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Pinckneyville City Council met January 14

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Pinckneyville City Council met Jan. 14.

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 Hicks requested to amend the agenda in removing item #1 under his name. Robert Kelly was unable to attend the meeting. Mayor Spencer then announced the agenda was set. Administrative staff present: Billing Clerk Terri Lindner, City Attorney Don Bigham, Fire Chief Jim Gielow and Police Chief John Griffin. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Kevin Hicks.

PREVIOUS MINUTES

Motion was made by Commissioner Peradotta to approve the minutes of the December 26, 2018 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.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Treasurer Reese stated that total bank balances were $6,261,877.87 as of December 31, 2018. Unrestricted bank balances were $1,208,240.46. Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve 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 the 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 Peradotta wanted to let everyone know that the Panther Showcase Basketball Tournament is January 26, 2019. There will be 8 games played that day. Commissioner Peradotta also announced that there will be an MFT bid opening on January 22, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

CHAD RUSHING, FROM CMR WEALTH MGMT TO DISCUSS SIDEWALK ISSUES

Chad Rushing requested approval to do away with the decorative light pole that stands in front of his building. Chad stated that he would have ample lighting on the front of his building to light up the sidewalk. His contractor was pouring concrete on Wednesday and they can pour it all the way to the curb if light pole was removed. The cost would approximately be $10.00 a square foot and there was 250 square feet there. Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve the removal of the light pole. 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-2019-02 PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FROM HENRY, MEISENHEIMER & GENDE, INC. FOR SOUTH WALNUT STREET PROJECT

Commissioner Peradotta introduced Resolution R-2019-02, a resolution to be placed on file to accept a proposal for professional services from Henry, Meisenheimer, and Gende Inc. for preliminary engineering for streetscape improvements along South Walnut Street. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2019-02. 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-2019-03 PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FROM HOLCOMB FOUNDATION ENGINEERING CO. FOR SOUTH WALNUT STREET PROJECT

Commissioner Peradotta introduced Resolution R-2019-03, a resolution to be placed on file to accept a proposal for professional services from Holcomb Foundation Engineering Co. in connection with evaluating the pavement thickness in proposed project area on South Walnut Street. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2019-03. 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-2019-04 PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FROM SCI ENGINEERING, INC.

This resolution was withdrawn.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2019-05 PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FROM HENRY, MEISENHEIMER & GENDE, INC. TO ENTER INTO A TASK ORDER AGREEMENT FOR SOUTH WALNUT STREET PROJECT

Commissioner Peradotta introduced Resolution R-2019-05, a resolution to be placed on file to accept a proposal for professional services from Henry, Meisenheimer, and Gende Inc. to enter into a task order agreement that requires design engineering services in connection with completing the South Walnut Street project. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2019-05. 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.

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO REPLACE AND REPAIR OF PANEL AT EAST SEWER TREATMENT PLANT

Commissioner Stone made a motion to replace and repair components and controls of a panel that failed at the East Sewer Treatment Plant. C & C Pumps and Supply out of Marion will supply the parts and labor at a cost of $4,679.38. 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.

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO PURCHASE NEW CHEMICAL PUMP AT WATER TREATMENT PLANT

Commissioner Stone made a motion to purchase a new chemical pump for the water treatment plant. The pump is being ordered from HDSFM, D/B/A USA Bluebook for the cost of $3,063.47. 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.

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO PURCHASE A LOW LIFT PUMP FOR EAST SEWER PLANT

Commissioner Stone made a motion to purchase a new low lift pump for the East sewer plant. C & C Pumps and Supply out of Marion will supply the parts and labor at a cost of $15,800.00. 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-2019-01 AUTHORIZING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PINCKNEYVILLE, PERRY COUNTY, ILLINOS AND ANGELOS AND HRISOULA SANDRAVELIS AND AHAC, LLC, D/B/A GRECIAN STEAKHOUSE

Mayor Spencer introduced Resolution No. R-2019-01, a resolution to be placed on file to authorize a development agreement between the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois and Angelos Sandravelis and Hrisoula Sandravelis, a/k/a Chrisoula Sandravelis, and AHAC, LLC D/B/A Grecian Steakhouse. The Sandravelis’s and AHAC, LLC have applied for financial assistance from the City of Pinckneyville for the expenses for the proposed acquisition and site preparation for the new restaurant project. The City has determined that it is appropriate to provide the financial assistance. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2019-01. 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 COMMENTS

None.

ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by Commissioner Peradotta, seconded by Commissioner Stotlar to move the meeting to Executive Session at 6:40 p.m. for the discussion of Section 2 (c) (2) Collective negotiating matters or deliberations concerning salary schedules 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 Stotlar to return to the regular meeting at 6:52 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by Commissioner Stotlar to adjourn the meeting at 6:53 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

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