Pinckneyville City Council met September 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Roll Call:
Mayor Pro-Tem August Kellerman called the regular meeting of the Pinckneyville City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. Members present: Commissioners Martin Beltz, Samuel J. Fulk, David Stone and Mayor Pro-Tem August Kellerman. Members absent: Mayor Joseph M. Holder. Administrative staff present: City Clerk Frances I. Thomas, City Attorney Roger Seibert and City Treasurer Arthur F. Reese.
Previous Minutes:
Motion by Commissioner Fulk, seconded by Commissioner Stone to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 23, 2010 as presented. On roll call: Commissioners Beltz, Fulk, Stone and Mayor Pro-Tem Kellerman voted Yea. Nays: None. Motion declared carried.
Treasurers Report:
Motion by Commissioner Beltz, seconded by Commissioner Stone to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented by City Treasurer Arthur F. Reese, including Treasurer’s Report For The Month Ending: August 2010, Treasurer’s Report August 31, 2010 Compared To August 31, 2009, Unrestricted Bank Balances (Only) Treasurer’s Report August 31, 2010 Compared To Last Four Years and Payroll Check Listing September 10, 2010. The City will receive the final one third of the property taxes sometime in November 2010, approximately $175,000. Interest of $1,000.85 is due on the 2009 F550 truck at First National Bank. The natural gas bill to Interstate Municipal Gas Agency in the amount of $14,286.50 is due September 20, 2010. Mayor Pro-Tem Kellerman stated the prison still owes over $1 million in current and past due utility bills. On roll call: Commissioners Beltz, Fulk, Stone and Mayor Pro-Tem Kellerman voted Yea. Nays: None. Motion declared carried.
Accounts Payable:
Motion by Commissioner Beltz, seconded by Commissioner Fulk to approve the accounts payable as presented, with the addition of two invoices, one to Big Cat Motors for $7,300.00 to be paid from the Police Department, and one for $420.99 to Card Service Center to be paid from the Water and Sewer Departments. On roll call: Commissioners Beltz, Fulk, Stone and Mayor Pro-Tem Kellerman voted Yea. Nays: None. Motion declared carried.
Correspondence:
Carrie Gilliam, Economic Development Coordinator, reported she has been working on the Loos revolving loan for $45,000 and the $65,000 TIF Agreement with the Caring and Sharing Thrift Shop.
- The written application and presentation for the Governor’s Home Town Award was presented and accepted. Pinckneyville has received the status of “Governor’s Hometown Award for Historic Preservation” for the 50th Anniversary of the American Thresherman Associations Annual Steam, Gas and Power Show. A reception will be held at the Governor’s Mansion on October 12, 2010 with a presentation of a sign.
- Mayor Pro-Tem Kellerman told Mrs. Gilliam how proud he is of her and her work and called for applause from the room.
Approval of Fop Labor Council:
Motion by Commissioner Beltz, seconded by Commissioner Stone to approve the Agreement Between Illinois FOP Labor Council and City of Pinckneyville, Pinckneyville Police Officers May 1, 2010 until April 30, 2013, as placed on file at the previous meeting. On roll call: Commissioners Beltz, Fulk, Stone and Mayor Pro-Tem Kellerman voted Yea. Nays: None. Motion declared carried.
Accept Retirement Of Police Officer Janice Scarborough:
Motion by Commissioner Beltz, seconded by Commissioner Fulk to accept of the notice of retirement from Police Officer Janice L. Scarborough, effective August 31, 2010. On roll call: Commissioners Beltz, Fulk, Stone and Mayor Pro-Tem Kellerman voted Yea. Nays: None. Motion declared carried.
Purchase Scba Gear For Fire Department:
Motion by Commissioner Beltz, seconded by Commissioner Fulk to approve the purchase of 5 – SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) from MES – Illinois. Earlier in the year a grant application was submitted to the Office of the State Fire Marshal Small Equipment Grant Program for $24,000.00 and was successful and the money received. The quote for the SCBA is $23,736.04. On roll call: Commissioners Beltz, Fulk, Stone and Mayor Pro-Tem Kellerman voted Yea. Nays: None. Motion declared carried.
Commissioner Fulk Report:
The oil and chip program will begin tomorrow. The street department will begin oiling and chipping some of the outlying streets that have been missed in previous years. They will continue over the next few days until the oil and rock are exhausted.
Mayor Pro-Tem Kellerman Report:
Mayor Pro-Tem Kellerman reported he continues to seek repairs for the 154 West railroad crossing. He asked the local newspapers to aid him because the more complaints the railroad receives the more likely they will complete the repairs. The crossing number is 431-197T. The council directed the City Attorney to prepare a resolution noting the dangers.
