City Council Meeting Agenda--October 12, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
City of Staunton
101 W. Pearl Street
Monday, October 12, 2026
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 – 09/28/2026
Collector’s Report
Staunton Super 8 Motel (Hotel/Motel Tax)--$3,040.51
Staunton Police Department Registration -- $35.00
State of Illinois (MFT Tax Allotment)--$10,064.92
State of Illinois (MFT Renewal Fund)--$10,565.23
State of Illinois (Sales Tax)--$81,016.64
State of Illinois (Grocery Tax)--$9,463.12
State of Illinois (Business District Tax)--$34,707.18
State of Illinois (Personal Property Replacement Tax)--$7,008.23
State of Illinois (Tuition Reimbursement-Police Academy)--$14,694.00
Ameren Illinois (Utility Tax)--$21,988.84
Applications
Blayne Pirok (Code Enforcement Officer/Zoning Administrator)
Randy Braman (Code Enforcement Officer/Zoning Administrator)
Jeffrey Ruyle (Code Enforcement Office/Zoning Administrator)
Andrew Orr (Code Enforcement Officer/Zoning Administrator)
Jesus Hernandez (Code Enforcement Officer/Zoning Administrator)
Daniel Lynn (Code Enforcement Officer/Zoning Administrator)
Melinda Kage (Code Enforcement Officer/Zoning Administrator)
Edward Ricks (Code Enforcement Officer/Zoning Administrator)
Blake Luketich (Code Enforcement Officer/Zoning Administator)
Collin Jose (Code Enforcement Officer/Zoning Administrator)
Rickey Johnson (Code Enforcement Officer/Zoning Administator)
Tim Johnson (Code Enforcement Officer/Zoning Administrator)
John Ruhmann (Code Enforcement Officer/Zoning Administrator)
Wesley Kessler (Police Officer)
Douglas Jones (Police Officer)
Nicholas Weske (Police Officer)
Bob Coles (Police Chief)
Monthly Report
Distributed by the City Clerk’s Office
Claims
October 12, 2026
Business Licenses Issued
None
V. Guests
VI. Correspondence (7:10-7:15)
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Received an email from The Glenwood Supported Living Facility, requesting to close Pineda Lane, on the east side of their building, on October 23rd from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. They are hosting a food truck that day.
VII. Treasurer’s Report (7:15-7:17)
VIII. City Clerk’s Report (7:17-7:20)
A reminder to Staunton residents that beginning October 15th and going through December 15th, burn days will be every day of the week during daylight hours. This is strictly to burn yard waste only.
IX. Approval of Committee Reports and Motions (7:20-8:20)
Public Health & Safety – Frank (7:20-7:25)
Motion to approve payment to the Police Pension Fund for the annual
contribution in the amount of $124,747.00, as budgeted
Motion to grant request to The Glenwood Supported Living Facility to close Pineda Lane on the east side of their building on October 23rd from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Park & Civic Improvement - Berg (7:25– 7:30)
Finance/Claims – Tipler (7:30-7:35)
Motion to pay Invoice #143105 to Fehr Graham for Professional
Services Rendered regarding the construction of the North Street Lift Station and
Force Main Project in the total amount of $11,000.00
Utilities / Water - Bagaglio (7:35-7:40)
Street / Sewer – Machota (7:40-7:45)
Public Grounds – Machota (7:45-7:50)
Tourism – Neuhaus - (7:50-7:55)
Personnel – Frank (7:55-8:00)
Annexation – Manning (8:00-8:10)
Special Committees – (8:10-8:15)
Judiciary – Frank - (8:15-8:20)
Motion to waive 1st reading of Ordinance #2365 An Ordinance To Install Traffic
Signs At Mother Road Plaza At 202 East Main Street
Motion to approve Ordinance #2365 An Ordinance To Install Traffic Signs At
Mother Road Plaza At 202 East Main Street
Motion to approve Resolution #2026-29 A Resolution Declaring Trick-Or-Treat
Days And Hours In Staunton, Illinois
XI. Unfinished Business (8:20-8:25)
XII. New Business (8:25-8:30)
XIII. Executive Session (8:30-8:50)
XIV. Motions from Executive Session (8:50-9:00)
XV. 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.