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City of Pinckneyville City Council met May 28.

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 Ricky J. Cicardi, Kevin B. Hicks, Sammy D. Peradotta, William B. Stotlar, and Mayor Robert L. Spencer. Mayor Spencer declared a quorum present. Commissioner Cicardi requested to amend the agenda. He requested to add to the accounts payable the purchase of a sewer plant pump from C & C Pumps & Supply for $3,646.26. The current pump has gone down and a new one needs installed quickly. Commissioner Cicardi also requested that he needed to enter into Executive Session under 2 (c)(6) Setting of a price for the sale or lease of property owned by the public property. Mayor Spencer also requested to amend accounts payable and add the Sheriff’s dispatch agreement for $2,750.00. Mayor Spencer then announced the agenda was set. Administrative staff present: Deputy Clerk Terri Lindner, City Attorney Don Bigham, Fire Chief Jim Gielow, Economic Development Coordinator Carrie Gilliam, and Police Chief John Griffin. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Peradotta.

PREVIOUS MINUTES

Motion was made by Commissioner Hicks to approve the minutes of the May 13, 2019 regular meeting and the May 16, 2019 special meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cicardi. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT

City Treasurer Arthur F. Reese was not present so Commissioner Stotlar presented a report. Commissioner Stotlar stated that the amount the Prison owed was under $500,000.00 and that they had made several payments and that they are currently only a few months behind. Commissioner Stotlar also stated that the City has money in the bank with the mayor agreeing that City is ahead. Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cicardi. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve the accounts payable with the additions. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peradotta. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

CORRESPONDENCE

Economic Development Coordinator Carrie Gilliam presented the Council with a $500.00 check for a grant issued from Southern Illinois Healthcare and Jackson County Healthy Communities Coalition. She stated that she was invited to apply for this grant. The funds will go towards a walking path at the Sports Park. Ms. Gilliam also informed the Council she received $1,100.00 from Mary Stone for memorials given in David Stone’s name to be invested in the Sports Park. There are plans for a walking path that was estimated costing $2,500.00 which between the grant and the memorials this would be over half of the cost of that project. Ms. Gilliam recommended that the path be named the Stone Memorial Path.

Commissioner Cicardi stated that the pool is open for the summer. They have had a good crowd the first two days being open. He has received many compliments on the new chairs. On June 3rd from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. the Dairy Queen is giving 15% of proceeds of sales to the pool.

Commissioner Peradotta congratulated the Panther Softball Team for reaching the State Tournament.

ENTER INTO SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH PDC LABORATORY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Commissioner Cicardi made a motion for council approval, which was placed on file at the May 16, 2019 special meeting, to enter into a service agreement with PDC Laboratory Professional Services for a contract period of July 1, 2019 through June 20, 2020. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Stotlar. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

BID OPENING FOR 7 W. BROWN STREET

Commissioner Cicardi opened the single bid for real estate located at 7 W. Brown Street. The bid was from SD Concrete, the owner being Scott Driskell and it was in the amount of $5,700.00. Commissioner Peradotta requested to hold the vote until after executive session.

REQUEST FROM JUNIOR MISS PERRY COUNTY FAIR QUEEN

Commissioner Cicardi called on Callie Wildermuth, Junior Miss Perry County, to speak to the council about plastic bottle caps she and former queens have collected over the past few years. She is offering the caps to the City for the possibility of the City using them to purchase picnic tables for the park using the recycled plastic bottle caps. Tom Garner spoke on behalf of the park saying that he is needing to replace 5 of the outdoor tables that are wooden and have rotted. Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to accept the plastic bottle caps and purchase two of the 6-foot adult picnic tables at a price of $525.00 apiece. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Stotlar. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2019-26 ESTABLISH A FEE FOR CERTAIN USE OF SOFTBALL AND BASEBALL FIELDS

Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to establish a fee for certain use of the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois softball and baseball fields. He stated that teams are holding tournaments using the ballfields and are charging entry fees for those tournaments. He continued that these tournaments are using City resources and that the Garners are out emptying trash cans and picking up trash all weekend. The charge incurred would be $300.00. Commissioner Peradotta seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2019-25 ENTER INTO A TASK ORDER AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH HENRY, MEISENHEIMER, & GENDE, INC.

