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City of Pinckneyville City Council met Nov. 25.

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 announced the agenda was set. Administrative staff present: City Clerk Melissa S. Kellerman, City Attorney Don Bigham, Interim Police Chief Kenny Kelly, and Fire Chief Jim Gielow. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Hicks.

PREVIOUS MINUTES

Motion was made by Commissioner Hicks to approve the minutes of the November 12, 2019 regular 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

Commissioner Stotlar reviewed the treasurer’s report and stated that Total Gross Payroll was $1,647,233.41 for the payroll November 2019. Total Hours Paid and Overtime Hours were down from the previous two years, indicating why the Gross Payroll was down as well. 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 Hicks. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

CORRESPONDENCE

None

APPROVAL OF CONTRACTOR’S APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT NO. 2 TO HAIER PLUMBING & HEATING

Commissioner Cicardi requested approval of Contractor’s Application for Payment No. 2 authorizing payment to Haier Plumbing & Heating Inc. for $121,342.41 for sewer line improvements in connection with the Community Development Block Grant project. This is the last big payment with them. We still have a $9,863.03 available for backfilling and seeding for the project north of town on 127. Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to approve the payment. 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 TO AMEND UTILITY BILLING STATEMENTS TO SPECIFY METER FACILITIES CHARGE

Commissioner Cicardi requested approval to amend the utility billing statements to specify a meter facilities charge as described in Ordinance O-86-2 passed on April 7, 1986. This fee is for customers receiving natural gas service outside the city limits under the general service rate. The current utility bill lists this charge as “READ FEE” and some customers have questioned why this fee is listed when there is no longer someone who physically comes out to read the meters. The fee is better explained as a meter facilities charge and will correspond with the Ordinance. Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to approve the change to the name of the fee. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Stotlar. On roll call: Commissioners Cicard, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

DONATION REQUEST FROM PCHS FOR THE 2019 DUSTER THOMAS HOOPS CLASSIC

Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve a request from Pinckneyville Community High School District No. 101 to give $1,500.00 for the 2019 Duster Thomas Hoops Classic basketball tournament. He stated this year’s tournament would host sixteen teams. It has a large economic impact on local businesses with some teams staying overnight, gas, food, etc. The donation will come out of the hotel/motel tax fund. 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-2019-45, A RESOLUTION ESTIMATING THE AMOUNT OF TAX LEVY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2020

Commissioner Stotlar presented Resolution No. R-2019-45, a resolution placed on file at the November 12, 2019 regular meeting. Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2019-45. 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-2019-26, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR CORPORATE PURPOSES OF THE CITY OF PINCKNEYVILLE, PERRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING MAY 1, 2019, AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2020

Commissioner Stotlar presented Ordinance No. O-2019-26, an ordinance placed on file at the November 12, 2019 regular meeting. Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve Ordinance No. O-2019-26. 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.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

None

ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by Commissioner Peradotta, seconded by Commissioner Cicardi to move the meeting to Executive Session at 6:10 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 Hicks, seconded by Commissioner Peradotta to return to the regular meeting at 7:15 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

R-2019-46 EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH CARRIE M. GILLIAM

Mayor Spencer introduced Resolution No. R-2019-46, a resolution to be placed on file, authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, to enter an employment contract with Carrie M. Gilliam. Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to place Resolution No. R-2019-46 on file. 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.

R-2019-47 EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH JAMES D. GIELOW

Mayor Spencer introduced Resolution No. R-2019-47, a resolution to be placed on file, authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, to enter an employment contract with James D. Gielow. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to place Resolution No. R-2019-47 on file. 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.

R-2019-49 EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH MICHAEL C. MILLIKIN

Mayor Spencer introduced Resolution No. R-2019-49, a resolution to be placed on file, authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, to enter an employment contract with Michael C. Millikin. Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to place Resolution No. R-2019-49 on file. 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.

R-2019-48 EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH KENNETH L. KELLEY

Mayor Spencer said there needs to be additional research on this contract.

ADJOURNMENT

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

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