City of Pinckneyville City Council met March 9.
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, City Treasurer Arthur F. Reese, Police Chief Kenny Kelley, and Fire Chief Jim Gielow. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Cicardi.
PREVIOUS MINUTES
Motion was made by Commissioner Cicardi to approve the minutes of the February 24, 2020, regular council 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
City Treasurer Arthur F. Reese reviewed the treasurer’s report and stated that the total ending bank balances as of January 31, 2020 was $5,837,481. Unrestricted bank balances as of January 31, 2020, was $1,314,166, an increase over last year. 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 Cicardi presented two additional bills to be added to Accounts Payable. One is in the amount of $100,373.28 to Interstate Municipal Gas Agency for January’s gas bill. The second bill is in the amount of $3,944.63 to Southern FS for fuel. Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to approve the accounts payable with the two additional bills being added. 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.
CORRESPONDENCE
None
RESOLUTION NO. R-2020-03 PARK MAINTENANCE AND MOWING SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
THOMAS E. GARNER, D/B/A GARNER MOWING SERVICE
Commissioner Cicardi introduced Resolution No. R-2020-03, a resolution to be placed on file, authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, to enter into a park maintenance and mowing service agreement with Thomas E. Garner, D/B/A Garner Mowing Service. This is a two-year contract. Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2020-03. 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.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2020-07 MOWING CONTRACT WITH AARON HAWK (NEW SOCCER FIELDS)
Commissioner Cicardi introduced Resolution No. R-2020-07, a resolution to be placed on file, authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, to enter into a mowing contract with Aaron Hawk for the new soccer fields. This is a two-year mowing contract. Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2020-07. 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.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2020-09 MOWING CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN LAWNCARE, LLC (CITY LAKE)
Commissioner Cicardi introduced Resolution No. R-2020-09, a resolution to be placed on file, authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, to enter into a mowing contract with American Lawncare, LLC, at the City Lake area. This is a two-year contract. Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2020-09. 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.
AUTHORIZE HMG TO PROCEED WITH UPDATED PLANS TO ELIMINATE EAST SEWER PLANT INCLUDING DEMOLITION, AND FENCING AROUND WATER AND SEWER PLANT
Commissioner Cicardi introduced Jesse Maynard, Project Engineer, of HMG, who provided information for the updated plans for the Wastewater Treatment Facilities Plan Project, which now includes elimination and demolition of the East Sewer Plant, land purchase and leaving one left station out East, and new fencing and electronic gates at the new plant. Equipment pricing has increased since the original plans in 2016 as well. The new Preliminary Probable Cost is $17,703,150. He noted a possible 40-60% forgiveness through the EPA Loan Program.
Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to authorize HMG to proceed with the updated plans. 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.
1.Request approval to purchase a 2020 F550 Ford Dump Truck with 7.3 liter gas engine, approximate purchase price of $53,000 which includes a State Purchase Discount of $4,800 and a Vogler Discount of $4,064, plus plow and dump with approximate purchase price of $13,000, not to exceed a total purchase price of $66,000.00.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2020-04 ILLINI ASPHALT CORPORATION CONTRACT
Commissioner Peradotta introduced Resolution No. R-2020-04, a resolution to be placed on file, to accept a proposal from Illini Asphalt Corporation to furnish materials and to approve the award of a contract. This is for the 2020 motor fuel tax maintenance projects. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2020-04. 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.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2020-05 BARR TRUCKING, INC. CONTRACT
Commissioner Peradotta introduced Resolution No. R-2020-05, a resolution to be placed on file, to accept a proposal from Barr Trucking Inc. to furnish materials and to approve the award of a contract. This is for the 2020 motor fuel tax maintenance projects. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2020-05. 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-2020-06 BEELMAN READY MIX
Commissioner Peradotta introduced Resolution No. R-2020-06, a resolution to be placed on file, to accept a proposal from Beelman Ready Mix to furnish materials and to approve the award of a contract. This is for the 2020 motor fuel tax maintenance projects. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2020-06. 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.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2020-08 MOWING CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN LAWNCARE, LLC (CITY CEMETERY)
Commissioner Peradotta introduced Resolution No. R-2020-08, a resolution to be placed on file, authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, to enter into a mowing contract with American Lawncare, LLC, for the city cemetery. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2020-08. 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.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Brad Hirte addressed the Council requesting a culvert for his property on Treasure Lane. Mr. Hirte plans to add on additional parking area to his current parking lot on his property and the current 4” culvert under his driveway is clogged and flattened out. He is requesting a culvert to add on 16 feet in this additional parking area. Mr. Hirte said he will do the work and provide the other materials. Commissioner Peradotta will check the inventory for a 16-20 foot six-inch culvert.
ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Commissioner Peradotta, seconded by Commissioner Stotlar to move the meeting to Executive Session at 6:20 p.m. for the discussion of: Section 2 (c) (1) Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of an employee; Section 2 (c) (2) Collective negotiating matters or deliberations concerning salary schedules; Section 2 (c) (11) Litigation, pending or probable. 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.
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 Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
HIRE PART-TIME STREET WORKER
Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to hire Paul Ritter to work for the City less than 600 hours per year as a part-time street worker. 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.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner HIcks, seconded by Commissioner Stotlar to adjourn the meeting at 6:54 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
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