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City of Pinckneyville City Council met Aug. 25.

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 requested to add Executive Session for the discussion of 2 (c) (6) – Setting of a price for the sale or lease of property owned by the public body. He then announced the agenda was set. Administrative staff present: City Clerk Melissa Kellerman, City Attorney Don Bigham, Fire Chief Curtis Miller, Fire Captain James Gielow, Economic Development Coordinator and Zoning Administrator Carrie Gilliam. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Hicks.

PREVIOUS MINUTES

Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 11, 2025, Regular 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 the ending balance total for the period ending July 2025 was $11,466,605.29. Due to the abbreviated report, no comparison to the previous year was given. 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 $879.00 to CDS for the phone system lease. 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.

CORRESPONDENCE

Commissioner Kuhnert announced that a boring company had drilled through a water line again, so a Boil Water Order had just been issued for Pinckneyville water customers From Fairground Road to Cottontail Road and anything South of the viaduct/tracks on State Route 127 until further notice.

Commissioner Hicks announced the first High School Football game is scheduled for Friday, August 29th. Commissioner Kuhnert announced there was a great turnout for the American Thresherman’s Show this month. QUOTE FROM ROY WALKER COMMUNICATIONS TO PURCHASE VEHICLE REPEATER

Commissioner Hicks requested approval of a quote from Roy Walker Communications in the total amount of $2,718.00 to purchase a vehicle repeater with radio interface cable plus installation and shipping to be paid from the Police Fund. 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.

REQUEST FROM PINCKNEYVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO DISCUSS ASSISTANCE WITH MARDI GRAS ADVERTISING COSTS AND STREET CLOSURES RELATED TO ALL MARDI GRAS EVENTS

Pinckneyville Chamber of Commerce requested $1,500.00 from the Hotel/Motel Fund to assist with advertising costs and to discuss street closures related to all Mardi Gras events. Executive Director Dana Carney was present and stated they are having a car show again this year. She also requested No Parking Signs be placed along Walnut Street and Mulberry Street for the vendor fair and car show. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve their requests, which was seconded by Commissioner Kuhnert. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

PINCKNEYVILLE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL REQUEST TO HOLD HOMECOMING PARADE OCTOBER 3, 2025

Commissioner Hicks presented a request from Pinckneyville Community High School to hold a homecoming parade on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., following their usual parade route. Commissioner Hicks 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.

REQUEST TO CLOSE PORTION OF WEST MULBERRY STREET FOR CORNHOLD TOURNEY/BENEFIT SEPTEMBER 7, 2025

Dawn Tanner requested approval to close one block of West Mulberry Street Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 2-6 p.m. for a cornhole tourney/benefit. She stated this would be the same area as the annual barbecue contest. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve the request. Commissioner Peradotta seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

REQUEST FROM PINCKNEYVILLE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #2921 TO COLLECT ON CITY STREETS ON OCTOBER 25, 2025

Commissioner Hicks read a request from the Pinckneyville Knights of Columbus #2921 to collect on City Streets on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for their annual drive for the benefit of Pinckneyville School District #50 Special Education and Southern Illinois Special Olympics. Bob Giacomo stated that they would be collecting at three points and hope to have a table set up at the vendor fair. 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.

PROPOSAL FROM JC’S AIR CONDITIOING FOR NEW AIR CONDITIONER AT UTILITY DEPARTMENT

Commissioner Kuhnert requested approval of a proposal from JC’s Air Conditioning for a new Air Conditioning unit at the Utility Department in the total amount of $6,715.00 to be paid from Gas – Building Maintenance. Commissioner Kuhnert made a motion to approve the request. Commissioner Peradotta seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-22 AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE 2026 CYCLE 17 ILLINOIS TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (ITEP) AND COMMITTING THE REQUIRED 10% LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS

Mayor Spencer presented Resolution No. R-2025-22, a resolution placed on file at the August 11, 2025, regular council meeting, authorizing a grant application to the 2026 Cycle 17 Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) and committing the required 10% local matching funds. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to approve Resolution No. R 2025-22, which was seconded by Commissioner Kuhnert. On roll call: Commissioners Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: Commissioner Hicks. Motion declared carried.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-23 TO AUTHORIZE AN APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR A GAS LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF PINCKNEYVILLE, ILLINOIS