- Mayor Pro-Tem Kellerman has questions regarding the medical insurance. He will invite the representatives of Mutual Medical to the next meeting.
Close Ball Park Road For Softball / Baseball Tournament:
Motion by Commissioner Stone, seconded by Commissioner Beltz to approve the request from PCHS District 101 to close Ballpark Road for the Southern Illinois Junior High Athletic Association State Baseball and Softball State Tournament held on Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday October 2, 5, and 7, 2010. The road closing is to charge admission for the tournament. Profits go toward improvements on the baseball and softball diamonds and the PCHS Softball and Baseball teams. Mayor Pro-Tem Kellerman reported the ball teams plan to plant grass on infield after the end of season. On roll call: Commissioners Beltz, Fulk, Stone and Mayor Pro-Tem Kellerman voted Yea. Nays: None. Motion declared carried.
Purchase Of Tractor For City Park:
Motion by Commissioner Stone, seconded by Commissioner Fulk to authorize Commissioner Stone to pick out 4 quotes, not to exceed $20,000, for the purchase of a hydrostatic bucket tractor with roll cage. On roll call: Commissioners Beltz, Fulk, Stone and Mayor Pro-Tem Kellerman voted Yea. Nays: None. Motion declared carried.
R-2010-24 – Big Cat Motors:
Motion by Commissioner Fulk, seconded by Commissioner Stone to approve R-2010-24 – Memorandum of Understanding between City of Pinckneyville and James R. Carlson and Cheryl R. Carlson and Big Cat Motors TIF Redevelopment in the amount of $20,000, as placed on file at the previous meeting. On roll call: Commissioners Beltz, Fulk, Stone and Mayor Pro-Tem Kellerman voted Yea. Nays: None. Motion declared carried.
O-2010-07 - Thresherman Agreement:
Motion by Commissioner Fulk, seconded by Commissioner Stone to approve the Lease Agreement between the City of Pinckneyville and The American Thresherman Association, Inc., as placed on file at the regular meeting of July 12, 2010. On roll call: Commissioners Beltz, Fulk, Stone and Mayor ProTem Kellerman voted Yea. Nays: None. Motion declared carried.
Roof City Hall Annex Repairs:
Motion by Commissioner Beltz, seconded by Commissioner Stone to approve roof maintenance for City Hall Annex by Perry County Roofing Company at a cost of $1,430.00. On roll call: Commissioners Beltz, Fulk, Stone and Mayor Pro-Tem Kellerman voted Yea. Nays: None. Motion declared carried.
R-2010-25 – TIF – Thrift Shop:
Motion by Commissioner Fulk, seconded by Commissioner Beltz to approve a TIF Agreement between the City and Caring and Sharing Thrift Shop to purchase ground for expansion of current retail shop (4608 sq. feet) in the amount of $65,000 and an agreement for the development of a tract of real estate in accordance with the Pinckneyville Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan. On roll call: Commissioners Beltz, Fulk, Stone and Mayor Pro-Tem Kellerman voted Yea. Nays: None. Motion declared carried.
R-2010-26 - Revolving Loan – Loos Excavating Inc.:
Motion by Commissioner Fulk, seconded by Commissioner Stone to approve a Revolving Fund agreement in the amount of $45,000 to Loos Excavating, Inc., for fifteen months at 3.5% interest, for equipment purchase per Revolving Fund Committee recommendation. On roll call: Commissioners Beltz, Fulk, Stone and Mayor Pro-Tem Kellerman voted Yea. Nays: None. Motion declared carried.
From The Floor:
Shirley Welsch and Henry River, representing the Caring and Sharing Thrift Store, questioned if the TIF Agreement has passed or was placed on file. The City Attorney explained it had passed, but the money will be available upon presentation of the receipts by the store.
Executive Session:
Motion by Commissioner Fulk, seconded by Commissioner Stone to move the meeting to Executive Session at 8:05 p.m. for Section 2(B)(1) Appointment, employment, or dismissal of an employee or officer. On roll call: Commissioners Beltz, Fulk, Stone and Mayor Pro-Tem Kellerman voted Yea. Nays: None. Motion declared carried
Return to Regular Meeting:
Motion by Commissioner Fulk, seconded by Commissioner Stone to return to the regular meeting at 9:00 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Beltz, Fulk, Stone and Mayor Pro-Tem Kellerman voted Yea. Nays: None. Motion declared carried.
Adjournment:
Motion by Commissioner Fulk, seconded by Commissioner Beltz to adjourn the meeting at 9:01 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Beltz, Fulk, Stone and Mayor Pro-Tem Kellerman voted Yea. Nays: None. Motion declared carried.
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