Pinckneyville public meetings in 2020
19 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Pinckneyville City Council approved using GO Bond funds to make $200,000 principal reductions on each of two bank loans for the meter project, cutting each loan balance by 50%. They also approved Task Order #5 from HMG for design work on Illinois State Route 13/154 and Mann Drive, including sidewalk and drainage improvements, at a cost of $88,300 from the TIF Account. The council approved the previous meeting minutes, the treasurer's report, and accounts payable, and moved to executive session to discuss pending litigation.
- Approved $200,000 principal reduction on First National Bank loan for meter project (5-0)
- Approved $200,000 principal reduction on Murphy-Wall State Bank loan for meter project (5-0)
- Approved Task Order #5 from HMG for design on IL Route 13/154 and Mann Drive, $88,300 (5-0)
- Approved minutes of Dec 14 and Dec 17, 2020 meetings (5-0)
- Approved treasurer's report for period ending Nov 30, 2020 (5-0)
- Approved accounts payable including two added invoices (5-0)
- Moved to executive session for litigation discussion (5-0)
City Council
The Pinckneyville City Council unanimously approved three items related to the Perry County Enterprise Zone: Ordinance O-2020-31 establishing the zone, Ordinance O-2020-32 enacting a policy statement, and Resolution R-2020-40 authorizing a memorandum of understanding. They also approved Ordinance O-2020-33 amending a prior ordinance for the Illinois Local CURE Program. Discussions were held on paying down meter loans and a potential bicycle lane on State Route 13/127, but no decisions were made on those topics.
- Approved Ordinance O-2020-31 establishing enterprise zone (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance O-2020-32 enacting policy statement (5-0)
- Approved Resolution R-2020-40 authorizing MOU (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance O-2020-33 amending Local CURE request (5-0)
City Council
The Pinckneyville City Council approved a $628,270.70 grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for an ADA-compliant sidewalk and new storm sewer project along Illinois Route 154/13 near Mann Drive. The council also approved several resolutions and ordinances, including a tax levy increase to $900,000, a contract for soccer park utilities, and a part-time student worker hire. All votes were unanimous except for one resolution (R-2020-39) which passed 4-1.
- Approved $628,270.70 grant for ADA sidewalk and storm sewer project (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of tank bypass materials from Core & Main for $6,852.62 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution R-2020-39 for Red Dot Construction soccer park utilities contract (4-1, Hicks dissenting)
- Approved Resolution R-2020-37 for 2021 Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Program (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution R-2020-36 for insurance coverage from Sheffer Insurance Agency (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution R-2020-38 estimating tax levy at $900,000 (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance O-2020-30 levying taxes for corporate purposes (unanimous)
- Approved hiring Daisi Mucha as part-time student worker at $10/hour (unanimous)
City Council
The Pinckneyville City Council approved several contracts and purchases, including hiring Structural Steel Services, Inc. for $8,360 to remove the old water tank and Litton Enterprises, Inc. for $4,150 to bypass it, which will trigger a boil water order. The council also approved a $28,216 purchase of a 2020 Ram 1500 truck for the police department, a $5,000 vac truck rental, and a $4,500 proposal to demolish a house at 706 West Water Street. Additionally, the council approved a $5,000 TIF redevelopment agreement with The Trophy Room, an insurance renewal proposal from Sheffer Insurance Agency for $202,205, and hired Brad Boulton as a Wastewater 1 Licensed Operator at $27.00 per hour starting November 30, 2020.
