Conflict of interest policy approved

 


By Kelly Costa

During Monday night’s city council meeting, the council approved a resolution adopting a Conflicts of Interest Policy for the city.. This newly adopted policy is to protect the city’s interests when it is considering taking action or entering a transaction that might benefit the private interests of an elected official or city employee, or otherwise violate state and federal laws governing conflicts of interest applicable to municipal organizations. The resolution was amended during the meeting to include city employees.

A certificate was presented by the city council to Eagle Scout Caleb Partridge recognizing his earning of the Eagle Scout Award and his dedication to the city of Staunton.

Full-time police officer Daymond Lynn resigned to take a position with the Bethalto Police Dept. His last day of employment with the Staunton Police Department was on May 5.

Staunton Junior High School requested use of Fireman’s Park on Monday, May 16, with the park rental fee waived. The request was approved.

The Staunton Fire Department requested to close Park Lane, Luker Street, and Bell Street on Sunday, June 26, from 3 to 5 p.m. to alleviate congestion at the end of the Homecoming Parade. The request was approved.

City Clerk Dennis Stiegemeier announced that Gov. Pritzker has signed a new Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation extending the statewide declaration through May 28, 2022, which means that public meetings may continue to be held remotely.

In Public Health and Safety, the council approved an estimate from Advanced Communications for siren work at the police department for $3,000.

In Park and Civic Improvement, the purchase of landscape mulch for city-owned parks was approved at a cost not to exceed $3,000.

In Utilities and Water, the council agreed to seek bids for the balance of materials on the Franklin Street water main project.

In Streets and Sewer, the council voted to proceed with engineering on the North Street box culvert project and on the Route 4 (S. Hackman Street) sewer main project. They also voted to proceed with the St. Michael’s sidewalk replacement project.

In Public Grounds, the city council approved the purchase of a Mercury ultra high-speed burnisher for city-owned buildings for $1,162.95.

In Tourism, the council agreed to spend up to $10,000 for Ribfest expenses as budgeted.

An ordinance was approved denying a zoning variance for property located at 407 South Hibbard Street. Sara Beth Rae had requested that a 40-foot by 50-foot garage be built there as the only building on the property.

A resolution authorizing the execution of a redevelopment agreement with Mississippi Culture, Inc., was approved. TIF funds will be utilized to improve their facade at 201 S. Union with the installation of various doors.

Those present for the meeting were Mayor Craig Neuhaus, City Clerk Dennis Stiegemeier, Treasurer Cindy Pirok, Public Works Director Mike Kuethe, City Attorney Phil Lading, Police Chief Jeff Doerr, aldermen Rick Johnson, Jeff Scanzoni, Chad Plenske, Ryan Machota, John Moore, David Manning, and David Dias. Randy Hanks was absent. The next city council meeting will be on Monday, May 23, at 7 p.m.

 

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