City of Pinckneyville City Council Met Aug. 9.
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. City Clerk Melissa Kellerman announced the following changes to the agenda: The numbering was incorrect under Mayor Spencer; the third item listed under Mayor Spencer as Item #4 should have been listed under Commissioner Peradotta. Mayor Spencer announced the agenda was set. Administrative staff present: City Clerk Melissa Kellerman, City Attorney Don Bigham, 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 Peradotta.
PREVIOUS MINUTES
Motion was made by Commissioner Peradotta, seconded by Commissioner Stotlar, to approve the minutes of the July 26, 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 the treasurer’s report and stated that the ending balance total was $7,211,654.42 up from last year, and unrestricted balance total was $1,653,504.35 down from last year, for the period ending June 30, 2021. 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 Cicardi added an emergency invoice from Guarantee Electric in the amount of $14,990.00 to replace a meter which arose from the lightning strike at the Water Plant. City Clerk Melissa Kellerman added six additional monthly invoices to the accounts payable: IMGA gas bill in the amount of $10,887.94; Egyptian Electric in the amount of $10.16 for the security light at the hospital intersection; Frontier in the amount of $51.62 for Community Center phone service; Kone Elevator in the amount of $403.06 for elevator maintenance agreement at the Community Center; Stiles in the amount of $151.86 for copier usage at City Hall; and Stiles in the amount of $113.52 for color printer usage at City Hall. Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve the accounts payable with the additional invoices which totaled $11,618.16 plus the emergency invoice of $14,990.00. 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.
CORRESPONDENCE
Commissioner Cicardi announced the American Thresherman Show will be August 18 – 22, 2021. He also noted the City-wide yard sales would be August 20-21, 2021.
Commissioner Cicardi announced that Canadian National Railroad would be working on the railroad crossings at Grant Street and County Road and at Mill Street, Parker Street, and Wilson approximately August 17, 2021.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2021-35, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PINCKNEYVILLE, PERRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS TO ENTER INTO A PIPELINE CROSSING AGREEMENT WITH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY (RAILROAD MILE POST 93.63
Commissioner Cicardi presented Resolution No. R-2021-35, a resolution placed on file at the July 26, 2021, regular council meeting, authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois to enter into a Pipeline Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company (Railroad Mile Post 93.63). Commissioner Cicardi made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Hicks, to approve Resolution No. R-2021-35. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2021-36, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PINCKNEYVILLE, PERRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS TO ENTER INTO A PIPELINE CROSSING AGREEMENT WITH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY (RAILROAD MILE POST 93.52
Commissioner Cicardi presented Resolution No. R-2021-36, a resolution placed on file at the July 26, 2021, regular council meeting, authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois to enter into a Pipeline Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company (Railroad Mile Post 93.52). Commissioner Cicardi made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Peradotta, to approve Resolution No. R-2021-36. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
APPROVE PAY APPLICATION #2 FOR SOCCER PARK UTILITIES PROJECT
Commissioner Cicardi requested approval of Pay Application #2 for the Soccer Park Utilities Project in the amount of $26,883.40. Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to approve Pay Application #2 for the Soccer Park Utilities Project. Commissioner Stotlar seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: Commissioner Hicks. Motion declared carried.
APPROVAL TO HIRE GEORGE HEISNER AS PART-TIME UTILITY DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE
Commissioner Cicardi requested approval to hire George Heisner as a part-time Utility Department employee as the high school and college part-time employees go back to school. Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to approve hiring George Heisner. Commissioner Hicks seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
REQUEST FROM PINCKNEYVILLE EAGLES TO CLOSE WEST MULBERRY STREET BETWEEN EAGLES AND MOOSE CLUBS FOR 3RD ANNUAL BARBECUE COOK OFF ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2021
Pinckneyville Eagles requested to close West Mulberry Street between the Eagles and Moose Clubs for the 3rd Annual Barbecue Cook Off on September 25, 2021. Commissioner Hicks made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cicardi, to approve the request. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
REQUEST FROM SOUTHERN STORM TO COLLECT ON CITY STREETS AUGUST 21, 2021
Derek and Amy Cleland, representing the Southern Storm softball team, requested to collect around the square and at the 4- way stop August 21, 2021, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Commissioner Hicks asked how many of the team members were from Pinckneyville. The Clelands answered “it was four, now there are three.” Commissioner Peradotta stated the City requires that children under 16 be accompanied by an adult. The Clelands said they would comply, and asked about safety vests. Commissioner Peradotta said he thought the Optimist Club may have some they could borrow. The Certificate of Insurance was provided to the City Clerk prior to the council meeting. Commissioner Hicks made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Peradotta, to approve the request. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
