Pinckneyville public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will consider several approvals, including equipment for a police pursuit vehicle, a natural‑gas supply agreement, emergency repair invoices, and technology purchases. It will also place on file two intergovernmental agreements—one for a solar energy project with Saffron Solar, LLC, and another for animal‑control services. The meeting includes setting the 2026 municipal calendar and public comment.

• Approve equipment for the 2026 Dodge Durango Police Pursuit vehicle (Commissioner Hicks).
• Ordinance No. O-2025-16: approve a Natural Gas Long Term Supply Agreement with Interstate Municipal Gas Agency (Commissioner Kuhnert).
• Emergency approval of a $4,197.51 invoice for water line repair supplies on Snowy Owl Road (Commissioner Kuhnert).
• Approve a $5,765.97 quote from CDS Office Technologies for four desktop computers for city staff, funded from General Capital Outlay (Commissioner Stotlar).
• Approve a $18,750 total quote from Zenner/Utility Pipe Sales for water meter repairs ($12,500) and gas meter repairs ($6,250) (Commissioner Stotlar).

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances and contract approvals, including a natural‑gas long‑term supply agreement and purchases for the utility, water, and sewer departments. The Mayor will announce a $359,000 Delta Regional Authority grant to replace the city’s gas distribution infrastructure. The council will also discuss a motor‑fuel tax maintenance program, corporate and library tax levies, and stop‑loss insurance coverage. An executive session will be held for personnel, property, safety, and litigation matters.

• Ordinance No. O‑2025‑16 approving a Natural Gas Long‑Term Supply Agreement with Interstate Municipal Gas Agency
• Approval of a $2,979.98 quote from CDS Office Technologies for two desktop computers for the utility department
• Approval of a $9,795.00 quote from Hydro‑Kinetics for a gas chlorinator system and chlorine gas detector for the water department
• Approval of a $6,593.25 quote (plus freight and installation) from Municipal Equipment Company for a Sulzer submersible sewage pump for the sewer department
• Mayor’s announcement of a $359,000 Delta Regional Authority grant to replace gas distribution infrastructure

The Pinckneyville City Council unanimously approved the minutes of the November 24 meeting, the Treasurer’s Report and $75,519.58 in accounts payable. It placed on file a natural‑gas long‑term supply agreement with Interstate Municipal Gas Agency and approved several procurement requests, including computers, a gas chlorinator system and a sewage pump. The council also approved a $230,000 motor‑fuel tax maintenance program and stop‑loss insurance coverage with a $45,000 deductible. Additionally, the city announced a $359,000 grant to replace gas‑distribution infrastructure.

• Approved November 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable $75,519.58 (unanimous)
• Approved natural‑gas long‑term supply agreement (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two desktop computers $2,979.98 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of gas chlorinator system $9,795.00 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Program $230,000 (unanimous)
• Approved stop‑loss insurance coverage with $45,000 deductible (unanimous)

City Council

The Pinckneyville City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including estimates for the city’s tax levy for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026. Additional items include approval of a $4,850 lean‑to structure for the fire house, an $8,800 purchase of a utility truck bed, and adoption of stop‑loss insurance coverage agreements. The council will also address a one‑way alley designation, a donation request for the 2025 Duster Thomas Hoops Classic basketball tournament, and a contract for Phase I cultural resource surveys.

• Resolution No. R-2025-30 estimating the City of Pinckneyville tax levy (excluding Library Fund) for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026
• Ordinance No. O-2025-13 levying taxes for corporate purposes for the fiscal year May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026
• Ordinance No. O-2025-14 levying taxes for the Pinckneyville Public Library for the fiscal year May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026
• Resolution No. R-2025-32 approving stop‑loss insurance coverage with HealthEZ and Standard Life and Accident Insurance
• Request approval of a $4,850 contract with Choice Buildings, LLC to build a lean‑to structure over the fire house northeast entry door

The Pinckneyville City Council approved a series of financial items, including a $1,500 corporate advertising purchase, a $4,850 lean‑to structure for the firehouse, and an $8,000 utility truck bed. It adopted resolutions for tax levy estimates, a motor‑fuel tax program, and stop‑loss insurance coverage with a $45,000 deductible. Ordinance O‑2025‑15 designating a one‑way alleyway was tabled. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $1,500 corporate advertising for Duster Thomas Hoops tournament (unanimous)
• Approved $4,850 lean‑to structure over firehouse entry door (unanimous)
• Approved $8,000 utility truck bed purchase for Truck #55 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R‑2025‑29 to accept cultural resource surveys for new wastewater plant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R‑2025‑33 placing on file 2026 Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Program ($230,000) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R‑2025‑30 estimating city tax levy $1,090,000 for FY ending 4/30/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R‑2025‑32 stop‑loss insurance coverage with $45,000 deductible (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance O‑2025‑15 designating a one‑way alleyway (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss setting pay for the Mayor and Commissioners for the April 6, 2027 election. The body is also reviewing equipment purchases for police and insurance and archaeology proposals.

