Harrisburg City Council
City Hall
110 E. Locust Street
Harrisburg, Il 62946
October 15, 2026
8:00 a.m.
The Harrisburg City Council met on October 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 Bobby Gentry with the River of Life Pentecostal Church led the group in prayer and the 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.
Mayor John McPeek stated there was a bid opening in City Hall on Tuesday October 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. for the sale of surplus police vehicles. Those present were Mayor John McPeek, city treasurer, and the city clerk.
The City of Harrisburg received the following sealed bids:
2016 Dodge Charger:
Max Maynor - $3,600.00 – Highest Bid
Jerry Suits - $2,500.00
Brett Patti - $1,178.18
Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to accept the sealed bid from Max Maynor for the 2016 Dodge Charger in the amount of $3,600.00. Seconded by Commissioner Roger Angelly. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
2013 Ford Taurus - Blue
Max Maynor - $2,100.00 – Highest Bid
Don Beal - $1,150.50
Brett Patti - $1,058.18
Chris Rann - $1,351.00
Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to accept the sealed bid from Max Maynor for the 2016 Dodge Charger in the amount of $2,100.00. Seconded by Commissioner Rupert Johnson. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
2013 Ford Tauras – Silver:
Max Maynor - $2,600.00 – Highest Bid
Brett Patti - $1,178.18
Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to accept the sealed bid Max Maynor for the 2013 Ford Taurus. Seconded by Commissioner Rupert Johnson. 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 collective bargaining.
Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to approve Ordinance 1939 for the annexation of Curtis and Kathy Rowlen at 595 Lovers Lane. Seconded by Commissioner Raymond Gunning. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to approve Resolution 26-1015 in support of Choate Mental Health and Development Center. Seconded by Commissioner Roger Angelly. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Commissioner Jonathan Brown informed council that the city received notice the police pension has gone up $45,000. This must be budgeted into the tax levy. He and the city treasurer is meeting with all departments to discuss long-term plans for the city. He is asking everyone to come up with ideas on where cuts can be made to offset this police pension increase. The tax levy will be presented at the November 05, 2026.
Commissioner Jonathan Brown would like to meet with the mayor, city attorney and business leaders to get ideas to help local business and to get other businesses in Harrisburg.
Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to appoint Tristan Monroe as the Assistant Fire Chief. Seconded by Commissioner Rupert Johnson. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to hire Christian Mitchell on November 01, 2026 at the starting rate of the current contractual rate. Seconded by Commissioner Rupert Johnson. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to authorize Mayor John McPeek to sign the Ambulance Charge Report. Seconded by Commissioner Rupert Johnson. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Fire Captain Tristan Monroe declined the position of Assistant Fire Chief. He states there is conflicting language in the contract. Commissioner Roger Angelly said he does not believe there is an issue with the contract. Mayor John McPeek suggested appointing Brandon Culkin as he is the most qualified firefighter. Commissioner Raymond Gunning does not think he has the credentials to be the Assistant Fire Chief. Commissioner Raymond Gunning stated the contract states the council should fill the position within six months. An Assistant Fire Chief would have to be a current Fire Captain.
Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to rescind the motion to appoint Tristan Monroe as the Assistant Fire Chief. Seconded by Commissioner Rupert Johnson. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
The Assistant Fire Chief appointment comes from the Commissioner for Public Safety. Commissioner Raymond Gunning stated Fire Captain Tristan Monroe declined the position, Fire Captain Brandon Culkin informed council that he is not qualified, and that only leaves Fire Captain Dustin Gunning to be appointed as the Assistant Fire Chief to comply with their contract. Commissioner Jonathan Brown suggest hiring outside the fire department for the position. Fire Captain Tristan Monroe said the commissioner agreed to discuss the position with the Fire Chief. Commissioner Raymond Gunning informed Fire Captain Tristan Monroe that he has discussed this with the current Fire Chief. Fire Chief John Quisenberry confirmed that there was a conversation about appointing an Assistant Fire Chief.
Commissioner Jonathan Brown asked if Fire Captain Brandon Culkin could be appointed and obtain the required certifications. Commissioner Raymond Gunning asked if Fire Captain Brandon Culkin would want to be appointed as Assistant Fire Chief. Fire Captain Brandon Culkin said no. He said you must have the class before testing. Commissioner Jonathan Brown suggested advertising for an Assistant Chief.
Commissioner Raymond Gunning said two others were asked first, and so Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to appoint Dustin Gunning as Assistant Fire Chief. Seconded by Commissioner Rupert Johnson. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Superintendent Kenny Mayhall asked the council to allow him to put a lean-to on his building to keep the equipment out of bad weather. He received a bid from Lane Erectors, Inc. in the amount of $24,290.00. This project will be paid out of Business District funds. Commissioner Rupert Johnson made the motion to approve the lean-to project with Lane Erectors, Inc. in the amount of $24,290.00 using Business District funds. Seconded by Commissioner Raymond Gunning. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Superintendent Kenny Mayhall stated they have received 125 calls during fall-clean up as of today. He reminded citizens that the city will not pick up demolition materials, household garbage, batteries, tires, paint cans, electronics, or televisions.
Mayor John McPeek thanked everyone who attended the 6th Annual Shawnee Sasquatch Festival. It was a beautiful day, and he thanks all the sponsors.
Mayor John McPeek state there were over 40 cars at the last movie night at the amphitheater. There will be another movie on November 27, 2026 showing Christmas Vacation.
Boo in the Burg is October 22, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. To register, please go to the city Facebook page and register by using the link. Trick-or-treating is October 31, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Christmas in the Courtyard will be December 03, 2026. Please stop littering and stop stealing shopping carts.
Mayor John McPeek made the motion to go into executive session for collective bargaining. Seconded by Commissioner Raymond Gunning. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Adjourn: 8:22 a.m.
Reconvene: 9:09 a.m.
Mayor John McPeek 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 collective bargaining.
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: 9:09 a.m.