City Council Meeting Minutes--October 12, 2026
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, OCTOBER 12, 2026
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Craig Neuhaus called the Staunton City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, October 12, 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
Tipler moved, seconded by Manning to approve Consent Agenda with the following items:
Minutes
Regular Meeting – 09/28/2026
Collector’s Report
Staunton Super 8 Motel (Hotel/Motel Tax)--$3,040.51
Staunton Police Department Registration -- $35.00
State of Illinois (MFT Tax Allotment)--$10,064.92
State of Illinois (MFT Renewal Fund)--$10,565.23
State of Illinois (Sales Tax)--$81,016.64
State of Illinois (Grocery Tax)--$9,463.12
State of Illinois (Business District Tax)--$34,707.18
State of Illinois (Personal Property Replacement Tax)--$7,008.23
State of Illinois (Tuition Reimbursement-Police Academy)--$14,694.00
Ameren Illinois (Utility Tax)--$21,988.84
Applications
Blayne Pirok (Code Enforcement Officer/Zoning Administrator)
Randy Braman (Code Enforcement Officer/Zoning Administrator)
Jeffrey Ruyle (Code Enforcement Office/Zoning Administrator)
Andrew Orr (Code Enforcement Officer/Zoning Administrator)
Jesus Hernandez (Code Enforcement Officer/Zoning Administrator)
Daniel Lynn (Code Enforcement Officer/Zoning Administrator)
Melinda Kage (Code Enforcement Officer/Zoning Administrator)
Edward Ricks (Code Enforcement Officer/Zoning Administrator)
Blake Luketich (Code Enforcement Officer/Zoning Administator)
Collin Jose (Code Enforcement Officer/Zoning Administrator)
Rickey Johnson (Code Enforcement Officer/Zoning Administator)
Tim Johnson (Code Enforcement Officer/Zoning Administrator)
John Ruhmann (Code Enforcement Officer/Zoning Administrator)
Wesley Kessler (Police Officer)
Douglas Jones (Police Officer)
Nicholas Weske (Police Officer)
Bob Coles (Police Chief)
Monthly Reports
Distributed by City Clerk’s Office
Claims
October 12, 2026
Business Licenses Issued
None
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
Motion declared carried.
V. GUESTS
No guests were present to speak.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE
Received an email from The Glenwood Supported Living Facility, requesting to close Pineda Lane, on the east side of their building, on October 23rd from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. They are hosting a food truck that day.
VII. TREASURER’S REPORT
Nothing to report.
VIII. CITY CLERK’S REPORT
A reminder to Staunton residents that beginning October 15th and going through December 15th, burn days will be every day of the week during daylight hours. This is strictly to burn yard waste only.
IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY -
Motion by Frank, seconded by Manning to approve payment to the Police Pension Fund for the annual contribution in the amount of $124,747.00, as budgeted. 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 grant request to The Glenwood Supported Living Facility to close Pineda Lane on the east side of their building on October 23rd from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Frank, Berg. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
PARK & CIVIC IMPROVEMENT –
Nothing to report.
FINANCE–
Motion by Tipler, seconded by McKee to pay Invoice #143105 to Fehr Graham for Professional Services Rendered regarding the construction of the North Street Lift Station and Force Main Project in the amount of $11,000.00. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Frank, Berg, Machota. 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 –
Nothing to report.
ANNEXATION –
Nothing to report.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES –
Nothing to report.
JUDICIARY—
Motion by Frank, seconded by McKee to waive 1st reading of Ordinance #2365 An Ordinance To Install Traffic Signs At Mother Road Plaza At 202 East Main Street. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: McKee, Tipler, Manning, Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Frank, seconded by McKee to approve Ordinance #2365 An Ordinance To Install Traffic Signs At Mother Road Plaza At 202 East Main Street. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Tipler, Manning, Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Frank, seconded by Manning to approve Resolution #2026-29 A Resolution Declaring Trick-Or-Treat Days And Hours In Staunton, Illinois. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler, Manning, Frank. Nayes: None. Absent: None. 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 7:05 P.M. At Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Manning, Frank, Berg, Machota, Bagaglio, McKee, Tipler. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Prepared by:
Dennis K. Stiegemeier, City Clerk