• Ordinance O-2025-12 to set compensation for Mayor and Commissioners elected April 6, 2027
• Request for $5,502.00 plus shipping to Ray O’Herron for 2026 Dodge Durango Police Pursuit equipment
• Resolution R-2025-29 to accept a proposal from Prairie Archaeology & Research, Ltd. (PAR) for Phase I Cultural Resource Surveys
• Resolution R-2025-28 to accept an insurance proposal from Assured Partners via the Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust

The Pinckneyville City Council approved the meeting minutes, the Treasurer’s Report, and accounts payable totaling $22,224.11. It also approved a $5,502 purchase of police equipment, placed on file a cultural‑resource survey resolution, an insurance‑coverage resolution, and an ordinance setting future compensation for the mayor and commissioners (4‑1 vote). All other motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved October 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable add‑on $22,224.11 (unanimous)
• Approved $5,502 equipment purchase for police vehicle (unanimous)
• Placed Resolution R-2025-29 (cultural resource survey) on file (unanimous)
• Placed Ordinance O-2025-12 (future compensation) on file (4‑1)
• Placed Resolution R-2025-28 (insurance coverage) on file (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Pinckneyville City Council will discuss requests for a new police vehicle and materials for a storm sewer project. The body will also consider an amendment to an engineering agreement for sanitary sewer installation in three subdivisions.

• Purchase of a 2026 Dodge Durango Police Pursuit vehicle for $45,548.00
• Two orders from Kohnen Concrete Products totaling $15,091.00 for the Treasure Lane Storm Sewer Project
• Resolution R-2025-27 to amend a Professional Services Agreement with HMG Engineers, Inc. for sanitary sewer in Oxbow, Cedar Point, and Charlotte Hills Subdivisions
• Request to close the back half of the City parking lot on November 15, 2025, for a Touch a Truck Event
• Request to convert the alley between 9 W. Jackson & 7 W. Jackson into a one-way alley

The Pinckneyville City Council approved the purchase of a 2026 Dodge Durango police pursuit vehicle for $45,548.00. It also approved an amendment to the professional services agreement with HMG Engineers for sanitary‑sewer planning in three subdivisions. Additional approvals included storm‑sewer material orders, a parking‑lot event closure, and routine financial reports.

• Approved purchase of 2026 Dodge Durango police pursuit vehicle for $45,548.00 (unanimous YEA)
• Approved amendment to professional services agreement with HMG Engineers (Resolution No. R-2025-27) (unanimous YEA)
• Approved $15,091.00 orders from Kohnen Concrete Products for Treasure Lane Storm Sewer Project (unanimous YEA)
• Approved closure of back half of City parking lot for Touch a Truck event on Nov 15, 2025 (unanimous YEA)
• Approved treasurer’s report showing ending balance $11,393,807.50 (unanimous YEA)
• Approved accounts payable adding invoices $264.00 (Security Alarm) and $117.93 (Sparklight) totaling $381.93 (unanimous YEA)
• Approved minutes of the Oct 13, 2025 regular council meeting (unanimous YEA)
• Adjourned meeting to executive session and then to regular session, then adjourned (unanimous YEA)

City Council

The Pinckneyville City Council will vote on several contract approvals, including a change order for the IL-154 and Fairground Road water main replacement, a $12,050 locator for the utility department, a $27,473.41 gas meter regulator, a $5,700 air‑conditioning unit for City Hall, and a $7,617 elevator alarm upgrade at the Community Center. The council will also reappoint four members to the Zoning Board, adopt the FY 2025 city audit, and approve $4,000 in gift certificates for city employees and volunteer firefighters. Public comment will be allowed before the meeting adjourns.

• Approve Change Order and Final Payment Application No. 2 for IL‑154 and Fairground Road Water Main Replacement Project (Haier Plumbing & Heating, Inc.)
• Approve $12,050 quote from Subsurface Solutions for a new utility locator (capital outlay)
• Approve $27,473.41 estimate from USDI for a gas regulator and meter replacement at the grain elevator (capital outlay)
• Approve $5,700 proposal from J.C.’s Air Conditioning for a new air‑conditioning unit in City Hall (general fund capital outlay)
• Approve $7,617 upgrade of the Community Center elevator fire alarm system and cellular communicator (community center capital outlay)

The Pinckneyville City Council approved several capital‑outlay contracts, the FY 2025 audit, and Christmas gift certificates for employees. All motions passed unanimously except the Zoning Board reappointments, which passed by a 3‑2 vote. The council also adjourned to an executive session before ending the meeting.