Commissioner Peradotta introduced Resolution No. R-2019-25, a resolution to be placed on file, to enter into a task order for engineering services with Henry, Meisenheimer & Gende Inc. This project is located at the intersection of Iowa Street and IL 13 and Water Street and IL 154. Butch Needham from HMG Inc. was present at the meeting and stated that a permit must be obtained from IDOT and he has spoken with them and it is in process. Estimated cost of this project is $66,348.00. The city has received a grant in the amount of $60,000.00 to assist in cost of this project. Brad Hirte, an audience member, asked Commissioner Peradotta if any property was being taken from homeowners surrounding the project area. Commissioner Peradotta’s answer to him was no. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2019-25. Commissioner Hicks seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

MUTUAL MEDICAL STOP LOSS INSURANCE RENEWAL

Commissioner Stotlar informed the council that the 2019 Stop Loss Insurance needs renewed. He informed the councilmen that there is a premium increase of $7,692.07. Commissioner Stotlar questioned whether he wanted to increase the individual deductible from $35,000.00 to $37,500.00. After reviewing the options with the council, Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to renew the Stop Loss Insurance with an individual deductible of $35,000.00 at a total estimated annual premium of $199,993.87. Commissioner Peradotta seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2019-27 AUTHORITY TO MAKE AGREEMENTS FOR THE CITY OF PINCKNEYVILLE

Commissioner Stotlar introduced a resolution regarding the authority to make agreements for the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois. He stated that no elected official or any officer or agent of the City of Pinckneyville can amend or change a contract. Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2019-27. Commissioner Hicks seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

ORDINANCE NO. O-2019-13 ENTER SALES AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE 401 WATERWORKS, 345 WATERWORKS AND 648 OAKWOOD IN PINCKNEYVILLE

Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve Ordinance O-2019-13, placed on file at the May 16, 2019 special meeting, authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, to enter into a sales agreement for purchase of real estate located at 401 Waterworks, 345 Waterworks and 648 Oakwood Lane in Pinckneyville. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Stotlar. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

ORDINANCE NO. O-2019-14 ENTER SALES AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE 624 OAKWOOD LANE IN PINCKNEYVILLE

Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to approve Ordinance O-2019-14, placed on file at the May 16, 2019 special meeting, authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, to enter into a sales agreement for purchase of real estate located at 624 Oakwood Lane in Pinckneyville. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hicks. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

REAPPOINTMENT OF JAMES SHILLINGER TO POLICE PENSION BOARD

Mayor Spencer requested a motion to reappoint James Shillinger to the Police Pension Board. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to reappoint James Shillinger to the Police Pension Board. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cicardi. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Steve Williamson asked the mayor if the tax payers will be paying for the new sewer plant. Mayor Spencer told Mr. Williamson that it won’t affect the tax payers for at least 2 years or until the sewer plant construction is done.

Brad Hirte addressed the council and informed them that a rumor was going around town that he was bringing legal litigation against Commissioner Peradotta. He tried to speak to city employees at the street department and they informed Mr. Hirte that Commissioner Peradotta informed them not to speak to him. He informed the committee that he is not bringing legal litigation against anyone or the city. He also informed the council that he does numerous jobs for the City and does not charge for his services. Commissioner Peradotta informed him that he has received calls concerning the same matter and he was not telling people anything. He told Mr. Hirte he would be glad to discuss this with him further tomorrow at City Hall.

ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by Commissioner Peradotta, seconded by Commissioner Stotlar to move the meeting to Executive Session at 6:41 p.m. for the discussion of Section 2(c)(1) Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of an employee and Section 2(c)(11) Litigation, pending or probable and Section 2(c)(6) Setting of a price for the sale or lease of property owned by the public body. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, 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 8:20 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2019-28 ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS, SUPERVISORS, AND NON-UNION EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PINCKNEYVILLE

Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2019-28, a resolution to establish procedures for the appointment of officers, supervisors, and non-union employees of the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hicks. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, and Peradotta, voted YEA. NAYS: Mayor Spencer. Motion declared carried.

BID OPENING FOR 107 W. BROWN STREET

Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to accept the bid on 107 W. Brown Street for $5,700.00 from SD Concrete whose owner is Scott Driskell. Commissioner Peradotta seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Commissioner Stotlar, seconded by Commissioner Cicardi to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

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