City of Staunton
101 W. Pearl Street
Monday, June 12, 2023
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 – 05/22/2023
Collector’s Report
M.J.M. Electric Cooperative (Utility Tax)--$191.16
Southwestern Electric Cooperative (Utility Tax)--$798.67
Staunton Super 8 Motel (Hotel/Motel Tax)--$2,433.92
Staunton Area Ambulance Service (April & May Dispatch Fees)--$1,000.00
Staunton Police Department (Ordinance Violations)--$300.00
Staunton Police Department (Reports)--$10.00
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Fine Disbursement)--$653.38
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Arrest Agency Fee)--$162.00
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (E-Citation Fee)--$14.00
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Police Vehicle Fund)--$1.00
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Restitution)--$200.00
State of Illinois (MFT Tax)--$9,723.66
State of Illinois (MFT Renewal Fund)--$8,529.35
Applications
Ethan LaRue (Police Dispatcher)
Kari Presnell (Police Dispatcher)
Samantha Harris (Police Dispatcher)
Gabrielle Pequignot (Police Dispatcher)
Madison Best (Police Dispatcher)
Isabell Highley (Police Dispatcher)
Matthew Lipham (Police Dispatcher)
Taylor Mitchell (Police Dispatcher)
Kyle Hanner (Any Department)
Clinton Haas (Any Department)
Logan Crosley (Park & Recreation Department)
Dennis Lowder (Public Works Department)
Clinton Kite (Public Works Department)
Monthly Report
Distributed by the City Clerk’s Office
Claims
June 12, 2023
Business Licenses Issued
Local Storage Staunton
Staunton High School Boys Soccer (Raffle License)
Casey’s Retail Company, Store #1547 (Liquor License Renewal)
Casey’s Retail Company, Store #1956 (Liquor License Renewal)
Cash Out Gaming (Liquor License Renewal)
Green Room Gaming, LLC (Liquor License Renewal)
Cavataio’s Restaurant (Liquor License Renewal)
Concordia Hall, Inc. (Liquor License Renewal)
V.F.W. Post #1241 (Liquor License Renewal)
Main Station Liquor & Wine (Liquor License Renewal)
Mac’s Convenience Stores, LLC (Liquor License Renewals)
The Junction Café, d/b/a Bulldog Café (Liquor License Renewal)
El Indio of Staunton, Inc. (Liquor License Renewal)
R & B’s Family Restaurant (Liquor License Renewal)
Mr. T’s Tavern & Liquor Store, Inc. (Liquor License Renewal)
Skeeter’s Pub, Inc. (Liquor License Renewal)
Berry’s Bar, Inc. (Liquor License Renewal)
Sara Caldieraro d/b/a Vintage Station (Liquor License Renewal)
Blackbird Bakery and Café, LLC (Liquor License Renewal)
Asian Bistro by Olette (Liquor License Renewal)
Staunton Food & Liquor (Liquor License Renewals)
DEFU Corporation d/b/a Bamboo Garden (Liquor License Renewal)
V. Guests
VI. Correspondence (7:10-7:15)
Received an email from Ben Clark, representing the Staunton Fire Department, requesting to close Park Lane, Luker Street and Bell Street on Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. to alleviate congestion at the end of the Homecoming Parade.
Received a letter of resignation from part time police officer Tim Smiddy. The letter was dated March 13, 2023 and his resignation was to be effective upon the medical release from his physician. The medical release was received on May 30, 2023.