• Approved Change Order and Final Pay Application No. 2 for Illinois 154 & Fairground Road water main replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $12,050 quote from Subsurface Solutions for a new utility locator (unanimous)
• Approved $27,473.41 estimate from USDI to replace regulator and meter at grain elevator (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025 Audit Report (unanimous)
• Approved $5,700 proposal from J.C.’s Air Conditioning for a new AC unit at City Hall south side (unanimous)
• Approved $7,617 upgrade of Community Center elevator fire alarm and communicator (unanimous)
• Approved $4,000 Christmas gift certificates for all city employees (unanimous)
• Reappointed Cheryl Bigham, Michael Kovic, Brian Oyler, James Wittenauer to Zoning Board for three‑year terms (3‑2)

City Council

The Pinckneyville City Council will consider several commissioner requests, including public collection and street‑closure events, extended liquor‑license hours for Mardi Gras and New Year’s Eve, and hiring for the water‑treatment plant. It will vote on a mayoral resolution authorizing a grant‑assistance agreement with Taste of Fantasy, LLC d/b/a Pinckneyville Dairy Queen. Additional items include approval of equipment purchases, employee flu vaccinations, and discussion of the FY 2025 city audit. The meeting will conclude with public comment and adjournment.

• Resolution authorizing a grant‑assistance agreement with Taste of Fantasy, LLC d/b/a Pinckneyville Dairy Queen at 106 South Main Street (Mayor Spencer).
• Approval of an $11,836.63 estimate from USDI for regulator and meter set replacement at the high school (Commissioner Kuhnert).
• Approval of a $15,781.50 estimate from United Steel via Kellerman’s Feed & Supply for a 30’ x 50’ heavy‑duty carport for the Street Department (Commissioner Peradotta).
• Request to hire Kerry DeSpain for the Water Treatment Plant Relief Operator position (Commissioner Kuhnert).
• Approval of annual flu/pneumonia vaccines for all city employees (Commissioner Stotlar).

The Pinckneyville City Council approved the prior meeting minutes, Treasurer's financial reports, and accounts payable. It also approved several event permits, a high‑school meter replacement estimate, a water‑treatment plant hire, and annual flu/pneumonia vaccinations for all city employees. All motions passed with unanimous YEA votes and no NAYS.

• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous YEA)
• Approved Treasurer’s reports on bank balances and payroll (unanimous YEA)
• Approved Perry County Backstoppers street collection request for Oct 4, 2025 (unanimous YEA)
• Approved St. Bruno Church street closure for Trunk‑N‑Treat on Oct 24, 2025 (unanimous YEA)
• Approved liquor establishments to stay open until 2:00 a.m. on Mardi Gras and New Year’s Eve (unanimous YEA)
• Approved $11,836.63 USDI estimate to replace high‑school meter (unanimous YEA)
• Approved hiring Kerry DeSpain as Water Treatment Plant/Relief Operator (unanimous YEA)
• Approved annual flu/pneumonia vaccines for all city employees (unanimous YEA)

City Council

The council will consider a resolution authorizing a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) redevelopment agreement with Kellerman’s Feed & Supply, Inc. It will also vote on a $48,500 quote from Neal’s Heating & Cooling, Inc. for a new HVAC system at the fire house and a notice of bid for maintenance of the Water Treatment Plant. Additionally, the council will accept the resignation of Treasurer Arthur F. Reese and appoint Pat Kattenbraker, CPA, as the new Treasurer, followed by an executive session on property and personnel matters.

• Approve quote from Neal’s Heating & Cooling, Inc. for fire‑house HVAC system – $48,500
• Approve notice of bid for maintenance of the Water Treatment Plant/Water Treatment Plant Relief Operator
• Authorize TIF Redevelopment Agreement with Kellerman’s Feed & Supply, Inc.
• Accept resignation of Treasurer Arthur F. Reese and appoint Pat Kattenbraker, CPA, as Treasurer
• Executive session to discuss property sale/lease pricing, employee matters, and other listed topics

The council approved Resolution R-2025-25, authorizing a Tax Increment Financing redevelopment agreement with Kellerman’s Feed & Supply. It also approved a $48,500 HVAC contract for the fire house, added $14,549.34 in accounts payable, and issued a notice of bid for a water‑treatment plant relief operator. The council accepted Treasurer Arthur F. Reese’s resignation and appointed Pat Kattenbraker, CPA, as the new treasurer.

• Approved TIF redevelopment agreement with Kellerman’s Feed & Supply (5-0)
• Approved $48,500 HVAC system contract for fire house (5-0)
• Approved $14,549.34 additional accounts payable invoices (5-0)
• Issued Notice of Bid for Water Treatment Plant Relief Operator position (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of City Treasurer Arthur F. Reese (5-0)
• Appointed Pat Kattenbraker, CPA, as new City Treasurer (5-0)

City Council

The Pinckneyville City Council will consider resolutions to authorize grant applications for transportation and gas line projects, designate a grant administrator, and approve a Tax Increment Financing redevelopment agreement with Kellerman’s Feed & Supply. The meeting also includes approval requests for vehicle equipment, advertising, and street closures.

