City Council Meeting Minutes--May 12, 2025

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE STAUNTON CITY COUNCIL, HELD AT THE RALPH & JOSEPHINE OLTMANN COMMUNITY CENTER, 101 W. PEARL  ST., STAUNTON, ILLINOIS ON MONDAY,  MAY 12, 2025

I.          CALL TO ORDER:

            Mayor Craig Neuhaus called the Staunton City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, May 12, 2023.

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: Councilmembers David Manning, David Dias, Kristy Berg, Ryan Machota, Terry Tipler, Matthew McKee, Mayor Craig Neuhaus, City Clerk Dennis Stiegemeier, City Treasurer Cindy Pirok, Police Chief Jeff Doerr, Public Works Director Mike Kuethe and Attorney Michael Gaeschel (in attendance for City Attorney Phil Lading).

IV.       APPOINTMENT AND OATH OF OFFICE

            Mayor Criag Neuhaus administered the Oath of Office to Re-Elected City Clerk Dennis Stiegemeier. 

            City Clerk Dennis Stiegemeier administered the Oath of Office to the Re-Elected City Officials:

            Craig Neuhaus, Mayor

            Cindy Pirok, City Treasurer

            David Manning, Ward I Alderman

            Kristy Berg, Ward II Alderman

            Ryan Machota, Ward III Alderman

            Matthew McKee, Ward IV Alderman

V.        CONSENT AGENDA

Manning moved, seconded by Dias to approve Consent Agenda with the following items:

Minutes 

            Regular Meeting – 04/28/2025

            Special Meeting – 04/30/2025

Collector’s Report

                               Staunton Police Department (Ordinance Violations)--$400.00

                                Staunton Police Dpeartment (Reports)--$15.00

                                Max B. Mullins (Street Dept. Recycle/Scrap)--$483.00

                                Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Fine Disbursement)--$244.58

                                Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Arrest Agency Fee)--$96.00

                                Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (E-Citation Fee)--$5.60

                                Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Police Vehicle Fund)--$.50

                                State of Illinois (MFT Tax)--$8,707.94

                                State of Illinois (MFT Renewal Fund)--$9,558.89

                                State of Illinois (Business District Tax)--$27,196.53

                                State of Illinois (Sales Tax)--$80,718.00

                                State of Illinois (Personal Property Replacement Tax)--$5,538.79

                                Ameren Illinois (Utility Tax)--$18,927.17

              Applications

                        None

            Monthly Reports

                        Distributed by the City Clerk’s Office

Claims

              April 30, 2025

             May 12, 2025

Business Licenses Issued

                          Staunton Fire Department (Raffle License)

            Roll Call Vote

            AYES:  Dias, Berg, Machota, McKee, Tipler, Manning.

            NAYS:  None.

            ABSENT:   None.

            Motion declared carried.

VI.       GUESTS

            No guests were present to speak.

VII .   CORRESPONDENCE

An email was received from Full Time Police Dispatcher Sean Shive on April 25, 2025, informing Police Chief Jeff Doerr of his immediate resignation.

I received the Heritage Community Band Concert Schedule for the upcoming season in Staunton.  The Band will perform at City Hall on Memorial Day (May 26th) and then will have concerts on July 3rd, July 10th, July 17th and July 24th at the City Band Shell just off of Pearl Street.  The evening concerts in July will begin at 7:30.

Received a request from the Concordia Hall to close South Union Street from East 4th Street to 6th Street on Saturday, May 17th, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM for the McKay Auto Parts Annual Car Show.

VIII.   TREASURER’S REPORT

            Nothing to report.

IX.      CITY CLERK’S REPORT

Just a reminder to all of the newly re-elected City Officials that the mandatory on line

training for the Open Meetings Act should be completed as soon as possible.  Please turn in your Certificates of Completion to me within the next 60 days.

The next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 27th at 7:00 P.M. due to the Memorial Day holiday being on Monday the 26th.

