City of Pinckneyville City Council met Aug. 8.
Here are 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 Tyson Tanner, and Fire Chief Jim Gielow. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Cicardi.
PREVIOUS MINUTES
Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 25, 2022, regular 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 Total Gross Payroll was $1,223,990.43 for the payroll period ending July 2022, up from last year. He stated that the regular hours of 48,669.65 and overtime hours of 1,621 were both up from 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 made a motion to approve the accounts payable with the addition of a bill to IMGA in the amount of $18,513.69. 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 reported the American Thresherman Association Show will start off with the tractor parade on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. and will continue through August 21, 2022, with tractor pulls and antique show.
Commissioner Cicardi noted this will be the last week for the swimming pool to be open. It will close at the end of day Sunday, August 14, 2022.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2022-32 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PINCKNEYVILLE, PERRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH HMG ENGINEERS, INC, FOR DEISGN, PERMITTING AND BIDDING FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE MASON STREET ELEVATED TANK
Commissioner Cicardi presented Resolution No. R-2022-32, a resolution placed on file at the July 25, 2022, regular council meeting, authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, to enter into an agreement with HMG Engineers, Inc, for design, permitting and bidding for replacement of the Mason Street elevated tank (water tower). Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2022-32. 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-2022-34 TO ENTER INTO A CERTIFIED WATER OPERATOR SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HMG INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES, LLC
Commissioner Cicardi presented Resolution No. R-2022-34, a resolution placed on file at the July 25, 2022, regular council meeting, to enter into a Certified Water Operator Services Agreement with HMG Infrastructure Services, LLC. Commissioner
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Cicardi made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2022-34. 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.
EMERGENCY APPROVAL TO PAY INVOICE TO BRENNTAG MID-SOUTH, INC.
Commissioner Cicardi requested emergency approval to pay an invoice form April 29, 2022, to Brenntag Mid-South, Inc., in the amount of $5,125.09. He noted the invoice was never received in the mail and was due May 29, 2022. He also stated no subsequent requests for payment were initiated by Brenntag, so he has requested the late charge to be waived. The City has now set up invoices to be delivered by e-mail from Brenntag Mid-South, Inc. Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to approve the payment of the invoice, which was seconded by Commissioner Peradotta. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
PURCHASE ABS/SULZER PUMP FROM MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC.
Commissioner Cicardi requested approval to purchase another ABS/Sulzer pump from Municipal Equipment Company Inc. for $10,410.00 plus installation cost of $1,500.00, totaling $11,910.00. He stated this is another pump for the prison lift station, and that the one purchased a couple months ago works well, but a second one could be used to assist the other one. Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to approve the purchase. 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 FROM PINCKNEYVILLE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TO COLLECT ON CITY STREETS OCTOBER 29, 2022
Commissioner Hicks received a request from Pinckneyville Knights of Columbus to collect at the 4-way stop and around the courthouse on October 29, 2022, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mike Brand was present representing the Pinckneyville Knights of Columbus. He thanked the council for last year’s approval and stated they collected over $3,600 last year. He also stated he understands if the highway construction begins by the date requested, they will rescind and try to find another way to raise the funds. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve the request, which was seconded by Commissioner Peradotta. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
REQUEST FROM PANTHER GYM AND TWISTED VINE TO DISCUSS A 5K RUN AND GRAND RE-OPENING OCTOBER 22, 2022
Commissioner Hicks received a request from Luke Hicks of Panther Gym and Lauren Moore of Twisted Vine to discuss a 5K Run and Grand Re-opening of the Twisted Vine. Luke Hicks was present and stated Panther Gym would like to co-sponsor with the Twisted Vine’s Grand Re-opening and have a 5K Run start and finish at the Twisted Vine on October 22, 2022. They have requested to use the empty grass City lot, which is where the old hospital was located, to host bounce houses and an outdoor dining area. They would like to start the 5K Run at the Twisted Vine, proceed down Walnut Street to Parker Street, out to the Fairgrounds, lap the Fairgrounds, then return the same way to Twisted Vine. They requested to close the 4-way stop intersection at the beginning and end of the race. Commissioner Hicks stated he would rather not close the 4-way stop at any time, and would rather they keep the race to the south of the 4-way stop intersection completely. Commissioner Peradotta suggested they start near Mulberry Street. Commissioner Cicardi suggested they contact Lisa Heine at L3 to see if they could use her side parking lot to start and end the race. Mayor Spencer said there would be no problem with them using the empty grass lot. Commissioner Peradotta said there is no electricity on that lot, so they would need to have an alternate power source for the bounce houses. Commissioner Hicks suggested that Mulberry Street between Highway 127 and Walnut Street be barricaded off during the start and end of the race to avoid traffic entering that area. Commissioner Peradotta said he could leave some barricades by City Hall and someone from Panther Gym would need to put them out at the start and end of the race. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve the request, which was seconded by Commissioner Cicardi. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
UPGRADE SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM AT THE PINCKNEYVILLE/DU QUOIN AIRPORT FROM SECURITY ALARM CORP.
Commissioner Hicks requested approval to upgrade the security camera system at the Pinckneyville/Du Quoin Airport from Security Alarm Corp. at a total cost of $8,992.00 with a monthly recurring fee of $20.00. He stated this would come from Airport funds. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve the request, which 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-2022-35 TO ENTER INTO A MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DELTA COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, D/B/A CLEARWAVE COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Stotlar introduced Resolution No. R-2022-35, a resolution to be placed on file authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, to enter into a Master Services Agreement with Delta Communications, LLC, D/B/A Clearwave Communications. The proposed plan increases the City’s monthly liability by $1.00, but brings greater bandwidth and unlimited long distance to City Hall, as well as greater bandwidth to the Utility Department and Community Center. Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2022-35. 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-2022-33 TO ACCEPT A PROPOSAL FROM OWENS ABATEMENT, LLC, TO FURNISH SERVICES AND MATERIALS FOR ASBESTOS REMOVAL AND TO APPROVE THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT
Mayor Spencer presented Resolution No. R-2022-33, a resolution placed on file at the July 25, 2022, regular council meeting, to accept a proposal from Owens Abatement, LLC, to furnish services and materials for asbestos removal and to approve the award of a contract. Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2022-33. Commissioner Hicks seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
RE-APPOINT TED HARSHA TO POLICE PENSION BOARD
Mayor Spencer requested approval to re-appoint Ted Harsha to the Police Pension Board. Commissioner Hicks made a 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.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Spencer stated the construction work on State Route 13/154, for which the city received a $750,000.00 Grant, is one to two days out from having the culverts and drainage work finished. Then another crew will be in that area to complete the new sidewalk, which is estimated to take three to four weeks, weather permitting.
Mayor Spencer stated the City applied for and received a $785,000.00 Grant for the apron improvements at the Pinckneyville/Du Quoin Airport, and work is proceeding and is expected to be complete by the third week of September. The City is applying for an additional $100,000.00 Grant for more work at the airport.
Commissioner Cicardi stated the water towers are being inspected, free of charge on Thursday.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by Commissioner Stotlar to adjourn the meeting at 6:28 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
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