• Resolution R-2025-22: Grant application for 2026 Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program
• Resolution R-2025-23: Application for gas line replacement project financial assistance
• Resolution R-2025-24: Designate Greater Egypt Regional Planning & Development Commission for grant administration
• Resolution R-2025-25: Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Agreement with Kellerman’s Feed & Supply
• Commissioner Hicks: Vehicle repeater purchase for $2,718.00

The Pinckneyville City Council approved numerous requests, including a $2,718 vehicle repeater for the police fund, $1,500 Mardi Gras advertising assistance, and a $6,715 air‑conditioning unit for the Utility Department. It also adopted resolutions authorizing a 2026 ITEP transportation grant, a $413,000 gas‑line replacement grant with a 15% local match, grant‑administration services, and a TIF redevelopment agreement with Kellerman’s Feed & Supply. All motions passed with unanimous YEA votes except one NAY on the ITEP resolution.

• Approved $2,718 vehicle repeater purchase (YEA unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 Mardi Gras advertising and signage request (YEA unanimous)
• Approved Pinckneyville Community High School homecoming parade (YEA unanimous)
• Approved closure of West Mulberry Street for cornhole tournament (YEA unanimous)
• Approved $6,715 air‑conditioning unit for Utility Department (YEA unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R‑2025‑22 authorizing ITEP grant application (YEA; NAY: Hicks)
• Approved Resolution R‑2025‑23 authorizing $413,000 gas‑line replacement grant (YEA unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R‑2025‑25 authorizing TIF redevelopment agreement with Kellerman’s Feed & Supply (YEA unanimous)

City Council

The Pinckneyville City Council will consider several personnel appointments, a utility maintenance bid, an ordinance supplement, and two grant-related resolutions. The mayor's resolutions include authorizing a grant agreement for renovations at 104 West St. Louis Street (The Works Wellness) and approving a grant application for the 2026 Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program with a required 10% local match. The meeting also includes public comment and an executive session on employee and property matters.

• Hire Kirsten Gill as a full-time police officer (Commissioner Hicks)
• Assign Jordan Brand as Utility Department Supervisor effective Aug. 11 (Commissioner Kuhnert)
• Notice of Bid for Utility Maintenance/Water & Sewer Treatment Plant Relief Operator (Commissioner Kuhnert)
• Ordinance No. O-2025-11 adopting a supplement to the City Code of Ordinances (Commissioner Stotlar)
• Resolution No. R-2025-21 authorizing a grant for building renovations at 104 West St. Louis Street (The Works Wellness) (Mayor Spencer)

The council approved hiring Kirsten Gill as a full‑time police officer and assigned Jordan Brand as Utility Department Supervisor. It adopted a supplement to the city code and approved grant assistance for building renovations at 104 West St. Louis Street. The council also authorized a grant application to the 2026 Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program, committing the required 10% local matching funds.

• Approved hiring Kirsten Gill as full‑time police officer (5‑0)
• Assigned Jordan Brand as Utility Department Supervisor (5‑0)
• Issued Notice of Bid for Utility Maintenance/Water & Sewer Relief Operator (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. O‑2025‑11 supplementing city code (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. R‑2025‑21 for grant assistance on building renovations at 104 West St. Louis St. (5‑0)
• Authorized Resolution No. R‑2025‑22 to apply for ITEP grant, committing 10% local match (4‑1)
• Approved accounts payable adding $10,732.97 for various invoices (5‑0)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will review requests for police equipment and staffing, including a $33,000 vehicle purchase. The body is also considering the sale of city-owned land on Blue Bunting Road and grant assistance for renovations at 104 West St. Louis Street.

• Purchase of a 2022 Dodge Durango for $33,000.00 from the Missouri State Highway Patrol
• Purchase of a Bobcat Compact Track Loader for $71,487.49 from Bobcat of Marion
• Ordinance O-2025-09 for the sale of municipally owned real property on Blue Bunting Road
• Purchase of 3 Global Water Refrigerated Wastewater Samplers for $8,973.15 plus shipping
• Request to hire two new police officers for the SWIC Police Academy

The council approved several procurement and staffing items, including a $33,000 Dodge Durango patrol vehicle, hiring two full‑time police officers, and buying three wastewater samplers for $8,973.15. They also approved the OSLAD grant application for the Baby Sarah’s Playground project, authorizing the city’s $200,000 match contingent on the Foundation for Pinckneyville providing raised funds. Additional approvals included a $71,487.49 Bobcat compact track loader, an addendum to the labor collective bargaining agreement for a Utility Department Supervisor, the sale of city land on Blue Bunting Road, and grant assistance for renovations at 104 West St. Louis Street.

