City of Pinckneyville

The Council reviewed and approved the treasurer's report and accounts payable. Correspondence regarding the Perry County Fair and a birthday celebration for America was shared. The Council authorized a lease agreement with the Perry-Jackson County Child Advocacy Center and approved a Little Free Library agreement. Additional actions included authorizing an emergency invoice for pump repairs, approving the purchase of a coiled pipe trailer, and discussing upcoming street maintenance. An ordinance regarding the vacation of an alleyway was tabled, and a street closure request for a summer concert was approved.

The council reviewed the Treasurer's Report of Comparative Payroll and approved updates to accounts payable. Key actions included the approval of an ordinance granting a visibility easement to the city, the purchase of E-Citation equipment for the Police Department, and the authorization of financial support for the Perry County Fair through advertising and sponsorship. Additionally, the council approved a street closure request for a church event, issued notices of bid for utility maintenance and treatment plant staff positions, and introduced an ordinance regarding a lease agreement with the Perry-Jackson County Child Advocacy Center. Other business included announcing a schedule for street oiling and chipping, the appointment of a new member to the Library Board, the approval of an ordinance to vacate a portion of Old South Main Street, and a public presentation regarding the potential installation of a Free Little Library box.

The council reviewed the treasurer's report and approved accounts payable. Discussions were held regarding upcoming IDOT roadwork on Illinois State Highway 13/154. A request to organize a 5K race for St. Bruno Catholic School was approved with a revised route. The council approved Ordinance No. O-2026-05 regarding a visibility easement for 106 South Main Street. Additionally, the council approved quotes for the purchase of two water meters for Pinckneyville Jr. High School and the installation of a PVC fence on Fairgrounds Road. Brian Oyler was appointed to the Police Merit Board. Finally, the council addressed a public comment regarding a parking lot project and trash management concerns.

The council reviewed the Treasurer's Report of Comparative Payroll Cost and approved the accounts payable. Discussions included upcoming school graduations and recent ordinance enforcement by the Police Department. Approval was granted for the temporary closure of Ballpark Road for a league event, the acceptance of bid proposals for the inspection of three city water towers, and the issuance of a notice of bid for a wastewater treatment plant operator. Additionally, the council authorized the purchase of an electro fusion machine for a gas line replacement project and a new mini excavator for the gas and water departments. Public comments addressed the need for local traffic and parking regulations regarding large equipment on residential streets. The council also held an executive session to discuss litigation.

The agenda includes several action items: a request from the Optimist Club for event collection; adoption of a Swimming Pool Management Service Agreement; approval of bid proposals for water tower inspections; authorization for gas line replacement project parts; approval of a contract for cemetery mowing services; adoption of the annual budget and revenue estimates; and an executive session to discuss litigation, personnel matters, collective bargaining, property transactions, and security procedures.