City of Pinckneyville City Council met Oct. 26.
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. City Clerk Melissa Kellerman requested to add the Utility Department Building to the list of places requesting approval for the Grant Program for LED lighting (Item 3 under Mayor Spencer) to the agenda. Mayor Spencer announced the agenda was set. Administrative staff present: City Clerk Melissa S. Kellerman, City Attorney Don Bigham, Fire Chief Jim Gielow, and Economic Development Coordinator Carrie Gilliam. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the public was invited to attend by social distancing in the lobby area and the Council Chambers of City Hall or by calling in on a conference line. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Hicks.
PREVIOUS MINUTES
Motion was made by Commissioner Peradotta to approve the minutes of the October 12, 2020, regular council meeting, the minutes of the October 16, 2020, public hearing, and the minutes of the October 19, 2020, special council 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 the ending bank balance total was $6,302,911.13, and unrestricted balance total was $1,638,847.04, for the period ending September 30, 2020, and stated both are up from last year. He stated these figures do not yet include income from property taxes. Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report. 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.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Motion made by Commissioner Stotlar, seconded by Commissioner Peradotta to approve the accounts payable. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
Commissioner Hicks, on behalf of the City Council, congratulated the Pinckneyville Junior High Lady Softball Team for winning the Class M Softball State Championship.
Commissioner Cicardi, on behalf of the City Council, congratulated the Pinckneyville High School Boys Cross Country Team for getting first place in the regional tournament and the Pinckneyville High School Girls Cross Country Team for getting second place in the regional tournament.
Commissioner Peradotta, on behalf of the City Council, congratulated the Pinckneyville 204 Boys Cross Country Team for getting first place in the State Championship, while the Pinckneyville 204 Girls Cross Country Team took home fourth place.
Commissioner Cicardi stated the Baby Sarah Memorial has new landscaping and thanked those who donated funds for the project.
Commissioner Peradotta reminded everyone that Trick-or-Treating will be Friday, October 30, 2020, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., using the Illinois Department of Public Health Guidelines. Trick-or-treaters can go door-to-door to homes with porch lights lit, with the person handing out pre-packaged candy wearing a mask and gloves, and practicing social distancing of at least six feet. Mayor Spencer also stated Trunk-or-Treating is approved with cars, trunks or tables being at least six feet apart. Those handing out candy are to wear a mask and gloves and keep a social distance of at least six feet.
Commissioner Peradotta announced the American Legion has cancelled their Veteran’s Day Service on November 11, 2020.
REQUEST TO ROOF CHEMICAL BUILDING
Commissioner Cicardi requested approval to roof the chemical building by the water plant with an E D P M rubber roof by Triple J Construction Co. at a cost of $5,270.00. Cicardi made the motion to approve the new rubber roof. 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 FOR VAC TRUCK RENTAL
Commissioner Cicardi requested approval for a vac truck rental for one day at the North Sewer Plant from Haier Plumbing at a cost of $2,500.00. Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to approve the rental request. 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.
REQUEST FROM FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH TO BLOCK ROAD AT DOUGLAS STREET
Commissioner Hicks read a request from First Christian Church to block the road at Douglas Street for the church’s fall festival Saturday, October 31, 2020. Duane White was present at the meeting and stated they just want to block off Douglas Street from West Randolph Street to the alley between West Randolph and West St. Louis Streets from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for a loading zone for horse and buggy rides. Commissioner Hicks made the motion to approve the request, which 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 FINAL PAY ESTIMATE NO. 2 FOR 2020 SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS WITH DCEO GRANT
Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve Final Pay Estimate No. 2 from HMG Engineers Inc., authorizing payment to Samron Midwest Contracting Inc. in the amount of $22,937.01 for the 2020 Sidewalk Improvements with DCEO Grant No. 19-203195. 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.
RENEWAL OF PAT KATTENBRAKER, CPA, CONTRACT
Commissioner Stotlar requested approval to renew CPA Pat Kattenbraker’s contract for consulting services for the term of one year with the City of Pinckneyville. Commissioner Stotlar went on to say that Pat is definitely a benefit to the Accounts and Finance Department in oversight, she implemented the department procedures, she’s familiar with IMRF, saving the City over $25,000 in IMRF liability. He stated his department needs a third party for oversight. He stated the City’s most recent audit did not have any findings, mostly likely because of her oversight. He stated she is a good trainer for the City Clerk and his department in accounting practices. Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to renew CPA Pat Kattenbraker’s contract for one year. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hicks. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: Cicardi and Peradotta. Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO. O-2020-24 TO ENTER INTO A SALES AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE FROM RICHARD GREG MORGENTHALER AND AMY B. MORGENTHALER
Mayor Spencer presented Ordinance No. O-2020-24, an ordinance placed on file at the October 12, 2020, regular council meeting, authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, to enter into a sales agreement for purchase of real estate from Richard Greg Morgenthaler and Amy B. Morgenthaler. Commissioner Hicks made a motion approve Ordinance No. O 2020-24. 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.