• Approved purchase of a used 2022 Dodge Durango patrol vehicle for $33,000 (YEA all)
• Approved hiring of two full‑time police officers (YEA all)
• Approved purchase of three Global Water wastewater samplers for $8,973.15 (YEA all)
• Approved OSLAD grant application for Baby Sarah’s Playground with condition on foundation funds (YEA 4, NAY 1)
• Approved purchase of a Bobcat Compact Track Loader for $71,487.49 (YEA all)
• Approved addendum to collective bargaining agreement adding Utility Department Supervisor position (YEA all)
• Approved sale of municipally owned property on Blue Bunting Road to Sam and Anita Loyd (YEA all)
• Approved grant assistance agreement for building renovations at 104 West St. Louis Street (YEA all)

City Council

The Pinckneyville City Council will consider a resolution to add an addendum to the collective bargaining agreement with the Laborers’ International Union. It will also vote on an ordinance to sell municipally owned real property located on Blue Bunting Road and an ordinance to award a façade improvement grant to Larry and Lisa Wild. Additional items include a contract for fire‑department door replacement and a purchase of Christmas lights.

• Resolution R‑2025‑19: authorize an addendum to the collective bargaining agreement with the Laborers’ International Union
• Ordinance O‑2025‑09: authorize sale of city‑owned real property on Blue Bunting Road
• Ordinance O‑2025‑10: approve façade improvement grant for Larry Wild and Lisa Wild
• Contract with The Door Doctor for $34,007.00 to replace all overhead doors at the fire department
• Purchase of Christmas lights from Holiday Outdoor Decor (cost not specified)

The council placed on file Ordinance No. O-2025-09 authorizing the sale of municipally owned real estate on Blue Bunting Road. All other items on the agenda were approved unanimously, except one ordinance where a commissioner abstained.

• Approved Ordinance No. O-2025-09 to sell Blue Bunting Road property (unanimous)
• Approved $34,007 Door Doctor contract to replace fire department overhead doors (unanimous)
• Approved $71,487.49 Resolution No. R-2025-20 to purchase a Bobcat Compact Track Loader for the street department (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 donation to International Harvester Collectors from hotel/motel tax fund (unanimous)
• Approved $5,769.63 Logicon invoice for water plant and city lake services (unanimous)
• Approved $5,511 purchase of pool chemicals from Spear (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 façade improvement grant for Larry and Lisa Wild (abstain by Commissioner Kuhnert, otherwise approved)
• Approved closure of West Mulberry Street on Sep 20 for Eagles Lodge BBQ contest (unanimous)

City Council

The Pinckneyville City Council will hold a special meeting on June 26, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. The council will discuss a request to hire Steven W. Mathis as a part‑time worker to mow for the Park Department. The agenda also includes roll call and adjournment.

• Request to hire Steven W. Mathis as a part‑time park department mower

The council approved hiring Steven W. Mathis to mow grass for the park on a part‑time basis. All four members voted in favor. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved hiring Steven W. Mathis as part-time park worker (4-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Pinckneyville City Council will consider several resolutions, including the purchase of a Vermeer boring machine and trailer. It will also vote on contracts for community‑center management services and legal representation in AFFF PFAS litigation, and review a $1,500 donation request from the hotel/motel tax fund. Additional items include road closure requests for an August event and public comment time.

• Resolution R‑2025‑18: accept bid from Vermeer Midwest to purchase a Vermeer boring machine and trailer
• Resolution R‑2025‑16: authorize agreement for Community Center Management Services with Rhonda K Shubert
• Resolution R‑2025‑17: authorize contract for legal services with Stag Liuzza, L.L.C. and Gardiner Koch Weisberg & Wrona for AFFF PFAS litigation
• American Thresherman Association request for $1,500 donation from the hotel/motel tax fund for advertising costs
• Request to close Ballpark Road Aug 11‑18 2025 for the ATA Show and related parade activities

The council approved the treasurer’s report and added $1,145.83 to accounts payable. It also authorized a collection permit for the Chamber of Commerce, a temporary road closure for the American Thresherman Association, and a $1,500 donation to that group. Resolutions were adopted to purchase a Vermeer boring machine, to contract community‑center management services, and to retain legal counsel for AFFF PFAS litigation.

• Approved treasurer’s report (unanimous YEA)
• Approved addition of $1,145.83 to accounts payable (unanimous YEA)
• Approved Chamber of Commerce collection request at Walnut & Water Streets Sep 27, 2025 (unanimous YEA)
• Approved American Thresherman Association request to close Ballpark Road Aug 11‑18, 2025 and parade route Aug 13, 2025 (unanimous YEA)
• Approved $1,500 donation from hotel/motel tax fund to American Thresherman Association (unanimous YEA)
• Approved Resolution R‑2025‑18 to purchase a Vermeer boring machine and trailer (unanimous YEA)
• Approved Resolution R‑2025‑16 for community center management services with Rhonda K. Shubert (unanimous YEA)
• Approved Resolution R‑2025‑17 for legal services contract for AFFF PFAS litigation (unanimous YEA)

City Council

The Pinckneyville City Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing a legal services contract with Stag Liuzza, L.L.C. and Gardiner Koch Weisberg & Wrona for AFFF PFAS litigation. Other items include a community‑center management agreement, a purchase of a chemical pump for $3,085.25, and a bid for a Vermeer boring machine and trailer. The meeting also includes a naming dedication for a soccer field and public comment.

