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City of Pinckneyville City Council met March 13.

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, and Mayor Robert L. Spencer. Mayor Spencer requested permission for Commissioner William B. Stotlar to attend the meeting by phone. Commissioner Hicks made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Peradotta to allow Commissioner Stotlar to attend by phone. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried and Commissioner Stotlar joined the meeting by phone. 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 Peradotta.

PREVIOUS MINUTES

Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 27, 2023, 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 asked City Clerk Melissa Kellerman to review the treasurer’s report. She stated that Total Gross Payroll was $313,186.56 for the payroll period ending February 2023, up from last year. She stated that the regular hours of 11,555 was up from last year, while overtime hours of 339 were the same as last year. Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report. 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.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

City Clerk Melissa Kellerman presented one additional invoice to add to the accounts payable: $1,400.00 to Jenkel Painting to paint bathrooms in the Community Center basement. Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve the accounts payable with the additional invoice. 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.

CORRESPONDENCE

Commissioner Hicks stated the Firemen’s Association has decided not to hold their annual Good Friday Fish Fry this year due to the increased cost and fees of supplies. He stated they are accepting donations as this is their primary benefit for the fire department. He also stated they are accepting applications for firefighters as they are in need of more firefighters especially during the daytime hours.

Commissioner Hicks congratulated the Coach Bob Wagner and the Pinckneyville High School Panthers boys’ basketball team on winning the Sectional Championship.

Commissioner Peradotta stated the City of Pinckneyville will accept bids on April 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to widen Iowa Street at West Water Street near the roundabout. He stated IDOT will be doing the West Water Street side at a separate time.

Commissioner Cicardi congratulated the City of Pinckneyville for receiving the OSLAD grant for improvements at the swimming pool.

APPROVE QUOTE FROM POWER SUPPLY INDUSTRIES FOR NEW GARDNER DENVER BLOWER AND TO REPAIR AND REBUILD CURRENT GARDNER DENVER BLOWER

Commissioner Cicardi requested emergency approval to purchase a new Gardner Denver GACLDSA Blower at a total cost of $3,497.00 from Power Supply Industries and requested approval of a quote to repair and rebuild the City’s current Gardner Denver Blower at a total cost of $2,586.00 from Power Supply Industries both to be paid from Water. He stated this is for backwash pumping, and that the current one is 25 years old, so once it is rebuilt, it can serve as backup to the new one. 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.

APPROVAL TO PURCHASE A SERVER FROM CDS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES FOR WATER DEPARTMENT

Commissioner Cicardi requested approval to purchase a Dell EMO PowerEdge T150 Server plus installation, warranty, and licensing at a total cost of $6,278.95 from CDS Office Technologies to be paid from Water. He stated this is to upgrade the computer system at the Water Plant. Commissioner Cicardi 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 AMERICAN LEGION POST 2504 TO COLLECT ON CITY STREETS

American Legion Post 2504 requested approval for their annual poppy collection at the 4-way stop at 154/13 and Walnut Street, Highway 127 and Jackson Street, Highway 154 and around the square, and at the Main and Water Street intersection on May 26, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve the request. Commissioner Cicardi seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

PINCKNEYVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT REQUESTS APPROVAL TO HIRE ONE PART-TIME POLICE OFFICER

The Pinckneyville Police Department requests approval to hire one part-time police officer. 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-2023-08 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-2023-08, a resolution placed on file at the February 27, 2023, regular council meeting, to accept a proposal from Barr Trucking, Inc., to furnish materials and to approve the award of a contract. Commissioner Peradotta a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2023-08. 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-2023-09 TO ACCEPT A PROPOSAL FROM BEELMAN READY MIX TO FURNISH MATERIALS AND TO APPROVE THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT

Commissioner Peradotta presented Resolution No. R-2023-09, a resolution placed on file at the February 27, 2023, regular council meeting, 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 approve Resolution No. R-2023-09. 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-2023-10 TO ACCEPT A PROPOSAL FROM ILLINI ASPHALT CORPORATION TO FURNISH MATERIALS AND TO APPROVE THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT

Commissioner Peradotta presented Resolution No. R-2023-10, a resolution placed on file at the February 27, 2023, regular council meeting, 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-2023-10. 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 PURCHASE FALCON 4 TON TRANSPORTER HOT BOX FROM CMW EQUIPMENT

