City Council Minutes - May 27, 2008
By Marilyn A. Herbeck
Jun 11, 2008, 15:15

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE STAUNTON CITY COUNCIL, HELD IN THE PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING, 920 N. EASTON, STAUNTON, ILLINOIS ON TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2008 .

I. CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor Fred Stein called the Staunton City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 27, 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, Nelson Grman, 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 were noted as being present.
EXCUSED: Councilmembers Randy Brown, Craig Neuhaus, James Sloan and Treasurer Erin Cavanaugh

IV. CONSENT AGENDA:

Councilmember Yakos moved, seconded by Councilmember Schwandner to approve Consent Agenda with the following items:

Minutes
Regular Meeting – May 12, 2008
Executive Session – May 12, 2008
Receipts
Sales Tax $39,280.44
Telecommunications Tax (February) $12,893.57
Applications
None
Claims
May 27, 2008
Business Licenses Issued
None

Roll Call Vote -
AYES: Grman, Schwandner, Lotter, Yakos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Brown, Neuhaus, Sloan
Motion declared carried.






V. GUESTS

Councilmember Lotter moved, seconded by Councilmember Yakos to suspend regular order of business to hear from Guests. All present voting aye, motion declared carried.

Perry McDowell of Staunton Insurance Agency informed that United Healthcare will only quote a bid to one agent. He offered his services to the City to handle the bids.

Councilmember Lotter moved, seconded by Councilmember Yakos to return to the regular order of business. All present voting aye, motion declared carried.

VI. CORRESPONDENCE:

No correspondence presented.

VII. CITY CLERK’S REPORT (7:10-7:12)

Clerk Herbeck reminded the Council to provide her with a copy of committee meeting minutes so that she can place them on file.

VIII. TREASURER’S REPORT (7:12-7:14)

No report.

IX. ATTORNEY’S REPORT (7:14-7:16)

Attorney Lading reported that the paperwork for the Farmer’s Market is being finalized and should be ready for the next meeting.

X. COMMITTEE REPORTS

UTILITIES/SUBDIVISION (LOTTER) -

Councilmember Lotter moved, seconded by Councilmember Yakos to approve Lagoon Treatment in the amount of $11,317.29.

Roll Call Vote –
AYES: Schwandner, Lotter, Yakos, Grman
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Brown, Neuhaus, Sloan
Motion declared carried.

Councilmember Lotter moved, seconded by Councilmember Grman to approve replacement of Lift Station Pumps in the amount of $27, 913.60.



Roll Call Vote –
AYES: Lotter, Yakos, Grman, Schwandner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Brown, Neuhaus, Sloan
Motion declared carried.

Quote for West Main Street Sewer Repair was approved for the City to pay ˝ and Duda Hardware to pay ˝ to close off 2 abandoned sewer lines. Invoice will be presented for payment in the future.

STREET (YAKOS) –

Councilmember Yakos moved, seconded by Councilmember Lotter to approve payment of Christ Bros. Invoice in the amount of $26,764.46 for asphalt on Main Street.

Roll Call Vote –
AYES: Yakos, Grman, Schwandner, Lotter
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Brown, Neuhaus, Sloan
Motion declared carried.

Roadway paint has been ordered and markings will be done as soon as weather prevails. Lotter also requested the crosswalk be painted between the Hospital and Nursing Home.

FINANCE (BROWN) -

Councilmember Lotter moved, seconded by Councilmember Yakos to waive Liquor License Fee for Staunton Fire Department Homecoming Celebration June 27-29, 2008. All present voting aye, motion declared carried.

Councilmember Lotter moved, seconded by Councilmember Grman to authorize Mayor Stein to approve Bingo for the Firemen’s Homecoming Celebration. All present voting aye, motion declared carried.

Councilmember Schwandner moved, seconded by Councilmember Lotter to designate Perry McDowell as Broker of Choice for Insurance Bids. All present voting aye, motion declared carried.

PARK/CIVIC IMPROVEMENT (SCHWANDNER) –

Councilmember Schwandner moved, seconded by Councilmember Lotter to authorize Bill Pesavento to install doors at Firemen’s Park with City supplying material. All present voting aye, motion declared carried.

Councilmember Schwandner informed that the Playground Equipment will be installed on Saturday, June 7th beginning at 8 a.m. Holes will be dug on Thursday and Friday evening and volunteers are needed. The parking lot will be installed on the north end of the water tower and bathrooms on the north side of the parking lot at Sixth so that water and sewer will only have to be extended approximately 40 feet. It will not be necessary to extend 7th & 8th Streets and they will remain dead end streets.



PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY (SLOAN) -

Councilmember Schwandner moved, seconded by Councilmember Lotter to award Waste Management the bid for City Wide Clean Up as long as they can provide 20 yard dumpsters.

Roll Call Vote –
AYES: Grman, Schwandner, Lotter, Yakos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Brown, Neuhaus, Sloan
Motion declared carried.

Mayor Stein was authorized to sign Global Technical Systems Equipment/Services Purchase Agreement.

Councilmember Yakos moved, seconded by Councilmember Lotter to purchase police car in the amount of $20,100.

Roll Call Vote –
AYES: Schwandner, Lotter, Yakos, Grman
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Brown, Neuhaus, Sloan
Motion declared carried.

TOURISM (GRMAN) -

Councilmember Grman moved, seconded by Councilmember Lotter to approve Flowers Sanitation to supply dumpsters & rolling totes for Rib Fest. All present voting aye, motion declared carried.

PUBLIC GROUNDS (NEUHAUS) -

No Report.

JUDICIARY -

Councilmember Schwandner moved, seconded by Councilmember Lotter to adopt Resolution No. 2008-15 Appointing Chad Dugger to Cemetery Board. All present voting aye, motion declared carried.


XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

No Unfinished Business.




XII. NEW BUSINESS:

Mayor Stein informed that a meeting has been set up for June 2nd at 6 p.m. with a representative from AFLAC to offer insurance options to employees by payroll deduction. There will be no cost to the City.

Mayor Stein reported that the City has received the check from Staunton Township for their donation to the siren system.

XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Councilmember Lotter moved, seconded by Councilmember Yakos, to go into Executive Session to discuss Personnel.

Roll Call Vote -
AYES: Yakos, Grman, Schwandner, Lotter
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Brown, Neuhaus, Sloan
Motion declared carried.

Councilmember Lotter moved, seconded by Councilmember Grman, to return to the Regular Order of Business.

Roll Call Vote -
AYES: Schwandner, Lotter, Yakos, Grman
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Brown, Neuhaus, Sloan
Motion declared carried.

XIV. MOTIONS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Councilmember Lotter moved, seconded by Councilmember Grman to give Janice Kolkovich an additional .36 cent per hour raising her salary up to $13.50/hour retroactive to May 1, 2008.

Roll Call Vote –
AYES: Grman, Schwandner, Lotter, Yakos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Brown, Neuhaus, Sloan
Motion declared carried.

XV. ADJOURNMENT:

With no further business to discuss, Councilmember Lotter moved, seconded by Councilmember Grman to adjourn at 8:25 P.M. All present voting aye, motion declared carried.
Prepared by:



Marilyn A. Herbeck
City Clerk





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