• Resolution R-2025-17: authorize legal services contract for AFFF PFAS litigation
• Resolution R-2025-16: authorize Community Center Management Services agreement with Rhonda K. Shubert
• Purchase of a chemical pump from Flo-Systems for $3,085.25 for the water plant
• Bid acceptance for a Vermeer boring machine and trailer (no dollar amount listed)
• Approve naming one soccer field after former Commissioner David Stone

The council placed Resolution No. R-2025-18 on file to accept a bid from Vermeer Midwest to purchase a Vermeer boring machine and trailer for $279,585 and authorized the mayor and Commissioner Kuhnert to negotiate financing. It also approved the meeting minutes, the treasurer’s report, accounts payable invoices totaling $16,216.34, naming a soccer field after former Commissioner David Stone, adding Sylvester Paul Miller’s name to the City Park war memorial, and buying a chemical pump for the water plant for $3,085.25. All five commissioners and the mayor voted YEA on each item.

• Approved May 27 meeting minutes (unanimous YEA)
• Approved treasurer’s report (unanimous YEA)
• Approved accounts payable invoices totaling $16,216.34 (unanimous YEA)
• Approved naming soccer field after former Commissioner David Stone (unanimous YEA)
• Approved adding Sylvester Paul Miller’s name to City Park war memorial (unanimous YEA)
• Approved purchase of chemical pump for water plant for $3,085.25 (unanimous YEA)
• Approved Resolution R-2025-18 to purchase Vermeer boring machine and trailer for $279,585 (unanimous YEA)
• Approved request for IDOT speed‑limit survey on Water Street (unanimous YEA)

City Council

The Pinckneyville City Council will consider several financial approvals, including a $24,076.70 purchase of fire gear and equipment, a $2,850 emergency tree removal, and multiple professional services agreements for engineering work on sanitary sewer projects. It will also vote on donations to the Firemen’s Association and the Perry County Agricultural Society, and adopt an ordinance for Business District Funds. Several items will be discussed in executive sessions, and public comment will follow.

• Approve $24,076.70 purchase of fire gear and equipment from Sentinel Emergency Solutions, funded by the 2025 State Fire Marshalls grant ($23,480).
• Approve $2,850 emergency quote from Midwest Tree Service to remove a hazardous tree and clean storm‑damaged limbs.
• Authorize professional services agreements with Henry, Meisenheimer & Gende, Inc. for sanitary sewer installation in Oxbow, Cedar Point, and Charlotte Hills subdivisions.
• Accept demolition bids from Hagene Excavating, LLC for 701 Penina Street and for Taffee Street.
• Approve $1,500 donation to the Pinckneyville Firemen’s Association for the June 14, 2025 Golf Scramble (Hotel/Motel Fund).

The Pinckneyville City Council approved a series of financial and contractual items, including a $24,076.70 fire gear purchase, a $2,500 donation to the Perry County Ag Society, and multiple professional services agreements with HMG Engineers for sewer and wastewater projects. It also approved emergency tree removal, demolition bids, a non‑smoking area at the fairgrounds, and an ordinance supporting the Perry County Historical Society. All motions passed unanimously according to the recorded votes.

• Approved $24,076.70 fire gear purchase from Sentinel Emergency Solutions (YEA: Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, Mayor Spencer; NAY: None)
• Approved $2,500 donation to Perry County Ag Society from hotel/motel tax fund (YEA: Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, Mayor Spencer; NAY: Kuhnert)
• Approved $1,500 sponsorship to Pinckneyville Firemen’s Association Golf Scramble (YEA: Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, Mayor Spencer; NAY: None)
• Approved $2,850 emergency tree removal quote from Midwest Tree Service (YEA: Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, Mayor Spencer; NAY: None)
• Approved Resolution R-2025-14 designating a non‑smoking area at the Perry County Fairgrounds playground (YEA: Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, Mayor Spencer; NAY: None)
• Approved Resolution R-2025-11 professional services agreement with HMG Engineers for sanitary sewer installation (YEA: Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, Mayor Spencer; NAY: None)
• Approved Resolution R-2025-09 bid acceptance for demolition services at 701 Penina Street (YEA: Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, Mayor Spencer; NAY: None)
• Approved Ordinance O-2025-08 committing Business District Funds to Perry County Historical Society improvements (YEA: Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar, Mayor Spencer; NAY: None)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several professional services agreements for sanitary sewer projects and demolition bids. The body is also reviewing requests for road closures for community events and various utility repairs.

• Engineering agreements with HMG Engineers, Inc. for Oxbow, Cedar Point, and Charlotte Hills subdivisions and First Street sewer improvements
• Demolition bid proposals from Hagene Excavating, LLC for 701 Penina Street and Taffee Street
• Chlorine feeder replacement at the City Pool for $9,715.54
• Utility Department backhoe repairs from Fabick Tractor Company for $4,574.17
• Logicon Group invoice for $9,642.00 for Non-Potable HMI & Transmitter Replacement

The Pinckneyville City Council unanimously approved several professional services agreements for engineering work on sanitary sewer extensions, wastewater treatment plant planning, and a swimming pool management contract. It also authorized street closures for a church picnic and a 5K fundraiser, and approved emergency backhoe repairs and a demolition bid for a city‑owned property.