Mayor Spencer presented Resolution No. R-2025-23, a resolution to authorize an application for financial assistance for a gas line replacement project within the City of Pinckneyville, Illinois. The grant is coming from the Delta Regional Authority. He stated there are eight states within the Delta Regional Authority including: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee. Illinois is receiving the least amount of funds, so the City of Pinckneyville is submitting a grant application for 15% matching funds to be more competitive. There is 40,500 linear feet of gas line required to be replaced which is over 7.5 miles. A contractor would cost $900,000 plus materials, but the City previously purchased a boring machine to eliminate the contractor, and has already replaced 900 feet on Wren Road. The grant request is for $413,000.00, so the City’s 15% match is $62,000.00, saving the City $351,000.00. Commissioner Stotlar made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2025-23. Commissioner Kuhnert seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: Nones. Motion declared carried.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-24 TO DESIGNATE AND AUTHORIZE GREATER EGYPT REGIONAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TO PROVIDE GRANT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES TO THE CITY OF PINCKNEYVILLE, ILLINOIS

Mayor Spencer presented Resolution No. R-2025-24, a resolution to designate and authorize Greater Egypt Regional Planning & Development Commission to provide grant administration services to the City of Pinckneyville, Illinois. He stated they will do the paperwork and administer the grant for the gas line replacement project. Commissioner Kuhnert made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2025-24. Commissioner Stotlar seconded the motion. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: Nones. Motion declared carried.

RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-25 AUTHORIZING A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PINCKNEYVILLE, PERRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AND KELLERMAN’S FEED & SUPPLY, INC.

Mayor Spencer introduced Resolution No. R-2025-25, a resolution to be placed on file, authorizing a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, and Kellerman’s Feed & Supply, Inc., an Illinois Corporation. Economic Development Coordinator and Zoning Administrator Carrie Gilliam stated she has TIF Funds budgeted for the parking lot improvements they are requesting. Todd Kellerman stated the potholes at the entrance to their parking lot are on the State Highway side, but the State will not fix them. He intends to asphalt from the parking lot entrance all the way to Brown Street. They anticipate starting the project the first week of October so it can be completed by Mardi Gras. Commissioner Peradotta made a motion to place on file Resolution No. R-2025-25, which was seconded by Commissioner Hicks. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: Nones. Motion declared carried.

PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF GOLD STAR MOTHER’S DAY AND FAMILY DAY ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2025

Mayor Spencer proclaimed Sunday, September 28, 2025, as Gold Star Mother’s Day and Family Day. Their journey begins on September 23, and they will arrive in Pinckneyville on September 26, leaving the next day and arriving in Springfield on September 28, 225, where a signed proclamation from Mayor Spencer will be presented. Commissioner Kuhnert made a motion to approve the proclamation, which was seconded by Commissioner Hicks. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: Nones. Motion declared carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON PLAYGROUND OSLAD GRANT FUNDING

Mayor Spencer asked if there were any public comments on the Playground OSLAD Grant Funding that was presented to Council at the July 28, 2025, City Council Meeting. The public notice stated additional comments would be taken at this meeting. There were no comments.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Rita Schwebel requested to follow up on the property at 101 East Hawkins Street. City Attorney Don Bigham stated his office is proceeding with the two-step process of declaring the building to be unsafe and proceed with condemnation. His partner is currently working on serving the property owner with the complaint notice, and it should be in court within the next month. The property owner could show up, contest, and request to repair the property. If the property owner doesn’t show up, an order will be issued to declare the building to be unsafe which could take approximately 90 days, then the next step would be to obtain permission to demolish the building.

ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by Commissioner Peradotta, seconded by Commissioner Kuhnert to move the meeting to Executive Session at 6:22 p.m. for the discussion of: Section 2 (c) (1) Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of an employee and Section 2 (c) (6) Setting of a price for the sale or lease of property owned by the public body. 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 6:45 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 6:46 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.

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