Commissioner Peradotta requested approval to purchase a Falcon 4 ton Transporter Hot Box at a cost not to exceed $40,000.00 from CMW Equipment. He stated they are to provide him and the Mayor a demonstration on March 21, 2023, and the unit would not be provided until July 2023. Mayor Spencer stated he had talked with IDOT and Brian Otten at Perry County, and both have this and recommended it compared to one that is placed up in a truck bed. The other would tie up a truck, runs only a short time on the truck’s exhaust so it doesn’t get as hot, and materials have to be lifted up into the bed of the truck. Commissioner Peradotta stated this has a separate heater in the unit and will heat asphalt to be used which will pack better. He said it will be pulled behind a truck. Commissioner Peradotta also stated it is IDOT’s responsibility to patch holes in the highways, not the City’s responsibility. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve the request. 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-2023-11 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 presented Resolution No. R-2023-11, a resolution placed on file at the February 27, 2023, regular council meeting 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 Peradotta made a motion to approve 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.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2023-12 IN SUPPORT OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING

Mayor Spencer presented Resolution No. R-2023-12, a resolution in support of Tax Increment Financing in Illinois communities. He stated the Illinois General Assembly is trying to change the laws of TIF, meaning small towns and villages could not utilize TIF. This resolution shows the City’s support of TIF. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2023-12. 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-2023-13 TO ENTER INTO A PIPELINE CROSSING AGREEMENT WITH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD (RAILROAD MILE POST 92.8)

Mayor Spencer introduced Resolution No. R-2023-13, a resolution to be placed on file, authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, to enter into a Pipeline Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad (Railroad Mile Post 92.8). Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2023-13. 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.

APPLY FOR FY25 SAFETY GRANT FOR EAST RANDOLPH STREET ROADWAY REHABILITATION

Mayor Spencer requested permission to apply for FY25 Safety Grant for East Randolph Street for roadway rehabilitation. Mayor Spencer stated he met with IDOT regarding three locations in a safety study and East Randolph Street from South Main Street to Panther Drive was chosen for the grant application which is up to $1,000,000 with a 10% costshare from the City. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve permission to apply for the grant. 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.

APPOINT BARRY KELLERMAN TO LIBRARY BOARD

Mayor Spencer appointed Barry Kellerman to the Library Board to replace the vacancy left by Sandra Phillips. Motion by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by Commissioner Cicardi to approve the appointment. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

ORDINANCE NO. O-2023-01 TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 107 SOUTH WALNUT, PINCKNEYVILLE, ILLINOIS (UNITED STEEL WORKERS HALL)

Mayor Spencer introduced Ordinance No. O-2023-01, an ordinance to be placed on file, authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, to enter into an agreement for acquisition of real estate located at 107 South Walnut, Pinckneyville, Illinois (United Steel Workers). Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to place on file Ordinance No. O-2023-01. 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.

ORDINANCE NO. O-2023-02 TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 109 SOUTH WALNUT, PINCKNEYVILLE, ILLINOIS (SYCOL/WHITE RABBIT)

Mayor Spencer introduced Ordinance No. O-2023-02, an ordinance to be placed on file, authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, to enter into an agreement for acquisition of real estate located at 109 South Walnut, Pinckneyville, Illinois (Sycol/White Rabbit). Commissioner Hicks made a motion to place on file Ordinance No. O-2023-02. 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-2023-03 TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 111 SOUTH WALNUT, PINCKNEYVILLE, ILLINOIS (WEEKLY-PRESS)

Mayor Spencer introduced Ordinance No. O-2023-03, an ordinance to be placed on file, authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, to enter into an agreement for acquisition of real estate located at 111 South Walnut, Pinckneyville, Illinois (Weekly-Press). Commissioner Cicardi made a motion to place on file Ordinance No. O-2023-03. 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

Laura Loos of Tan Etc. requested an anticipated date for cleanup of the buildings on Walnut Street that the City is acquiring. She stated she is planning an anniversary part for her business and wanted to know when cleanup would be complete as there is still debris blocking the sidewalk and parking spots. Mayor Spencer stated this is why the City is acquiring the properties and intends to clean up all the lots at once. City Attorney Don Bigham stated final approval of the ordinances at

either the next regular council meeting or a special meeting sooner will give the City the right to clean up the properties upon availability of the contractor. He stated closing date has not been set and title work needs to be ordered.

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 Cicardi to return to the regular meeting at 7:30 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 7:31 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Cicardi, Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

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