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City of Pinckneyville City Council met April 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 Joshua L. Kuhnert, Sammy D. Peradotta, William B. Stotlar, and Mayor Robert L. Spencer. Absent: Commissioner Kevin B. Hicks. 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 to his agenda, indicating it had nothing to do with school safety. Mayor Spencer announced the agenda was set. Administrative staff present: City Clerk Melissa Kellerman, City Attorney Don Bigham, and Fire Captain Jim Gielow. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Stotlar.

PREVIOUS MINUTES

Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve the minutes of March 24, 2025, Regular Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kuhnert. On roll call: Commissioners 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 $568,460.70 for the payroll period ending March 2025, down from last year. He stated that the regular hours of 18,709.25 were down from last year, while overtime hours of 703.50 were up from last year. Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peradotta. On roll call: Commissioners Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

COMMISSIONER HICKS ARRIVED

Commissioner Hicks arrived and joined the meeting at 6:04 p.m.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve the accounts payable. 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 Kuhnert stated that West Water Street will be down to one lane between the Pinckneyville Grade School and Audra’s Footprint Tuesday morning starting at 6 a.m. to change a water main valve. • Commissioner Kuhnert stated the Bender Municipal Swimming Pool will open Thursday, May 29, 2025. • Commissioner Hicks congratulated the Pinckneyville 8th Grade Volleyball Team on winning the State Tournament.

• Commissioner Kuhnert stated he likes the blinking stop signs on the East and West intersection at the 4- way stop.

ACCEPT RESIGNATION FROM FIRE CAPTAIN/FIREFIGHTER DAVID PEARSON

Commissioner Hicks made a motion to accept the resignation from Fire Captain/Firefighter David Pearson effective March 17, 2025. He stated Mr. Pearson had close to 15 years of service with the fire department. Commissioner Peradotta seconded the request. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-05 FOR ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL TO FURNISH MATERIALS AND APPROVAL OF AWARD TO BEELMAN READY MIX INC. FOR 2025 MOTOR FUTEL TAX MAINTENANCE

Commissioner Peradotta presented Resolution No. R-2025-05, a resolution placed on file at the March 24, 2025, regular council meeting, for the Acceptance of Proposal to Furnish Materials and Approval of Award to Beelman Ready Mix Inc. For the 2025 Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2025-05, 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-2025-06 FOR ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL TO FURNISH MATERIALS AND APPROVAL OF AWARD TO ILLINI ASPHALT CORPORATIONFOR 2025 MOTOR FUTEL TAX MAINTENANCE

Commissioner Peradotta presented Resolution No. R-2025-06, a resolution placed on file at the March 24, 2025, regular council meeting, for the Acceptance of Proposal to Furnish Materials and Approval of Award to Illini Asphalt Corporation For the 2025 Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2025-06, 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-2025-04 TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ILLINOIS FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LABOR COUNCIL

Commissioner Stotlar presented Resolution No. R-2025-04, a resolution placed on file at the March 24, 2025, regular council meeting, authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, to enter into a contract with Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council regarding the employment of police officers by the City of Pinckneyville. Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2025-04, 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-2025-07 AUTHORIZING PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF PINCKNEYVILLE, PERRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2026

Commissioner Stotlar presented Resolution No. R-2025-07, a resolution authorizing a public hearing on the annual budget for the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026. Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2025-07. Commissioner Peradotta seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

ORDINANCE NO. O-2025-06 APPROVING THE ESTIMATE OF REVENUES FOR THE CITY OF PINCKNEYVILLE FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2026

Commissioner Stotlar introduced Ordinance No. O-2025-06, an ordinance to be placed on file, approving the estimate of revenues for the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, for fiscal year ending April 30, 2026. Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to place on file Ordinance No O-2025-06. Commissioner Kuhnert seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

ORDINANCE NO. O-2025-07 TO ADOPT THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF PINCKNEYVILLE FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2026

Commissioner Stotlar introduced Ordinance No. O-2025-07, an ordinance to be placed on file, to adopt the annual budget for the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, for fiscal year ending April 30, 2026. Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to place on file Ordinance No O-2025-07. Commissioner Hicks seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

ORDINANCE NO. O-2025-03 TO ENTER INTO A SECOND AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED OPTION AND LEASE AGREEMENT (SOUTH) WITH KIWI SOLAR 2, LLC

Mayor Spencer presented Ordinance No. O-2025-03, an ordinance placed on file at the March 24, 2025, regular council meeting, authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, to enter into a second amendment to amended and restated Option and Lease Agreement (South) with Kiwi Solar 2, LLC. Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve Ordinance No. O-2025-03, which was seconded by Commissioner Peradotta. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: Commissioner Kuhnert. Motion declared carried.

APPOINT MARY STONE TO LIBRARY BOARD

Mayor Spencer requested to appoint Mary Stone to the Library Board, stating she would replace Commissioner Kuhnert, who will be a non-voting liaison between the City of Pinckneyville and the Pinckneyville Public Library. Motion by Commissioner Peradotta, seconded by Commissioner Kuhnert to approve the appointment. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Laura Loos asked if the valve replacement on Tuesday morning would affect her water service at her business. Commissioner Kuhnert replied it would only affect a small section in the area of the replacement and would not affect any businesses on South Walnut Street.

Genevieve Hester passed out flyers and Laura Loos spoke about an event they have planned on Saturday, May 31, 2025 – Splash into Summer. Ms. Loos requested permission to use the parking lot South of Place Insurance & Real Estate and requested the power be turned on to the pole in the lot as they expect food vendors. There will also be sidewalk sales that day. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by Commissioner Peradotta, seconded by Commissioner Stotlar 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, 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, 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 6:35 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by Commissioner Kuhnert to adjourn the meeting at 6:36 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

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