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, JANUARY 22, 2024
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Pro-Tem Terry Tipler called the Staunton City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, January 22, 2024.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Pro-Tem Terry Tipler led the Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.
III. ROLL CALL:
City Clerk Stiegemeier called roll with the following persons:
ATTENDING: Aldermen David Manning, David Dias, Kristy Berg, Ryan Machota, Terry Tipler, City Clerk Dennis Stiegemeier, City Treasurer Cindy Pirok and Public Works Director Mike Kuethe.
ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE: City Attorney Phil Lading.
NOT ATTENDING: Mayor Craig Neuhaus, Alderman Matthew McKee and Police Chief Jeff Doerr.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
Dias moved, seconded by Manning to approve Consent Agenda with the following items:
Minutes
Regular Meeting – 01/08/2024
Collector’s Report
Grapperhaus Metal Company (Street Scrap Metal)--$967.58
Staunton Police Department (Ordinance Violations)--$400.00
Staunton Police Department (Reports)--$10.00
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Fine Disbursement) $681.99
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Arrest Agency Fee)--$336.00
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (E-Citation Fee)--$14.00
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Police Vehicle Fund)--$2.00
Boeing Employees Bicycle Club (Tour de Donut Donation)--$2,700.00
State of Illinois (State Use Tax)--$17,280.79
State of Illinois (Income Tax)--$80,608.53
State of Illinois (Cannabis Use Tax)--$637.71
State of Illinois (Telecommunications Tax)--$4,532.32
State of Illinois (Video Gaming Tax)--$11,171.33
State of Illinois (Business District Tax)--$26,254.73
State of Illinois (Sales Tax)--$71,337.74
Ameren Illinois (Utility Tax)--$20,650.54
MJM Electric Cooperative (Utility Tax for November & December)--$451.62
Southwestern Electric Cooperative (Utility Tax)--$887.72
Staunton Super 8 Motel (Hotel/Motel Tax)--$1,300.01
Applications
Terry Darrah (Any Department)
Claims
January 22, 2024
Business Licenses Issued
HRB Tax Group, Inc. d/b/a H & R Block
Staunton Band Boosters (Raffle License)
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Dias, Berg, Machota, Tipler, Manning.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: McKee.
Motion declared carried.
V. GUESTS
No guests were present to speak.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE
Received a letter from Christian Hasselberg, the Tour de Donut Race Coordinator on behalf of the Boeing Employees Bicycle Club, thanking the City of Staunton for all of their efforts in support of their annual race, along with a $2,700.00 donation. A copy of the letter is attached to the agenda packet.
VII. TREASURER’S REPORT
Nothing to report.
VIII. CITY CLERK’S REPORT
The City of Staunton has two licensed trash haulers for the current year. They are DC Waste & Recycling and Republic Services. DC’s rate is $24.00 per month and Republic Service’s rate if $51.00 per quarter, and these rates are in effect until the end of the calendar year. The rate sheet showing contact information is attached to the agenda packet. If you are being charged incorrectly, please contact your trash hauler directly as the Clerk’s Office cannot discuss an individual’s account with your trash hauling company.
IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY -
Nothing to report.
PARK & CIVIC IMPROVEMENT –
Motion by Berg, seconded by Dias to accept Bid from Cenpro Services, Inc. for asbestos removal and disposal at property located at 317 East 5th Street in the amount of $3,600.00. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Berg, Machota, Tipler, Manning, Dias. Nayes: None. Absent: McKee. Motion carried.
Motion by Berg, seconded by Dias to approve Quote from Midwest Turf Management for annual Weed Control and Fertilizer at the Soccer Fields and Little League Baseball Fields. This is a two year contract with the fixed cost being $3,166.00 per year. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Machota, Tipler, Manning, Dias, Berg. Nayes: None. Absent: McKee. Motion carried.
FINANCE–
Nothing to report.
WATER-
Motion by Berg, seconded by Manning to approve Quote from Flo-Systems for pump rebuild/repairs at a cost not to exceed $8,000.00. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Manning, Dias, Berg, Machota, Tipler. Nayes: None. Absent: McKee. Motion carried.
STREET / SEWER
Motion by Machota, seconded by Dias to approve Quote #1021161 from Brandon Industries, Inc. for a street light replacement at Canadian Crossing Subdivision in the amount of $1,559.00. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Tipler, Manning, Dias, Berg, Machota. Nayes: None. Absent: McKee. Motion carried.
Motion by Machota, seconded by Dias to pay Invoice #5583496 to Vandevanter Engineering for Annual Maintenance Service Contract for Small Flygt Lift Stations in the amount of $3,282.00. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Manning, Dias, Berg, Machota, Tipler. Nayes: None. Absent: McKee. Motion carried.
Motion by Machota, seconded by Dias to pay Invoice #5583495 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: Dias, Berg, Machota, Tipler, Manning. Nayes: None. Absent: McKee. 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 Manning, seconded by Dias to approve Ordinance #2229 Approving A Pre-Annexation Agreement With Janet F. Johnson Regarding Property Located At 9136 Renken Road, Staunton, Illinois But Not Physically Annexing The Property To The City’s Corporate Boundaried At This Time (PIN #12-2-04-11-12-201-002 / Madison County). At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Manning, Dias, Berg, Machota, Tipler. Nayes: None. Absent: McKee. Motion carried.
Motion by Manning, seconded by Dias to approve Ordinance #2230 Granting A Zoning Amendment And Setback Variance For Real Property Located At 407 S. Hibbard, Street, Staunton, Illinois. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Dias, Berg, Machota, Tipler, Manning. Nayes: None. Absent: McKee. 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 from Executive Session.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, Councilmember Manning, seconded by Councilmember Dias to adjourn at 7:06 P.M. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Berg, Machota, Tipler, Manning, Dias. Nayes: None. Absent: McKee. Motion carried.
Prepared by:
Dennis K. Stiegemeier, City Clerk