City of Pinckneyville City Council met Feb. 27.
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 Don Bigham, and Fire Chief Jim Gielow. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Hicks.
PREVIOUS MINUTES
Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 13, 2023, regular council meeting. 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.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Commissioner Stotlar reviewed the treasurer’s report and stated that the ending balance total for the period ending January 2023 was $10,324,675.10 up from last year, and unrestricted balance total was $2,247,626.16 also up from 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 Stotlar made a motion to approve the accounts payable with three additional invoices totaling $1,075.59 which include: January/February Mileage Report for Mayor Spencer $186.02; Huels Oil $707.48 for fuel for the Street Department; and Mileage Report for Carrie Gilliam $182.09 for mileage to Springfield for educational purposes. 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 congratulated the Pinckneyville High School Basketball Team on their Regional Championship last week. He noted Pinckneyville will host the Sectional tournament at Thomas Gym. Pinckneyville’s first Sectional game will be Tuesday, February 28 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Massac County. Wednesday’s game on March 1 at 7:00 p.m. will be Carterville vs. Breese Central; the Sectional Championship game will be Friday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m.
APPROVE QUOTE FROM IMCO UTILITY SUPPLY CO. FOR INSTA-VALVE INSTALLATION AT FORMER TUMS BUILDING
Commissioner Cicardi requested approval of a quote from IMCO Utility Supply Co. for an insta-valve installation at the former Tums building at a total cost of $12,750.00 to be paid from Water. This is to correct a water leak and will be reimbursed from the owner of the building. Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to approve the request, which was seconded by Commissioner Hicks. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
HUELS OIL COMPANY REQUESTS TO DISCUSS FUEL SUPPLIER FOR THE CITY OF PINCKNEYVILLE
Commissioner Cicardi introduced Kevin Kampwerth and Brian Nelson of Huels Oil Company. Mr. Kampwerth provided handouts to the Council members. Mr. Nelson thanked the City of Pinckneyville for the last three years of business with their company. He stated he had heard Southern F.S. had made a presentation to the Council and wanted to know what Huels could do to retain the business of supplying oil, gas, and diesel to the City at their four current locations. He explained the handouts stating one listed the current value of the tanks they have provided the City on loan at no charge. He also stated they had cleaned and painted the tanks the City already had. He then explained the FluidSecure Fuel Management system they offer which would be installed on each pump. Each user would be provided with a PIN to access the system which would track fuel usage by employee, vehicle number, and department. He explained the fees involved and stated this would require a satellite for each location, which is costly, so he suggested only using this system at the Utility Department pumps which is the location that other departments use from. He would suggest just filling the Street, Park, and Godwin Pump tanks as is. Mayor Spencer said Southern F.S. was only suggesting to install the management system at the Utility Department and the Street Department. Commissioner Cicardi voiced his concerns with current billing issues due to fuel left in the tanks. He stated they currently use tickets to decide how much to charge to each department. He then asked how long the system was good for. Mr. Nelson stated it will require software updates. Mr. Kampwerth stated someone from the main office has to come out to fix it if there are computer problems as they are not equipped to troubleshoot the computer problems. Mr. Nelson stated they would like the opportunity to remain with the City of Pinckneyville. Commissioner Peradotta stated he was satisfied with the tank at the Street Department not being on the system, but understood why it might be worth it at the Utility Department where more departments are using fuel. He stated he was more worried about gas prices and stated he would vote to go with the company with the best gas price. Mayor Spencer said he had compared the fuel prices between Huels and Southern F.S.