• Approved Resolution R-2025-11 for engineering services to install sanitary sewer to Oxbow, Cedar Point, and Charlotte Hills subdivisions (unanimous YEA)
• Approved Resolution R-2025-12 for engineering services to update the Wastewater Treatment Plant project plan (unanimous YEA)
• Approved Resolution R-2025-13 for engineering services for First Street sanitary sewer improvements (unanimous YEA)
• Approved Resolution R-2025-08 for a swimming pool management service agreement with Jo C. Summers (unanimous YEA)
• Approved street closures for St. Bruno Catholic Church annual picnic on June 19, 2025 (unanimous YEA)
• Approved street closures and parking use for a 5K Run/Walk fundraiser on October 11, 2025 benefiting the Baby Sarah Playground (unanimous YEA)
• Approved emergency repairs to the Utility Department backhoe, $4,574.17, to be paid from the Water Fund (unanimous YEA)
• Accepted bid (Resolution R-2025-09) from Hagene Excavating, LLC for demolition services at 701 Penina Street (unanimous YEA)

Public Hearing

The City of Pinckneyville is conducting a public hearing to discuss the annual budget for fiscal year 2025-26. Residents may provide public comment on the proposed budget.

• Public hearing for FY 25-26 annual budget

Commissioner Hicks moved to close the public hearing and Commissioner Kuhnert seconded the motion. All five council members present voted yea and no nays were recorded. The motion carried, and the hearing was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.

• Closed public hearing (5-0)
• Adjourned hearing at 5:45 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will consider a swimming pool management agreement and vote on the fiscal year 2026 budget and revenue estimates. The meeting will also include public comment and executive sessions on property sales and security.

• Resolution R-2025-08: Swimming Pool Management Service Agreement with Jo C. Summers
• Ordinance O-2025-06: Adoption of the fiscal year 2026 budget
• Ordinance O-2025-07: Approval of fiscal year 2026 revenue estimates
• Public comment period scheduled
• Executive sessions on property pricing and school security

The council approved the city’s 2026 annual budget and the revenue estimate for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026, placed on file the swimming‑pool management agreement with Jo C. Summers, and authorized use of a city parking lot for a fundraiser. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of April 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer’s report (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable (unanimous)
• Placed on file Resolution R‑2025‑08 for swimming‑pool management with Jo C. Summers (unanimous)
• Approved use of city parking lot behind Taps & Vine for Aug 16, 2025 fundraiser (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O‑2025‑06 estimating revenues for FY ending Apr 30, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O‑2025‑07 adopting the annual budget for FY ending Apr 30, 2026 (unanimous)

City Council

The Pinckneyville City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including the adoption of the annual budget for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026. Items on the agenda also include acceptance of a fire department resignation, approval of contracts for motor fuel tax maintenance, and a contract with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council. Additional matters involve a second amendment to a solar lease agreement and the appointment of a library board member. Executive sessions will address personnel, litigation, and other confidential topics.

• Accept resignation of Captain/firefighter David Pearson, effective March 17, 2025
• Authorize contract with Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council for police employment
• Approve motor fuel tax maintenance contracts with Beelman Ready Mix Inc. and Illini Asphalt Corporation
• Adopt the annual budget for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026
• Authorize second amendment to lease agreement with Kiwi Solar 2, LLC

The council approved the annual budget for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026. It also approved revenue estimates, a contract with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, and awards for road‑maintenance materials. The council accepted the resignation of Fire Captain David Pearson and appointed Mary Stone to the Library Board. A motion to amend the lease with Kiwi Solar passed with one dissenting vote.

• Approved Ordinance O-2025-07 adopting FY 2026 budget (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2025-06 revenue estimate for FY 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-2025-04 contract with Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-2025-05 award to Beelman Ready Mix Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-2025-06 award to Illini Asphalt Corporation (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Fire Captain David Pearson (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2025-03 amendment with Kiwi Solar 2, LLC (4-1)
• Appointed Mary Stone to the Library Board (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a labor contract with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council and funding applications for Belle of the Ball. The body is also reviewing infrastructure purchases and road maintenance awards.

• Contract with Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council regarding police officer employment
• Business District and Façade Improvement Grant Funds for MEG Enterprises LLC (Belle of the Ball)
• Purchase of a Sulzer submersible pump for Huntwood lift station for $6,546.80 plus freight
• Purchase of pool chemicals from Spear for $14,618.88
• Road maintenance awards to Beelman Ready Mix Inc. and Illini Asphalt Corporation

The council approved the treasurer's report and accounts payable, authorized purchases of a submersible pump and pool chemicals, and adopted ordinances committing Business District Funds and Façade Improvement Grant Funds to MEG Enterprises LLC. It also placed on file resolutions for motor fuel tax maintenance contracts and a second amendment with Kiwi Solar 2, LLC. Additionally, the council accepted a police pension board resignation and appointed new members.

