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City of Pinckneyville City Council met July 14.

Here is the agenda 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. Commissioner Kuhnert stated Aaron Lacy requested to have his request removed from the agenda. Mayor Spencer announced the agenda was set. Administrative staff present: City Clerk Melissa Kellerman, City Attorney Don Bigham, Fire Chief Curtis Miller, and Fire Captain James Gielow. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Kuhnert.

PREVIOUS MINUTES

Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 23, 2025, Regular Council Meeting, and the June 26, 2025, Special 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 $1,329,555.48 for the payroll period ending June 2025, up from last year. He stated that the regular hours of 44,893 were down from last year, while overtime hours of 1,607 were up 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 with the addition of $1,329.64 to Clearwave for internet. 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 Peradotta notified the public that Illini Asphalt will return July 16th, weather permitting, to finish oiling and chipping the remaining streets on the schedule for this year, which will include Red Bud Lane, Cripple Creek, Short Street, Sunny Lane, and Wabash Street.

REQUEST FROM EAGLES LODGE TO CLOSE PART OF WEST MULBERRY STREET

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025, FOR ANNUAL BBQ CONTEST

Mike Skaggs, representing the Eagles Lodge, requested to close part of West Mulberry Street Saturday, September 20, 2025, for their 7th annual BBQ Contest. 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.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS CHAPTER 32 OF INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COLLECTORS’ DONATION REQUEST

The Southern Illinois Chapter 32 of International Harvester Collectors requested a $1,500.00 donation from the hotel/motel tax fund to assist with advertising and signage for their 5th annual Cubfest in Pinckneyville, at the Perry County Fairgrounds, on September 19 and 20, 2025. Commissioner Hicks 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.

APPROVAL TO ADD DANIEL MALANOWSKI TO THE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER ROSTER

Commissioner Hicks made a motion to add Daniel Malanowski to the volunteer firefighter roster, as recommended by Fire Chief Curtis Miller. Commissioner Kuhnert seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

APPROVE PROPOSAL FROM THE DOOR DOCTOR TO REPLACE OVERHEAD DOOR AT FIRE DEPARTMENT

Commissioner Hicks requested approval of a proposal from The Door Doctor for$34,007.00 for the replacement of all overhead doors at the fire department. He stated doors, which were installed in the early 1990’s have started to fail and no parts are available for repair. Two bids were provided. Commissioner Hicks 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.

APPROVE PAYMENT APPLICATION NO. 1 FROM HAIER PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. FOR THE IL-154 AND FAIRGROUND ROAD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT

Commissioner Kuhnert requested approval of Payment Application No. 1 from Haier Plumbing & Heating, Inc., for the IL-154 and Fairground Road Water Main Replacement Project. Commissioner Kuhnert made a motion to approve Pay Application No. 1, 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 INVOICE FROM LOGICON TO ASSIST WITH ISSUES AT WATER PLANT AND CITY LAKE

Commissioner Kuhnert requested approval of an invoice from Logicon for four trips in May and June to assist with issues at the Water Plant and City Lake at a total cost of $5,769.63 to be paid from the Water Fund. Commissioner Kuhnert made a motion to approve the invoice, which was seconded by Commissioner Peradotta. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

PURCHASE POOL CHEMICALS FROM SPEAR

Commissioner Kuhnert requested approval of a quote from Spear to purchase chemicals for the pool at a total cost of $5,511.00. 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 ESTIMATE FROM BRAND ELECTRIC TO REPLACE LIGHTS AT POOL

Commissioner Kuhnert requested approval of an estimate from Brand Electric to replace lights at the pool at a total cost of $4,206.48. 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.

