City Council Meeting Minutes--September 10, 2018

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE STAUNTON CITY COUNCIL, HELD IN THE PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING, 914 NORTH EASTON ST., STAUNTON, ILLINOIS ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

I. CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor Craig Neuhaus called the Staunton City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, September 10, 2018

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Mayor Craig Neuhaus led the Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.

III. ROLL CALL:

City Clerk Stiegemeier called roll with the following persons

ATTENDING: Councilmembers Rich Garde, Rick Johnson, Ray Scroggins, Chad Plenske, Anthony Schrauth, Ryan Pritchett, Mayor Craig Neuhaus, City Clerk Dennis Stiegemeier, City Treasurer Cindy Pirok, City Attorney Phil Lading, Public Works Director Mike Kuethe and Police Chief Jeff Doerr.

ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE: Alderman Jeff Scanzoni.

NOT ATTENDING: Alderwoman Maria Bodner.

IV. CONSENT AGENDA

Johnson moved, seconded by Plenske to approve Consent Agenda with the following items:

Minutes

Regular Meeting – 08/27/2018

Executive Session – 08/27/2018

Collector’s Report

Staunton Super 8 Motel (Hotel / Motel Tax)--$2,177.48

Staunton Police Department (Ordinance Violations)--$300.00

Macoupin County Treasurer (Interstate TIF Tax)--$25.72

Macoupin County Treasurer (Downtown TIF Tax)--$838.02

Macoupin County Treasurer (Real Estate Tax)--$148,253.83

Macoupin County Treasurer (Real Estate Tax / Library)--$17,922.02

Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Court Fine Disbursement)--$457.72

Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (E-Citation Fee)--$2.00

Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (FTA Warrant)--$156.00

Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (DUI Fund)--$180.00

Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Police Vehicle Fund)--$20.00

Applications

Stephen Pelszynski (Public Grounds / Maintenance)

Claims

September 10, 2018

Business Licenses Issued

Staunton Soccer Association (Raffle License)

Staunton Helping Hands Center (Raffle License)

Roll Call Vote

AYES: Garde, Johnson,Scroggins, Plenske, Schrauth, Pritchett.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Bodner.

Motion declared carried.

V. GUESTS

VI. CORRESPONDENCE

VII. TREASURER’S REPORT

VIII. CITY CLERK’S REPORT

All duck blinds have been registered prior to the September 1st deadline.

IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY -

Nothing to report.

PARK & CIVIC IMPROVEMENT –

Nothing to report.

FINANCE–

Motion by Pritchett, seconded by Plenske to pay Invoice #438080 to Sandberg, Phoenix & von Gontard for Professional Services rendered regarding water treatment plant litigation in the amount of $3,369.65. Ayes: Johnson, Scroggins, Schrauth, Plenske, Pritchett, Scanzoni, Garde. Nayes: None. Absent: Bodner. Motion carried.

Motion by Pritchett, seconded by Scroggins to pay Invoice #434907 to Sandberg, Phoenix & von Gontard for Professional Services rendered regarding Drainage Easement Condemnation at 1054 W. Deer Run Court in the amount of $1,774.55. Ayes: Scroggins, Schrauth, Plenske, Pritchett, Garde, Johnson. Nayes: None. Absent: Bodner. Motion carried.

Motion by Pritchett, seconded by Scroggins to pay Invoice #438149 to Sandberg, Phoenix & von Gontard for Professional Services rendered regarding Special Projects in the amount of $438.66. Ayes: Schrauth, Plenske, Pritchett, Scanzoni, Garde, Johnson, Scroggins. Nayes: None. Absent: Bodner. Motion carried.

UTILITIES-

Motion by Garde, seconded by Scroggins to pay invoice dated September 4, 2018 to John H Crawford & Associates for Water Line Replacement IEPA Permit for Hibbard, 5th, Page, Henry, Spring and Lillian Streets in the amount of $11,146.75 (completed Design). Ayes: Plenske, Pritchett, Garde, Johnson, Scroggins, Schrauth. Nayes: None. Absent: Bodner. Motion carried.

Motion by Garde, seconded by Plenske to approve quote from Microcomm for a purpose built SCADA view computer replacement for the water treatment plant at a cost of $3,538.00. Ayes: Pritchett, Scanzoni, Garde, Johnson, Scroggins, Schrauth, Plenske. Nayes: None. Absent: Bodner. Motion carried.

STREET-

Motion by Garde, seconded by Scroggins to purchase RT48” Tiller from Sievers

Equipment at a cost of $2,270.00. Ayes: Scanzoni, Garde, Johnson, Scroggins,

Schrauth, Plenske, Pritchett. Nayes: None. Absent: Bodner. Motion carried.

PUBLIC GROUNDS-

Nothing to report.

TOURISM –

Nothing to report.

PERSONNEL –

Nothing to report.

