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City of Pinckneyville City Council met Jan. 27.

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, and Fire Chief Curtis Miller. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Peradotta.

PREVIOUS MINUTES

Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve the minutes of January 13, 2025, 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 December 2024 was $11,365,862.36, up from last year, and unrestricted balance total was $2,495,232.47, was down 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 the addition of three invoices: CDS Office Technologies $954.00; Frontier $12.40; and Union Pacific Railroad $1,000.00; for a total added of $1,966.10. 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

None

APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL FROM MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY TO REPAIR S&L PUMP AT SEWER PLANT 1

Commissioner Kuhnert made a motion to approve a proposal from Municipal Equipment Company to repair the S&L pump at Sewer Plant 1 at a cost of $6,748.42 to be paid from the Sewer Fund. 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.

SOUTHERN F.S. FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OFFER TO THE CITY OF PINCKNEYVILLE

Joel McIntyre of Southern F.S.’s Pinckneyville office introduced Randy Holliday and Tim Fulton of Southern F.S. to present their offer. Mr. Fulton stated Southern F.S. is a local fuel supplier in Pinckneyville, who pays sales tax and property taxes in Perry County, and employs a number of local people at their Pinckneyville facility. Southern F.S. desires to supply the City of Pinckneyville’s fuel needs with competitive pricing and improved service. He stated they can furnish new tanks and pumps to replace those not owned by the City. He noted they have a service team for repairs and provide top-grade diesel fuel. Mayor Spencer asked if they had done an inventory of the tanks needed and if they would be provided free of charge, and he responded that they have and will provide new tanks free of charge. Commissioner Peradotta stated the City had asked to have their own fuel tanks years ago and F.S. couldn’t provide them, so they called Huels Oil and they delivered new tanks and fuel in a matter of days. He stated if it saves the City money to switch to F.S., he is for it, but he’s not for switching just to switch. Mayor Spencer stated there had been some confusion in the past when the City was told they couldn’t get new tanks. He stated his theory is to buy local and F.S. pays sales tax, real estate taxes, MFT taxes and their facility is in our industrial park. He stated we should support local businesses in town. He also stated their last offer was the same or better than Huels Oil. Commissioner Hicks agreed it is important for the City should shop local. The Council will review the Southern F.S. proposal.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-01 AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF AUDIO RECORDINGS OF CLOSED COUNCIL MEETINGS OF CITY OF PINCKNEYVILLE CONDUCTED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 30, 2023

Mayor Spencer presented Resolution No. R-2025-01, a resolution authorizing the destruction of audio recordings of the closed council meetings of the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, conducted on or before June 30, 2023. Commissioner Kuhnert made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2025-01, which was seconded by Commissioner Hicks. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Mike Kovic asked if the Council had any questions, comments, or concerns about the Zoning Board that he could answer. Commissioner Peradotta said he hadn’t heard any complaints. Mayor Spencer thanked him for inquiring.

Laura Loos asked if there was any update on the flashing stop signs that are to be installed at the 4-way stop. Mayor Spencer said the IDOT requires certain standards and that he was still looking into ordering them per IDOT’s specifications.

Laure Loos then asked if lots 107, 109, and 111 South Walnut Street were for sale or if there was any progress to report on them. Mayor Spencer replied he had no comment at this time.

Genevieve Hester thanked the Council for salting Perry Street, making it much easier for her and everyone else who uses that street to get out. Ava Hackworth also thanked the Council for the same, stating it made it much easier for everyone to get out to go to school and to work.

ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by Commissioner Peradotta, seconded by Commissioner Kuhnert to move the meeting to Executive Session at 6:20 p.m. for the discussion of: Section 2 (c) (2) Collective negotiating matters or deliberations concerning salary schedules 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 Hicks to return to the regular meeting at 6:37 p.m. 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 6:38 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

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