• Approved treasurer's report (all YEA)
• Approved accounts payable invoices $879.00 (CDS) and $274.18 (Companion Life) (all YEA)
• Approved purchase of Sulzer submersible pump for $6,546.80 (all YEA)
• Approved purchase of pool chemicals for $14,618.88 (all YEA)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2025-04 committing Business District Funds to MEG Enterprises LLC (YEA, 1 abstain)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2025-03 second amendment with Kiwi Solar 2, LLC (YEA, 1 NAY)
• Accepted resignation of Ted Harsha from Police Pension Board (all YEA)
• Appointed Tibretta Reiman to Police Pension Board (all YEA)

City Council

The Pinckneyville City Council will discuss a resolution to lease city‑owned real estate for agricultural purposes to Steve and Brent Epplin. It will also consider two sewer‑related contracts totaling about $11,645 for a pump replacement at the East Sewer Plant and relocation of an old sewer line. An ordinance amendment that changes service discontinuance rules for unpaid bills will be reviewed. The meeting includes public comment and several executive‑session items.

• Resolution R-2025-03: lease of city real estate for agricultural purposes to Steve and Brent Epplin
• Approval of $5,736.80 quote from Municipal Equipment for a replacement pump at the East Sewer Plant
• Approval of $5,908.41 estimate from Perry County Plumbing & Heating LLC to install and relocate an old sewer line
• Ordinance O-2025-02 to amend Section 51.23 on service discontinuance for non‑payment of bills
• Request from American Legion Post 2504 for poppy sales at the Main Street and Walnut Street 4‑way stop on May 23, 2025

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to implement municipal grocery retailers' and service occupation taxes. The body will also review agricultural real estate leases and an emergency water plant repair purchase.

• Ordinance O-2025-01: Implementing Municipal Grocery Retailers’ and Service Occupation Taxes
• Resolution R-2025-02: Lease of city real estate for agricultural purposes to Edward J. Bruns
• Resolution R-2025-03: Lease of city real estate for agricultural purposes to Steve and Brent Epplin
• Emergency purchase of $5,793.75 from Illinois Electric Works for Toshiba VFD and installation at the water plant
• Discussion of dog attack protocol requested by Wayne Hawkins

City Council

The Pinckneyville City Council will vote on Ordinance No. O-2025-01, which creates a municipal grocery retailers’ occupation tax and a municipal grocery service occupation tax. The Council will also consider appointing Jim Gielow as Fire Department Captain retroactive to Jan. 1, 2025, and a lease of city-owned real estate to Edward J. Bruns for agricultural use. Additional items include designating Freedom of Information Act officers and several executive‑session discussions on personnel, collective bargaining, litigation, real‑estate and security matters.

• Appointment of Jim Gielow as Captain of the Pinckneyville Fire Department, retroactive to Jan. 1, 2025 (Commissioner Hicks).
• Resolution R-2025-02 authorizing lease of city real estate to Edward J. Bruns for agricultural purposes (Commissioner Kuhnert).
• Ordinance O-2025-01 implementing a municipal grocery retailers’ occupation tax and a municipal grocery service occupation tax (Mayor Spencer).
• Designation of City Clerk Melissa Kellerman and Mayor Robert L. Spencer as Freedom of Information Act officers (Commissioner Stotlar).
• Executive session topics covering employee matters, collective bargaining, litigation, real‑estate lease, price setting, and security procedures (Mayor Spencer).

City Council

The City Council will discuss an offer from Southern F.S. Fuel Management and approve a $6,748.42 repair for the S&L pump at Sewer Plant 1. The meeting includes a resolution to destroy old audio recordings and closed sessions for personnel and litigation matters.

• Repair S&L pump at Sewer Plant 1 for $6,748.42
• Discuss Southern F.S. Fuel Management System offer
• Resolution to destroy audio recordings from 2023
• Executive session for personnel and salary matters
• Executive session for litigation matters

City Council

The Pinckneyville City Council will consider a resolution authorizing an employment contract with Kenneth L. Kelley as Chief of Police. It will also vote on adding Brycen McMurray and Blaine Griffin to the volunteer firefighter roster, approving a $5,600 purchase of a natural‑gas odorizer, and approving a $53,880 roof replacement for the East Sewer Plant. A resolution for the 2025 Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Program will be discussed, and the meeting will include an executive‑session segment on various legal and safety matters.

• Resolution R-2024-55: authorize employment contract with Kenneth L. Kelley (Chief of Police)
• Add Brycen McMurray and Blaine Griffin to volunteer firefighter roster
• Approve $5,600 purchase of a new odorator for the natural gas system (Heath)
• Approve $53,880 replacement of East Sewer Plant roof with corrugated metal (Peak Roofing Solutions)
• Resolution R-2024-53: 2025 Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Program