MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE STAUNTON CITY COUNCIL, HELD IN THE PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING, 914 NORTH EASTON ST., STAUNTON, ILLINOIS ON MONDAY, JULY 22, 2019
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Craig Neuhaus called the Staunton City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, July 22, 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 Maria Bodner, Brooke Wallace, Rick Johnson, Randy Hanks, Chad Plenske, Anthony Schrauth, 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: Alderman Ryan Pritchett.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
Johnson moved, seconded by Plenske to approve Consent Agenda with the following items:
Minutes
Regular Meeting – 07/08/2019
Collector’s Report
State of Illinois (MFT Allotment)--$9,503.26
State of Illinois (Sales Tax)--$48,440.27
State of Illinois (Personal Property Replacement Tax)--$2,696.94
State of Illinois (Income Tax)--$48,196.80
State of Illinois (Video Gaming Tax)--$6,446.74
State of Illinois (Telecommunications Tax)--$7,216.65
State of Illinois (Use Tax)--$13,354.66
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Police Vehicle Fund)--$20.00
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (FTA Warrant Fee)--$140.00
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (DUI Fund)--$69.23
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Fine Disbursement)--$790.00
Staunton Police Department (Registrations)--$35.00
Ribfest (Wristband Sales)--$1,716.00
Ameren Illinois (Utility Tax)--$17,289.20
Applications
John Kolkovich (Ordinance Official)
James Land (Ordinance Official)
Claims
July 22, 2019
Business Licenses Issued
Jet Clean Exterior Cleaning, LLC (Business License)
AKD Ice House, LLC (Business License)
St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church (Raffle License)
Alderman Wallace asked if it was customary to have applicants listed as part of the Consent Agenda. Clerk Stiegemeier stated that they are always included on the
agenda, and all applications are kept on file at City Hall according to their department.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Wallace, Johnson, Hanks, Plenske, Schrauth, Scanzoni, Bodner.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Pritchett.
Motion declared carried.
V. GUESTS
VI. CORRESPONDENCE
Received a liquor license application from St. Michael’s Parish for their upcoming Octoberfest, which will be held on October 5 and 6, 2019. They are asking to have the license fee waived.
VII. TREASURER’S REPORT
VIII. CITY CLERK’S REPORT
Some City of Staunton residents have received a letter from Robert Sanders Waste
Systems regarding a trash rate increase effective August 1, 2019. All residents are
exempt from this since the local trash haulers submit a rate schedule at the beginning
of the year, with those rates in place for the calendar year. If you received a letter from Sanders Waste, please disregard the notice as it will not apply to Staunton residents.
City Clerk Stiegemeier asked the newspaper reporter to please publish this so Staunton residents are aware that they are excempt from any trash hauler fee increases.
IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY -
Prior to the following motion being waived, Alderman Wallace asked if it was
customary to waive this fee, as it would only cost $20.00 per day. St. Michael’s has
requested this in the past, but Wallace stated that she wasn’t in agreement with
waiving the fee, as the cost is very minimal, which would only be $40.00 for the
weekend.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Bodner to grant request from St. Michael’s Parish to issue a liquor license for their annual Octoberfest on October 5 and 6, 2019, with the liquor license fee being waived. Ayes: Johnson, Schrauth, Scanzoni, Bodner. Nayes: Wallace, Hanks, Plenske. Absent: Pritchett. Motion carried. 4 Ayes; 3 Naye
PARK & CIVIC IMPROVEMENT –
Motion by Johnson, seconded by Bodner to pay Invoice #1001 to Robert Sanders Waste Systems, Inc. for dumpster rental used to clean up property at 518 Washington in Staunton in the amount of $1,895.00. Ayes: Hanks, Schrauth, Plenske, Scanzoni, Bodner, Wallace, Johnson. Nayes: None. Absent: Pritchett. Motion carried.
Prior to the motion, Alderman Wallace asked Attorney Lading how close we were
to getting the condemned properties in front of a judge. Lading stated that Attorney
J.D. Brandmeyer was in court this morning and that orders have been prepared
declaring 222 East Macoupin as abandoned. The case is reset for a conference to
have a judicial deed entered. If no defendats appear, the court should issue the deed
to the City at that time.
Motion by Johnson, seconded by Plenske to pay Invoice #493267 to Sandberg, Phoenix & Von Gontard for Professional Services rendered regarding condemnation proceedings at 222 East Macoupin Street in the amount of $1,186.50. Ayes: Schrauth, Plenske, Scanzoni, Bodner, Wallace, Johnson, Hanks. Nayes: None. Absent: Pritchett. Motion carried.
FINANCE–
Nothing to report.
WATER-
Motion by Schrauth, seconded by Bodner to pay Invoice #2006172 ($527.63) and #2006173 ($1,680.52) to Midwest Municipal Supply for materials used on the Hibbard/Henry/5th/Koko Lane extension water main project for the total amount of $2,208.15. Ayes: Plenske, Scanzoni, Bodner, Wallace, Johnson, Hanks, Schrauth. Nayes: None. Absent: Pritchett. Motion carried.
STREET / SEWER
Nothing to report.
PUBLIC GROUNDS-
Nothing to report.
TOURISM –
Motion by Johnson, seconded by Hanks to close East Pennsylvania Street from Ash to Taylor and Montgomery Street from Ash to Taylor for the upcoming Balloon Glow on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 12:00 P.M. to 11:30 P.M. Ayes: Scanzoni, Bodner, Wallace, Johnson, Harks, Schrauth, Plenske. Nayes: None. Absnet: Pritchett. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL –
Nothing to report.
ANNEXATION –
Nothing to report.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES –
Nothing to report.
