AGENDA
City of Staunton
101 W. Pearl Street
Monday, February 8, 2021
7:00 p.m.
I. Call to Order (7:00-7:01)
II. Pledge of Allegiance (7:01-7:02)
III. Roll Call Vote (7:02-7:04)
IV. Consent Agenda (7:04-7:06)
Minutes
Regular Meeting – 01/25/2021
Collector’s Report
State of Illinois (Downstate Small Business Stabilization Grant)--$14,520.06
State of Illinois (Downstate Small Business Stabilization Grant)--$4,229.94
Staunton Police Department (Reports)--$5.00
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Fine Disbursement)--$614.41
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Arrest Agency Fee)--$106.00
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Police Vehicle Fund)--$.50
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (E-Citation Fee)--$6.10
Madison Communications (Franchise Fee)--$3,688.13
TDS Transport (Donation to Police Department)--$500.00
Applications
Jules Bartony Sr. (Crossing Guard)
Monthly Report
Distributed by the Bookkeeper
Claims
February 8, 2021
Business Licenses Issued
David Manning – Thrivent
V. Guests
VI. Correspondence (7:10-7:15)
Received a letter from Madison Communications informing the City that they have been selected as a BBBTorch Award recipient. This award was established to recognize local businesses dedicated to building trust through ethical practices with their staff, the community and their approach to marketing within their industry. A copy of the letter is included with the agenda packet.
Received an email from the Staunton Lions Club regarding their annual Easter Egg Hunt. They are asking for input from the City Council before moving forward in planning the event. A copy of the email is attached to the agenda packet.
VII. Treasurer’s Report (7:15-7:17)
VIII. City Clerk’s Report (7:17-7:20)
IX. Approval of Committee Reports and Motions (7:20-8:20)
Public Health & Safety – Johnson (7:20-7:25)
Motion to approve Estimate #500 from Auto Sound & Security to outfit new Dodge 2021 Charger police car, transferring equipment from 2013 Dodge Charger in the amount of $1,695.00
Motion to pay Invoice dated February 4, 2021 to Staunton Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram for 2021 Dodge Charger police car in the amount of $27,953.60
Park & Civic Improvement - Scanzoni (7:25– 7:30)
Motion to approve Estimate #408 from Auto Sound & Security for security
cameras at City owned parks in the amount of $9,460.00
Finance/Claims – Moore (7:30-7:35)
Motion to publish Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the City of Staunton
DCEO/CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Grant
Utilities / Water - Hanks (7:35-7:40)
Motion to pay Invoice #8405 to John H. Crawford & Associates for Design
Engineering on the Caldwell Street Water Main Loop in the amount of $7,144.00.
A motion to proceed with permitting and engineering was approved at the
September 14, 2020 City Council Meeting.
Street / Sewer – Machota (7:40-7:45)
Motion giving Mayor Neuhaus authority to sign documents closing out the 2020
M.F.T. Program
Motion to approve Resolution for 2021 M.F.T. Maintenance Program in the
amount of $160,840.00
Public Grounds – Machota (7:45-7:50)
Tourism – Neuhaus - (7:50-7:55)
Personnel – Johnson - (7:55-8:00)
Motion to hire Jules Bartony, Sr. as part time Crossing Guard and part time Yard
Waste Attendant at a pay rate of $11.00 per hour
Motion to allow full time water treatment plant employees Ed Rothgangel and
Laurie May to carry over unused vacation hours (Ed has 112 hours and Laurie has
48 hours), due to the COVID-10 pandemic
Annexation – Wallace - (8:00-8:10)
Special Committees – (8:10-8:15)
Judiciary – Bodner - (8:15-8:20)
Motion to approve Ordinance #2101 Granting A Zoning Variance For Real Property Located At 901 East Henry Street, Staunton, Illinois
Motion to approve Ordinance #2102 Approving A Pre-Annexation Agreement With Jessica & Edward G. Kolkovich Regarding Property Located At 1419 W. Sixth Street, Staunton, Illinois But Not Physically Annexing The Property To The
City’s Corporate Boundaries At This Time (PIN #01-003-304-01)
Motion to approve Ordinance #2103 Approving A Pre-Annexation Agreement With Gary & Mary Zumwalt Regarding Property Located At 2312 Route 4, Staunton, Illinois But Not Physically Annexing The Property To The City’s Corporate Boundaries At This Time (PIN #01-000-047-01)
Motion to approve Ordinance #2104 Amending The Liquor Code For The City Of
Staunton, Illinois (increasing Class A liquor licenses from 9 to 10)
Motion to approve Ordinance #2105 Declaring Real Property Commonly Known As 313 East Seventh Street, Staunton, Illinois As Surplus Real Property And
Authorizing Its Sale
Motion to approve Ordinance #2106 Declaring Real Property Commonly Known As 729 West Seventh Street, Staunton, Illinois As Surplus Real Property And Authorizing Its Sale
Motion to approve Ordinance #2107 Amending Chapter 16, Article III Of The City Of Staunton Revised Code Of Ordinances
1st reading of Ordinance #2108 Approving Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement Between The City Of Staunton, Illinois And Staunton Township
Motion to approve Resolution #2021-03 Approving Approving Bid For Vacated Portion Of Walnut Street And Authorizing Its Sale
Motion to approve Resolution #2021-04 A Resolution Of The City Of Staunton Regarding HB3653 (Criminal Justice Reform Bill) Disapproving Of The Legislative Process And Recommending Governor Pritzker’s Veto
X. Unfinished Business (8:20-8:25)
XI. New Business (8:25-8:30)
XII. Executive Session (8:30-8:50)
XIII. Motions from Executive Session (8:50-9:00)
XIV. Adjournment (9:00)
Any item listed on this agenda, including any request made in correspondence to the City, may be considered and the subjected to a vote and final action.
Due to the COVID-19 virus, enhanced mitigation has been put in place by the Governor of Illinois. At this time, any guests that are wanting to attend the City Council Meeting can do so remotely or attend in person, however, anyone attending in person is required to wear a face mask and maintain social distancing. Please email rjohnson@stauntonil.com to receive the invitation to attend the meeting remotely.