MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE STAUNTON CITY COUNCIL, HELD AT THE PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING, 914 N. EASTON ST., STAUNTON, ILLINOIS ON MONDAY, MAY 13, 2019
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Craig Neuhaus called the Staunton City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, May 13, 2019.
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 Rick Johnson, Chad Plenske, Ryan Pritchett, Jeff Scanzoni, Mayor Craig Neuhaus, City Clerk Dennis Stiegemeier, City Attorney Phil Lading, City Treasurer Cindy Pirok, Police Chief Jeff Doerr and Public Works Director Mike Kuethe.
NOT ATTENDING: Alderwoman Maria Bodner and Aldermen Rich Garde, Ray Scroggins and Anthony Schrauth
IV. OATH OF OFFICE
Judge Ron Foster administered the Oath of Office to the following newly elected Aldermen and Alderwoman:
Brooke Wallace – Ward 1
Randy Hanks – Ward 2
Chad Plenske – Ward 3
Ryan Pritchett – Ward 4
V. CONSENT AGENDA
Johnson moved, seconded by Plenske to approve Consent Agenda with the following items:
Minutes
Regular Meeting – 04/22/2019
Collector’s Report
Staunton Super 8 Motel (Hotel/Motel Tax)--$1,977.15
Staunton Police Department (Ordinance Violations)--$100.00
Max B. Mullins Salvage (1989 Ford F-150 Pick-Up)--$341.55
Max B. Mullins Salvage (2003 Ford F-150 Pick-Up)--$260.55
Madison Communications (Franchise Fee)--$4,172.55
Southwestern Electric (Utility Tax)--$909.48
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Court Fine Disbursement)--$1,602.98
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Police Vehicle Fund)--$22.00
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (FTA Warrant Fee)--$259.00
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (DUI Fund)--$64.00
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (E-Citation Fee)--$8.00
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Restitution)--$50.00
State of Illinois (Personal Property Replacement Tax)--$4,565.73
State of Illinois (Sales Tax)--$43,557.56
Applications
Claims
April 30, 2019
May 13, 2019
Business Licenses Issued
Feathers & Wings Foundation
Green Room Gaming & Grill Sales
Off The Wall Chef Service
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Johnson, Plenske, Pritchett, Scanzoni.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: Wallace, Hanks.
ABSENT: Bodner, Schrauth.
Motion declared carried 4 Ayes; 2 Abstain.
VI. GUESTS
Alderman Pritchett wanted to acknowledge and thank teachers John Davin and Larry
Caldieraro, as well as their classes from Staunton High School, who recently made
eleven picnic tables for the Fireman’s Park. The City purchased the lumber to build
the tables and these two classes at the high school put them together in a very short
period of time. A special thanks to both teachers and their two classes for doing this
project for the City.
Alderman Pritchett also made mention that an email was sent to Madison
Communications requesting the most recent quarterly data from Madison customer
service requirements. Madison had sent a report to the City stating that they had
met the standards, but Pritchett has asked for documentation. The original email was
sent on April 4, 2019 and as of this time, there has been no response from Madison.
VII . CORRESPONDENCE
Received a letter from Brandy Cloud, Executive Director of The Macoupin Art