ANNEXATION –

Nothing to report.

SPECIAL COMMITTEES –

Nothing to report.

JUDICIARY—

Motion by Scroggins, seconded by Johnson to approve Ordinance #1949 Approving An Annexation Agreement With Louis & Christine Foster To Annex Property Located At 70 Calstrada, Staunton, Illinois To The City Of Staunton, Illinois (Pre-Annexation Agreement). Ayes: Garde, Johnson, Scroggins, Schrauth, Plenske, Pritchett, Scanzoni. Nayes: None. Absent: Bodner. Motion carried.

Motion by Scroggins, seconded by Johnson to approve Ordinance #1950 Approving An Annexation Agreement With James & Emily Horne To Annex Property Located At 2955 Bono Rd., Staunton, Illinois To The City Of Staunton, Illinois (Pre-Annexation Agreement). Ayes: Garde, Johnson, Scroggins, Schrauth, Plenske, Pritchett, Scanzoni. Nayes: None. Absent: Bodner. Motion carried.

Motion by Scroggins, seconded by Johnson to approve Ordinance #1951 Annexing Certain Territory To The City Of Staunton, Macoupin County, Illinois (911 N. Easton Street). Ayes: Johnson, Scroggins, Schrauth, Plenske, Pritchett, Scanzoni, Garde. Nayes: None. Absent: Bodner. Motion carried.

Motion by Scroggins, seconded by Johnson to approve Ordinance #1952 Approving An Annexation Agreement With Brian Markowitz To Annex Property Located At 2193 Parksville Lane, Staunton, IL To The City Of Staunton, Illinois (Pre-Annexation Agreement). Ayes: Scroggins, Schrauth, Plenske, Pritchett, Garde, Johnson. Nayes: None. Absent: Bodner. Motion carried.

Motion by Scroggins, seconded by Garde to waive 1st reading of Ordinance #1953 An Ordinance To Install Stop Signs On North Wood Street And Caldwell Street At Their Intersection With West Lafayette Street. Ayes: Garde, Johnson, Scroggins, Schrauth, Plenske, Pritchett, Scanzoni. Nayes: None. Absent: Bodner. Motion carried.

Motion by Scroggins, seconded by Garde to approve Ordinance #1953 An Ordinance To Install Stop Signs On North Wood Street And Caldwell Street At Their Intersection With West Lafayette Street. Ayes: Garde, Johnson, Scroggins, Schrauth, Plenske, Pritchett, Scanzoni. Nayes: None. Absent: Bodner. Motion carried.

Motion by Scroggins, seconded by Johnosn to waive 1st reading of Ordinance #1954 Approving A Charity Roadblock By The Lion’s Club To Conduct Their Annual Candy Day Sale Drive At The Intersection Of Main And Route 4 And Main And Union (October 13, 2018). Ayes: Johnson, Scroggins, Schrauth, Plenske, Pritchett, Scanzoni, Garde. Nayes: None. Absent: Bodner. Motion carried.

Motion by Scroggins, seconded by Plenske to approve Ordinance #1954 Approving A Charity Roadblock By The Lion’s Club To Conduct Their Annual Candy Day Sale Drive At The Intersection Of Main And Route 4 And Main And Union (October 13, 2018). Ayes: Scroggins, Schrauth, Plenske, Pritchett, Scanzoni, Garde, Johnson. Nayes: None. Absent: Bodner. Motion carried.

Motion by Scroggins, seconded by Johnson to waive 1st reading of Ordinance #1955 Granting A Special Use Permit For Property Located At #1964 Reservoir Road, Staunton, Illinois. Ayes:

Motion by Scroggins, seconded by Johnson to approve Ordinance #1955 Granting A Special Use Permit For Property Located At #1964 Reservoir Road, Staunton, Illinois. Ayes: Plenske, Pritchett, Scanzoni, Garde, Johnson, Scroggins, Schrauth. Nayes: None. Absent: Bodner. Motion carried.

1st reading of Ordinance #1956 Granting A Special Use Permit For Property Located At #226 Phillips Street, Staunton, Illinois.

Motion by Scroggins, seconded by Plenske to approve Resolution #2018-16 Approving A Settlement Contract And Release Between The City Of Staunton And Heneghan & Associates. Ayes: Pritchett, Scanzoni, Garde, Johnson, Scroggins, Schrauth, Plenske. Nayes: None. Absent: Bodner. Motion carried.

X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS—

Nothing to report.

XI. NEW BUSINESS-

Nothing to report.

XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION—

No Executive Session was held.

XIII. MOTIONS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION –

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No motions were made from Executive Session.

XIV. ADJOURNMENT

With no further business to discuss, Councilmember Plenske seconded by Councilmember Scroggins to adjourn at 7:14 P.M. All present voting aye, motion carried.

Prepared by:

Dennis K. Stiegemeier City Clerk