X.        COMMITTEE REPORTS

            PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY  - 

Motion by Manning, seconded by Dias to close South Union Street from East 4th Street to 6th Street on Saturday, May 17th, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM for the McKay Auto Parts Annual Car Show.  At Roll Call Vote – Ayes:  Berg, Machota, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Dias.  Nayes:  None.  Absent:  None.  Motion carried. 

PARK & CIVIC IMPROVEMENT –

Motion by Tipler, seconded by Dias to pay 2025 Investor Invoice for the Macoupin County CEO Program in the amount of  $1,000.00.  At Roll Call Vote – Ayes:  Machota, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Dias, Berg.  Nayes:  None.  Absent:  None.  Motion carried.   

            FINANCE–

            Nothing to report.

UTILITIES / WATER-

Motion by Berg, seconded by Manning to pay Invoice #S1228538.001 to Schulte Supply for annual maintenance on the Neptune 360 Meter Reading Software in the amount of $7,135.48.  At Roll Call Vote – Ayes:  McKee, Tipler, Manning, Dias, Berg, Machota.  Nayes:  None.  Absent:  None.  Motion carried.                       

            STREET –

Nothing to report.

            PUBLIC GROUNDS-

            Nothing to report.

            TOURISM –

Motion by Tipler, seconded by McKee to approve spending up to $10,000.00 for Balloon Glow expenses, as budgeted.  At Roll Call Vote – Ayes:  Tipler, Manning, Dias, Berg, Machota, McKee.  Nayes:  None.  Absent:  None.  Motion carried.   

Motion by Tipler, seconded by McKee to approve spending up to $7,500.00 for Streetfest expenses, as budgeted.  At Roll Call Vote – Ayes:  Berg, Machota, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Dias.  Nayes:  None.  Absent:  None.  Motion carried. 

Motion by Tipler, seconded by McKee to approve spending up to $7,500.00 for Ribfest expenses, as budgeted.  At Roll Call Vote – Ayes:  Machota, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Dias, Berg.  Nayes:  None.  Absent:  None.  Motion carried. 

            PERSONNEL –

            Nothing to report.

            ANNEXATION –

            Nothing to report.

            SPECIAL COMMITTEES

            Nothing to report.

            JUDICIARY—

Motion by Manning, seconded by Tipler to approve Ordinance #2287 An Ordinance Approving A Pre- Annexation Agreement With Kyle & Ashley Masinelli Regarding Property Located At 2920 Bono Road, Staunton, IL But Not Physically Annexing The Property To The City’s Corporate Boundaries At This Time.  At Roll Call Vote – Ayes:  Manning, Dias, Berg, Machota, McKee, Tipler.  Nayes:  None.  Absent:  None.  Motion carried. 

Motion by Manning, seconded by McKee to approve Ordinance #2288 An Ordinance Approving A Pre- Annexation Agreement With Tina Newman Regarding Property Located At 1719 #7 Mine Lane, Staunton, IL But Not Physically Annexing The Property To The City’s Corporate Boundaries At This Time.  At Roll Call Vote – Ayes:  Dias, Berg, Machota, McKee, Tipler, Manning.  Nayes:  None.  Absent:  None.  Motion carried. 

Motion by Manning, seconded by Tipler to approve Ordinance #2289 An Ordinance Approving A Pre- Annexation Agreement With Vicki A., Kenneth Dale & Dustin Andrew Lewis Knott Regarding Property Located t 20557 Old Route 66, Staunton, IL But Not Physically Annexing The Property To The City’s Corporate Boundaries At This Time.  At Roll Call Vote – Ayes:  Berg, Machota, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Dias.  Nayes:  None.  Absent:  None.  Motion carried. 

1st reading of Ordinance #2290 Approving A Pre-Annexation Agreement With Daniel T. & Michelle R. Rantanen Regarding Property Located At 57 Calstrada Drive, Staunton, IL But Not Physically Annexing The Property To The City’s Corporate Boundaries At This Time

1st reading of Ordinance #2291 Approving A Pre-Annexation Agreement With Mark Bono Regarding Property Located At 2254 Parksville Lane, Staunton, IL But Not Physically Annexing The Property To The City’s Corporate Boundaries At This Time

Motion by Manning, seconded by Dias to waive 1st reading of Ordinance #2292 An Ordinance Granting A Zoning Amendment For Real Property Located At 18026 Renken Road, Staunton, Illinois.  At Roll Call Vote – Ayes:  Machota, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Dias, Berg.  Nayes:  None.  Absent:  None.  Motion carried. 

