Council Minutes 01-15-26

Harrisburg City Council

City Hall

110 E. Locust Street

Harrisburg, Il 62946

January 15, 2026

8:00 a.m.

The Harrisburg City Council met on January 15, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. at the City Hall located at 110 E. Locust Street, Harrisburg, IL.

Mayor John McPeek called the meeting to order. Mayor John McPeek presided over the meeting with Commissioners Raymond Gunning, Roger Angelly, Rupert Johnson, and Jonathan Brown answering the roll call.

Pastor Lynette Barnett from the with the First Methodist Church led the group in prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.

Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to approve the consent agenda.

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Seconded by Commissioner Roger Angelly. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.

Citizen Eli McEwan spoke to the council about a water bill issue. He purchased a home and found out it had a substantial water bill. The council agrees to work with Mr. McEwan on this issue. Citizen Eli McEwan also had a tenant move out and they left a large water bill. Commissioner Roger Angelly stated the process of no longer having water is to fill out the proper disconnect form at the Water Department. Commissioner Roger Angelly and Superintendent Jason Haney will talk with Citizen Eli McEwan about this issue.

Eric Witges and Steve Williams with FSB Insurance presented the council with new insurance proposals. Several options were presented to the council. The best option was to transition to Blue Cross Blue Shield and option #1 which will go into effect February 01, 2027. The current premium with Health Link is $2,738,708.70 and the Blue Cross Blue Shield premium will be $891,828.70.

D & D Electric has submitted a TIF application for 19 E. Poplar Street. They will be doing renovations to the existing building to include windows, HVAC, lighting, and roof repairs. Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to authorize Mayor John McPeek to sign the TIF agreement with D & D Electric at 19 E. Poplar Street. Seconded by Commissioner Roger Angelly. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.

Mayor John McPeek stated this resolution is for the TIF agreement that was presented by D & D Electric. Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to approve Resolution 26-0115 redevelopment agreement with D & D Electric at 19 E. Poplar Street. Seconded by Commissioner Roger Angelly. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.

Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to approve the FY 25 Audit as presented by Justin Dartt last month. Seconded by Commissioner Jonathan Brown. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.

The sale of surplus property ordinance is for the dump truck that was sold to Independence Township through the sealed bid process. Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to approve Ordinance 1929 for the sale of surplus property. Seconded by Commissioner Rupert Johnson. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes except Commissioner Raymond Gunning abstained. Motion carried.

City Treasurer Alex Jackson stated Home Health Solutions has applied for Business District funds. They will be expanding their building to include five new offices. Moran Economic Development has proposed the city reimburse them 15% of the completed project cost. Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to accept the application from Home Health Solutions for 15% of the completed project cost from Business District funds. Seconded by Commissioner Raymond Gunning. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes, except Commissioner Rupert Johnson voting no. Motion carried.

City Treasurer Alex Jackson stated D & D Electric has submitted a TIF application for 11 E. Poplar Street. The project will include an interior remodel, new wiring, plumbing, HVAC, window replacement, tuckpointing, and painting. Moran Economic Development has recommended a 15% reimbursement upon the completed project. Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to accept the TIF application from D & D Electric at 11 E. Poplar Street. Seconded by Commissioner Roger Angelly. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.

Police Chief Nathan Moore presented the council with an updated policy and procedure manual to include a missing person’s policy per the Illinois State Statute. The details are listed in the policy as presented. Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to approve the updated policy and procedure manual to include the missing person identification act. Seconded by Commissioner Roger Angelly. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.

Mayor John McPeek stated the council will go into executive session to discuss property acquisition.

Mayor John McPeek stated the council will go into executive session to discuss collective bargaining.

Mayor John McPeek stated the council will go into executive session to discuss potential litigation.

Mayor John McPeek stated the council will go into executive session to discuss approval of executive session minutes from August 2025 through December 2025.

Commissioner Jonathan Brown made the motion to authorize the city clerk to advertise for garbage to be bid out for the city. Seconded by Commissioner Raymond Gunning. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.

Commissioner Rupert Johnson asked Superintendent Kenny Mayhall to present the road use agreement. This agreement will be used for any large development project within the city. This will ensure the roadways are not damaged. The council also agreed to consider looking into a solar ordinance. Commissioner Rupert Johnson made the motion to authorize Attorney Kolby Smithpeters to draft a road use agreement for the city. Seconded by Commissioner Raymond Gunning. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.

Mayor John McPeek stated he would like to bid out the cemetery mowing again this year using Business District funds. Mayor John McPeek made the motion to authorize the city clerk to advertise for sealed bids to bid out cemetery mowing. Seconded by Commissioner Roger Angelly. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes, except Commissioner Rupert Johnson. Motion carried.

Mayor John McPeek discussed tearing down 215 Walnut Street. He will need to use the track hoe which will need to be moved in order to tear this house down. City Treasurer Alex Jackson said she will check to see if this is in business district. Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to use the track hoe. Seconded by Commissioner Raymond Gunning. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.

Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to go into executive session to discuss property acquisition, collective bargaining, potential litigation, and approval of executive session minutes from August 2025 through December 2025. Seconded by Commissioner Raymond Gunning. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.

Adjourn: 8:34 a.m.

Reconvene: 9:01 a.m.

Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to return to open session. Seconded by Commissioner Raymond Gunning. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.

Mayor John McPeek called the meeting to order. Mayor John McPeek presided over the meeting with Commissioners Raymond Gunning, Roger Angelly, Rupert Johnson, and Jonathan Brown answering the roll call.

Mayor John McPeek stated there is no action for property acquisition, collective bargaining, or potential litigation.

Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to keep the following executive session minutes close:            August 21, 2025; October 16, 2025; and November 06, 2025. Seconded by Commissioner Roger Angelly. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.

Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Raymond Gunning. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.

Adjourn: 9:02 a.m.