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, NOVEMBER 14, 2022
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Craig Neuhaus called the Staunton City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, November 14, 2022
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, David Dias, Ryan Machota, John Moore and Terry Tipler, Mayor Craig Neuhaus, City Clerk Dennis Stiegemeier, City Treasurer Cindy Pirok, Public Works Director Mike Kuethe, City Attorney Phil Lading and Police Chief Jeff Doerr.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
Manning moved, seconded by Dias to approve Consent Agenda with the following items:
Minutes
Regular Meeting – 10/24/2022
Collector’s Report
Staunton Super 8 Motel (Hotel/Motel Tax)--$3,710.57
Staunton Police Department (Donation)--$1,500.00
Staunton Police Department (Ordinance Violations)--$300.00
Madison Communications (Franchise Tax)--$2,992.31
Southwestern Electric Cooperative (Utility Tax)--$829.67
M.J.M. Electric Cooperative (Utility Tax – August & September)--$563.47
State of Illinois (MFT Tax)--$9,755.10
State of Illinois (MFT Renewal Fund)--$7,400.99
State of Illinois (Sales Tax)--$69,405.37
State of Illinois (Video Gaming Tax)--$11,283.07
State of Illinois (Telecommunications Tax)--$5,037.09
State of Illinois (Cannabis Use Tax)--$661.52
State of Illinois (State Use Tax)--$16,117.58
State of Illinois (Income Tax)--$51,624.54
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Fine Disbursement)--$591.35
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Arrest Agency Fee)--$275.00
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (E-Citation Fee)--$12.00
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Police Vehicle Fund)--$.50
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (DUI Fund)--$115.00
Applications
Justin Murray (Any Department)
Zacharia Pruden (Any Department)
Robert Jackowski, Jr. (Police Officer)
Korrie Hopkins (Police Dispatcher)
Monthly Reports
Distributed by City Clerk’s Office
Claims
November 14, 2022
Business Licenses Issued
None
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Dias, Machota, Moore, Tipler, Manning.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
Motion declared carried.
V. GUESTS
Rick Johnson addressed the Council with the following from VFW Post #1241:
The Staunton VFW Post 1241 has been an integral part of our community since 1934. For the last 88 years they have served not only our country but our community as well. The VFW serves as a cooling and warming center for the City of Staunton in times of need and by proclamation has been designated the City’s official cooling and warming center. Unfortunately, due to problems caused by the pandemic shut down and a faltering economy the Post now sees itself in need of support. There are two of the Air Conditioning/Furnaces now out of order with one being irreparable and in need of complete replacement. The estimate to replace the irreparable unit is $11,000 with a total repair cost of $17,976.
The Post is addressing every avenue available which includes the City of Staunton. Realizing funds are tight all over, the Post is asking if in fact the City could find an extra few dollars here or there. Every cent towards our goal will be extremely rewarding and appreciative by all helping us to remain a consisyent and viable asset to the community.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE
Received a letter from Staunton Unit Schools thanking the City Utilities Committee for their consideration of a credit towards their water/sewer bill. A copy of the letter is attached with the agenda packet.
VII. TREASURER’S REPORT
Certificates of Deposit recently cashed in at Bank of Springfield:
General Fund - $100,000.00 plus $451.55 interest
Bond/Interest Fund - $250,000.00 plus $1,128.89 interest
Water Fund - $200,000.00 plus $903.10 interest
Infrastructure Fund - $100,000.00 plus $451.55 interest
VIII. CITY CLERK’S REPORT
The City Clerk’s Office will closed on November 24th and 25th for the Thanksgiving holiday. All public works employees, except for one water treatment plant employee, will be off those days as well. Please send me all agenda items for the November 28th meeting by Wednesday, November 23rd at 3:00.
IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY -
Nothing to report.
PARK & CIVIC IMPROVEMENT –
Nothing to report.