JUDICIARY—
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Plenske to waive 1st reading of Ordinance #1994 Amending Chapter 27, Article IV Of The City Code To Prohibit Tobacco Possession, Use, And Consumption By Persons Under Twenty-One Years Of Age Within The City. Ayes: Bodner, Wallace, Johnson, Hanks, Schrauth, Plenske, Scanzoni. Nayes: None. Absent: Pritchett. Motion carried.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Hanks to approve Ordinance #1994 Amending Chapter 27, Article IV Of The City Code To Prohibit Tobacco Possession, Use, And Consumption By Persons Under Twenty-One Years Of Age Within The City. Ayes: Wallace, Hanks, Schrauth, Plenske, Scanzoni, Bodner. Nayes: Johnson. Absent: Pritchett. Motion carried.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Johnson to waive 1st reading of Ordinance #1995 An Ordinance To Install Stop Sign On West Pennsylvania Street At Its Intersection With North Franklin Street. Ayes: Johnson, Hanks, Schrauth, Plenske, Scanzoni, Bodner, Wallace. Nayes: None. Absent: Pritchett. Motion carried
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Hanks to approve Ordinance #1995 An Ordinance To Install Stop Sign On West Pennsylvania Street At Its Intersection With North Franklin Street. Ayes: Hanks, Schrauth, Plenske, Scanzoni, Bodner, Wallace, Johnson. Nayes: None. Absent: Pritchett. Motion carried.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Johnson to waive 1st reading of Ordinance #1996 Authorizing An Agreement For The Purchase Of Certain Property (627 North Taylor). Ayes: Bodner, Wallace, Johnson, Hanks, Schrauth, Plenske, Scanzoni. Nayes: None. Absent: Pritchett. Motion carried.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Hanks to approve Ordinance #1996 Authorizing An Agreement For The Purchase Of Certain Property (627 North Taylor). Ayes: Wallace, Johnson, Hanks, Schrauth, Plenske, Scanzoni, Bodner. Nayes: None. Absent: Pritchett. Motion carried.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Johnson to waive 1st reading of Ordinance #1997 Amending Zoning District Classification Of Property Located At 20391 Staunton Road, Staunton, Illinois (Re-Zone from A-1 to C-1). Ayes: Johnson, Hanks, Schrauth, Plenske, Scanzoni, Bodner, Wallace. Nayes: None. Absent: Pritchett. Motion carried.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Hanks to approve Ordinance #1997 Amending Zoning District Classification Of Property Located At 20391 Staunton Road, Staunton, Illinois (Re-Zone from A-1 to C-1). Ayes: Hanks, Schrauth, Plenske, Scanzoni, Bodner, Wallace, Johnson. Nayes: None. Absent: Pritchett. Motion carried.
1st reading of Ordinance #1998 Approving An Annexation Agreement With
Cynthia Belin To Annex Property Located At 19476 Streeb Lane, Staunton, IL To The City Of Staunton, Illinois
1st reading of Ordinance #1999 Approving An Annexation Agreement With
Douglas & Mary Ann Wyatt To Annex Property Located At 19544 Street Lane,
Staunton, IL To The City Of Staunton, Illinois
1st reading of Ordinance #2000 Approving An Annexation Agreement With Sam
J. Sharp To Annex Property Located At 19312 Street Lane, Staunton, IL To The
City Of Staunton, Illinois
1st reading of Ordinance #2001 Approving An Annexation Agreement With
Joseph R. & Shelia L. Slifka To Annex Property Located At 19168 Streeb Lane,
Staunton, IL And Parcel ID #01-000-077-02 To The City Of Staunton, Illinois
1st reading of Ordinance #2002 Approving An Annexation Agreement With
Michael & Marianna Scheiter To Annex Property Located At 19460 Streeb Lane,
Staunton, IL To The City Of Staunton, Ilinois
1st reading of Ordinance #2003 Approving An Annexation Agreement With Ron
Heigert To Annex Property Located At 19228 Streeb Lane, Staunton, IL To The
City Of Staunton, Illinois
1st reading of Ordinance #2004 Approving An Annexation Agreement With
Vernon & Julie Parmley To Annex Property Located At 19164 Streeb Lane,
Staunton, IL To The City Of Staunton, Illinois
1st reading of Ordinance #2005 Approving An Annexation Agreement With Joan
K. Crowe To Annex Property Located At 19430 Streeb Lane, Staunton, IL To The
City Of Staunton, Illinois
1st reading of Ordinance #2006 Approving An Annexation Agreement With Levi
J. Rosentretter & Lyndsie S. Springer To Annex Property Located At 19162
Streeb Lane, Staunton, IL To The City Of Staunton, Illinois
1st reading of Ordinance #2007 Approving An Annexation Agreement With
Michael & Sherry Pirok To Annex Property Located At 19390 Street Lane,
Staunton, IL To The City Of Staunton, Illinois
1st reading of Ordinance #2008 Approving An Annexation Agreement With
Cheryl L. Moore To Annex Property Commonly Known As Streeb Lane,
Staunton, IL To The City Of Staunton, Illinois
1st reading of Ordinance #2009 Approving An Annexation Agreement With
Debra L. Schmidt Trustee Of The Schmidt Revocable Living Trust – Owner
And TDS Transport, Inc., By Jeff Schmidt, Director To Annex Property
Commonly Know As 98.32 Acres Of Vacant Land, Rock Crusher Road, Staunton,
IL To The City Of Staunton, Illinois
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 Johnson seconded by Councilmember Wallace to adjourn at 7:16 P.M. All present voting aye, motion carried.
Prepared by:
Dennis K. Stiegemeier, City Clerk