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City of Pinckneyville City Council met May 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 Kevin B. Hicks, Joshua L. Kuhnert, 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, Fire Chief Jim Gielow, and Utility Superintendent Brad Boulton. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Kuhnert.

PREVIOUS MINUTES

Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 22, 2024, regular council meeting, the April 24, 2024, public hearing, and the April 24, 2024, special meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kuhnert. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, 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 $770,259.11 for the payroll period ending April 2024, up from last year. He stated that the regular hours of 27,165.75 were up from last year, while overtime hours of 727.50 were down 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 Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve the accounts payable. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kuhnert. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

CORRESPONDENCE

Commissioner Hicks congratulated the Pinckneyville Jr. High Boys Track Team for winning State and the Consolidated School District #204 Girls Track Team for winning State.

Commissioner Peradotta announced that due to the Memorial Day holiday, the next regular meeting of the Pinckneyville City Council will be Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

ACCEPT RESIGNATION FROM POLICE OFFICER TREVOR WUEBBLES EFFECTIVE MAY 17, 2024

Commissioner Hicks made a motion to accept the resignation from Police Officer Trevor Wuebbles effective May 17, 2024. He stated Officer Wuebbles has done a good job and is taking a position closer to his hometown. Commissioner Peradotta seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

APPROVE QUOTE FROM PEAK ROOFING SOLUTIONS LLC FOR NEW METAL ROOF ON WHITE PARK OFFICE BUILDING

Commissioner Kuhnert requested approval of a quote from Peak Roofing Solutions LLC in the amount of $4,875.25 for a new metal roof on the white park office building. Commissioner Kuhnert motion to approve the request, which was seconded by Commissioner Stotlar. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

QUOTE FROM PEAK ROOFING SOLUTIONS LLC FOR NEW METAL ROOF ON RED PARK BUILDING

Commissioner Kuhnert requested approval of a quote from Peak Roofing Solutions LLC in the amount of $3,876.76 for a new metal roof on the red park building. Commissioner Kuhnert motion to approve the request, which was seconded by Commissioner Peradotta. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-23 TO ENTER INTO A SWIMMING POOL MANAGEMENT SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR MANAGEMENT OF THE CITY POOL WITH JO C. SUMMERS

Commissioner Kuhnert introduced Resolution No. R-2024-23, a resolution to be placed on file, authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, to enter into a Swimming Pool Management Service Agreement for the Management of the City Pool with Jo C. Summers. He stated she did a good job last year. Commissioner Kuhnert made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2024-23. Commissioner Hicks seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

APPROVE EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF GEARBOX MOTOR FOR LAKE DESTRATIFIER FROM MOTION

Commissioner Kuhnert requested approval of an emergency purchase of a gearbox motor on the lake destratifier from Motion in the amount of $6,854.56 to replace the current one to be paid from the water fund. Commissioner Kuhnert made a motion to approve the emergency purchase which was seconded by Commissioner Peradotta. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

UTILITY DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE 2012 CATERPILLAR BACKHOE/LOADER FROM STREET DEPARTMENT

Commissioner Kuhnert requested to purchase the 2012 Caterpillar backhoe/loader from the Street Department in lieu of it being traded off with their new purchase. The purchase price is $49,000.00 which is the trade-in value and will be split between gas, water, and sewer. Commissioner Kuhnert made a motion to approve the request which was seconded by Commissioner Peradotta. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

APPROVAL OF PAY ESTIMATE NO. 1 TO K.R.B. EXCAVATING, INC. FOR MANN DRIVE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Commissioner Peradotta requested approval of Pay Estimate No. 1 authorizing payment to K.R.B. Excavating, Inc., for $101,620.44 for the Mann Drive Reconstruction Project using MFT/Rebuild Illinois Funds approved in Resolution R-2023-40. He stated IDOT still has to come stripe it. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve Pay Estimate No. 1 to K.R.B. Excavating, Inc. Commissioner Kuhnert seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

PURCHASE 2024 CATERPILLAR BACKHOE FROM FABICK CAT OF SALEM

Commissioner Peradotta requested to purchase a 2024 Caterpillar backhoe in the amount of $136,400.00 from Fabick Cat of Salem. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve the request which was seconded by Commissioner Hicks. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-24 AUTHORIZING A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PINCKNEYVILLE, PERRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AND INTERIORS DESIGNED BY LISA, INC.

Lisa Graskewicz, of Interiors Designed by Lisa, Inc., stated she and her husband, Wade, purchased the former “Winner’s Circle” building adjacent to her husband’s commercial property in Diamondtown, and have updated it with a new façade, replaced windows and doors, completed interior finishes, and re-done the water lines. This provided her with much needed space for a warehouse and showroom for her furniture and furnishings. They also made improvements to Wade’s commercial building and feel they have cleaned up the entry to the west side of town. Lisa has 35 years in the interior design field with various customers from up to an hour away. With the showroom moved to this location, it will provide additional sales tax to the City of Pinckneyville. Lisa has a target opening date of June 20, 2024. All council members complimented them on the work that has been completed so far. Mayor Spencer stated it was a good project that qualified for TIF and is a vast improvement to the area. He stated the amount of the TIF reimbursement will be $50,000.00 on a $400,000.00 redevelopment project. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2024-24, a resolution authorizing a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, and Interiors Designed by Lisa, Inc., an Illinois Corporation. Commissioner Kuhnert seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Laura Loos, owner of Tan, Etc., asked the anticipated date on the Walnut Street Streetscape Project. Mayor Spencer stated the process of research, survey, and planning could take it to the end of this year, or early next year.

Rhonda Shubert reported on the After-School Program at the Community Center, stating there are only two days left for this school year’s program. She recently received a $9,000 grant, and that with part of the $40,000 four-year grant from District #50 makes them ready for next year’s program. She currently has 60 students in the After-School Program and 20 on a waiting list. She has started signing them up for next year already. She said she’s had favorable comments from residents seeing the children playing on the lot. She plans to keep the tuition fee at $10 per week, which is very affordable. She invited the Council to come by in the next two days.

ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Commissioner Hicks requested to add an Executive Session for the discussion of Section 2 (c) (1) Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of an employee. Motion by Commissioner Peradotta, seconded by Commissioner Hicks to move the meeting to Executive Session at 6:20 p.m. for the discussion of: Section 2 (c) (1) Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of an employee; Section 2 (c) (2) Collective negotiating matters or deliberations concerning salary schedules; 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 Hicks, Kuhnert, 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 7:08 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by Commissioner Kuhnert to adjourn the meeting at 7:09 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

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