FINANCE–
Motion by Moore, seconded by Manning to pay Invoice #218805 from C.J. Schlosser & Co., LLC for payment in preparation of the City’s audit for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2022 in the amount of $9,200.00. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Machota, Moore, Tipler, Manning, Dias. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Moore, seconded by Tipler to approve Renewal Quote with Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust for the City’s Municipal Insurance for the year December 1, 2022 through December 1, 2023, in the amount of $106,931.00. The Staunton Public Library will be reimbursing the City $850.00 for their portion of the premium. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Moore, Tipler, Manning, Dias, Machota. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Moore, seconded by Dias to approve 2023 Worker’s Compensation Renewal with Illinois Public Risk Fund at a cost of $50,854.00 (Policy Period is from Jan. 1, 2023, to Jan. 1, 2024). At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Tipler, Manning, Dias, Machota, Moore. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Moore, seconded by Dias to pay Invoice #739836 to Sandberg Phoenix for Professional Services Rendered (Teamster Contract Negotiations and Interstate TIF Discussion) in the amount of $3,136.21. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Manning, Dias, Machota, Moore, Tipler. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
WATER-
Nothing to report.
STREET / SEWER
Nothing to report.
PUBLIC GROUNDS-
Nothing to report.
TOURISM –
Nothing to report.
PERSONNEL –
Motion by Dias, seconded by Manning to allow Public Works Director Mike Kuethe to carry over 42 hours of accrued vacation time. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Dias, Machota, Moore, Tipler, Manning. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
ANNEXATION –
Nothing to report.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES –
Economic / TIF
Motion by Moore, seconded by Manning to pay Invoice #23435 from Brucket, Behme & Long for Professional Services rendered regarding Interstate TIF discussions in the amount of $2,056.75. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Machota, Moore, Tipler, Manning, Dias. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
JUDICIARY—
Motion by Manning, seconded by Dias to approve Ordinance #2181A Annexing Certain Territory Commonly Known As 20224 Staunton Road To The City Of Staunton, Macoupin County, Illinois (PIN #01-000-283-00). At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Manning, Dias, Machota, Moore, Tipler. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Manning, seconded by Tipler to approve Ordinance #2182 Annexing Certain Territory Commonly Known As 20190 Staunton Road To The City Of Staunton, Macoupin County, Illinois (PIN #01-000-281-00 & 01-000-311-00). At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Dias, Machota, Moore, Tipler, Manning. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Manning, seconded by Dias to approve Ordinance #2183 Annexing Certain Territory Commonly Known As 20266 Staunton Road To The City Of Staunton, Macoupin County, Illinois (PIN #01-000-320-00 & 01-000-319-00). At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Machota, Moore, Tipler, Manning, Dias. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
1st reading of Ordinance #2185 Authorizing The Levy And Collection Of Taxes For The Corporate And Municipal Purposes Of The City Of Staunton, Macoupin County, Illinois For The Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2022 And Ending April 30, 2023
1st reading of Ordinance #2186 Approving A Pre-Annexation Agreement With Jacob R. Berry Regarding Property Located At 1705 South Union Street, 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 #2187 Amending Chapter 38, Article 2, Section (I) (1) Of The City Of Staunton Revised Code Of Ordinances. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Moore, Tipler, Manning, Dias, Machota. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Manning, seconded by Dias to approve Ordinance #2187 Amending Chapter 38, Article 2, Section (I) (1) Of The City Of Staunton Revised Code Of Ordinances. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Manning, Dias, Machota, Moore, Tipler. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Manning, seconded by Dias to approve Resolution #2022-21 Approving A Yard Waste Disposal Agreement With Max B. Mullins Landscaping, Inc. And Authorizing Execution Of Same By The Mayor. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Dias, Machota, Moore, Tipler, Manning. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS—
Nothing to report.
XI. NEW BUSINESS-
The only sealed bid received for the advertised surplus property was received from Bryan and Heather Ondes. The amount of the bid was $500.00.
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION—
Motion by Manning, seconded by Tipler to go into Executive Session at 7:10 P.M. to
discuss Pending Litigation Regarding Easement - Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11).
At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Machota, Moore, Tipler, Manning, Dias. Nayes: None.
Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Dias, seconded by Moore to return to regular order of business at 7:18 P.M.
At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Moore, Tipler, Manning, Dias, Machota. Nayes: None.
Absent: None. Motion carried.
XIII. MOTIONS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION –
.
No motions were made from Executive Session.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, Councilmember Manning, seconded by Councilmember Moore to adjourn at 7:19 P.M. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Manning, Dias, Machota, Moore, Tipler. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Prepared by:
Dennis K. Stiegemeier, City Clerk