VII. Treasurer’s Report (7:15-7:17)
Certificates of Deposit recently cashed in at Bank of Hillsboro:
Civic Improvement Fund -- $75,000.00 plus $902.32 interest
General Fund -- $150,000.00 plus $1,804.66 interest
Infrastructure Fund -- $100,000.00 plus $1,203.10 interest
Sewer Fund -- $175,000.00 plus $2,105.42 interest
Telecommunications Fund -- $200,000.00 plus $2,406.20 interest
Water Fund -- $100,000.00 plus $1,203.10 interest
Certificates of Deposit recently purchased at Bank of Hillsboro for 5 months at 4.13%:
Infrastructure Fund -- $350,000.00
Civic Improvement Fund -- $250,000.00
Reserve Fund -- $200,000.00
Telecommunications Fund -- $100,000.00
Water Fund -- $100,000.00
Certificate of Deposit recently purchased at Bank of Springfield for 9 months at 4.45%:
Bond/Interest Fund -- $750,000.00
Civic Improvement Fund -- $100,000.00
General Fund -- $250,000.00
Infrastructure Fund -- $500,000.00
MFT Fund -- $500,000.00
Sewer Fund -- $200,000.00
Telecommunications Fund -- $200,000.00
VIII. City Clerk’s Report (7:17-7:20)
This year’s annual Homecoming Parade will be held on Sunday, June 25th at 3:00 P.M. The City of Staunton will have their float in the parade. All City Officials are welcome to walk along with the float and kids/grandkids are welcome to ride on the float. We will meet in front of the garage doors at the City Hall Complex by 2:45 that afternoon.
IX. Approval of Committee Reports and Motions (7:20-8:20)
Public Health & Safety – Manning (7:20-7:25)
Motion to grant request from the Staunton Fire Department to close Park Lane, Luker Street and Bell Street on Sunday, June 25th, 2023 from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. at the end of the Homecoming Parade
Motion to approve Quote #32530 from Illini Tech Services for a new Custom Dell PowerEdge Server for the Police Department at a cost of $8,159.00
Park & Civic Improvement - Tipler (7:25– 7:30)
Finance/Claims – Moore (7:30-7:35)
Motion to approve Quote #32881 from Illini Tech Services for a new Custom
PowerEdge T150 Server for the City Clerk’s Office at a cost of $7,659.00
Utilities / Water - Moore (7:35-7:40)
Street / Sewer – Machota (7:40-7:45)
Motion to approve “Acceptance of Proposal to Furnish Materials and Approval of
Award” from Beelman Logistics for road maintenance (CA-13 and CA-16 Aggregate) in the amount of $38,891.00
Motion to approve “Acceptance of Proposal to Furnish Materials and Approval of
Award” from Beelman Logistics for road maintenance (CA-6 ) in the amount of
$18,795.00
Motion to approve “Acceptance of Proposal to Furnish Materials and Approval of
Award” from Illiana Construction Company for road maintenance (HFRS-2 and Seal Coat Aggregate) in the amount of $101,500.00
Motion to approve Quote #01-1466 from Woody’s Municipal Supply Co. for hydraulic upfit for 2020 Chevrolet 4500 dump truck in the amount of $9,404.00
Public Grounds – Machota (7:45-7:50)
Tourism – Neuhaus - (7:50-7:55)
Personnel – Dias (7:55-8:00)
Motion to hire Cole Sternickle as part time Park & Recreation Department
employee
Motion to advertise for Full Time Police Officer with no experience subsequent to
City Sponorship of Officer’s attendance to the Police Academy
Annexation – Dias (8:00-8:10)
Special Committees – (8:10-8:15)
Judiciary – Manning - (8:15-8:20)
Motion to approve Ordinance #2206 Approving A Pre-Annexation Agreement With Jacob R. Hillis Regarding Property Located At 132 W. Sixteenth Street, Staunton, IL But Not Physically Annexing The Property To The City’s Corporate Boundaries At This Time
Motion to approve Ordinance #2207 Approving A Pre-Annexation Agreement With Eric & Courtney Lorenz Regarding Property Located At 9183 Lakewood Drive, Staunton, IL But Not Physically Annexing The Property To The City’s Corporate Boundaries At This Time
Motion to approve Ordinance #2208 Approving A Pre-Annexation Agreement With Billy J. Patton Regarding Property Located At 19430 Streeb Lane, Staunton, IL But Not Physically Annexing The Property To The City’s Corporate Boundaries At This Time
Motion to approve Resolution #2023-15 Approving A Plat Of Survey Located In The Zoning, Planning And Development Jurisdiction Of The City Of Staunton, Macoupin County, Illinois
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.
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