- Approved hiring Structural Steel Services, Inc. for $8,360 to remove the old water tank (5-0)
- Approved hiring Litton Enterprises, Inc. for $4,150 to bypass the tank, triggering a boil water order (5-0)
- Approved $5,000 vac truck rental for two days from Haier Plumbing at the North Sewer Plant (5-0)
- Approved $28,216 purchase of a 2020 Ram 1500 truck from Thomas Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep to replace Police Unit #9 (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance O-2020-29 authorizing sale of a 1992 Ford Towers Pumper and surplus fire equipment (5-0)
- Approved Resolution R-2020-36 accepting Sheffer Insurance Agency proposal with $202,205 annual premium (5-0)
- Approved Resolution R-2020-35 for a $5,000 TIF redevelopment agreement with William V. Timpner d/b/a The Trophy Room (5-0)
- Approved $4,500 proposal from Loos Excavating, Inc. to demolish a house at 706 West Water Street (5-0)
City Council
The Pinckneyville City Council approved a $795,004 grant agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for airport improvements, with the city contributing 5% from the airport fund. The council also approved a $16,162.39 purchase for a Muffin Monster bar screen and parts, and authorized a $828 bid on property at 302 East Chester Street. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved Resolution R-2020-33 for $795,004 airport grant (5-0)
- Approved $16,162.39 purchase of Muffin Monster bar screen and labor (5-0)
- Approved $828 sealed bid for 302 East Chester Street (5-0)
- Approved contract with Robert Risley as wastewater operator (5-0)
- Approved Eagle's Lodge, Knights of Columbus, and Moose to stay open until 2 a.m. for Mardi Gras and New Year's Eve (5-0)
- Approved closing Wabash Street for auction on Oct 17 (5-0)
- Approved closing streets for Mardi Gras Vendor Fair on Oct 31 (5-0)
- Approved Trick-or-Treat hours for Oct 30, 6-9 p.m. (5-0)
City Council
The Pinckneyville City Council approved the purchase of a Toshiba VFD for the water plant for up to $4,592.70, and tabled a request from the Chamber of Commerce for Mardi Gras 2020 funding. The council also approved a resolution (R-2020-29) for enforcing Ordinance O-2020-21, placed on file a $30,000 IDOT airport maintenance grant agreement, and set a Community Center open house for September 26, 2020.
- Approved purchase of Toshiba VFD from BHMG for water plant, up to $4,592.70 (unanimous)
- Tabled Chamber of Commerce request for Mardi Gras 2020 funding
- Approved Resolution R-2020-29 for implementation/enforcement of Ordinance O-2020-21 (unanimous)
- Placed on file Resolution R-2020-28, IDOT aeronautics grant for airport maintenance ($30,000) (unanimous)
- Set Community Center open house for Sept 26, 2020, 8 a.m.–noon
- Approved minutes of Aug 10 and Aug 13 meetings (unanimous)
- Approved Treasurer's Report for period ending July 31, 2020 (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable including five added invoices (unanimous)
City Council
The Pinckneyville City Council approved several bids and purchases, including a $59,526 contract with Triple J Construction for 15 building roofs, a $14,060 lighting project at Greg Hale Field, and a $38,076 pump for the Gordon Street lift station. They also approved HVAC replacement, firefighter turnout gear, and hired a new firefighter. An ordinance on vegetative matter disposal was placed on file, and a resident's request about sewer charges for pool water was discussed but not resolved.
- Approved $59,526 bid from Triple J Construction for 15 building roofs (unanimous)
- Approved $14,060 bid from Kuhnert Electric for lighting at Greg Hale Field (unanimous)
- Approved $38,076 bid from Xylem, Inc. for a Dri-Prime Pump (unanimous)
- Approved $5,600 proposal from J.C.'s Air Conditioning for fire station HVAC (unanimous)
- Approved $5,175 purchase of two turnout gear sets from Mac's Fire & Safety (unanimous)
- Approved hiring Dylan Shahan as firefighter (unanimous)
- Placed on file Ordinance O-2020-21 on vegetative matter disposal (unanimous)
- Placed on file Resolution R-2020-26 with Clearwave Communications (unanimous)
City Council
The Pinckneyville City Council approved a $29,300 roofing bid from Clover Roofing for City Hall and the Perry-Jackson Child Advocacy building. The council also approved a sidewalk improvement payment, a lease for University of Illinois Extension, a handicap ramp bid, and a Knights of Columbus street collection. The Triple J Construction bid was tabled until the next meeting.
