City Council Meeting Minutes--November 24, 2025
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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, NOVEMBER 24, 2025
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Craig Neuhaus called the Staunton City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, November 24, 2025.
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, Terry Tipler, Mayor Craig Neuhaus, City Clerk Dennis Stiegemeier, City Attorney Phil Lading, City Treasurer Cindy Pirok, Public Works Director Mike Kuethe and Police Officer Charles Lowe.
ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE: Police Chief Jeff Doerr.
NOT ATTENDING: Alderman Matthew McKee.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
Tipler moved, seconded by Manning to approve Consent Agenda with the following items:
Minutes
Regular Meeting – 11/10/2025
Collector’s Report
State of Illinois (Sales Tax)--$81,073.20
State of Illinois (Business District Tax)--$32,318.94
State of Illinois (State Use Tax)--$4,302.65
State of Illinois (Income Tax)--$55,767.57
State of Illinois (Video Gaming Tax)--$11,946.59
State of Illinois (Telecommunications Tax)--$3,849.97
State of Illinois (Cannabis Use Tax)--$587.64
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Fine Disbursement)--$433.94
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Arrest Agency Fee)--$626.00
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (E-Citation Fee)--$32.00
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Police Vehicle Fund)--$1.50
Staunton Police Department (Reports)--$5.00
Staunton Public Library (Insurance Reimbursement)--$1,036.00
Prairietown Feed Service (Jarman Farm Income)--$1,040.52
Southwestern Electric Cooperative (Utility Tax)--$821.95
Applications
Jessica Nungesser (Police Dispatcher)
Carlee Law (Administrative Assistant)
Angela Greenlee (Administrative Assistant)
Angela Snider (Administrative Assistant)
Carla Boston (Administrative Assistant)
Christina Simmons (Administrative Assistant)
Brianne Nolan (Administrative Assistant)
Cathy McNeese (Administrative Assistant)
Sara Watson (Administrative Assistant)
Tracy Bianco (Administrative Assistant)
Alina Gonzales (Administrative Assistant)
Claims
November 24, 2025
Business Licenses Issued
Main Station Liquor & Wine (Gaming Machine Replacement)
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, Tipler, Manning.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: McKee.
Motion declared carried.
V. GUESTS
No guests were present to speak.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE
Received a letter of resignation from part time police dispatcher Dana Rigor, effective November 14, 2025.
Received an email from the Staunton Chamber of Commerce requesting to close Main Street from Edwardsville Street to Union Street on Friday evening, December 5th from 3:00 to 9:00 and Saturday, December 6th from 6:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. for the Christmas Tree Lighting and Snack with Santa. They are also asking to keep Main Street closed from Wood Street to Elm Street at 9:00 P.M. on December 5th, and remain closed all night long.
VII. TREASURER’S REPORT
Nothing to report.
VIII. CITY CLERK’S REPORT
The City Clerk’s Office will be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday. All public works employees, except for one water treatment plant employee, will be off those days as well.
IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY -
Motion by Frank, seconded by Manning to grant request from the Staunton Chamber of Commerce to close Main Street from Edwardsville Street to Union Street on Friday, December 5th from 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and on Saturday, December 6th from 6:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M., and also closing Main Street from Wood Street to Elm Street from 9:00 P.M. on Friday, December 5th and remain closed all night long. This is for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Snack With Santa. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, Tipler, Manning, Frank. Nayes: None. Absent: McKee. Motion carried.
PARK & CIVIC IMPROVEMENT –
Motion by Berg, seconded by Frank to pay Invoice #45770 to Environmental Operations, Inc. for Pre-Demolition Asbestos Inspection and Sample Analysis on the property at 420 East 9th Street in the amount of $1,433.20. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Machota, Bagaglio, Tipler, Manning, Frank, Berg. Nayes: None. Absent: McKee. Motion carried.
FINANCE–
Motion by Tipler, seconded by Bagaglio to pay Invoice #948486 to Sandberg Phoenix for Professional Services Rendered regarding Special Projects in the amount of $1,381.81. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Bagaglio, Tipler, Manning, Frank, Berg, Machota. Nayes: None. Absent: McKee. Motion carried.
Motion by Tipler, seconded by Bagaglio to pay Invoice #10238 to PSC Engineering & Land Surveying for Main Street Pavement Coring in the amount of $1,659.50. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Tipler, Manning, Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio. Nayes: None. Absent: McKee. Motion carried.
Motion by Tipler, seconded by Bagaglio to accept and approve bid from Stutz Excavating, Inc. for the Main Street Improvement Project in the amount of $1,539,956.60. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Tipler, Manning, Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio. Nayes: None. Absent: McKee. Motion carried.
Motion by Tipler, seconded by Manning to pay Partial Pay Estimate #2 to Kamadulski Excavating for work completed on the North Street Bridge Project in the amount of $96,165.00. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, Tipler, Manning. Nayes: None. Absent: McKee. Motion carried.
WATER-.
Motion by Bagaglio, seconded by Manning to pay Invoice #24348 to Polo Trucking, Inc. for fill sand on the Henry Street Watermain Project in the amount of $3,643.75. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Manning, Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, Tipler. Nayes: None. Absent: McKee. Motion carried.
No action was taken on the following two motions. This will be brought back to the City Council following further discussion.
Motion to approve bid from Potts, Smoot & Crawford Engineering for Design Engineering on the Bentrup Road Water Main Extension Project in the amount of $11,958.00. No action was taken.
Motion to approve bid for materials on the Bentrup Road Water Main Extension Project in the amount of $72,590.00. No action was taken.
STREET / SEWER
Nothing to report.
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 Tipler to approve Ordinance #2315 An Ordinance 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, 2025 And Ending April 30, 2026. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, Tipler, Manning. Nayes: None. Absent: McKee. Motion carried.
Motion by Frank, seconded by Machota to approve Ordinance #2317 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. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, Tipler, Manning, Frank. Nayes: None. Absent: McKee. Motion carried.
Motion by Frank, seconded by Tipler to approve Resolution #2025-32 Appointing Kathy Fox To The Staunton Library Board. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Machota, Bagaglio, Tipler, Manning, Frank, Berg. 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 Tipler, seconded by Councilmember Manning to adjourn at 7:09 P.M. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Manning, Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, Tipler. Nayes: None. Absent: McKee. Motion carried.
Prepared by:
Dennis K. Stiegemeier, City Clerk