PURCHASE MATERIALS FROM GROEBNER FOR WREN ROAD GAS LINE REPLACEMENT

Commissioner Kuhnert requested approval of a quote from Groebner in the total amount of $19,652.68 for materials in connection with the Wren Road gas line replacement project. Commissioner Kuhnert stated there are six miles of gas line to be replaced there and the City will use the new boring machine. Mayor Spencer noted there may be a grant available for the project so he will refer it to Commissioner Kuhnert. Commissioner Kuhnert made a motion to approve the request, which was seconded by Commissioner Stotlar. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

UTILITY DEPARTMENT REQUESTS TO PURCHASE ONE-QUARTER OF BOBCAT COMPACT TRACK LOADER FROM STREET DEPARTMENT

Commissioner Kuhnert stated the T650 T4 Bobcat Compact Track Loader was purchased years ago and split between four departments (street, gas, water, and sewer) equally. He is requesting to purchase the Street Department’s quarter-interest in the Bobcat, which has a trade value of $28,500.00. Commissioner Kuhnert made a motion to approve paying the Street Department $7,125.00 for their quarter-interest, to be paid equally from Gas, Water, and Sewer Capital Outlay. The motion 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-2025-20 TO ACCEPT A BID PROPOSAL FROM BOBCAT OF MARION TO PURCHASE A BOBCAT COMPACT TRACK LOADER FOR THE STREET DEPARTMENT

Commissioner Peradotta introduced Resolution No. R-2025-20, a resolution to be placed on file, to accept a bid proposal from Bobcat of Marion for the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, to purchase a Bobcat Compact Track Loader at a total cost of $71,487.49. Commissioner Peradotta stated this includes a 48-month warranty and all attachments required for OSHA compliance. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2025-20, 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-2025-19 TO ENTER INTO AN ADDENDUM TO THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE LABORERS’ INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, THE SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL ILLINOIS LABORERS’ DISTRICT COUNCIL, AND LABORERS’ LOCAL 773

Mayor Spencer introduced Resolution No. R-2025-19, a resolution to be placed on file, authorizing the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, to enter into an Addendum to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Laborers’ International Union of North America, the Southern and Central Illinois Laborers’ District Council, and Laborers’ Local 773. Mayor Spencer stated this is to add a supervisor position. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2025-19, which was seconded by Commissioner Kuhnert. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

ORDINANCE NO. O-2025-09 AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED REAL ESTATE LOCATED ALONG BLUE BUNTING ROAD, PINCKNEYVILLE, ILLINOIS

Mayor Spencer introduced Ordinance No. O-2025-09, an ordinance to be placed on file, authorizing the sale of municipally owned real property located along Blue Bunting Road, Pinckneyville, Illinois. Mayor Spencer stated this is the property that Loyd Hauling bid on to purchase at the last regular council meeting. Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to place on file Ordinance No. O-2025-09, 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-2025-10 COMMITTING FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT FUNDS TO LARRY AND LISA WILD

Mayor Spencer presented Ordinance No. O-2025-10, an ordinance authorizing approval of an application from Larry and Lisa Wild 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. Mr. Wild stated they have owned the Counseling Office of Lisa Wild at One North Main Street for several years and are needing to replace the roof and sheeting, add an additional exit, replace two front windows and doors and tuck pointing. He stated the bid for the work is $40,000.00. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve Ordinance No. O-2025-10, which was seconded by Commissioner Stotlar. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. ABSTAINED: Commissioner Kuhnert. Motion declared carried.

PURCHASE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS FROM HOLIDAY OUTDOOR DECOR

Mayor Spencer requested approval to purchase Christmas lights from Holiday Outdoor Décor to be split equally between Public Affairs – Community Relations and the Pinckneyville Chamber of Commerce. Dana Carney was present representing the Pinckneyville Chamber of Commerce, and stated the total cost is $12,800.00, so the cost will be $6,400.00 from each of them, and the new lights will be hung around the square. 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

Genevieve Hester stated the Pinckneyville High School Golf Team is having a golf scramble on August 17, 2025, and requested the City of Pinckneyville to be a Gold Level Sponsor. The sponsorship, which costs $100.00, will include use of the City logo in advertising, social media recognition and awards recognition. City Attorney Don Bigham stated it is within the spending limit, but because it is not on the agenda, it does not require a motion. The item will be added to the next Accounts Payable.

ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by Commissioner Peradotta, seconded by Commissioner Kuhnert to move the meeting to Executive Session at 6:25 p.m. for the discussion of: 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 Stotlar to return to the regular meeting at 6:44 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 Stotlar to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

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