REQUEST FROM THE TWISTED VINE AND THE TWISTED BEAN TO CLOSE A PORTION OF W. JACKSON ST. ON MARCH 11, MARCH 17, AND MAY 20, 2023
Commissioner Hicks introduced Lauren Moore of the Twisted Vine and The Twisted Bean to discuss closing W. Jackson St. from N. Main St. to N. Walnut St. on March 11, 2023, March 17, 2023, and May 20, 2023. Ms. Moore stated March 11 will be the Grand Opening of The Twisted Bean, March 17 she is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser for Kristen Cunningham, and May 20 they are hosting an out of school bash. She would like to close a portion of this street for safety purposes. 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 THE TWISTED VINE TO CLOSE A PORTION OF W. JACKSON ST. ON EVERY FIRST AND THIRD FRIDAY FOR FOOD TRUCKS
Lauren Moore of the Twisted Vine stated she would like to close W. Jackson St. from N. Main St. to N. Walnut St. on every first and third Fridays of each month for a food truck outside of the Twisted Vine. She stated she did this on February 21, and it went over well. She said she may not have a food truck available for each date, but would like to have the request on file. Commissioner Cicardi stated he would like to see how it goes for three months and then decide if she could continue or not. City Attorney Don Bigham stated it would be good to have a time limit and discuss continuing it at a later date. 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.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2023-08 TO ACCEPT A PROPOSAL FROM BARR TRUCKING INC. TO FURNISH MATERIALS AND TO APPROVE THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT
Commissioner Peradotta introduced Resolution No. R-2023-08, 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. Commissioner Peradotta a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2023-08. 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.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2023-09 TO ACCEPT A PROPOSAL FROM BEELMAN READY MIX TO FURNISH MATERIALS AND TO APPROVE THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT
Commissioner Peradotta introduced Resolution No. R-2023-09, 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. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2023-09. 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-2023-10 TO ACCEPT A PROPOSAL FROM ILLINI ASPHALT CORPORATION TO FURNISH MATERIALS AND TO APPROVE THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT
Commissioner Peradotta introduced Resolution No. R-2023-10, 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. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2023-10. 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-2023-04 TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ILLINOIS FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LABOR COUNCIL REGARDING THE EMPLOYMENT OF POLICE OFFICERS BY THE CITY OF PINCKNEYVILLE
Mayor Spencer presented Resolution No. R-2023-04, a resolution placed on file at the February 13, 2023, regular council meeting, authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, to enter into a contract with Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council regarding the employment of police officers by the City of Pinckneyville. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2023-04. 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-2023-07 TO ACCEPT A BID PROPOSAL FROM HAGENE EXCAVATING, LLC, FOR DEMOLITION SERVICES AT 301 E. CHESTER ST.
Mayor Spencer presented Resolution No. R-2023-07, a resolution placed on file at the February 13, 2023, regular council meeting, to accept a bid proposal from Hagene Excavating, LLC, for demolition services at 301 E. Chester St. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2023-07. 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.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2023-11 TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH HENRY, MEISENHEIMER & GENDE, INC. (HMG ENGINEERS, INC.) IN CONNECTION WITH ILLINOIS ROUTE 127 WATER AND SEWER MAIN RELOCATION
Mayor Spencer introduced Resolution No. R-2023-11, a resolution to be placed on file authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois to enter into a professional services agreement for engineering services with Henry, Meisenheimer & Gende, Inc. (HMG Engineering, Inc.) in connection with Illinois Route 127 Water and Sewer Main Relocation. Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2023-11. 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.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mike Kovic of the Optimist Club of Pinckneyville asked Commissioner Hicks if it would be possible to have a police presence at the Pinckneyville High School football field on April 8, 2023, starting at 10:00 a.m. for their Easter Egg Hunt. Commissioner Hicks stated the police department could honor that request.
Laura Loos of Tan Etc. requested an update on the demolition of the buildings adjacent to her building. She expressed concern with the loss of street parking spots and the debris which is now in the road from the rain and winds. She has heard rumors and speculation and wanted to know what was going on with the clean-up. She is also concerned if the Steel Workers’ Union Hall building comes down, then her wall will be exposed and questioned if that is a claim with her insurance if the wall would need to be treated to be an outside wall or if she could get some assistance. Mayor Spencer stated he would have more information for her after the Executive Session. Ms. Loos stated she could only attend from 6-6:30 p.m. because her business was still open. Mayor Spencer stated he would personally fill her in.
Katie Virtue requested to know when the next meeting of the Zoning Board would be. Mike Kovic of the Zoning Board was present and stated they were trying to get a meeting scheduled in March. City Attorney Don Bigham asked if she had a petition pending, to which she replied “Yes.” The City Clerk and City Attorney took her phone number so she could be contacted when the Zoning Meeting is scheduled.
ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Commissioner Peradotta, seconded by Commissioner Cicardi to move the meeting to Executive Session at 6:34 p.m. for the discussion of: Section 2 (c) (5) Purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, Section 2 (c) (6) Setting of a price for the sale or lease of property owned by the public body, and Section 2 (c) (11) Litigation, pending or probable. 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 7:25 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 7:26 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
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