City Council Meeting Minutes--April 27, 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 27, 2026
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Craig Neuhaus called the Staunton City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, April 27, 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, City Treasurer Cindy Pirok, Public Works Director Mike Kuethe and Police Chief Jeff Doerr (arrived at 7:10 P.M.).
ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE: City Attorney Phil Lading.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
Tipler moved, seconded by McKee to approve Consent Agenda with the following items:
Minutes
Regular Meeting – 04/13/2026
Collector’s Report
State of Illinois (MFT Renewal Fund)--$8,969.38
State of Illinois (Business District Tax)--$26,356.91
State of Illinois (Video Gaming Tax)--$15,090.61
State of Illinois (Telecommunications Tax)--$3,460.33
State of Illinois (Cannabis Use Tax)--$697.95
State of Illinois (Income Tax)--$95,499.04
State of Illinois (State Use Tax)--$3,580.75
State of Illinois (Sales Tax)--$67,613.08
State of Illinois (Grocery Tax)--$8,709.94
Ameren Illinois (Utility Tax)--$24,148.67
Southwestern Electric Cooperative (Utility Tax)--$930.59
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (FTA Warrant Fee)--$210.00
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Arrest Agency Fee)--$743.00
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (E-Citation Fee)--$34.00
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Fine Disbursement)--$951.51
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Police Vehicle Fund)--$1.50
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (DUI Fund)--$4.61
Madison Communications (Franchise Fee)--$2,437.58
Staunton Police Department (Reports)--$20.00
Staunton Police Department (Finger Printing)--$10.00
Applications
Mark McDonald (Any Department)
Claims
April 27, 2026
Business Licenses Issued
None.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
Motion declared carried.
V. GUESTS
No guests were present to speak to the City Council.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE
Received an email from the Staunton Baseball Softball League requesting to close Taylor Street from Leonard to Prairie Street on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. for the league’s Opening Day Event.
Mayor Neuhaus received a thank you note from Eric Allen expressing his appreciation for the hospitality shown to him and German travellers that recently visited Staunton.
VII. TREASURER’S REPORT
Certificate of Deposit recently cashed in at Constitution Bank:
TIF 2 Fund--$50,000.00 plus $1,167.35 interest
Certificate of Deposit recently purchased at Constitution Bank:
TIF 2 Fund--$50,000.00 for 7 months at 3.90%
VIII. CITY CLERK’S REPORT
Statements of Economic Interest must be submitted to Macoupin County Clerk Pete Duncan by May 1st. You can submit your forms on line or turn them in to me and I will be sure to submit them by the deadline.
IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY -
Motion by Frank, seconded by Machota to approve request from the Staunton Baseball Softball League to close Taylor Street from Leonard to Prairie Street on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. for the league’s Opening Day Event. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Frank. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
PARK & CIVIC IMPROVEMENT –
Motion by Berg, seconded by Frank to approve Invoice #977772 from Sandberg Phoenix for Professional Services rendered regarding condemnation proceedings for property at 1111 S. College Street in the amount of $1,620.05. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Frank, Berg. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Berg, seconded by Tipler to approve Invoice #977770 from Sandberg Phoenix for Professional Services rendered regarding condemnation proceedings for property at 834 N. Easton Street in the amount of $3,616.96. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Frank, Berg, Machota. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
FINANCE–
Motion by Tipler, seconded by McKee to pay Partial Pay Estimate No. 2 to Stutz Excavating, Inc. for work completed on the Main Street Improvements Project in the amount of $294,336.69. This will be paid from budget line item 56.45.860.2. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: McKee, Tipler, Manning, Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Tipler, seconded by Bagaglio to pay Invoice # 10443 to Potts, Smoot & Crawford Civil Engineering & Land Surveying for Inspection Services on the Main Street Improvements Project in the amount of $22,080.00. This will be paid from budget line item 56.45.532.0. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Tipler, Manning, Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Tipler, seconded by McKee to pay Invoice #10444 to Potts, Smoot & Crawford Civil Engineering & Land Surveying for North Street Bridge Project Inspection in the amount of $10,440.00. This will be paid from budget line item 36.72.919.3. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Frank. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Tipler, seconded by Frank to pay Final Pay Estimate #4 to Kamadulski Excavating for work completed on the North Street Bridge Project in the amount of $156,191.60. This will be paid from budget line item 36.72.919.3. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Manning, Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Tipler, seconded by Machota to pay Invoice #138983 to Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental for Design, Bidding and Construction Services related to the Force Main Project in the amount of $4,500.00. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
WATER-.
Motion by Bagaglio, seconded by Tipler to pay Invoice #10354 to Potts, Smoot & Crawford Civil Engineering & Land Surveying for IEPA Permit on the Albrecht Road Water Main Extension Project in the amount of $1,200.00. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Frank. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
STREET / SEWER
Nothing to report.
PUBLIC GROUNDS-
Nothing to report.
TOURISM –
Motion by Berg, seconded by McKee to pay Invoice #420271 to Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau for a Full Page Ad publicizing all City of Staunton 2026 Tourism Events in the amount of $3,000.00. The Staunton Chamber of Commerce will be reimbursing the City for half the cost of the ad. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Frank, Berg. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL –
Motion by Frank, seconded by Tipler to approve a 2 1/2 percent pay increase to non-union City of Staunton employees, effective May 1, 2026. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Manning, Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler. 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 #2340 Granting A Zoning Variance For Real Property Located At 602 East Second Street, Staunton, Illinois. 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 Ordinance #2341 An Ordinance Making Appropriations For The Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2026 and Ending April 30, 2027. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Frank. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Frank, seconded by Manning to waive 1st reading of Ordinance #2342 An Ordinance Amending Section 21-2-6 Of The Liquor Code Of The City Of Staunton. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Frank, Berg. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Prior to the reading of the approval of the following Ordinance, Alderman Tipler informed the Council that he has delivered the liquor license renewal applications and at this time, it appears that three of our current liquor license applicants are choosing not to renew.
Motion by Frank, seconded by McKee to approve Ordinance #2342 An Ordinance Amending Section 21-2-6 Of The Liquor Code Of The City Of Staunton. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Frank, Berg, Machota. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
1st reading of Ordinance #2343 An Ordinance Approving A Charity Roadblock by V.F.W. Post #1241 At The Intersection Of Main And Route 4 And Main And Union (May 15th & May 16th)
1st reading of Ordinance #2344 An Ordinance Approving Minor Subdivision Of 410 Williams, Staunton, Illinois
Motion by Frank, seconded by Tipler to approve Resolutin #2026-09 A Resolution Declaring Surplus Property And Authorizing Its Disposition. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: McKee, Tipler, Manning, Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS—
Nothing to report.
XI. NEW BUSINESS-
Nothing to report.
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION—
No Executive Session was held.
XIII. MOTIONS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION –
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No motions were made.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, Councilmember Tipler, seconded by Councilmember Manning to adjourn at 7:14 P.M. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Tipler, Manning, Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Prepared by:
Dennis K. Stiegemeier, City Clerk