- Approved $29,300 Clover Roofing bid for City Hall and Perry-Jackson Child Advocacy building (5-0)
- Approved $39,319.99 Pay Estimate No. 1 for 2020 Sidewalk Improvements with DCEO Grant (5-0)
- Approved Resolution R-2020-25 leasing office space to University of Illinois Extension (5-0)
- Accepted John R. Hartsock's resignation from Pinckneyville-Du Quoin Airport Board effective Aug 1, 2020 (5-0)
- Approved $3,475 bid from S.D. Concrete Inc. for handicap ramp at Community Center (5-0)
- Approved Knights of Columbus collection on town square Oct 31, 2020, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. (5-0)
- Tabled Triple J Construction bid until next council meeting
- Approved minutes, treasurer's report, and accounts payable (5-0 each)
City Council
The Pinckneyville City Council approved a $25,000 Business District Funds Grant for Joshua L. Bagley and Grandma's Coffee and Cakes, LLC, to support plumbing and electrical work at the old McCants building at 3 and 5 North Main Street. The council also approved a 3-year lease renewal with the Perry-Jackson County Child Advocacy Center, a bid for remodeling work on the Community Center, and an ordinance allowing curbside mixed drink sales. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved $25,000 business grant for Grandma's Coffee and Cakes (unanimous)
- Approved 3-year lease renewal with Perry-Jackson County Child Advocacy Center (unanimous)
- Approved $4,000 bid from Jenkel Painting for Community Center remodeling (unanimous)
- Approved $1,550 bid from John Dudek for Community Center remodeling (unanimous)
- Approved ordinance allowing curbside mixed drink sales for one year (unanimous)
- Approved First Baptist Church request to close St. Louis Street July 20-24 (unanimous)
- Approved 3-year Power of Attorney for Southern Illinois Aggregation Partnership (unanimous)
- Approved treasurer's report and accounts payable (unanimous)
City Council
The Pinckneyville City Council approved several items, including a new sexual harassment policy (Ordinance O-2020-17), a resolution supporting a CDBG grant application (R-2020-24), and a lease renewal with the Perry-Jackson County Child Advocacy Center (O-2020-16). They also approved closing the Revolving Loan Fund (R-2020-22) and a lease with the University of Illinois Extension (R-2020-23). Two items were tabled to the next meeting: a business district grant for Grandma's Coffee and Cakes and a discussion on COVID-19 revenue decreases.
- Approved Ordinance O-2020-17 adopting a sexual harassment policy (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution R-2020-24 supporting CDBG grant application (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance O-2020-16 lease renewal with Child Advocacy Center (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution R-2020-22 closing Revolving Loan Fund (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution R-2020-23 lease with University of Illinois Extension (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable including $796 invoice (unanimous)
- Tabled Ordinance O-2020-18 business district grant until June 22
- Tabled COVID-19 revenue decrease discussion until June 22
Public Hearing
The Pinckneyville City Council held a public hearing to review applications for the CDBG Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program. The city is applying on behalf of five local businesses for grants totaling $105,000 to assist with COVID-19-related losses. No decisions were made; the hearing was informational only, and the council adjourned without voting on the applications.
- Public hearing held for CDBG grant applications (no vote)
- Adjourned public hearing at 5:53 p.m. (unanimous)
City Council
The Pinckneyville City Council approved multiple resolutions and ordinances, including business district grants for Sweet Grounds Ice Cream & Coffee Co. and JC's Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Inc., and a redevelopment program for businesses affected by COVID-19. The council also approved the purchase of light poles for the softball field, a street closure for St. Bruno School, and the sale of a street sweeper. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the prescription medication agreement.
