City Council Meeting Minutes--February 9, 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, FEBRUARY 9, 2026
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Craig Neuhaus called the Staunton City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, February 9, 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.
ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE: City Attorney Phil Lading.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
Manning moved, seconded by McKee to approve Consent Agenda with the following items:
Minutes
Regular Meeting – 01/26/2026
Collector’s Report
Madison Communications (Franchise Fee)--$2,473.88
State of Illinois (DCEO CDBG Water Grant)--$17,500.00
State of Illinois (MFT Tax)--$9,518.17
State of Illinois (MFT Renewal Fund Allotment)--$10,346.06
Applications
Samantha Elkins (Police Dispatcher)
Randy Braman (Police Dispatcher)
Amberlynn Sherer (Police Dispatcher)
Brendan Peterson (Part Time Police Officer)
Monthly Reports
Distributed by City Clerk’s Office
Claims
February 9, 2026
Business Licenses Issued
Rainbow Laundry (Video Gaming 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
Nothing to report.
VII. TREASURER’S REPORT
Nothing to report.
VIII. CITY CLERK’S REPORT
Nothing to report.
IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY -
Motion by Frank, seconded by Tipler to pay Invoice #INUS419051 to Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the annual payment on police car cameras in the amount of $4,618.01. 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–
Motion by Tipler, seconded by Manning to pay Invoice #9498 to Potts, Smoot & Crawford Civil Engineering & Land Surveying for Design Engineering on the Ward 3 Water Main Extension Project in the amount of $95,123.31. 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 pay Invoice #10179 to Potts, Smoot & Crawford Civil Engineering & Land Surveying for the North Street Bridge Project Design Engineering in the amount of $36,529.00. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Frank, Berg, Machota. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Tipler, seconded by McKee to pay Invoice #10273 to Potts, Smoot & Crawford Civil Engineering & Land Surveying for Inspection Services on the North Street Bridge Project in the amount of $9,240.00. 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 #224234 to C.J. Schlosser & Company for Professional Services Rendered regarding Single Audit requirements related to the April 30, 2025 Fiscal Year Audit in the amount of $2,000.00. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Tipler, Manning, Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
WATER-
Motion by Bagaglio, seconded by Manning to approve Change Order No. 1 from Haier Plumbing for a Contract Change on the Ward 3 Water System Improvements Project in the decreased amount of $48,988.88. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Frank, Berg. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Bagaglio, seconded by McKee to pay Partial Pay Estimate #4 from Haier Plumbing for work completed on the Ward 3 Water System Improvements Project in the amount of $67,319.56. This is the final pay to Haier Plumbing on this project. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Manning, Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Bagaglio, seconded by Frank to pay Invoice for Final Payment No. 2 to Potts, Smoot & Crawford Civil Engineering & Land Surveying for Resident Engineering on the Ward 3 Water System Improvements Project in the amount of $17,500.00. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
STREET / SEWER
Motion by Machota, seconded by Tipler giving Mayor Neuhaus authority to sign documents closing out the 2025 M.F.T. Program. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Frank. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Machota, seconded by McKee to approve Resolution for 2026 M.F.T. Maintenance Program in the amount of $211,250.00. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Frank, Berg. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Machota, seconded by Bagaglio to pay Invoice #5649558 to Vandevanter Engineering for Annual Maintenance Service Contract for the Main Lift Station in the amount of $5,515.00. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Manning, Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Machota, seconded by Frank to pay Invoice #5649557 to Vandevanter Engineering for Annual Maintenance Service Contract for the Small Flygt Lift Stations in the amount of $3,282.00. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC GROUNDS-
Nothing to report.
TOURISM –
Nothing to report.
PERSONNEL –
Nothing to report.
ANNEXATION –
Nothing to report.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES –
Nothing to report.
JUDICIARY—
Motion by Frank, seconded by McKee to approve Ordinance #2320 An Ordinance Approving A Charity Roadblock By The Bunker Hill / Staunton High School Co-Op Fishing Team At The Intersection Of Main And Route 4 (March 21, 2026). 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 #2324 An Ordinance Declaring Real Property Commonly Known As 18476 Windy Hill Drive, Staunton, Illinois As Surplus Real Property And Authorizing Its Sale. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Frank, Berg. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Frank, seconded by Manning to approve Ordinance #2324 An Ordinance Declaring Real Property Commonly Known As 18476 Windy Hill Drive, Staunton, Illinois As Surplus Real Property And Authorizing Its Sale. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Frank, Berg, Machota. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Frank, seconded by Tipler to waive 1st reading of Ordinance #2325 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1 Of The Revised Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Staunton, Illinois. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: McKee, Tipler, Manning, Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Frank, seconded by Tipler to approve Ordinance #2325 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1 Of The Revised Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Staunton, Illinois. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Tipler, Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee. Nayes: None. Abstain: Manning. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Frank, seconded by McKee to waive 1st reading of Ordinance #2326 An Ordinance Adopting The City’s Updated Zoning Map And Authorizing Its Publication. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Frank. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Frank, seconded by McKee to approve Ordinance #2326 An Ordinance Adopting The City’s Updated Zoning Map And Authorizing Its Publication. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Manning, Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS—
Nothing to report.
XI. NEW BUSINESS-
Alderman Bagaglio expressed concern with the overdose that happened in his Ward
(Ward 3) over this past weekend. The home where this took place has been on the list
of concerned properties with the Code Enforcement Officer. The owner of the home
is working on evicting the tenant, as this has been a problem property for quite some
time. Mayor Neuhaus stated that the City is diligently working on cleaning up these
properties, and progress is being made as some have already been taken care of.
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION—
No Executive Session was held.
XIII. MOTIONS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION –
.
No motions were made from Executive Session.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, Councilmember Tipler, seconded by Councilmember Manning to adjourn at 7:13 P.M. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Prepared by:
Dennis K. Stiegemeier, City Clerk