Special Meeting Minutes 06-20-25
Harrisburg City Council
Special Meeting
City Hall
110 E. Locust Street
Harrisburg, Il 62946
June 20, 2025
9:00 a.m.
The Harrisburg City Council met on June 20, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. for a special meeting 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, Rupert Johnson, and Jonathan Brown answering the roll call. Commissioner Raymond Gunning was absent.
Commissioner Roger Angelly led the group in prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Regular Meeting Minutes – June 05, 2025
Menards - $403.86 - #03150 – Business District
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Pinoy Construction - $1,284.50 - #020 – MFT
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Gavin Jenkins Lawncare & Landscaping - $1,650.00 - #009 – Business District
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Seconded by Commissioner Jonathan Brown. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Mike Roberts with Brown and Roberts, Inc. discussed the roundabout bid opening. The bids for the roundabout were 20% over the estimate. IDOT will not award the bid until they get something from the city. The increase is due to the cost of materials. Mike Roberts does not believe there will be a different outcome even if the project is rebid.
Mayor John McPeek has sent an email requesting funds to help with the cost of the roundabout. Mike Roberts stated the city is in a good position to receive the funds. There are two options: 1) if the funds are received, the city share will increase by $25,000.00 and 2) If the city is not awarded additional funds, the city share will increase by $245,000.00. Commissioner Roger Angelly stated he is in favor of the roundabout unless the city does not receive the additional funds.
Mike Roberts informed the council that the project can be scaled back. The proposal included sidewalks and lighting. He told the council a portion of cost was to stage an access road at all times.
Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to approve the project if the city receives the additional funds. 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 a resolution for the Unsewered Community Program Grant. There is new verbiage regarding improper influence, Federal Form LLL, and lobbying language added to the grant. There was a discussion regarding annexation with the sewer project.
Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to approve Resolution 25-0620 for the amended Unsewered Community Program Grant. Seconded by Commissioner Rupert Johnson. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Attorney Kolby Smithpeters informed council there are a couple of houses that the homeowners are willing to deed over to the city. He has drafted the deeds, and they are ready to be signed. Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to approve the release and to accept 125 W. South Street. Seconded by Commissioner Jonathan Brown. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to approve accepting 724 W. Raymond Street. Seconded by Commissioner Rupert Johnson. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Attorney Kolby Smithpeters stated a couple of citizens have requested to be annexed into city limits. The addresses are 515 Lovers Lane Road and 525 Lovers Lane Road.
Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to approve Ordinance 1921 for the annexation of 515 Lovers Lane and 525 Lovers Lane as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Rupert Johnson. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Superintendent Jason Haney presented the Consumer Confidence Report. This report will be posted at the Water Office, City Clerk’s Office, on the city website and posted in the SI Dollar Saver.
Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to authorize the city clerk to advertise for sealed bids for a new roof at the Water Office. Seconded by Commissioner Jonathan Brown. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Commissioner Rupert Johnson stated he is going to table the Street/Alley roof discussion. He believes this can be done in-house and will keep council update.
Commissioner Roger Angelly stated that Commissioner Jonathan Brown is doing a fantastic job and congratulated him on receiving a letter from the Illinois State Comptroller.
Mayor John McPeek discussed the current e-bike situation. He asked that e-bike riders be courteous and cautious when riding their bikes. This has become an issue, and it is being addressed. No motorized vehicles are to be on the bike trails. Police Chief Nathan Moore stated his department will be issuing citations for e-bikes on the bike trails.
Mayor John McPeek stated that he and Commissioner Jonathan Brown were with a business owner yesterday. He said he believes there will be more businesses coming to Harrisburg in the near future. He asked that everyone welcome these new businesses as the city has a strong vibrant future here.
Mayor John McPeek reminded the citizens of the upcoming July 04 celebration. It will be held at the city amphitheater to include DJ Carl Hustedde, food trucks and fireworks. The festivities are from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Please stop littering.
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: 9:21 a.m.