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City of Pinckneyville City Council met Oct. 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, 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, Economic Development Coordinator Carrie Gilliam, and Fire Chief Curtis Miller. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Hicks.

PREVIOUS MINUTES

Commissioner Kuhnert made a motion to approve the minutes of October 14, 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 the ending balance total for the period ending September 2024 was $10,003,285.79, up from last year, and unrestricted balance total was $2,212,598.88 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 Hicks stated Trick-or-Treat night is Halloween night, October 31st from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at houses with porch lights on. He cautioned everyone to drive safety after dark and watch for pedestrians.

Commissioner Peradotta noted the City Council Meeting will be Tuesday, November 12th, at 6 p.m. due to the Veteran’s Day Holiday on the Monday, November 11th.

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

Commissioner Hicks presented Resolution No. R-2024-40, a resolution placed on file at the October 14, 2024, regular council meeting, authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Pinckneyville School District #50 for a School Resource Officer. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve 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.

APPROVAL OF QUOTE FROM RAY O’HERRON TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR NEW POLICE SQUAD CAR

Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve a quote from Ray O’Herron to purchase equipment for the new police squad car at a total cost of $2,767.00 to be paid from the Police Fund. Commissioner Kuhnert seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-43 AUTHORIZING THE POSTING OF SLOW CHILDREN AT PLAY SIGNS IN THE AREA OF THE PINCKNEYVILLE SOCCER COMPLEX

Commissioner Hicks presented Resolution No. R-2024-43, a resolution authorizing the posting of Slow Children At Play signs within the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, in the entrance area of the new Pinckneyville Soccer Complex. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2024-43, 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-2024-44 ESTABLISHING AND DESIGNATING A STOP INTERSECTION AT INTERSECTION OF NEW AND BROWN STREETS – TO STOP NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC ON NEW STREET

Commissioner Hicks presented Resolution No. R-2024-44, a resolution establishing and designating a stop intersection within the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, at the intersection of New and Brown Streets, to stop northbound traffic on New Street. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2024-44, which 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 in September and were due by October 1, 2024. 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.

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

Commissioner Kuhnert introduced Resolution No. R-2024-41, a resolution to be placed on file, authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, to enter into a Certified Wastewater Operator Service Agreement with Albers Water Services, LLC. Commissioner Kuhnert made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2024-41, which was seconded by Commissioner Hicks. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

APPROVAL OF QUOTE TO REPAIR 2014 GRASSHOPPER MOWER

Commissioner Kuhnert requested approval of a quote to repair the 2014 Grasshopper mower to be paid from the Park Fund. Brett Huth provided a quote in the amount of $3,546.98 which included new tires. Diedrich Implement provided a quote in the amount of $2,876.45, but Commissioner Kuhnert noted it did not include new tires. Commissioner Stotlar stated he would check to see if the quote included new tires, and if not, he would obtain a new quote with the new tires. Commissioner Kuhnert made a motion to approve the lowest bid with new tires included. Commissioner Peradotta seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

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APPROVAL OF PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY WATER SUPPLY TESTING PROGRAM WITH ILLINOIS EPA LABORATORY

Commissioner Kuhnert requested approval of participation in the Community Water Supply Testing Program with the Illinois EPA Laboratory at a total cost of $4,301.39 to be paid from the Water 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.

FISCAL YEAR 2024 AUDIT

Commissioner Stotlar recognized Sarah Kary of Rice Sullivan, LLC to present the Fiscal Year 2024 audit report. Ms. Kary noted the audit went well. Rice Sullivan provided a clean opinion. There were no deficiencies with the internal controls, but provided a separate letter regarding the monthly gas sales tax returns. She stated most accounts were within budget, except the police fund was $88,000 over budget, civil defense was $200 over budget, and library was $7,000. She stated there was a 16% increase in government cash funds. She noted grant income had decreased while capital outlay increased, which puts the revenue/expense +/- 1%. Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to place on file the City of Pinckneyville’s 2024 audit report. 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.

