MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PINCKNEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL
HELD MONDAY, MAY 11, 2015 AT 7:30 P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Leonard J. Heisner.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tem Leonard J. Heisner called the regular meeting of the Pinckneyville City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, City Hall. Members present: Commissioners Samuel J. Fulk, Kevin B. Hicks, David M. Stone and Mayor Pro Tem
Leonard J. Heisner. Members absent: Mayor August J. Kellerman. Administrative staff present: City Clerk Frances I. Thomas,
City Treasurer Arthur F. Reese and Attorney Donald Bigham.
MAYOR KELLERMAN LETTTER
City Clerk Fran Thomas read aloud a letter from Mayor August Kellerman. The letter began “Regretfully, I am unable to be
present tonight due to health issues that required immediate attention. As this is my last official day as Mayor, I want to reflect
on the last four years.” He thanked all those who he relied on and commented on the improvements and accomplishments of
this council. He concluded by wishing the best to the newly elected Mayor Robert Spencer and Commissioners.
PREVIOUS MINUTES
Motion by Commissioner Fulk, seconded by Commissioner Stone to approve the previous minutes of the Public Hearing and the
regular meeting of April 27, 2015 as presented. On roll call: Commissioners Fulk, Hicks, Stone and Mayor Pro Tem Heisner voted
YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Motion by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by Commissioner Stone to approve the Treasurer’s Report as prepared and presented
by City Treasurer Arthur F. Reese, including Treasurer’s Report for the Month Ending: April 2015, Treasurer's Report April 30,
2015 Compared To April 30, 2014, Unrestricted Bank Balances (Only) Treasurer's Report April 30, 2015 Compared to Last Four
Years and Payroll Check Listing May 1, 2015. On roll call: Commissioners Fulk, Hicks, Stone and Mayor Pro Tem Heisner voted
YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Motion by Commissioner Stone, seconded by Commissioner Hicks to approve the accounts payable as presented. On roll call:
Commissioners Fulk, Hicks, Stone and Mayor Pro Tem Heisner voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Fulk, seconded by Commissioner Hicks to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. On roll call: Commissioners
Fulk, Hicks, Stone and Mayor Pro Tem Heisner voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
MAY 11, 2015 – OATH OF OFFICE NEW MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS
City Clerk Frances I. Thomas administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected City Council Kevin B. Hicks, Commissioner of
Public Health and Safety; Sammy D. Peradotta, Streets and Public Improvements; David M. Stone, Public Property; William B.
Stotlar, Accounts and Finance; and Mayor Robert L. Spencer.
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ROLL CALL
Mayor Robert L. Spencer called the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. Members present:
Commissioners Kevin B. Hicks, Sammy D. Peradotta, David M. Stone, William B. Stotlar and Mayor Robert L. Spencer. Members
absent: None. Administrative staff present: City Clerk Frances I. Thomas, City Attorney Donald Bigham and City Treasurer
Arthur F. Reese.
COMMISSIONER HICKS BALL FIELD REPORT
Commissioner Hicks stated he has received numerous complaints from concerned citizens using the City Park near the ball fields
regarding vehicles with loud pipes and reckless driving. He wants to warn everyone this will not be tolerated. Tickets will be
issued in the future.
LEAST OF THE BRETHREN
Motion by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by Commissioner Peradotta to approve the request of George Culley of the Least of
the Brethren Food Pantry, for police assistance on May 28, 2015 and making 300 block of South Douglas a one way street during
the Least of the Brethren Food Fair. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA.
NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
FAMILY NIGHT IN THE PARK
Motion by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by Commissioner Stone to approve Family Night in the Park, July 31, 2015 with $2,500
from Hotel/ Motel Tax Fund. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS:
None. Motion declared carried.
COMMISSIONER PERADOTTA REPORT
Commissioner Peradotta reported he is continuing to research the lease/purchase of a Bobcat T650 T4 Compact Track Loader,
total price including discount is $52,320.22. It has been discussed and placed on file at previous meetings.
BENDER SWIM POOL MANAGER AGREEMENT
Commissioner Stone reported the management agreement for the swim pool may need to be amended. Contractor Robert
Schneider is having difficulty obtaining the necessary liability insurance. Mayor Spencer reported he has placed some phone
calls looking for reasonably priced coverage.
PAY REQUEST #1 – HAIER PLUMBING & HEATING
Motion by Commissioner Stone, seconded by Commissioner Stotlar to approve payment #1 for $69,063.00 to Haier Plumbing &
Heating, Inc. for work completed on the Walnut Street Sewer Rehabilitation Project. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks,
Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
TREASURER BALANCE 2014-2015 ANNUAL MUNICIPAL BUDGET AND DO TRANSFERS
Motion by Commissioner Stotlar, seconded by Commissioner Peradotta to authorize the City Treasurer to balance the 20142015 Annual Municipal Budget and do the necessary transfers. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and
Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS
Motion by Commissioner Stotlar, seconded by Commissioner Hicks to authorize the City Treasurer to initiate the necessary
documents to allow signatures on the City checking accounts for Mayor, Commissioner of Accounts & Finance, City Clerk and
Treasurer. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion
declared carried.
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ABATE TAXES ORDINANCE NO. O-2015-05
Motion by Commissioner Stotlar, seconded by Commissioner Peradotta to approve Ordinance No. O-2015-05 – an Ordinance
providing for the abatement of a direct annual tax levied to pay the principal and interest on $2,100,000 General Obligation
Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) Series 2011 and 2011B of the City. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar
and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
ABATE TAXES ORDINANCE NO. O-2015-06
Motion by Commissioner Stotlar, seconded by Commissioner Stone to approve Ordinance No. O-2015-06 – an Ordinance for the
abatement of a direct annual tax levied to pay the principal and interest on $2,100,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate
Revenue Source) Series 2012 of the City. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted
YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
ACCEPT LETTERS OF RESIGNATION FROM RITA SCHWEBEL AND JACK STONE
Motion by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by Commissioner Stone to accept the letters of resignation of Rita Schwebel and Jack
Stone from the Pinckneyville Zoning Board of Appeals, effective May 1, 2015. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta,
Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO. O-2015-02 AMEND ZONING
Motion by Commissioner Peradotta, seconded by Commissioner Stone to approve Ordinance No. O-2015-02, an ordinance
amending Ordinance O-2014-06 and providing for the rezoning of certain tracts in amendment to the official Zoning Map, as
placed on file at a previous meeting and discussed and presented for comment at the public hearing held May 11, 2015 at 7:00
p.m. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared
carried.
ACCEPT LETTER OF RESIGNATION OF SAM FULK FROM CEMETERY BOARD
Motion by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by Commissioner Stone to accept the letter of resignation from Samuel Fulk from the
Cemetery Board of Managers. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS:
None. Motion declared carried.
APPOINTMENT OF DONALD BIGHAM LEGAL COUNSEL
Motion by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by Commissioner Stone to approve the appointment of Donald Bigham as the City
legal counsel. On roll call: Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion
declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Stone, seconded by Commissioner Peradotta to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. On roll call:
Commissioners Hicks, Peradotta, Stone, Stotlar and Mayor Spencer voted YEA. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried.