Minutes 05-15-25
Harrisburg City Council
City Hall
110 E. Locust Street
Harrisburg, Il 62946
May 15, 2025
8:00 a.m.
The Harrisburg City Council met on May 15, 2025 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 Chris Wilson of the McKinley Avenue Baptist Church led the group in prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to approve the consent agenda.
Adjourned Meeting Minutes – April 30, 2025
Warrant Report & Check Register – April 2025
Boland Equipment Rentals, LLC - $5,548.40 – MFT
Perfect Solution Disposal - $18,000.00 - #50594 – Business District
Brown & Roberts, Inc. - $15,000.00 - #1 – Unsewered Communities Planning Grant
Brown & Roberts, Inc. - $190.40 - #2025-080 – 2025 Structure Inspections – MFT
Moran Economic Development - $700.00 - #2706 – TIF
Harrisburg Electric, Inc. - $23,900.00 - #115 – TIF
Barter Masonry - $24,995.00 - #2025-17 – DCEO Energy Transition Grant
Shawnee Square, LLC - $90,000 - #1 – Business District
ARTSCO - $12,250.00 - #1 – DCEO Energy Transition Grant
Ray O’Herron - $38.43 - #3241350 – Council Contingency
Don Hume Leathergoods - $51.42 - #55501 – Council Contingency
Point Blank - $54.99 - #608491 – Council Contingency
Ray O’Herron - $1,715.79 - #602756-1 – Council Contingency
Ray O’Herron - $36.24 - #3241886 – Council Contingency
Ray O'Herron - $227.24 - #3241593 - Council Contingency
Don DeMario – Petition Lake Lot – 2nd Add, Block 1, Lot 11 – As Is
Seconded by Commissioner Roger Angelly. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Attorney Kolby Smithpeters stated the Illinois Department of Revenue requested a change to the statute language in Ordinance 1902. This ordinance was passed on November 21, 2024. The language change has been sent to IDOR and has been accepted. Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to approve the language change in Ordinance 1902 as requested by Illinois Department of Revenue. Seconded by Commissioner Rupert Johnson. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Mayor John McPeek opened sealed bids for the Public Property truck. The bids are as follows:
Jim Hayes, Inc.: $42,388.98 – 2024 Ford Super Duty F-250
Jim Hayes, Inc.: $48,116.92 – 2024 Ford Super Duty F-250 SRW
Watermark Marion: $45,119.70 – 2025 Ford F-250
Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to accept the sealed bid from Jim Hayes, Inc. in the amount of $42,388.98. Seconded by Commissioner Rupert Johnson. A roll call vote was made with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
There were no sealed bids received for the sale of 1017 Hobson Street.
Mayor John McPeek stated there was a bid opening in City Hall on Tuesday May 12, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. for the Public Property/Cemetery building remodel. The city received two sealed bids. The bids were as follows:
Lane Erectors, Inc. – $87,354.00
CM Renovations - $57,623.22
Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to accept the sealed bid for the Public Property/Cemetery building remodel from CM Renovations in the amount of $57,623.22 to be paid out of Business District funds. Seconded by Commissioner Rupert Johnson. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Mayor John McPeek opened the only sealed bid for the demolition of 310 Homer Street. The bid is from Luke Shimp in the amount of $1,500.00. Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to accept the sealed bid from Luke Shimp for the demolition of 310 Homer Street in the amount of $1,500.00. Seconded by Commissioner Rupert Johnson. 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 Wednesday May 14, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. for the sale of the Malan Junior High property. The city received the following sealed bids from:
Bright Beginnings Daycare: $12,010.00
Rannco for $10,500.00.
Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to accept the sealed bid from Bright Beginnings Daycare for $12,010.00. 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 Wednesday May 14, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. for the sale of 14.13 acres behind the movie theater. The sealed bids are as follows:
CJ Lands: $32,500.00
Rannco: $7,065.00
Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to accept the sealed bid for the 14.13 acres from CJ Lands in the amount of $32,500.00. Seconded by Commissioner Roger Angelly. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Fire Chief John Gunning stated the mobile home has been installed at 816 W. Barnett. They are eligible to receive their $500.00 security deposit. Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to approve the security deposit refund at 816 W. Barnett to Kody and Tracie Weatherington. Seconded by Commissioner Roger Angelly. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Fire Chief John Gunning presented a mobile home application from Mason Reeder and Paige Potts. The mobile home is a 1991 mobile home, and it is excellent condition. He recommends allowing this mobile home to be moved to 103 E. McHaney Street. They have paid their application fee and security deposit. Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to approve the mobile home application for 103 E. McHaney Street from Mason Reeder and Paige Potts. Seconded by Commissioner Rupert Johnson. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Jim Brown with Brown and Roberts, Inc. presented change order #2 with Wiggs Excavating for the 2020 DCEO/RLF Watermain project. The times extension is to allow them to work after school has been dismissed for summer. Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to approve the time extension for Wiggs Excavating. Seconded by Commissioner Rupert Johnson. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Jim Brown with Brown and Roberts, Inc. presented the 2025 MFT maintenance bid tabulations. He stated there was a bid opening held in City Hall on Tuesday May 13, 2025. The only bid received was from Illini Asphalt.
