Council Minutes 2-1-24
Harrisburg City Council
Harris-Pruett Building
107 E. Church Street
Harrisburg, Il 62946
February 01, 2024
6:00 p.m.
The Harrisburg City Council met on February 01, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Harris-Pruett Building
located at 107 E. Church Street, Harrisburg, IL.
Mayor John McPeek called the meeting to order. Mayor John McPeek presided over the meeting
with Commissioners Raymond Gunning, Rupert Johnson and Cynthia Potter answering roll call.
Commissioner Roger Angelly was absent.
Mayor John McPeek asked everyone to remember Regnald Riegel’s and Bill Ghent’s family.
Regnald passed away at the age of 101. Bill Ghent passed away. He was the Safety Director for
the City of Harrisburg for many years.
Pastor Jerry Wells with Dorrisville Social Brethren Church led the group in prayer and the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to approve the consent agenda.
Regular Meeting Minutes – January 18, 2024
Check Register and Warrant Reports – January 2024
Jeff Landis Wall & Ceiling - $2850.00 – #011824 – Business District
Barnes Lumber - $565.98 - #590212 - Business District
Barnes Lumber - $5.99 - #550213 – Business District
Harrisburg Hardware - $280.45 - #111453 – Veterans Drive TIF
Barnes Lumber - $154.74 - #550288 – Business District
Barnes Lumber - $268.93 - #550324 – Business District
Barnes Lumber - $6.48 - #550327 – Business District
Barnes Lumber - $81.98 - #550320 – Business District
Barnes Lumber - $28.80 - #550385 – Business District
Barnes Lumber - $70.56 - #550384 – Business District
Barnes Lumber - $69.75 - #550383 – Business District
Jeff Landis Wall & Ceiling - $7800.00 – #015424 – Business District
Skaggs Electric - $917.35 - #22401-0045 – Business District
Barnes Lumber - $64.99 - #550372 – Veterans Drive TIF
Rural King - $349.95 - #254801 – Veterans Drive TIF
Rural King - $323.90 - #233588 – Veterans Drive TIF
Skaggs Electric - $262.10 - #22401.0057 – Business District
Skaggs Electric - $917.35 - #22401.0046 – Business District
DP Properties - $3085.80 – TIF Reimbursement
Morello’s Restaurant - $277.28 – TIF Reimbursement
Wooded Hills - $2621.28 (Final) – TIF Reimbursement
City of Hollybrook - $90768.95 – TIF Reimbursement
Rick and Melissa Stricklin – Relinquish Lake Lot – 1st Add, Block 1, Lot 22
Tony Corso – Petition to Lease Lake Lot – 1st Add, Block 1, Lot 22
Seconded by Commissioner Rupert Johnson. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting
yes. Motion carried.
Mayor John McPeek stated the discussion regarding Prestige Project Management is being
tabled.
Mayor John McPeek stated the following properties will be re-advertised: 518 W. Lincoln, 130
State St, and 521 W. Barnett. The property at 130 State Street minimum bid will be $500.00 and
the other two will be a minimum bid of $1,000.00. Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the
motion to authorize the City Clerk to re-advertise the properties for sale. Seconded by
Commissioner Cynthia Potter. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion
carried.
Mayor John McPeek would like to re-advertise for the fence at 1 E. Poplar. No bids were
submitted last time. Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to authorize the city
clerk to advertise for sealed bids for a fence at 1 E. Poplar Street. Seconded by Commissioner
Rupert Johnson. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Mayor John McPeek announced council will go into executive session to discuss litigation and
collective bargaining.