- Approved Resolution R-2020-17 leasing city real estate to Collin Hirsch for agricultural purposes (5-0)
- Approved purchase of six 50' light poles for Greg Hale Softball Field from Egyptian Electric at ~$500 each (5-0)
- Approved street closure of 200 block of Gordon Street for St. Bruno School graduation on May 28, 2020 (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance O-2020-13 authorizing sale of street sweeper for $35,000 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution R-2020-19 addendum with Mutual Medical Plans for health insurance administration (5-0)
- Approved Resolution R-2020-20 stop loss insurance renewal for health care plan, choosing Plan C (5-0)
- Approved Resolution R-2020-18 prescription medication agreement with Stotlar Drug Company (4-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved Ordinances O-2020-11 and O-2020-12 granting $25,000 and $10,000 to Sweet Grounds Ice Cream & Coffee Co. (5-0)
City Council
The Pinckneyville City Council approved the FY2021 budget and revenue estimate, accepted a $3,481.50 bid for sewer cleaning, and placed a sidewalk improvement contract on file. It also approved hiring four part-time summer workers, committed local funds for a street resurfacing project, and terminated an agreement with Azavar Government Solutions.
- Approved FY2021 budget (Ordinance O-2020-08) (5-0)
- Approved FY2021 revenue estimate (Ordinance O-2020-07) (5-0)
- Accepted ACE Pipe Cleaning bid for IL-127 sewer cleaning at $3,481.50 (5-0)
- Placed on file sidewalk contract with Samron Midwest Contracting (Resolution R-2020-14) (5-0)
- Approved hiring part-time summer help Grant Biby and Landon Millikin at $10/hr (4-0, Mayor abstained)
- Approved hiring part-time summer help Daron Chandler and Riley Maxey at $10/hr (4-0, Mayor abstained)
- Approved committing $41,000 local match for South Walnut Street resurfacing (Resolution R-2020-16) (5-0)
- Terminated agreement with Azavar Government Solutions (5-0)
Public Hearing
The Pinckneyville City Council held a public hearing for the fiscal year 2020-2021 annual budget. No members of the public asked questions or provided comments. The hearing was adjourned after about four minutes with no substantive decisions made.
- Adjourned public hearing for FY 2020-2021 budget (unanimous)
City Council
The Pinckneyville City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement with the hospital district for real estate sale and TIF funding, and committed TIF funds for soccer park infrastructure. It also approved pool management, loan refinancing, a video gaming terminal limit increase, and several budget-related items. All votes were unanimous except the soccer park TIF (4-1) and the bush hog purchase (4-1).
- Approved swimming pool management service agreement (5-0)
- Approved agricultural leases with Edward J. Bruns and Steven and Brent Epplin (5-0)
- Accepted resignation of part-time police officer Michael Akin (5-0)
- Approved loan refinancing with Murphy-Wall State Bank and Trust Company (5-0)
- Approved loan refinancing with First National Bank in Pinckneyville (5-0)
- Approved resolution for public hearing on FY2021 budget (5-0)
- Approved ordinance committing TIF funds for soccer park infrastructure (4-1)
- Approved purchase of Woods Bush Hog for $10,400 (4-1)
City Council
The Pinckneyville City Council approved several purchases and appointments at its March 9, 2020 meeting. The most significant action was approving a $113,700 contract with Municipal Equipment Company to install a new glass-lined effluent tank at the water plant, contingent on an inspection. The council also approved a $66,000 dump truck purchase, two zoning board appointments, and several event permits.