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 presented Ordinance No. O-2024-10, an ordinance placed on file at the October 14, 2024, regular council meeting 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. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve Ordinance No. O-2024-10. The motion 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-2024-42 TO ACCEPT A BID PROPOSAL FROM SAMRON MIDWEST CONTRACTING FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF ENTRANCES AND CURB REPLACEMENT ALONG EAST SIDE OF SOUTH MAIN STREET

Mayor Spencer introduced Resolution No. R-2024-42, a resolution to be placed on file, to accept a bid proposal from Samron Midwest Contracting for reconstruction of entrances and curb replacement along the east side of South Main Street. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2024-42, 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-2024-11 JULIA WOOLSEY, D/B/A THE WORKS, FOR FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT FUNDS

Mayor Spencer presented Ordinance No. O-2024-11, an ordinance authorizing approval of an application from Julia Woolsey, D/B/A The Works, for Façade Improvement Grant Funds of the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, and committing Façade Improvement Grant Funds from the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois. Economic Development Coordinator introduced Julia Woolsey, owner of The Works. She stated her property on St. Louis Street, which is a salon/day spa, is in need of a new roof, doors, and window, tuckpointing, paint, and landscaping. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve Ordinance No. O-2024-11. The motion 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-2024-12 TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR THE REAL PROPERTY SOLD AT THE 2024 PERRY COUNTY TAX SALE – 701 PENINA STREET

Mayor Spencer introduced Ordinance No. O-2024-12, an ordinance to be placed on file, authorizing the City of Pinckneyville to enter into a Purchase Contract for the real property sold at the 2024 Perry County Tax Sale – 701 Penina Street. Mayor

Spencer stated this is abandoned property and would cost $2,000-$3,000 in attorney fees to condemn it, but can be purchased at the tax sale for $838. Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to place on file Ordinance No. O-2024-12. The motion seconded by Commissioner Peradotta. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL FROM J.C.’S AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION TO REPLACE HEATING SYSTEM #2 IN COMMUNITY CENTER

Mayor Spencer requested approval of a proposal from J.C.’s Air Conditioning & Refrigeration to replace heating system #2 in the Community Center at a total cost of $10,700.00. 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.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Jeff Egbert of the Weekly Press stated Mardi Gras was a success, including that the use of the fire house worked well. He congratulated the Chamber of Commerce and thanked the 15,000 plus people who watched the parade video.

He then asked about the soccer complex opening date. Commissioner Kuhnert stated it is open and already being used, adding it now has a temporary concession stand.

Mr. Egbert then turned to the clock at the new 4-way intersection of State Route 13/127 and State Route 154, asking if the City had plans to fix it. Mayor Spencer stated it quit running before the highway construction began so they didn’t fix it knowing it had to be taken out. He stated there have been three repairmen look at it. He talked to them last week and someone is supposed to come fix it. Mr. Egbert asked the original cost of the clock and Economic Development Coordinator Carrie Gilliam stated it cost $35,000.00.

Mr. Egbert also asked what Executive Session was listed to discuss the fire hydrants at the last Council Meeting. City Clerk Melissa Kellerman stated it was under Section 2 (c) (8) Security procedures or a reasonably potential danger to the safety of employees, students, staff, the public, or public property.

Mary Stone, requested to discuss the condition of the walking path at the new soccer complex which was dedicated to her late husband, Commissioner David Stone. She asked, since the walking path is in such poor condition, if something else could be dedicated to him. Commissioner Kuhnert suggested naming one of the soccer fields after him, and she was agreeable. Commissioner Hicks stated the Council would discuss it more at a later date.

Genevieve Hester presented the Council with a flyer for the Library Golf Scramble on November 3rd, and asked if the City would sponsor a sign at a hole plus social media recognition at a cost of $100.00. Mayor Spencer stated he would look at the flyer and provide her with a City logo to use.

Fire Chief Curtis Miller stated the Fire Department and Ambulance Service would be present during Trick-or-Treat night passing out glow sticks and assisting with public safety.

Rita Schwebel asked if there could be rules for motorized bicycles on sidewalks. She stated she was nearly hit by one and told to get out of the way another time. She stated a police officer saw the incident. Laura Loos stated her patrons have nearly been hit by kids on electric scooters. Commissioner Peradotta said he’s seen them on the sidewalk in front of his house as well. Commissioner Hicks stated there is a rule against all bicycles on sidewalks and would talk to the police chief about it.

ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by Commissioner Peradotta, seconded by Commissioner Stotlar to move the meeting to Executive Session at 6:37 p.m. for the discussion of: Section 2 (c) (1) Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of an employee, Section 2 (c) (5) Purchase or lease of real property for the use of 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 7:02 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

ACCEPT RESIGNATION FROM UTILITY SUPERINTENDENT BRAD BOULTON

Commissioner Kuhnert made a motion to accept the resignation from Utility Superintendent Brad Boulton. Commissioner Stotlar seconded the request. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

ASSIGN JORDAN BRAND AS LEAD WORKER FOR THE UTILITY DEPARTMENT EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 28, 2024

Commissioner Kuhnert made a motion to assign Jordan Brand as Lead Worker for the Utility Department effective October 28, 2024. Commissioner Hicks seconded the request. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Commissioner Kuhnert, seconded by Commissioner Hicks 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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