City Council Meeting Agenda--December 9, 2019 at 7:00 P.M.

AGENDA

City of Staunton

914 N. Easton St.

Monday, December 9, 2019

7:00 p.m.

I. Call to Order (7:00-7:01)

II. Pledge of Allegiance (7:01-7:02)

1. Roll Call Vote (7:02-7:04)

1. Appointment and Oath of Office

Motion to approve Resolution #2019-22 Appointing Micah Wall To The Position Of

Ward 3 Alderman For The City Of Staunton, Illinois

Administer Oath of Office to newly appointed Ward 3 Alderman Micah Wall

V. Consent Agenda (7:04-7:06)

Minutes

Regular Meeting – 11/25/2019

Collector’s Report

Staunton Super 8 Motel (Hotel/Motel Tax)--$1,913.07

Staunton Police Department (Ordinance Violations)--$200.00

Prairietown Feed Service, Inc. (Jarman Farm Income)--$1,417.40

Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Restitution)--$50.00

State of Illinois (MFT Tax)--$11,540.27

State of Illinois (MFT Renewal Fund)--$7,638.49

State of Illinois (Personal Property Replacement Tax)--$779.50

State of Illinois (Sales Tax)--$49,087.60

Applications

Monthly Report

Distributed by the Office Manager

Claims

December 9, 2019

Business Licenses Issued

Cash Out Gaming, Inc. (Business License)

St. Paul United Church of Christ (Raffle License)

VI. Guests

VII. Correspondence (7:10-7:15)

Received an email from Chamber of Commerce President Carrie Borgini that had been

sent to her from Dan Cox, Superintendent of Staunton Schools regarding the recent

accident involving families from Vandalia, IL. The school is working through the

Chamber of Commerce and local clergy to raise funds to help the families cover expenses

they have incurred. An account has been set up at First National Bank of Staunton in the

name of “Vandalia Student Memorial Fund”. Mr. Cox is asking for the community’s

support in helping our friends at Vandalia. A copy of the letter is attached to the agenda

packet.

Received a letter of resignation from part time police officer, Tim Lovejoy, dated

December 5, 2019.

VIII. Treasurer’s Report (7:15-7:17)

IX. City Clerk’s Report (7:17-7:20)

City Hall Office will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25, 2019 in observance of the Christmas Holiday, as well as Wednesday, January 1, 2020 for the New Year Holiday. All public works employees, except for one water treatment plant employee, will be off that day as well.

X. Approval of Committee Reports and Motions (7:20-8:20)

Public Health & Safety – Taylor (7:20-7:25)

Park & Civic Improvement - Scanzoni (7:25– 7:30)

Finance/Claims – Taylor (7:30-7:35)

Utilities/Water – Hanks (7:35-7:40)

Motion to pay Invoice #11734301 to Hach Company for a replacement probe for

PH sensor in the amount of $1,289.23. The quote was approved at the November

12, 2019 City Council Meeting for $1,132.00, however, Hach did not include the freight figure in the original quote.

Street/Sewer – (7:40-7:45)

Public Grounds – (7:45-7:50)

Tourism – Neuhaus (7:50-7:55)

Personnel – Bodner (7:55-8:00)

Annexation – Johnson (8:00-8:10)

Special Committees – (8:10-8:15)

Judiciary – Wallace (8:15-8:20)

Motion to approve Resolution #2019-23 Approving An Agreement For Donation

Of Sewer System

Motion to approve Resolution #2019-24 Hiring Dave Volentine As Zoning And

Ordinance Official For The City Of Staunton, Illinois

Motion to approve Ordinance #2038 Authorizing The Levy And Collection Of Taxes For The Corporate And Municipal Purposes Of The City Of Staunton, Macoupin County, Illinois For The Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2019 And Ending April 30, 2020

Motion to approve Ordinance #2039 Approving An Annexation Agreement With

David & Kristie Rucker To Annex Property Located At 952 Rucker Lane,

Staunton, IL To The City Of Staunton, Illinois

Motion to approve Ordinance #2040 Approving An Annexation Agreement With

JICTB, Inc. by Roy Burch, Manager To Annex Property Located At 2312 Route

4, Staunton, IL To The City Of Staunton, Illinois

Motion to approve Ordinance #2041 An Ordinance Adding Chapter 25, Article

IV To The City Code Prohibiting Noise Nuisances Within The City

Motion to waive 1st reading of Ordinance #2043 Granting A Zoning Variance For

Real Property Located At 311 West Fifth Street, Staunton, Illinois

Motion to approve Ordinance #2043 Granting A Zoning Variance For Real

Property Located At 311 West Fifth Street, Staunton, Illinois

XI. Unfinished Business (8:20-8:25)

XII. New Business (8:25-8:30)

Discussion regarding second City Council Meeting on Monday, December 23, 2019

(to be held or not)

Opening of sealed bids received for Real Property advertised as Surplus Property

1. Executive Session (8:30-8:50)

Potential Real Estate Acquistion – Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (5)

1. Motions from Executive Session (8:50-9:00)

XV. Adjournment (9:00)