- Approved $113,700 effluent tank replacement for water plant, contingent on HMG inspection (5-0)
- Approved purchase of 2020 F550 Ford dump truck with plow and spreader, not to exceed $66,000 (5-0)
- Appointed Joe Folden to Zoning Board (5-0)
- Appointed Brian Chandler to Zoning Board (5-0)
- Approved Perry County Humane Society street collection on Oct. 17, 2020, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (5-0)
- Approved Fireman's Association Good Friday fish fry on April 10, 2020 (5-0)
- Approved $31,799.89 IMRF accelerated payment for former Police Chief Keith John Griffin (5-0)
- Approved accounts payable including $2,857.69 fuel bill from Southern FS (5-0)
City Council
The Pinckneyville City Council unanimously approved a $25,000 Business District Grant and a $10,000 Façade Improvement Grant for The Clubhouse of Pinckneyville, LLC, a new Crossfit gym and golf simulator business. The council also approved multiple contracts for mowing services, road maintenance materials, and fire department lieutenant appointments. All votes were unanimous with no nays recorded.
- Approved $25,000 Business District Grant for The Clubhouse of Pinckneyville, LLC (5-0)
- Approved $10,000 Façade Improvement Grant for The Clubhouse of Pinckneyville, LLC (5-0)
- Approved park maintenance and mowing agreement with Thomas E. Garner (5-0)
- Approved mowing contract with Aaron Hawk for new soccer fields (5-0)
- Approved mowing contract with American Lawncare, LLC for City Lake (5-0)
- Approved mowing contract with American Lawncare, LLC for city cemetery (5-0)
- Approved contracts with Illini Asphalt, Barr Trucking, and Beelman Ready Mix for 2020 motor fuel tax projects (5-0)
- Appointed Josh Bathon, Alan McClurken Jr., and David Pearson as Fire Department Lieutenants (5-0)
City Council
The Pinckneyville City Council approved several resolutions and contracts, including authorizing HMG to proceed with updated wastewater treatment plant plans estimated at $17,703,150, which include eliminating the East Sewer Plant and adding fencing. The council also approved mowing contracts with Garner Mowing Service, Aaron Hawk, and American Lawncare for parks, soccer fields, city lake, and cemetery, plus material contracts with Illini Asphalt, Barr Trucking, and Beelman Ready Mix for 2020 motor fuel tax projects. They approved the treasurer's report showing $5,837,481 in total bank balances, and hired Paul Ritter as a part-time street worker. A resident's request for a culvert was discussed but no decision was made.
- Approved minutes of January 27, 2020 meeting (5-0)
- Approved treasurer's report with $5,837,481 total bank balances (5-0)
- Approved accounts payable including $100,373.28 gas bill and $3,944.63 fuel bill (5-0)
- Approved Resolution R-2020-03: two-year mowing contract with Garner Mowing Service (5-0)
- Approved Resolution R-2020-07: two-year mowing contract with Aaron Hawk for soccer fields (5-0)
- Approved Resolution R-2020-09: two-year mowing contract with American Lawncare for city lake (5-0)
- Authorized HMG to proceed with updated wastewater plant plans, estimated $17,703,150 (5-0)
- Approved Resolutions R-2020-04, R-2020-05, R-2020-06: contracts with Illini Asphalt, Barr Trucking, Beelman Ready Mix for 2020 motor fuel tax projects (5-0 each)
City Council
The Pinckneyville City Council approved several items, including an emergency order for a Godwinn Pump, the purchase of 120 new gas meters for $11,220, a final payment of $9,863.03 to Haier Plumbing & Heating, and a resolution setting a 10 mph speed limit at Sunny Lane mobile home park. The council also accepted Ron Helvey's resignation and discussed, but did not vote on, a plan to eliminate the East Sewer Plant. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved emergency order for Godwinn Pump parts (5-0)
- Approved purchase of 120 gas meters for $11,220 plus shipping (5-0)
- Approved final payment of $9,863.03 to Haier Plumbing & Heating (5-0)
- Approved Resolution R-2020-02 setting 10 mph speed limit at Sunny Lane (5-0)
- Accepted resignation of Ron Helvey effective January 5, 2020 (5-0)
- Approved accounts payable with Frontier bill removed (5-0)
- Approved treasurer's report (5-0)
- Approved minutes of January 13, 2020 meeting (5-0)