Commissioner Rupert Johnson made the motion to approve the 2025 MFT proposal. 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 Resolution 25-0515 for the 2025 MFT pricing. Seconded by Commissioner Rupert Johnson. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Jim Brown with Brown and Roberts, Inc. informed the council that he had just received a circular regarding funding for transportation work. The grant must be submitted by June 01, 2025. This project could include street repairs. The council stated Commissioner Rupert Johnson and Superintendent Kenny Mayhall will get with Jim Brown to determine what area will be submitted for this grant opportunity.
Mayor John McPeek stated there was a public hearing at 7:45 a.m. prior to this meeting to hear citizen concerns, comments, or questions regarding vacating alleyways. There were no citizen comments.
Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to approve Ordinance 1914 to vacate the alleyway at N. Vine Street as requested by Brent Turner. 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 approve Ordinance 1915 to vacate the alleyway between 4 N. Commercial Street and 12 S. Commercial Street as requested by JMAG/Scooters/UMR. 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 approve Ordinance 1916 to vacate the alleyway between 915-919 Washington Street as requested by Harrisburg High School. Seconded by Commissioner Rupert Johnson. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Fire Chief John Gunning stated the Fire House needs some updates and they are looking at a new island and countertops for the kitchen area. He has received a couple of quotes, and he would like to proceed with making these updates. This project will be paid with Business District Funds. He would like to proceed with the bid from Wilson Kitchen Cabinets in the amount of $4,000.00. Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to approve the remodel/update in the amount of $4,000.00 by Wilson Kitchen Cabinets to the Fire House using Business District Funds. Seconded by Commissioner Raymond Gunning. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Fire Chief John Gunning discussed the need for new garage doors at the Fire House. These doors are starting to deteriorate, and he would like to get bids. The city has applied for a grant, and if awarded the grant, it will help cover the cost of these doors otherwise Business District funds can pay for this project. Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to authorize the city clerk to advertise for garage doors at the Fire House. Seconded by Commissioner Roger Angelly. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Police Chief Nathan Moore talked about the Power DMS Software for the Police Department. This software will allow the city to conduct criminal background checks. It can be a city-wide program. They can create an online job application process. It will conduct social media searches and financial status inquiries. It can store city polices and help with training hours as needed. The price for Power Ready and Vetting for three years is $23,000.00.
The discussion included how the city would pay for this software program, what departments would benefit from this software, and how the cost of the software would be shared between departments. The council asked Police Chief Nathan Moore to look into other software to compare prices. City Treasurer Alex Jackson stated this is not a budgeted purchase and the expense would come out of each department’s budget. This is not an eligible expense for TIF or Business District.
Commissioner Roger Angelly let Mayor John McPeek know the corner of Poplar and Main Street looks great with the flower and new bulldog.
Commissioner Rupert Johnson made the motion to authorize the city clerk to advertise sealed bids on the infrastructure improvement project on Commercial Street and Sloan Street. Seconded by Commissioner Raymond Gunning. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Mayor John McPeek said he has received his first complaint about the cemetery. He reminded everyone that it has been raining quite a bit and there is a lot of standing water within the cemetery. He assured everyone that it is being mowed and weed eated.
He announced the Memorial Day Service being held on May 26, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Little Arlington Cemetery. Also, please stop littering.
Mayor John McPeek made the motion to go into executive session to discuss property acquisition and personnel. Seconded by Commissioner Roger Angelly. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Adjourn: 8:40 a.m.
Reconvene: 9:48 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 property acquisition.
Mayor John McPeek stated there is no action for personnel.
Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Rupert Johnson. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Adjourn: 9:49 a.m.