Mayor John McPeek said Kyle Wahl has submitted a TIF Façade grant application to tuck point
more of Towne Square Pub. Kyle Wahl will spend $10,000 and will get a $5,000 reimbursement
per the grant. Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to approve the TIF Façade
grant application from Kyle Wahl. Seconded by Commissioner Cynthia Potter. A roll call vote
was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Mayor John McPeek stated a TIF Façade grant application from Devanie Reel from Finders
Keepers has been submitted. She will do some work on her building and install a new sign. She
will also be reimbursed up to $5,000 if she spends $10,000. Commissioner Raymond Gunning
made the motion to approve the TIF Façade grant application from Devanie Reel. Seconded by
Commissioner Rupert Johnson. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion
carried.
Mayor John McPeek informed council that WLN, LLC would like to install a digital billboard at
the end of Cherry Street and the Rt 13 bypass. He needs an agreement with the city in order to
submit the permit to IDOT. Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to authorize
Attorney Kolby Smithpeters to draft a contract between the City of Harrisburg and WLN, LLC
for the digital billboard. Seconded by Commissioner Cynthia Potter. A roll call vote was taken
with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Mayor John McPeek said the city needs to order the next level of wheelchair ramps for City Hall.
This is part of the grant money and we must get this order. This will allow access to the third
floor of City Hall. Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to authorize the city clerk
to advertise for the wheelchair ramp at City Hall. Seconded by Commissioner Rupert Johnson.
A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Treasurer Alex Jackson discussed the RAISE grant with council. This is the roundabout project
that was denied last year. The grant has been reopened and she would like Brown and Roberts,
Inc. to assist her with reapplying. Commissioner Cynthia Potter made the motion to authorize
Treasure Alex Jackson to reapply for the RAISE grant with the assistance of Brown and Roberts,
Inc. Seconded by Commissioner Raymond Gunning. A roll call vote was taken with all present
voting yes. Motion carried.
Attorney Kolby Smithpeters presented council with a lease agreement between AMR and the
City of Harrisburg. This is a short-term lease for $1.00 per month from AMR to the city. This is
allowing AMR to be housed temporarily at the Fire Station. Commissioner Raymond Gunning
made the motion to approve the agreement between AMR and the City of Harrisburg. Seconded
by Commissioner Cynthia Potter. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion
carried.
Commissioner Cynthia Potter would like to congratulate the Harrisburg High School Bowling
Team on their 2nd place in the state tournament.
Commissioner Raymond Gunning needs to go into executive session to discuss property
acquisition.
Police Chief Nathan Moore informed council the police department has old useable tasers they
can sell. These must be sold to another government entity. Commissioner Raymond Gunning
made the motion to authorize Police Chief Nathan Moore to sell the tasers to another government
entity. Seconded by Commissioner Raymond Gunning. A roll call vote was taken with all
present voting yes. Motion carried.
Commissioner Rupert Johnson made the motion to authorize the city clerk to advertised for
sealed bids for the demolition of 905 N. Main Street. Seconded by Commissioner Cynthia
Potter. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Commissioner Rupert Johnson made the motion to authorize the city clerk to advertise the sale
of property at 519 W. Elm Street. Seconded by Commissioner Raymond Gunning. A roll call
vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Mayor John McPeek said Earth Services will be ready to start demolition of 22 S. Vine Street in
a couple of weeks. There will be a Tornado Memorial Service at 8:00 a.m. on February 29.
Please remember the Riegel and Ghent family.
Mayor John McPeek made the motion to go into executive session for litigation, collective
bargaining and property acquisition. Seconded by Commissioner Rupert Johnson. A roll call
vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Adjourn: 6:13 p.m.
Reconvene: 7:14 p.m.
Mayor John McPeek made the motion to return to open session. Seconded by Commissioner
Rupert Johnson. 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, Rupert Johnson and Cynthia Potter answering roll call.
Commissioner Roger Angelly was absent.
Mayor John McPeek announced there was nothing to act on regarding litigation or collective
bargaining.
Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to authorize Mayor John McPeek to contact
Baysinger Architects for design drawings for a police department. Seconded by Commissioner
Rupert Johnson. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Mayor John McPeek made the motion to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Raymond
Gunning. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Adjourn: 7:15 p.m.