ACCEPT RESIGNATION FROM POLICE OFFICER JAMES HOLDER EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 5, 2021
Commissioner Hicks made a motion to accept the resignation from Police Officer James Holder effective September 5, 2021. Commissioner Peradotta seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
ACCEPT RESIGNATION FROM POLICE OFFICER CAYLE DIGGINS EFFECTIVE AUGUST 10, 2021
Commissioner Hicks made a motion to accept the resignation from Police Officer Cayle Diggins effective August 10, 2021. Commissioner Cicardi seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
ACCEPT RESIGNATION FROM PART-TIME POLICE OFFICER SARAH SWINEY EFFECTIVE AUGUST 2, 2021
Commissioner Hicks made a motion to accept the resignation from Part-Time Police Officer Sarah Swiney effective August 2, 2021. Commissioner Stotlar seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
APPROVAL TO HIRE MITCHELL BAKER AS A PART-TIME POLICE OFFICER EFFECTIVE AUGUST 10, 2021
Commissioner Hicks made a motion to hire Mitchell Baker as a Part-Time Police Officer effective August 10, 2021. Commissioner Peradotta seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
APPROVAL TO HIRE CAYLE DIGGINS AS PART-TIME POLICE OFFICER EFFECTIVE AUGUST 10, 2021
Commissioner Hicks made a motion to hire Cayle Diggins as a Part-Time Police Officer effective August 10, 2021. Commissioner Cicardi seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2021-38 TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE AN ENGINEERING SERIVCES AGREEMEENT WITH HENRY, MEISENHEIMER & GENDE, INC., FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF PINCKNEYVILLE
Commissioner Peradotta introduced Resolution No. R-2021-38, a resolution to be placed on file, to approve and authorize an Engineering Services Agreement with Henry, Meisenheimer & Gende, Inc., for street improvements within the City of Pinckneyville. Commissioner Peradotta stated this is the Diamondtown entrance at West Water Street and the entrance at Iowa Street near the round-a-bout. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2021-38. 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-2021-39 TO APPROVE $45,000 IN MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS OF SECTION 20-00034-00-PV
Commissioner Peradotta introduced Resolution No. R-2021-39, a resolution to be placed on file, to approve $45,000.00 in Motor Fuel Tax Funds for improvements of Section 20-00034-00-PV. Butch Cheatham of HMG was present and stated after City Council approval this will be sent to IDOT for final approval. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2021-39. 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.
REQUEST APPROVAL TO INSTALL HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR DUMP BED FROM CSTK AT COST OF $4,975.00
Commissioner Peradotta requested approval to install a hydraulic system for a dump bed from CSTK at a cost of $4,975.00. He stated the electric dump bed overheats with half a load, so this changes it to a hydraulic dump bed. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Stotlar, to approve the request. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO. O-2021-13 PERTAINING TO THE CORONAVIRUS LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUND FOR THE CITY OF PINCKNEYVILLE, PERRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS
Mayor Spencer presented Ordinance No. O-2021-13, an ordinance pertaining to the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund for the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois. Mayor Spencer explained this is regarding the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 which has awarded funds to municipalities. The City of Pinckneyville is considered a Non-entitlement Unit of Local Government and has been allotted $730,292.29 payable in two payments. He stated municipalities must enroll on the portal by September 30, 2021, to request funding, which the City of Pinckneyville has done. Funds must be used for infrastructure improvements and certain other specific items as provided in the guidelines. Mayor Spencer stated Du Quoin and Willisville are the other two municipalities in Perry County which have enrolled on the portal, and he encouraged all other municipalities to do so by the deadline. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve Ordinance No. O-2021-13. 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.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2021-37 TO AUTHORIZE AND APPROVE A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ASHBY & SMITH, LLC
Mayor Spencer introduced Resolution No. R-2021-37, a resolution to be placed on file, to authorize and approve a license agreement with Ashby & Smith, LLC. Mayor Spencer stated this is in regards to a revolving loan grant to do sidewalk improvements in front of and to the lot next to Mann’s Sporting Goods. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2021-37. 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.
PROPOSAL FROM HAGENE EXCAVATING LLC TO TEAR DOWN A HOUSE AND GARAGE AT 302 EAST CHESTER STREET
Mayor Spencer requested approval of a proposal from Hagene Excavating LLC to tear down a house and garage at 302 East Chester Street, haul the debris to a landfill, remove footings and level the site with clay dirt at a price of $5,306.00. Commissioner Cicardi stated the gas line needs to be disconnected and hopes to get that completed later in the week. Mayor Spencer stated Ameren has removed the meter and electricity to the property. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion, seconded by Commissioner HIcks, to approve the request. 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 6:29 p.m. for the discussion of: Section 2 (c) (1) Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of an employee and Section 2 (c) (2) Collective negotiating matters or deliberations concerning salary schedules. 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 Hicks to return to the regular meeting at 6:56 p.m. 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 6:57 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
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