City Council Meeting Minutes -- April 13, 2026
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE STAUNTON CITY COUNCIL, HELD IN THE RALPH & JOSEPHINE OLTMANN COMMUNITY CENTER, 101 W. PEARL ST., STAUNTON, ILLINOIS ON MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Craig Neuhaus called the Staunton City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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: Aldermen David Manning, Ben Frank, Kristy Berg, Ryan Machota, Anthony Bagaglio, Matthew McKee, Terry Tipler, Mayor Craig Neuhaus, City Clerk Dennis Stiegemeier and Police Chief Jeff Doerr.
ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE: City Attorney Phil Lading.
NOT ATTENDING: City Treasurer Cindy Pirok and Public Works Director Mike Kuethe.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
Tipler moved, seconded by McKee to approve Consent Agenda with the following items:
Minutes
Regular Meeting – 03/23/2026
Collector’s Report
Staunton Police Department (Reports)--$35.00
Staunton Super 8 Motel (Hotel/Motel Tax)--$1,523.83
Staunton Township (Community Garden Donation)--$500.00
State of Illinois (MFT Tax Allotment for 3/2026)--$7,580.94
State of Illinois (Personal Property Replacement Tax)--$2,068.65
Applications
Scott Woker (Police Officer)
Joseph Curtis (Any Department)
Monthly Reports
Distributed by City Clerk’s Office
Claims
April 13, 2026
Business Licenses Issued
D n D’s Live Bait & Tackle
Zion Lutheran School PTL (Raffle License)
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
Motion declared carried.
V. GUESTS
No guests attending requested to speak.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE
Received a letter from Madison Communications notifying the City of their success in exceeding customer protection requirements for the 2025 year. A copy of the letter and report is included with the agenda packet.
Received an email from Community Hospital of Staunton requesting to close Caldwell Street between Olive and Pennsylvania Streets on May 16th, 2026 for a community event celebrating their 75 - Year Anniversary.
VII. TREASURER’S REPORT
Nothing to report.
VIII. CITY CLERK’S REPORT
It’s the time of year again to file the annual Economic Interest Statements with Macoupin County Clerk Pete Duncan. I have printed the forms for you and have also sent you the link via e-mail should you decide to file the Statement on line. This is required annually and the forms must be submitted no later than May 1, 2026.
IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY -
Motion by Frank, seconded by Manning to grant request from Community Hospital of Staunton to close Caldwell Street between Olive and Pennsylvania Streets on May 16th, 2026 from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. for a community event celebrating their 75 – Year Anniversary. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Frank. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
PARK & CIVIC IMPROVEMENT –
Nothing to report.
FINANCE–
The Bid Opening was held on 04/10/26 regarding the parking lot at Laurel and Main.
Motion by Tipler, seconded by McKee to approve bid for the parking lot at Laurel and Main from Brucon Construction Services in the amount of $102,316.00. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Frank, Berg. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Tipler, seconded by McKee to approve expenses for the Route 66 Mother Road Park Project at a cost not to exceed $200,00.00. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Maning Frank, Berg, Machota. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
WATER-
Nothing to report.
STREET / SEWER
Motion by Machota, seconded by Tipler to approve “Acceptance of Proposal to Furnish Materials and Approval of Award” from Beelman Logistics for road maintenance (CM-13 Trap Rock) in the amount of $49,170.00. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: McKee, Tipler, Manning, Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Machota, seconded by Tipler to approve “Acceptance of Proposal to Furnish Materials and Approval of Award” from Beelman Logistics for road maintenance (CA-6 and CA-7) in the amount of $24,512.50. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Tipler, Manning, Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Machota, seconded by Frank to approve “Acceptance of Proposal to Furnish Materials and Approval of Award” from Illiana Construction Company for road maintenance (CRS-2 and Seal Coat Aggregate) in the amount of $108,175.00. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Frank. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Machota, seconded by Manning to approve “Purchase of Stock Culverts” from Metal Culverts Inc. in the amount of $23,663.25. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Manning, Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC GROUNDS-
Nothing to report.
TOURISM –
Motion by Berg, seconded by McKee to approve a $2,000.00 donation to the Staunton Fire Department for Homecoming expenses. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL –
Motion by Frank, seconded by Manning to hire Daniel Eller, Scott Woker and Dylan Mason as Full Time Police Officers, per recommendation by the Staunton Police Commission, and to authorize their attendance to the Southwestern Illinois College Police Academy. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Frank. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
City Clerk Stiegemeier administered the Oath of Office to newly hired Full Time Police Officer Daniel Eller.
Motion by Frank, seconded by Tipler to hire Alicia Walker, Sean Vinson, Jessica Nungesser, Callie Redmon and Ellen Price as Part Time Police Dispatchers. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Frank, Berg. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
ANNEXATION –
Nothing to report.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES –
Nothing to report.
JUDICIARY—
Motion by Frank, seconded by Manning to approve Ordinance #2337 An Ordinance Of The City Of Staunton That Sets The Public Hearing Date For The Amendment Of A Business District In Staunton. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Manning, Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
1st reading of Ordinance #2340 Granting A Zoning Variance For Real Property Located At 602 East Second Street, Staunton, Illinois
1st reading of Ordinance #2341 An Ordinance Making Appropriations For The Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2026 and Ending April 30, 2027
Motion by Frank, seconded by McKee to approve Resolution #2026-07 A Resolution Approving A Balloon Glow Agreement And Hot Air Balloon Tether Agreement With Winddancer Balloon Promotions, LLC. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Frank, seconded by Manning to approve Resolution #2026-08 A Resolution Authorizing The Sale Of East Olive Street Surplus Real Property. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Frank. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS—
Nothing to report.
XI. NEW BUSINESS-
Community Hospital of Staunton is holding a Sporting Clay Classic on May 9th and
they are looking for sponsorship and teams for the event. Registration for teams and
sponsorship can be done on line at stauntonhospital.org.
This is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Alderman Tipler thanked
all of our police dispatchers for their dedication to the Police Department as well as to
the residents of Staunton.
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 Tipler, seconded by Councilmember Manning to adjourn at 7:11 P.M. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: McKee, Tipler, Manning, Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Prepared by:
Dennis K. Stiegemeier, City Clerk