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City of Pinckneyville City Council met Aug. 12.

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 requested to add Executive Session for the Discussion of 2 (c) (1) Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of an employee and to add Discussion of the Water Tower to the agenda. He also stated Item #5 under his agenda, would be voted on after Executive Session. He then announced the agenda was set. Administrative staff present: City Clerk Melissa Kellerman, City Attorney Don Bigham, and Fire Chief Curtis Miller. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Stotlar.

PREVIOUS MINUTES

Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 22, 2024, regular council meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peradotta. 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 $1,519,142.77 for the payroll period ending July 2024, up from last year. He stated that the regular hours of 55,345.25 were up from last year, while overtime hours of 1,334.5 were just slightly up from last year. Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report. 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.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve the accounts payable with five additional invoices: Four invoices from Egyptian Electric totaling $356.80 and Southern Illinois Wastewater Operators in the amount of $90.00; for a total added of $446.80. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peradotta. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

CORRESPONDENCE

Commissioner Hicks noted the American Thresherman’s Show is Thursday, August 15th through Sunday, August 18th and Commissioner Peradotta added the tractor parade will start at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14th.

FIREFIGHTERS OFFICER POSITIONS WITHIN PINCKNEYVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT

Commissioner Hicks requested approval to promote Caleb Howard to Assistant Fire Chief, David Pearson to Captain, and re appoint Josh Bathon as Lieutenant for the Pinckneyville Fire Department. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve the request, which was seconded by Commissioner Kuhnert. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

HIRE WASTEWATER OPERATOR

Commissioner Kuhnert requested to hire the recommended applicant for the Wastewater Operator position. No name is being released at this time. Commissioner Kuhnert 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.

APPROVE QUOTE FROM ILLINOIS ELECTRIC TO REPLACE VFD AT JUNIOR HIGH BOOSTER LIFT STATION

Commissioner Kuhnert requested approval of a quote from Illinois Electric for $8,381.00 to replace on of the VFD’s at the Junior High Booster Station that failed. This was an emergency approval signed by Mayor Spencer. Commissioner Kuhnert made a motion to approve the quote, which was seconded by Commissioner Peradotta. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

APPROVE QUOTE FROM MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT TO REPLACE CONTROL PANEL AT BACKWASH PUMP BY CREEK

Commissioner Kuhnert requested approval of a quote from Municipal Equipment in the amount of $10,128.13 to replace the control panel at the backwash pump station by the creek. Commissioner Kuhnert made a motion to approve the quote, which was seconded by Commissioner Stotlar. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

APPROVE QUOTE FROM JC’S AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION TO REPLACE HEATER IN WATER PLANT

Commissioner Kuhnert requested approval of a quote from JC’s Air Conditioning & Refrigeration in the amount of $4,050.00 to replace a hanging building heater that went out last winter in the water plant. Commissioner Kuhnert made a motion to approve the quote, which was seconded by Commissioner Stotlar. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

ORDINANCE NO. O-2024-07 TO VACATE A PORTION OF SOUTH DUCKWORTH STREET

Commissioner Peradotta presented Ordinance No. O-2024-07, an ordinance placed on file at the July 22, 2024, regular council meeting, to vacate a portion of South Duckworth Street within the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois. This Ordinance replaces Resolution No. R-2024-27 tabled at the June 24, 2024, regular council meeting. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve Ordinance No. O-2024-07, 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-2024-33 TO ACCEPT A BID PROPOSAL FROM SECURITY ALARM CORPORATION FOR A SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM AT THE PINCKNEYVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER

Commissioner Stotlar presented Resolution No. R-2024-33, a resolution placed on file at the July 22, 2024, regular council meeting, to accept a bid proposal from Security Alarm Corporation for a security camera system at the Pinckneyville Community Center. Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2024-33, 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-2024-34 TO ENTER INTO A LEASE OF OFFICE SPACE LOCATED IN THE PINCKNEYVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER TO THE COUNTY OF PERRY, ILLINOIS

Mayor Spencer presented Resolution No. R-2024-34, a resolution placed on file at the July 22, 2024, regular council meeting, authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, to enter into a lease of office space located in the Pinckneyville Community Center to the County of Perry, Illinois. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve Resolution No. R 2024-34, which was seconded by Commissioner Stotlar. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-35 AUTHORIZING NOTICE OF SALE OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED REAL PROPERTY (707 BELLE AVENUE)

