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City of Pinckneyville City Council met Oct. 14.

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, Utility Superintendent Brad Boulton, and Fire Chief Curtis Miller. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Stotlar.

PREVIOUS MINUTES

Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve the minutes of September 23, 2024, Regular Council Meeting, and the October 7, 2024, Special Council 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 $1,908,891.57 for the payroll period ending September 2024, up from last year. He stated that the regular hours of 69,803 were up from last year, while overtime hours of 1,601.50 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, which 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 Peradotta noted the Pinckneyville Jr. High Girls Softball team got 4th at State and the District 204 Girls Softball team got 3rd at State. Commissioner Hicks added they had a big attendance.

Commissioner Kuhnert noted Mardi Gras will be next week.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-40 TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH PINCKNEYVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT #50 FOR A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER

Commissioner Hicks introduced Resolution No. R-2024-40, a resolution to be placed on file, authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Pinckneyville School District #50 for a School Resource Officer. He stated Police Chief Kenny Kelley has chosen Officer Ethan Beasley to be the School Resource Office for District #50 Kindergarten through 8th Grade so will be assigned to both District #50 buildings. He stated District #50 will pay half of Officer Beasley’s salary, pension, and healthcare for the hours worked for District #50. City Attorney Don Bigham stated the Police Chief will assign his hours based on availability while the police department is short-handed. This will run from November 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, and is automatically renewable until notice of non-renewal is given. He also noted there is special training for the School Resource Officer. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2024-40. 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.

2024 CROSS CONNECTION CUSTOMER SURVEYS

Commissioner Kuhnert reminded all water customers to return the 2024 Cross Connection Customer Surveys that were mailed with the City’s utility bills. To avoid an in-person visit from a City Utility employee for verification, customers are urged to turn in surveys as soon as possible this month. The form is also available on the city’s website.

JENNIFER WEATHERFORD AND RANDY RIDGEWAY REQUEST TO DISCUSS A SHARED SEWER TAP

Jennifer Weatherford’s father, Randy Ridgeway, began by stating he was told the City Attorney is changing the ordinance so that neighbors on a shared sewer tap have to get their own sewer tap. City Attorney Don Bigham stated that it is true that the City Ordinance states there should be separate taps for each house or building, but stated there is no procedure for a shared lateral. He stated that at one time, their property and their neighbor’s property were owned by one person so that is likely why it had a shared lateral. When the property sold and was split, nothing was done about the shared lateral. He also stated in order to comply with EPA, there needs to be procedures in place to notify each owner to separate their laterals.

Mr. Ridgeway stated his daughter’s line goes straight from the house to the street. City Attorney Don Bigham asked if they had talked to the neighbor. Commissioner Kuhnert stated he thought it was disconnected. Mr. Ridgeway stated five months ago the EPA and the City hooked it back up and was supposed to put a new tap in for the neighbor. City Attorney Don Bigham stated the City doesn’t have a right to cut a private line when the City doesn’t have an easement, so it becomes a civil matter between the property owners. Mr. Ridgeway suggested the City shut off the neighbor’s water ASAP so the sewage can’t come out. City Attorney Don Bigham stated the City should be able to act on the issue in the next two to three meetings.

EMERGENCY REPAIR FOR S&L PUMP

Commissioner Kuhnert requested approval for emergency repair for the S&L Pump at a cost of $3,546.05 to be paid from the Sewer Fund. 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.

ORDINANCE NO. O-2024-10 TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT GRANTING VISIBILITY EASEMENT TO THE CITY OF PINCKNEYVILLE, ILLINOIS – 204 NORTH MAIN STREET

Mayor Spencer present Ordinance No. O-2024-10, an ordinance to be placed on file approving and authorizing the City of Pinckneyville Perry County, Illinois, to enter into an agreement granting visibility easement to the City of Pinckneyville, Illinois – 204 North Main Street. He stated this is the same as they did at the house to the south of 204 North Main Street, and this will complete the visibility issue. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to place on file Ordinance No. O-2024-10. The motion seconded by Commissioner Hicks. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, 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 6:16 p.m. for the discussion of: Section 2 (c) (1) Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of an employee, Section 2 (c) (8) Security procedures 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, 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 7:14 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

REQUEST APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL FROM CORE & MAIN TO PURCHASE PARTS TO REPLACE 10 FIRE HYDRANTS

Commissioner Kuhnert made a motion to approve a proposal from Core & Main to purchase necessary parts to replace 10 fire hydrants at a total cost of $34,830.35 to be paid from Water Capital Outlay. Commissioner Hicks seconded the request. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

REQUEST APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL FROM IMCO TO INSTALL LINE STOPS OR INSTA-VALVES AHEAD OF CHANGING OUT FIRE HYDRANTS

Commissioner Kuhnert made a motion to approve a proposal from IMCO at a cost not to exceed $71,925.00 to install line stops or insta-valves ahead of changing out the fire hydrants to be paid from Water Capital Outlay. Commissioner Hicks seconded the request. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-41 TO ENTER INTO A CERTIFIED WASTEWATER OPERATOR SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALBERS WATER SERVICES, LLC

Commissioner Kuhnert tabled this item until the next regular City Council Meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by Commissioner Kuhnert to adjourn the meeting at 7:16 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

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