MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE STAUNTON CITY COUNCIL, HELD IN THE PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING, 920 N. EASTON, STAUNTON, ILLINOIS ON MONDAY, JULY 28, 2008.
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Fred Stein called the Staunton City Council Meeting to order at 7:10 P.M. on Monday, July 28, 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, James Sloan, Nelson Grman, Randy Legendre, Robert Schwandner and Fred Lotter. 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
ABSENT: Councilmembers Randy Brown, Craig Neuhaus
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Lotter moved, seconded by Councilmember Schwandner to approve Consent Agenda with the following items:
Minutes
Regular Meeting – July 14, 2008
Executive Session - July 14, 2008
Receipts
AmerenIP Utility Tax (June) $16,144.07
Sales Tax (May) $45,728.03
Telecommunications Tax (April) $13,528.43
Use Tax (May) $5,908.26
Applications
None
Claims
July 28, 2008
Business Licenses Issued
None
Roll Call Vote -
AYES: Sloan, Grman, Legendre, Schwandner, Lotter, Yakos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Brown, Neuhaus
Motion declared carried.
V. GUESTS
No guests were present.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE:
Fred Lotter informed that he will be placing a rebuttal letter to the editor in this weeks’ newspaper in answer to last weeks’ letter from John Willmon.
Councilmember Schwandner moved, seconded by Councilmember Legendre to concur with requests made by St. Michael’s Octoberfest Committee. All present voting aye, motion declared carried.
VII. CITY CLERK’S REPORT (7:10-7:12)
Clerk Herbeck informed that the complimentary email service provided by Lewis & Clark Library System will be discontinued effective July 31, 2008. She reminded everyone to make sure that they use her new address at clerkherbeck@hotmail.com for future email correspondence.
VIII. TREASURER’S REPORT (7:12-7:14)
No report.
IX. ATTORNEY’S REPORT (7:14-7:16)
No report.
X. COMMITTEE REPORTS
UTILITIES/SUBDIVISION (LOTTER) -
Councilmember Lotter moved, seconded by Councilmember Yakos to approve payment of Heneghan & Associates Invoice in the amount of $687.00 for Alaska Waterline Replacement Project.
Roll Call Vote –
AYES: Grman, Legendre, Schwandner, Lotter, Yakos, Sloan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Brown, Neuhaus
Motion declared carried.
Councilmember Lotter presented information regarding the proposed increase in water and sewer rates to be effective January 1, 2009. The structure of the billing will change somewhat but overall it is an approximate 10.75% increase. He informed that Staunton is still much lower than most surrounding communities. It will also be necessary to increase the rates approximately the same amount in 2010 to prepare for the new water plant expenditures and keep up with rising costs in general. Several Councilmembers suggested printing the rates of surrounding communities as a comparison for the residents.
Councilmember Lotter moved, seconded by Councilmember Yakos to direct the preparation of an ordinance to increase water rates. All present voting aye, motion declared carried.
Councilmember Lotter moved, seconded by Councilmember Grman to authorize signature of contract with Heneghan & Associates for Water Plant Construction pending contract review by Attorney Lading.
Roll Call Vote –
AYES: Legendre, Schwandner, Lotter, Yakos, Sloan, Grman
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Brown, Neuhaus
Motion declared carried.
Previously the Council approved approximately $27,000 to purchase equipment for the lift station. After further investigation, it was discovered that it would cost a lot more to make the previous changes to the lift station due to additional equipment that would be necessary to monitor the flow. Councilmember Lotter moved, seconded by Councilmember Schwandner to install soft start for broken motor at the lift station for approximate cost of $5,500.
Roll Call Vote –
AYES: Schwandner, Lotter, Yakos, Sloan, Grman, Legendre
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Brown, Neuhaus
Motion declared carried.
Councilmember Lotter moved, seconded by Councilmember Schwandner to begin process of getting bids for new water salesman kiosk. All present voting aye, motion declared carried.
STREET (YAKOS) –
Councilmember Yakos moved seconded by Councilmember Lotter to authorize payment of KLB Contractors Invoice in the amount of $7,791.60 for 2007 Sidewalk Program Retainage and Bid Bond.
Roll Call Vote –
AYES: Lotter, Yakos, Sloan, Grman, Legendre, Schwandner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Brown, Neuhaus
Motion declared carried.
FINANCE (BROWN) -
No report.
PARK/CIVIC IMPROVEMENT (SCHWANDNER) –
Councilmember Schwandner moved, seconded by Councilmember Grman to revise previous approval for purchase of mulch to Wooden Mulch at cost of $3,017.00.
Roll Call Vote –
AYES: Yakos, Sloan, Grman, Legendre, Schwandner, Lotter
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Brown, Neuhaus
Motion declared carried.
Madison Communications has presented a proposal for a new Staunton Website. A committee meeting will be set up to discuss the proposal and obtain other bids.
The Civic Improvement Committee had a meeting with individuals interested in developing a Community Center in the old KC Hall. They had a lot of good ideas but more information is needed before consideration of the project.
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY (SLOAN) -
The Police Department has also lost their complimentary email service through Lewis & Clark Library System. Internet options are being gathered and will be discussed further at the committee level.
Chief Mertz briefly explained the NIMS Program and the City’s necessity to participate in order to be eligible for federal funding in the event of a disaster. Participation must be in effect by October 2008. A Committee Meeting will be scheduled to discuss in detail.
TOURISM (GRMAN) -
Nothing to report.
PUBLIC GROUNDS (NEUHAUS) -
No report.
JUDICIARY -
Councilmember Yakos moved, seconded by Councilmember Lotter to TABLE Resolution #2008-18 Adopting NIMS Concept for Emergency Planning until Committee Meeting. All present voting aye, motion declared carried.
Councilmember Schwandner moved, seconded by Councilmember Lotter to TABLE Resolution #2008-19 Required Signature Policy for Investments until reviewed and recommended by Finance Committee. All present voting aye, motion declared carried.
Councilmember Lotter moved, seconded by Councilmember Schwandner to TABLE Resolution #2008-20 Adopting Health Reimbursement Arrangement until resolution can be re-written by Attorney. All present voting aye, motion declared carried.
XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
No business presented.
XII. NEW BUSINESS:
Councilmember Schwandner informed that the Liquor License for the Duda Garden Park Committee Wine Tasting Event will not be necessary as the event has been cancelled.
Councilmember Yakos moved, seconded by Councilmember Lotter to accept bids for backhoe. All present voting aye, motion declared carried.
Councilmember Lotter informed that he has been invited by Leopold for a trip to Pittsburg to discuss the Pilot Plant operations.
Councilmember Grman encouraged others to attend the CDAP Meeting to be held on September 26th regarding Public Infrastructure. Information obtained at this meeting is essential to the success of future CDAP Grant applications.
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
No Executive Session was held.
XIV. MOTIONS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION:
No motions were made.
XV. ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to discuss, Councilmember Lotter moved, seconded by Councilmember Yakos to adjourn at 7:47 P.M. All present voting aye, motion declared carried.
Prepared by:
Marilyn A. Herbeck
City Clerk
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