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City of Pinckneyville City Council met June 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 Ricky J. Cicardi, Kevin B. Hicks, Sammy D. Peradotta, William B. Stotlar, and Mayor Robert L. Spencer. Mayor Spencer declared a quorum present. Mayor Spencer then announced the agenda was set. Administrative staff present: Deputy Clerk Terri Lindner, City Attorney Don Bigham, Assistant Police Chief Kenneth Kelley, and Fire Chief Jim Gielow. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Hicks.

PREVIOUS MINUTES

A change was made to the May 28, 2019 minutes under the bid openings for 107 W. Brown Street. Deputy Clerk Terri Lindner stated that the correct address should be 7 W. Brown. Motion was made by Commissioner Hicks to approve the minutes with the changes to the May 28, 2019 regular meeting and also the May 31, 2019 special meeting. 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.

TREASURER’S REPORT

City Treasurer Arthur F. Reese stated that total bank balances were $5,895,818.73. Unrestricted bank balances were $1,177,709.89. City Treasurer Arthur F. Reese also stated that total gross payroll was $746,166.36 at the end of May 2019. Total hours paid as of end of May 2019 was 31,696 and total overtime hours were 668.50. 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. 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.

CORRESPONDENCE

Commissioner Peradotta congratulated the Panther Softball Team for placing 2nd at the State Softball Tournament in Peoria.

Commissioner Peradotta mentioned that the County Fair is next week beginning June 15th running through the 22nd.

REQUEST TO HIRE SUMMER HELP FOR PARK

Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to hire Liam Oliver for the summer help at the park. He stated that his physical and background check has come back clear. 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.

ORDINANCE NO. O-2019-16 AUTHORIZING SALE OF 7 W. BROWN STREET

Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to approve Ordinance No. O-2019-16, an ordinance authorizing the sale of municipally owned real property located at 7 W. Brown Street in Pinckneyville, IL. Attorney Don Bigham stated that the title company procedures require that an ordinance be passed to obtain clear title to the property. 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.

RESOLUTION R-2019-29 ENTER INTO SEVERANCE AGREEMENT WITH K. JOHN GRIFFIN

Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve Resolution R-2019-29, a resolution placed on file at the May 31, 2019 Special Meeting, authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, to enter into a severance agreement with K. John Griffin. Commissioner Peradotta seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: Commissioner Cicardi. Motion declared carried.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2019-30 AGREEMENT WITH PERRY COUNTY FOR TELECOMMUNICATOR AND DISPATCHING SERVICES

Commissioner Hicks introduced Resolution No. R-2019-30, a resolution to be placed on file, to enter into an agreement with the County of Perry, State of Illinois, for telecommunicator and dispatching services. Commissioner Hicks stated that the fees have increased. He also stated that they are researching alternative options for dispatching but there are none at this time. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2019-30. Commissioner Stotlar seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2019-31 DESIGNATING SPEED LIMITS ON PARKER STREET

Commissioner Hicks introduced Resolution No. R-2019-31, a resolution establishing and designating speed limits within the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois. Commissioner Hicks stated that it will set the speed at 30 mph on W. Parker Street between the point of intersection of Parker Street and Main Street and the point of intersection of Parker Street and Mill Street. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2019-31. Commissioner Cicardi seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

DONATION REQUEST FROM EAGLE SCOUT CODY SROKA

Commissioner Hicks asked Mr. Cody Sroka to step forward and present his request. Mr. Sroka informed the Council that he is working on his eagle scout township project. He shared that he was wanting to give back to the high school. He explained his ideas of improving the landscaping around the neon sign at the high school with an estimated cost of $2,000.00. Mr. Sroka stated that he is wanting to expand the rock surrounding the sign and add white pillars at the ends. He has gotten donations of labor and some materials already from other businesses in town and has intentions of putting stones with the names of the people and businesses that donates for this project. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to donate $200.00 to the project. Commissioner Stotlar seconded the motion. Mayor Spencer stated that he would personally donate $100.00. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

REQUEST STREET CLOSURE FROM GEORGE CULLEY REPRESENTING LEAST OF THE BRETHREN

Mr. George Culley from Least of the Brethren requested that the 300 block of W. Kaskaskia be closed from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on June 20, 2019 for the Food Fair Drive-by event. Commissioner Peradotta told Mr. Culley that he would have the barricades delivered to him by 9:00 a.m. and would have them picked up after the event. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve the road closure. 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.

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

Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2019-25, a resolution placed on file at the May 28, 2019 regular council meeting, 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. 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-2019-15 APPROVING THE PREVAILING WAGES

Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve Ordinance O-2019-15, an ordinance approving the prevailing wages in the locality for laborers, mechanics, and other workers engaged in construction of public works coming under the jurisdiction of the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois. 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.

APPROVAL OF IML ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN CHICAGO

Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve the Council to attend the 106th Annual Conference in Chicago on September 19th-21st, 2019. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peradotta. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Peradotta, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: Commissioner Hicks. 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 6:29 p.m. for the discussion of Section 2(c)(1) Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of an employee. 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 6:59 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Commissioner Stotlar, seconded by Commissioner Cicardi to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

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