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City of Pinckneyville City Council met Oct. 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. Mayor Spencer then announced the agenda was set. Administrative staff present: City Clerk Melissa S. Kellerman, Deputy Clerk Terri Lindner, City Attorney Don Bigham, Interim Police Chief Kenny Kelley, Fire Chief Jim Gielow, and Economic Development Office Carrie Gilliam. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Stotlar.

PREVIOUS MINUTES

Motion was made by Commissioner Cicardi to approve the minutes of the October 14, 2019 regular meeting, and the October 21, 2019 special meeting. 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.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Commissioner Stotlar reviewed the treasurer’s report and stated that total gross payroll was $1,494,399.34 for the ending payroll October 2019. Total hours paid for the ending payroll October 2019 was 68,021.85 and total overtime hours were 1202.50. Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report. 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.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve the accounts payable. 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

Commissioner Hicks reminded the Council that Trick-or-Treating is scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 2019 for the hours of 6:00-9:00 p.m. at houses with porch lights turned on.

ORDINANCE NO. O-2019-24 LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CELLCO PARTNERSHIP, D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS

Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to approve Ordinance No. O-2019-24, an ordinance placed on file at the October 15, 2019 regular council meeting, approving and authorizing a lease agreement between the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois and Cellco Partnership, D/B/A Verizon Wireless. 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.

APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR CHANGE IN TERMS OF CONTRACT WITH HAIER PLUMBING & HEATING, INC.

Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to approve Change Order No. 1, a change order placed on file at the October 14, 2019 regular council meeting, for a change in terms of the contract with Haier Plumbing and Heating Inc. for sewer system improvements in connection with the CDBG grant program. 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.

REQUEST APPROVAL TO PURCHASE SECURITY CAMERAS FOR WATER PLANT AND EAST SEWER PLANT

Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to approve the purchase of security cameras from Security Alarm Corporation for the Water Plant and East Sewer Plant for $17,550.00 with grant funds of $8,424.00 available. 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.

FISCAL YEAR 2019 AUDIT

Commissioner Stotlar recognized Harold Emling of Emling & Hoffman, P.C. to present the Fiscal Year 2019 audit report. Mr. Emling spoke in regards to the city’s statement of net position, found on page 11 of the Fiscal Year 2019 audit. He then referred council to the city’s statement of activities found on page 12 of the audit. On page 85 he referred to the Schedule of Findings and Recommendations that listed the audit’s findings and recommendations. Mr. Emling thanked the staff for their cooperation in the audit process and responding to requests in a timely fashion. Commissioner Stotlar moved to place on file the City of Pinckneyville’s 2019 audit 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.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2019-42 AUTHORIZING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH AUDRA’S FOOTPRINT, LLC

Mayor Spencer asked Sarah Kemme to address the council regarding her plans to rehabilitate and remodel the building at 202 Wester Water Street. Ms. Kemme stated that the building will be used as an embroidery, vinyl and screen-printing business to be operated by Audra’s Footprint. She also stated that there have been several local retailers/vendors inquiring about using some of the building’s space to promote and sell their products, so she has updated her plans to further renovate the entire 4000 square feet with updated electrical, heating & air, and windows for additional space for these retailers. This could create a small business incubator where vendors and small businesses can grow and expand. Her target date to open is Crackling Christmas, November 14, 2019. Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2019-42, a resolution authorizing a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) redevelopment agreement between the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, and Audra’s Footprint, LLC, an Illinois Limited Liability Company, Sarah Kemme and Margaret Adcock. Commissioner Stotlar seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, 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 Hicks to move the meeting to Executive Session at 6:32 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 6:55 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 Hicks to adjourn the meeting at 6:57 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

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