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Pinckneyville City Council met Dec. 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. Mayor Spencer requested to amend the agenda by removing Resolution R-2018-36. Mayor Spencer then announced the agenda was set. Administrative staff present: Payroll Clerk Kelsey Repking, City Attorney Don Bigham, Fire Chief Jim Gielow and Police Chief John Griffin. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Kevin B. Hicks.

PREVIOUS MINUTES

Motion was made by Commissioner Hicks to approve the minutes of the November 26, 2018 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.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Treasurer Reese stated that total bank balances were $6,075,783.01 at the end of November 30, 2018. Unrestricted bank balances were $1,015,584.75. Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report. 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.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve the 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 wanted to let everyone know that the Duster Thomas Hoops Classic will be held the 27th, 28th, and 29th of this month. This year the tournament has expanded from twelve to sixteen teams.

DONATION REQUEST FROM LEAST OF THE BRETHREN

Motion by Commissioner Peradotta, seconded by Commissioner Stotlar to approve a request from Mr. George Culley for a donation of $1500.00 to help provide with perishables for the Least of the Brethren. Roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

DONATION REQUEST FROM PCHS FOR THE 2018 DUSTER THOMAS HOOPS CLASSIC

Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve a request from Pinckneyville Community High School to give $1,500.00 for the 2018 Duster Thomas Hoops Classic. 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.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-39 2019 MOTOR FUEL TAX MAINTENCE PROGRAM

Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2018-39 for the 2019 Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Program. 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.

GRANT PERMISSION TO VERIZON WIRELESS TO ENTER ONTO CITY OWNED PROPERTY

Motion was made by Commissioner Stone, seconded by Commissioner Stotlar to allow Verizon Wireless to enter onto City property to perform inspection, environmental site assessment, and any other activities Verizon Wireless may deem necessary in order to see if property is acceeptable for a cell phone tower. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

UTILITY PIPE SALES PRESENTATION ON NEW UTILITY METERS

Dave Albin with Utility Pipe Sales presented to the council his product which consisted of water and gas meters. Mr. Albin explained the benefits of new meters along with warranties and training details. He went into detail concerning the accuracy, ease of maintenance, battery length and onsite training. He also mentioned immediate notifications of leaks. Commissioner Stone thanked Mr. Albin for the presentation.

APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-38 AMENDMENT OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CRAIG WILLIAMS CREATIVE INC.

Commissioner Stone asked City Attorney Don Bigham to explain the resolution. Attorney Bigham stated that the City had not executed and delivered a deed for the real estate located near what was formally the Craig Williams Creative Inc. building which is now owned by Gregory D. and Roy Allen Bigham. The initial deed omitted a section of the ground and this deed is correcting that error. Commissioner Stone made the motion with Commissioner Stotlar seconding to convey real estate as provided in an agreement amending a development agreement between the City of Pinckneyville and Craig Williams Creative Inc. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF MELISSA HOUGHLAND

Motion by Commissioner Stone, seconded by Commissioner Stotlar to accept the resignation of Melissa Houghland as Accounts Payable Clerk. Commissioner Stotlar received her signed letter of resignation the previous week stating she was staying at her current job. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO COVER BOND PAYMENT

Motion was made by Commissioner Stotlar, seconded by Commissioner Peradotta to approve the transfer of funds from the Bond Account in the water fund to Video Gaming in the General Fund to cover the Bond principal and interest payment of $111,000.00 and wire fees associated with this payment. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-37 SEVERANCE AGREEMENT WITH LAWRENCE S. WEST

Commissioner Stotlar made a motion with Commissioner Stone seconding Resolution No. R-2018-37, a resolution placed on file on the November 26th meeting authorizing the City of Pinckneyville to enter into a severance agreement with Lawrence S. West. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

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Approval of Employee Christmas Gift Certificates

Motion made by Commissioner Stone and seconded by Commissioner Peradotta for approval of gift certificates in the amount of $30.00 to all city employees, including volunteer firefighters. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

None.

ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by Commissioner Stone, seconded by Commissioner Hicks to move the meeting to Executive Session at 6:54 p.m. for the discussion of Section 2 (c) (1) Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of an employee and Section 2 (c) (5) Purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

RETURN TO REGULAR MEETING

Motion by Commissioner Peradotta, seconded by Commissioner Stone to return to the regular meeting at 7:18 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Commissioner Stotlar, seconded by Commissioner Hicks to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

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