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Pinckneyville City Council Met Feb. 22.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

ROLL CALL

Mayor 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 Kellerman, City Attorney Don Bigham, Police Chief Kenny Kelley, and Fire Chief Jim Gielow. 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, seconded by Commissioner Cicardi, to approve the minutes of the February 8, 2021, regular council meeting. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Commissioner Stotlar reviewed treasurer’s report and stated that the ending bank balance total was $6,924,767.17, and unrestricted balance total was $1,452,366.59, for the period ending January 31, 2021, both have increased over last year. 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

Commissioner Stotlar added several invoices to the accounts payable that totaled $937.09. Three invoices from Egyptian Electric Co-Op for the airport which totaled $829.09; one invoice from Loyd Hauling for the airport in the amount of $45.00; one invoice from Terminix for City Hall in the amount of $63.00. Commissioner Stotlar made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Peradotta, to approve the accounts payable with the additional invoices. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

CORRESPONDENCE

Commissioner Cicardi explained the cancellation of the boil order, stating the new tank was not fitting properly. He stated it could be another two weeks before the switch could be attempted again, but the bypass is working well.

Commissioner Cicardi made the Council aware of the vandalism at the new soccer park parking lot. Commissioner Peradotta stated the City had a lot of expense to oil and chip that parking lot. Commissioner Cicardi stated he would like to put large concrete blocks to block the road entrance so that only walkers or bikers could enter, but he was open to suggestions. Commissioner Hicks questioned how the police would be able to enter to check on the property. Commissioner Peradotta suggested a gate. Fire Chief Jim Gielow stated his concerns about emergency vehicles having access if there were an emergency situation on the property, and suggested a gate would be a better option and the police department could have a key to the gate. Commissioner Cicardi stated he would talk to Tom Garner and look for a way to install a gate.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2021-07 AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF REAL ESTATE OWNED BY THE CITY OF PINCKNEYVILLE, PERRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES (LESSEES: STEVEN AND BRENT EPPLIN AND EDWARD J. BRUNS)

Commissioner Cicardi introduced Resolution No. R-2021-07, a resolution to be placed on file, authorizing the lease of real estate owned by the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois for agricultural purposes (Lessees: Steven and Brent Epplin and Edward J. Bruns). Commissioner Cicardi stated these are one year leases. Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2021-07. Commissioner Hicks seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

REQUEST TO PURCHASE HACH DR3900 SPECTROPHOTOMETER

Commissioner Cicardi requested approval to purchase a Hack DR3900 Spectrophotometer from USA Bluebook for the Wastewater Department East Sewer Plant at a cost of $4,529.60. He said this will test for phosphorus and ammonia and other chemicals and can be used later at the new sewer plant. Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to approve the purchase. Commissioner Peradotta seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

REQUEST TO NEGOTIATE A RECURRING FEE FOR THE PURCHASE OF ALUM AT THE WATER PLANT

Commissioner Cicardi requested approval to negotiate a recurring fee for the purchase of alum at the Water Plant. Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to approve the request. Commissioner Hicks seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2021-05 TO ACCEPT A PROPOSAL FROM BARR TRUCKING, INC TO FURNISH MATERIALS AND TO APPROVE THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT

Commissioner Peradotta presented Resolution No. R-2021-05, a resolution placed on file at the February 8, 2021, regular council meeting, to accept a proposal from Barr Trucking, Inc., to furnish materials and to approve the award of a contract. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2021-05. 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-2021-06 TO ACCEPT A PROPOSAL FROM ILLINI ASPHALT CORPORATION, INC TO FURNISH MATERIALS AND TO APPROVE THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT

Commissioner Peradotta presented Resolution No. R-2021-06, a resolution placed on file at the February 8, 2021, regular council, to accept a proposal from, Illini Asphalt Corporation to furnish materials and to approve the award of a contract. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2021-06. 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.

REQUEST TO PURCHASE 150 TON BULK DE-ICING SALT

Commissioner Peradotta requested approval to purchase 150 ton bulk de-icing salt from Compass Minerals for a total cost of $12,441.00. The City is required to purchase 80% of the order by December 31, 2021. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve the purchase. Commissioner Cicardi seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

ORDINANCE NO. O-2021-03, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PINCKNEYVILLE TO ENTER INTO A SALES AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED ALONG WEST WATER STREET FROM JOHN P. MANN

Mayor Spencer presented Ordinance No. O-2021-03, an ordinance placed on file at the February 8, 2021, regular council meeting, authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, to enter into a sales agreement for the purchase of real estate located along West Water Street, Pinckneyville, Illinois from John P. Mann. Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to approve Ordinance No. O-2021-03. 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.

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PUBLIC COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by Commissioner Stotlar to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

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