MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE STAUNTON CITY COUNCIL, HELD IN THE PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING, 920 N. EASTON, STAUNTON, ILLINOIS ON MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2008.
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Fred Stein called the Staunton City Council Meeting to order at 7:15 P.M. on Monday, June 9, 2008.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Stein led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
III. ROLL CALL:
Clerk Herbeck called roll with the following persons
PRESENT: Councilmembers Bart Yakos, Craig Neuhaus, Nelson Grman and Robert Schwandner. Mayor Fred Stein, City Clerk Marilyn Herbeck, City Attorney Philip Lading, Chief Robert Mertz and Public Works Director Hank Fey and were noted as being present.
EXCUSED: Treasurer Erin Cavanaugh, Councilmembers Fred Lotter, James Sloan, Randy Brown
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Schwandner moved, seconded by Councilmember Grman to approve Consent Agenda with the following items as amended:
Minutes
Regular Meeting - May 27, 2008
(Amend New Business - Mayor Stein reported that the City has received the Township Check for Siren System.)
Executive Session - May 27, 2008
Receipts
AmerenIP (April) $24,231.44
Hotel/Motel Tourism Tax (April) $1,195.42
Income Tax (April) $76,601.53
MJM Utility Tax (May) $10.60
SW Electric Utility Tax (April) $418.27
Use Tax (February) $5,004.25
Staunton Township Siren Donation $20,000.00
Applications
None
Monthly Report
May 31, 2008
Claims
June 9, 2008
Business Licenses Issued
None
Roll Call Vote -
AYES: Neuhaus, Grman, Schwandner, Yakos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Brown, Sloan, Lotter
Motion declared carried.
V. GUESTS
Councilmember Schwandner moved, seconded by Councilmember Neuhaus to suspend regular order of business to hear from Guests. All present voting aye, motion declared carried.
Robert Blanton & Brett Luster made a presentation to the City Council regarding their interest in establishing a not for profit solar energy powered Community Center in the old KC Hall on West Spring Street. They would call it the United Community Center and solicit funding and grants to support the project. Plans for the center include roller skating, bowling, swimming, aerobics and numerous other activities. Mayor Stein referred the item to the Civic Improvement Committee. Chairman Schwandner informed Mr. Luster & Blanton that he would be contacting them to schedule a meeting in a couple of weeks.
AFLAC Representatives Thomas Moore & Scott Ingram offered information regarding supplemental policies for accidents, disability, cancer, life and dental for voluntary employee participation. Group discounted rates are offered but employees are responsible for payment of the premiums through payroll deduction. Finance Committee will discuss whether or not they will allow for payroll deduction for the policies.
Councilmember Yakos moved, seconded by Councilmember Grman to return to the regular order of business. All present voting aye, motion declared carried.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE:
Councilmember Schwandner moved, seconded by Councilmember Yakos to authorize the closure of West Main Street from Rt. 4 to Huston Street on July 26th beginning at 5 pm for First United Methodist Church Christian Music Program. All present voting aye, motion declared carried.
The incentive payment of $60,000 for voluntary closure of East Main Street Railroad Crossing was received today.
VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
UTILITIES (LOTTER) -
Councilmember Yakos moved, seconded by Councilmember Schwandner to authorized payment of L & L Excavating & Trucking Invoice in the amount of $4,500 for Waterline Replacement (Deducted amount for 2 unfinished service lines and 10% retainage).
Roll Call Vote –
AYES: Grman, Schwandner, Yakos, Neuhaus
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Brown, Sloan, Lotter
Motion declared carried.
Councilmember Yakos moved, seconded by Councilmember Grman to authorize payment of $1,025.00 for 50% of Duda Ace Invoice for cost to repair abandoned sewer lines at Duda Ace Hardware.
Roll Call Vote –
AYES: Schwandner, Yakos, Neuhaus, Grman
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Brown, Sloan, Lotter
Motion declared carried.
STREET (YAKOS) –
Councilmember Yakos moved, seconded by Councilmember Grman to authorize payment of KLB Contractors Invoice in the amount of $8,920.41 for Residential Sidewalks (less 10% until seeded & strawed).
Roll Call Vote –
AYES: Yakos, Neuhaus, Grman, Schwandner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Brown, Sloan, Lotter
Motion declared carried.
Councilmember Grman remarked that he noticed during the recent heavy rains some ditches are full of brush and debris which is causing flooding problems. He attributes some of these problems with the change in burning laws. Grman feels that franchising waste removal will address many of these problems. Yakos reminded that the City is not responsible for keeping ditches clean but only for keeping the ditches flowing properly. He thinks that residents are still piling brush in the ditches because they think the City will pick it up like during the ice storm a few years ago. Councilmember Yakos will schedule a committee meeting to discuss these issues.
FINANCE (BROWN) -
Mayor Stein questioned if any action has been taken on the employee cell phone abuse. Bart & Hank informed that they have not had a chance to talk to the employees yet.
Councilmember Schwandner moved, seconded by Councilmember Yakos to give Finance Committee power to act on Aetna Health Insurance.
Roll Call Vote –
AYES: Neuhaus, Grman, Schwandner, Yakos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Brown, Sloan, Lotter
Motion declared carried.
PARK/CIVIC IMPROVEMENT (SCHWANDNER) –
Chairman Schwandner informed that an invoice from Diversified Services for $75 will be paid for irrigation start up services at Duda Park.
Due to rain, the installation of the playground equipment has been rescheduled for July 19th.
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY (SLOAN) -
Chief Mertz reported that the new police car has been received.
TOURISM (GRMAN) -
Craig Neuhaus & Kenny Ahrens have pledged the donation of land adjacent to Duda Park. Chairman Grman informed that the Tourism Committee would like to have a meeting with the Park & Recreation Committee and ITS Bike Trail Committee to plan the addition of a building for a welcome center and tourism center. With no objection to the idea, the Tourism Committee will proceed with setting up a meeting.
Councilmember Grman requested Executive Session to discuss contracts.
PUBLIC GROUNDS (NEUHAUS) -
Nothing to report.
JUDICIARY ( ) -
1st Reading Ordinance #1455 – Adopting Prevailing Wage Rates
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Nothing to report.
IX. NEW BUSINESS:
Hank Fey presented a letter that he received from Illinois Department of Natural Resources providing alternatives for the drainage project on East Main Street.
Alaska Street Waterline Project completion has been held up due to excessive rain. Contractor will complete as soon as weather prevails.
Hank Fey is working with Doug of Heneghan & Associates to make sure that the drainage plans for the new Dollar General Store on East Main Street will not impact surrounding properties.
X. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Councilmember Grman moved, seconded by Councilmember Schwandner, to go into Executive Session to discuss Contracts.
Roll Call Vote -
AYES: Yakos, Neuhaus, Grman, Schwandner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Brown, Sloan, Lotter
Motion declared carried.
Councilmember Yakos moved, seconded by Councilmember Grman, to return to the Regular Order of Business.
Roll Call Vote -
AYES: Grman, Schwandner, Yakos, Neuhaus
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Brown, Sloan, Lotter
Motion declared carried.
XI. MOTIONS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION:
No motions.
XII. ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to discuss, Councilmember Schwandner moved, seconded by Councilmember Yakos to adjourn at 8:15 P.M. All present voting aye, motion declared carried.
Prepared by:
Marilyn A. Herbeck
City Clerk
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