Council Minutes 02-05-26

Harrisburg City Council

City Hall

110 E. Locust Street

Harrisburg, Il 62946

February 05, 2026

6:00 p.m.

The Harrisburg City Council met on February 05, 2026 at 6:00 p.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 Roger Angelly, and Jonathan Brown answering the roll call. Commissioners Raymond Gunning and Rupert Johnson were absent.

Pastor Jerry Wells from the Dorrisville Social Brethren Church the group in prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.

Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to approve the consent agenda.

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

Josh Knight with Brown and Roberts, Inc. gave an update on Harrisburg Lake with the council. They have requested a survey, and an additional twenty acres have been discovered in this process. The snow caused a slight delay, and they are still on budget.

Eric Witges with FSB Insurance spoke to the council regarding the city health insurance. He stated they have expedited the enrollment process and ID cards have been mailed out to all employees. Employees have been given information on how to create an online account through the web portal and obtain a digital ID card.

A system reset had to occur which cause the dental and vision coverage to be terminated for a brief period, but the dental and vision coverage has been reactivated. They had to close out the old plan and establish a new plan and things are in place. There was a meeting to discuss how to continue to meet the contractual requirements for the city, and it has been decided the best plan is to provide a HSA account. The employees will only be out-of-pocket their $1,500.00 per the union contracts.

Eric Witges stated that in a couple of weeks, FSB Insurance will do the employee HSA enrollment and provide an educational seminar at that time. It is encouraged that spouses attend this meeting. The new plan has a better out-of-network service and there are more in-network providers.

Commissioner Jonathan Brown made the motion to fund the HSA plan as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Roger Angelly. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.

D & D Electric has submitted a TIF redevelopment agreement for 11 E. Poplar Street.

Mayor John McPeek made the motion to sign the TIF redevelopment agreement with D & D Electric for 11 E. Poplar Street. Seconded by Commissioner Roger Angelly. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.

Mayor John McPeek made the motion to approve Resolution 26-0205 for the redevelopment agreement with 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.

PRN Pharmacies d/b/a Home Health Solutions has submitted a TIF redevelopment agreement for 501 E. Sloan Street. Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to authorize Mayor John McPeek to sign the TIF redevelopment agreement with PRN Pharmacies d/b/a Home Health Solutions. Seconded by Commissioner Jonathan Brown. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.

Mayor John McPeek made the motion to approve Resolution 26-0205A for the redevelopment agreement with PRN Pharmacies d/b/a Home Health Solutions. Seconded by Commissioner Roger Angelly. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.

Attorney Kolby Smithpeters presented a resolution regarding a road use agreement. This agreement helps ensure the roadways are not damaged during large projects. This will not apply to residential house or smaller projects such as portable buildings. It will be used for larger residential complexes, solar projects, and when heavy equipment is being used.

When a site plan is submitted, Superintendent Kenny Mayhall will determine if the project requires a road use agreement to be signed. He will inspect the area prior to the project and again upon the completion of the project. If damage has occurred, the contractor will be required to repair any damages occurred during the project. This agreement will cover culverts, bridges, roadways, and sidewalks.

Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to approve Resolution 26-0205B approving the road use agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Jonathan Brown. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.

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

Mayor John McPeek stated the council will go into executive session for personnel.

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

Commissioner Roger Angelly thanked the city workers for their hard work in clearing the streets and alleyways during the snowstorm. He reminded everyone that because the city does not clear sidewalks, they need to be watching out for citizens walking in the roadways.

Mayor John McPeek would like the authorization to change the terms of the Harrisburg lake leases to one year at this time. Attorney Kolby Smithpeters will present an ordinance at the next meeting.

Mayor John McPeek announced the 4th of July celebration will include a parade to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America. The parade will begin at 1:00 p.m. The city is working with DAR and SAR on this event.

Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to go into executive session for collective bargaining, personnel, and potential litigation. Seconded by Commissioner Jonathan Brown. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.

Adjourn: 6:12 p.m.

Reconvene: 7:18

Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to return to open session. Seconded by Commissioner Jonathan Brown. 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 Roger Angelly, and Jonathan Brown answering the roll call. Commissioners Raymond Gunning and Rupert Johnson were absent.

Mayor John McPeek stated there is nothing to act upon regarding collective bargaining, personnel, or potential litigation.

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

Adjourn: 7:19 p.m.