist Club Collection of Funds:
Commissioner Hicks stated that he has received a request from the Optimist Club of Pinckneyville for collection of funds around the square and four-way stop on May 20, 2017 from 7:00 a.m. until noon. Commissioner Peradotta asked Mr. Mike Kovic, of the Optimist Club, if they had orange vests. Mr. Kovic said yes. He explained that the procedure was to have an Optimist member with a member of the Poms and each would have reflective vests. Commissioner Peradotta said that was a good practice. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve the request from the Optimist Club of Pinckneyville. 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.
Leaf and Grass Clippings:
Commissioner Peradotta reminded the audience of Ordinance No. O-2016-22 which states that leaf and grass clippings may not be deposited in city streets. If so, it represents an ordinance violation.
Resolution No. R-2017-07 Park Maintenance Agreement:
Commissioner Stone made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2017-07, a resolution to be placed on file 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. He stated the contract is identical to last year and that Mr. Garner does a good job. 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-2017-08 Farm Leases:
A motion was made by Commissioner Stone to place on file Resolution No. R-2017-08, a resolution authorizing leases of real estate owned by the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois for agricultural purposes. He stated that the city has gone from three lessors to two, Mr. Ed Epplin and Mr. Edward Bruns. Commissioner Stone then asked Attorney Bigham to incorporate sludge into the contract. He said he would. 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.
Manhole Covers and Sewer Line:
Commissioner Stone stated that the city needs to line two manhole covers and a 350 foot section of sewer main on S. Main Street between Parker and Osburn Streets. The work would be performed by Insituform Technologies USA, LLC at a price of $25,887.50. Three quotes were obtained. He stated that this is ongoing maintenance. The city has had numerous problems with that section of sewer. He then said this is something that needs to be done in spite of the money problems the city faces. Commissioner Hicks asked if this was something that was urgent to which Commissioner Stone said yes. Commissioner Peradotta said getting quotes made a big difference in that the price is almost $20,000 less than when first discussed in December. Commissioner Hicks asked if this was the main problem with the sewer in that area. Commissioner Stone responded yes, and that there are two restaurants and one car wash on that line. Commissioner Stotlar asked when the project would begin. Commissioner Stone said probably in two to three months. Mr. Mike Kovic asked what the payment terms are. Clerk West responded that the city generally pays invoices upon receipt. The motion was then seconded by Commissioner Peradotta. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted Yea. Nays: None. Motion declared carried.
Close Payroll Clearing Account at Murphy-Wall State Bank:
Commissioner Stotlar informed council that the city needs to close the payroll clearing account at Murphy-Wall State Bank and utilize the payroll clearing account at First National Bank for all payroll functions. It makes no sense to have two payroll clearing accounts. Commissioner Stotlar then made a motion to close the payroll clearing account at Murphy-Wall State Bank. 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.
Optimist Club of Pinckneyville Request:
Commissioner Stotlar reported that he has received a request form the Optimist Club of Pinckneyville for a donation of up to $200 for the purchase of solar eclipse glasses for the elementary and high school to enable students to view the upcoming solar eclipse. Mr. Mike Kovic of the Optimist Club stated that the group has contacted all of the schools. He said that approximately 1,300 pairs of glasses would be needed. He and Ms. Carrie Gilliam have done research on this and the glasses may be obtained at a price of $.45 each. Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to give the Optimist Club of Pinckneyville up to $200 for the purchase of said glasses. 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-2017-01 Kellerman’s Feed and Supply Inc.:
Mayor Spencer introduced Ordinance No. O-2017-01, an ordinance authorizing approval of a request from Kellerman’s Feed and Supply Inc., for business district funds and committing business district funds from the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois. Mayor Spencer stated that during a city council meeting on November 10, 2014 city council approved committing $25,000 in business district funds during the council meeting. There was no ordinance. The current request of $16,842.50 represents the remaining commitment made by council in 2014. The current administration feels these actions should be done by ordinance. Ms. Carrie Gilliam stated that the current administration does not give partial payments but only payments in full when the project is completed. However, since the city had previously committed the funds, it was decided to honor that commitment. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to commit business district funds to Kellerman Feed and Supply Inc. The motion was made by Commissioner Stone. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted Yea. Nays: None. Motion declared carried.
Public Comment:
Mr. Eric Lambert asked if there was any update on the laundry mat. Mayor Spencer responded that the past agreement with the local laundry mat was over. The work was not completed in a timely manner and that no city funds were distributed. He said that he is currently working with certain parties to bring a new laundry mat to the city.
Adjournment:
Commissioner Stone 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. Meeting was adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
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