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City of Pinckneyville City Council met May 28.

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, and Mayor Robert L. Spencer. Absent: Commissioner William B. Stotlar. Mayor Spencer declared a quorum present. Mayor Spencer requested to add Executive Session for the discussion of Section 2 (c) (8) Security procedures, school building safety and security, and use of personnel and equipment to respond to an actual, a threatened, or a reasonably potential danger to the safety of employees, students, staff, the public, or public property. Mayor Spencer also requested to Table Item #2 on the list of his agenda items. Commissioner Hicks requested to add Executive Session for the discussion of Section 2 (c) (1) Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of an employee. Mayor Spencer announced the agenda was set. Administrative staff present: City Clerk Melissa Kellerman, City Attorney Don Bigham, Fire Chief Jim Gielow, and Economic Development Coordinator Carrie Gilliam. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Peradotta.

PREVIOUS MINUTES

Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 13, 2024, regular council meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kuhnert. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT

City Clerk Melissa Kellerman reviewed the treasurer’s report and stated that the ending balance total for the period ending April 2024 was $10,718,718.44, which is slightly up from last year, and unrestricted balance total was $2,804,411.71, which is $1,000,000.00 down from last year due to the water main and sewer main relocation projects. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kuhnert. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

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

CORRESPONDENCE

Commissioner Peradotta announced the Perry County Fair will be June 8 – 15, 2024. Ilene Ruroede was present and provided a schedule of events. She highlighted the Demolition Derby that will be on June 8 and the 4-H Jr. Livestock Auction that will be on June 11. Carnival rides will be $2.00 and there will be fireworks. She thanked the community for their support.

APPROVE QUOTE FROM PORTER OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT FOR GRAVELY ZERO TURN MOWER FOR AIRPORT USE

Commissioner Hicks requested approval of a quote from Porter Outdoor Power Equipment to purchase a Gravely zero turn mower at a total cost of $13,250.00 to be paid from the airport fund. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve the request, which was seconded by Commissioner Kuhnert. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

REQUEST FROM PINCKNEYVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO COLLECT ON CITY STREETS

Pinckneyville Chamber of Commerce requested permission to collect at the 4-way stop for a Mardi Gras Fundraiser for the Queen’s Pageant on September 28, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dana Carney was present representing the Chamber.

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

APPROVE QUOTE FROM ILLINOIS ELECTRIC TO REPLACE DRIVE FOR NON-POTABLE EFFLUENT PUMPS

Commissioner Kuhnert requested approval of a quote from Illinois Electric in the amount of $4,664.50 to replace a drive for the non-potable effluent pumps, including labor, to be paid from the water fund. Commissioner Kuhnert motion to approve the request, which was seconded by Commissioner Hicks. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, 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 presented Resolution No. R-2024-23, a resolution placed on file at the May 13, 2024, regular council meeting, 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. Commissioner Kuhnert made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2024-23. Commissioner Peradotta seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

ORDINANCE NO. O-2024-05 TO AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE PINCKNEYVILLE CITY CEMETERY TO SELL AND CONVEY GRAVE PLOTS

Commissioner Peradotta presented Ordinance No. O-2024-05, an ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois to authorize the Board of Managers of the Pinckneyville City Cemetery to sell and convey grave plots. Commissioner Peradotta stated the Cemetery Board met last week to review available plots to be advertised for sale and made a motion to approve Ordinance No. O-2024-05 which was seconded by Commissioner Hicks. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, 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.

Mayor Spencer presented Resolution No. R-2024-24, a resolution placed on file at the May 13, 2024, regular council meeting, 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 Hicks made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2024-24, which was seconded by Commissioner Kuhnert. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

APPROVAL TO PURCHASE SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM FROM SECURITY ALARM FOR COMMUNITY CENTER

Mayor Spencer tabled this request until the next meeting.

APPOINT SUSAN HEPP TO POLICE PENSION BOARD

Mayor Spencer requested to appoint Susan Hepp to the Police Pension Board to fill the vacancy of the unexpired term of Arlen Will which will expire on May 13, 2025. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Kuhnert to approve the request. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

RE-APPOINT TED HARSHA TO POLICE PENSION BOARD

Mayor Spencer requested to re-appoint Ted Harsha to the Police Pension Board for another two-year term which will expire on May 12, 2026. Commissioner Kuhnert made a motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Hicks to approve the request. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-25 TO ACCEPT A BID PROPOSAL FROM HAGENE EXCAVATING, LLC, FOR DEMOLITION SERVICES AT 202 S. WALNUT ST., PINCKNEYVILLE

Mayor Spencer introduced Resolution No. R-2024-25, a resolution to be placed on file to accept a bid proposal from Hagene Excavating, LLC, for demolition services at 202 S. Walnut St., Pinckneyville. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2024-25, which was seconded by Commissioner Kuhnert. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None

ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by Commissioner Peradotta, seconded by Commissioner Kuhnert to move the meeting to Executive Session at 6:12 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) (8) Security procedures, school building safety and security, and use of personnel and equipment to respond to an actual, a threatened, or a reasonably potential danger to the safety of employees, students, staff, the public, or public property; and Section 2 (c) (11) Litigation, pending or probable. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

RETURN TO REGULAR MEETING

Motion by Commissioner Peradotta, seconded by Commissioner Kuhnert to return to the regular meeting at 6:44 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by Commissioner Kuhnert to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

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