ORDINANCE NO. O-2020-25 AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF A BUSINESS DISTRICT GRANT TO LOYD HAULING, LLC
Mayor Spencer presented Ordinance No. O-2020-25, an ordinance authorizing approval of an application from Loyd Hauling, LLC, for Business District Funds and committing Business District Funds from the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, in the amount of $25,000.00. Sam Loyd presented his proposal stating he and his wife recently purchased the business from his parents. The business office was located in his parents’ home, so these funds will be used to build an office building with handicap access and a payment drobox. The new office would also allow for future growth, as they have recently added four new employees. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve Ordinance No. O-2020-25. 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.
REQUEST APPROVAL FOR GRANT PROGRAM FOR LED LIGHTING FROM AMEREN
Mayor Spencer presented three grant proposals from Ameren for LED lighting at City Hall, the Community Center, and the Utility Department. He stated the total project cost for all three locations is $18,776.73, with a total grant of $12,033.56, costing the City just $6,743.17. Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to approve the grant program for LED lighting from Ameren for all three locations. 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.
ORDINANCE NO. O-2020-26 AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF A BUSINESS DISTRICT GRANT FROM WILLIAM V. TIMPNER, D/B/A THE TROPHY ROOM
Mayor Spencer presented Ordinance No. O-2020-26, an ordinance authorizing approval of an application from William V. Timpner, D/B/A The Trophy Room, for Business District Funds and committing Business District Funds from the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, in the amount of $25,000.00. Bill Timpner presented the proposal stating The Trophy Room not only offers awards and trophies, but also personalized gifts as well, and they have outgrown their current building on the farm. They have also been interested in getting more exposure in town, so they have recently come to an agreement to purchase the building formerly known as Wrights, Inc, at 1104 South Main Street, Pinckneyville. The building, once renovated, could provide potential rental space for another business as well. Renovations include creating a showroom, repairing the concrete floor, signage, and window display. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve Ordinance No. O-2020-26. 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.
ORDINANCE NO. O-2020-27 AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF A FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT FROM WILLIAM V. TIMPNER, D/B/A THE TROPHY ROOM
Mayor Spencer presented Ordinance No. O-2020-27, an ordinance authorizing approval of an application from William V. Timpner, D/B/A The Trophy Room, for Façade Improvement Grant Funds from the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, and committing façade improvement grant funds from the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, in the amount of $10,000.00. Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to approve Ordinance No. O-2020-27. 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-2020-35 AUTHORIZING A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FROM WILLIAM V. TIMPNER, D/B/A THE TROPHY ROOM
Mayor Spencer presented Resolution No. R-2020-35, a resolution to be placed on file, authorizing a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, and William V. Timpner, D/B/A The Trophy Room, in the amount of $5,000.00. Commissioner Hicks asked if this was for the purchase of the building. Economic Development Coordinator Carrie Gilliam stated acquisition is an included part of the project and an acceptable expense under Business District and TIF, and that is reimbursable up to 50% of what is spent on the project. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve Ordinance No. R-2020-35. 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.
ORDINANCE NO. O-2020-28 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED “ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PINCKNEYVILLE, PERRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS” BEING ORDINANCE NO. O-2014-16
Mayor Spencer presented Ordinance No. O-2020-28, an ordinance amending an ordinance entitled “Zoning Ordinance of the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois” being Ordinance No. O-2014-06, as thereafter amended. Mayor Spencer introduced Mike Kovic, President of the Zoning Board, who stated the items updated include the zoning of solar power, a minimum house size, corrected language, and redesignation of what falls under special use. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve Ordinance No. O-2020-28. 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
Economic Development Coordinator Carrie Gilliam thanked the Chamber of Commerce for taking over the Halloween light pole decorating. She also asked for the Council’s permission to have the Christmas light pole decorating, which would begin mid-November. Commissioner Cicardi stated there should be a time limit for them to keep the decorations up.
Commissioner Cicardi thanked Barb and Bill Griffin for decorating the Chamber Corner at the 4-Way Stop.
Mayor Spencer stated the Council has rescinded the approval of the liquor license establishments to remain open until 2 a.m. on October 31, 2020, due to the COVID-19 restrictions in our area. Commissioner Peradotta stated that the request for New Year’s Eve would be revisited closer to that date.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by Commissioner Cicardi to adjourn the meeting at 6:34 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
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