Motion by Manning, seconded by Dias to approve Ordinance #2292 An Ordinance Granting A Zoning Amendment For Real Property Located At 18026 Renken Road, Staunton, Illinois.  At Roll Call Vote – Ayes:  Manning, Dias, Berg, Machota, McKee, Tipler.  Nayes:  None.  Absent:  None.  Motion carried. 

1st reading of Ordinance #2293 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6, Article VI Of The City Code Establishing Minimum Size Requirements For New Houses Within The City Of Staunton

Motion by Manning, seconded by McKee to approve Resolution #2025-08 A Resolution Authorizing The Sale Of Surplus Real Property Known As 317 East Fifth Street.  At Roll Call Vote – Ayes:  Dias, Berg, Machota, McKee, Tipler, Manning.  Nayes:  None.  Absent:  None.  Motion carried. 

Motion by Manning, seconded by Dias to approve Resolution #2025-09 Re-Appointing Matt DalPozzo As Code Enforcement Officer/Zoning Administrator For The City Of Staunton, Illinois.  At Roll Call Vote – Ayes:  Berg, Machota, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Dias.  Nayes:  None.  Absent:  None.  Motion carried.

Motion by Manning, seconded by Dias to approve Resolution #2025-10 Re-Appointing Jeff Doerr As Chief Of Police For The City Of Staunton, Illinois.  At Roll Call Vote – Ayes:  Machota, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Dias, Berg.  Nayes:  None.  Absent:  None.  Motion carried.

Motion by Manning, seconded by Dias to approve Resolution #2025-11 Re-Appointing Jack Daugherty To The Position Of Zoning Hearing Officer For The City Of Staunton, Illinois.  At Roll Call Vote – Ayes:  McKee, Tipler, Manning, Dias, Berg, Machota.  Nayes:  None.  Absent:  None.  Motion carried. 

Motion by Manning, seconded by Dias to approve Resolution #2025-12 Re-Appointing Philip J. Lading As City Attorney For The City Of Staunton, Illinois.  At Roll Call Vote – Ayes:  Tipler, Manning, Dias, Berg, Machota, McKee.  Nayes:  None.  Absent:  None.  Motion carried. 

Motion by Manning, seconded by Dias to approve Resolution #2025-13 Re-Appointing Dennis Stiegemeier As City Collector For The City Of Staunton, Illinois.  At Roll Call Vote – Ayes:  Berg, Machota, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Dias.  Nayes:  None.  Absent:  None.  Motion carried. 

Motion by Manning, seconded by Dias to approve Resolution #2025-14 Re-Appointing Mike Kuethe As Director Of Public Works For The City Of Staunton, Illinois.  At Roll Call Vote – Ayes:  Machota, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Dias, Berg.  Nayes:  None.  Absent:  None.  Motion carried. 

Motion by Manning, seconded by Dias to approve Resolution #2025-15 A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Redevelopment Agreement With Poonam Jain.  At Roll Call Vote – Ayes:  Manning, Dias, Berg, Machota, McKee, Tipler.  Nayes:  None.  Absent:  None.  Motion carried. 

XI.     UNFINISHED BUSINESS—

      Nothing to report.

XII.    NEW BUSINESS—

            Nothing to report.

XIII.  EXECUTIVE SESSION—

     No Executive Session was held.

XV.    MOTIONS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION –

            No motions were made from Executive Session.

XVI.   ADJOURNMENT

With no further business to discuss, Councilmember Tipler, seconded by Councilmember Manning to adjourn at 7:14 PM.  At Roll Call Vote – Ayes:  Dias, Berg, Machota, McKee, Tipler, Manning.  Nayes:  None.  Absent:  None.  Motion carried.

Prepared by:  Dennis K. Stiegemeier                                                           City Clerk