Mayor Spencer presented Resolution No. R-2024-35, a resolution authorizing Notice of Sale of Municipally Owned Real Property (707 Belle Avenue). Mayor Spencer stated the building was demolished and the property will now go out for bids to be read at the September 23, 2024, regular council meeting. Commissioner Kuhnert made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2024-35, 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-2024-36 TO ACCEPT A BID PROPOSAL FROM EMPIRE EARTH & CONCRETE COMPANY TO REMOVE AND REPLACE DAMAGED SIDEWALK AT 710 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PINCKNEYVILLE, PERRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Mayor Spencer introduced Resolution No. R-2024-36, a resolution to be placed on file, to accept a bid proposal from Empire Earth & Concrete Company to remove and replace damaged sidewalk at 710 South Main Street, Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois. Mayor Spencer stated this is at Main Street Scoops & Sweets. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2024-36, which was seconded by Commissioner Kuhnert. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-37 TO ACCEPT A BID PROPOSAL FROM GREENRIDGE LANDSCAPING SERVICES TO IMPROVE VISIBILITY AT THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH MAIN STREET AND LAUREL STREET IN THE CITY OF PINCKNEYVILLE, PERRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Mayor Spencer introduced Resolution No. R-2024-37, a resolution to be placed on file, to accept a bid proposal from Greenridge Landscaping Services to improve visibility at the intersection of North Main Street and Laurel Street in the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois. Commissioner Kuhnert made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2024-37, which was seconded by Commissioner Hicks. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

ORDINANCE NO. O-2024-09 TO ENTER INTO A FIRST AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED OPTION AND LEASE AGREEMENT (SOUTH) WITH KIWI SOLAR 2, LLC

Mayor Spencer introduced Ordinance No. O-2024-09, an ordinance to be placed on file, authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, to enter into a first amendment to amended and restated option and lease agreement (south) with Kiwi Solar 2, LLC. City Attorney Don Bigham stated the original lease was split and this gives a one-year extension on the second phase for a payment to the City of $15,000.00. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to place on file Ordinance No. O 2024-09, which was seconded by Commissioner Stotlar. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

APPROVE ESTIMATE FROM MCDANIEL’S FURNITURE FOR FLOORING FOR COMMUNITY CENTER BOARD ROOM

Mayor Spencer requested approval of an estimate from McDaniel’s Furniture for flooring and installation for the Community Center Board Room at a total cost of $5,680.00. Commissioner Hicks stated he understands doing business in town, but believes all future requests should go out for bid. Commissioners Peradotta and Kuhnert agreed, and there was discussion of other flooring installers in the area. Rhonda Shubert stated both McDaniel’s and their flooring installers came to the location to measure and provide the estimate, but there is no other flooring sales option in town. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve the request, which was seconded by Commissioner Kuhnert. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

APPROVE ESTIMATE FROM MCDANIEL’S FURNITURE FOR FLOORING FOR COMMUNITY CENTER UPSTAIRS HALL AND WAITING ROOM

Mayor Spencer requested approval of an estimate from McDaniel’s Furniture for flooring and installation for the Community Center upstairs hall and waiting room at a total cost of $12,340.00. Commissioners Kuhnert 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.

DISCUSSION OF THE WATER TOWER

Mayor Spencer asked the Council if they wanted to keep the current logo on the new water tower or change it. He stated a change will require it be added to a future agenda for approval. All agreed to keep the logo as is with no change, so the application can move forward.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Jeff Egbert of the Weekly Press asked when the new hire’s name would be given out. Commissioner Kuhnert stated as soon as the applicant has notified their current employer. He also asked if the demolition date for the water tower had been set and was told by Mayor Spencer it is still in process and a date hasn’t been set. He stated he would like to be notified so he can take pictures.

ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by Commissioner Peradotta, seconded by Commissioner Hicks to move the meeting to Executive Session at 6:23 p.m. for the discussion of: Section 2 (c) (2) Collective negotiating matters or deliberations concerning salary schedules, Section 2 (c) (1) Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of an employee, 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 Kuhnert to return to the regular meeting at 6:53 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-38 TO ENTER INTO A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE LABORERS’ INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, THE DOWNSTATE LABORERS’ DISTRICT COUNCIL, AND LABORERS’ LOCAL 773

Mayor Spencer introduced Resolution No. R-2024-38, a resolution to be placed on file, to enter into a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Laborers’ International Union of North America, the Downstate Laborers’ District Council, and Laborers’ Local 773. Commissioner Kuhnert made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2024-38, which was seconded by Commissioner Stotlar. On roll call: Commissioners Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: Commissioner Hicks. Motion declared carried.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by Commissioner Stotlar to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

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