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SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – JULY 10, 2024

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NOTICE

 

SPECIAL CALLED

BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

JULY 10, 2024

 

 

AGENDA

 

BENTON CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2024 AT 8:00 A.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

 

  1. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAYING MONTHLY BILLS
  2. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EVENT FORMS SUBMITTED
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PERMISSION TO SET RULES FOR USE OF LAKE BENTON AND HAMILTON LAKE

 

 

BEC

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AGENDA – BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING 07/08/2024

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY, JULY 8, 2024

5:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                    COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3.     APPROVAL OF POOL ADJUSTMENTS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER(S)
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PLANNED MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH CUMMINS FOR THE GENERATOR AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS 

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
  2. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RENEGOTIATING BCHS SRO AGREEMENT

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                                 MAYOR MESSERSMITH
  2. UPDATES
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTING JOHN DAUGHERTY AS TREASURER
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTING JOHN DAUGHERTY TO THE POLICE PENSION BOARD
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTING JOHN DAUGHERTY TO THE FIRE PENSION BOARD
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SUSPENDING PHASE 1 OF THE I-57 INTERCHANGE PROJECT
  8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE PETITION TO VACATE A PORTION OF ROBIN DRIVE MADE BY RICHARD DARE AND AVA DARE WITH THE CITY OF BENTON.
  9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BENTON AND RETAIL STRATEGIES, LLC FOR CONSULTING SERVICES AND RETAIL DATA.

 

  1. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

 

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  2.      DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE                                                  
  3. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
  4. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION,

DISCIPLINE, PERFORMANCE, OR DISMISSAL OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES OF THE

PUBLIC BODY OR LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY, INCLUDING HEARING

TESTIMONY ON A COMPLAINT LODGED AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE OF THE PUBLIC

BODY OR AGAINST LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY TO DETERMINE

ITS VALIDITY.

 

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AGENDA — CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 24, 2024

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2024

5:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REPAIRS TO POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                    COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3.     APPROVAL OF POOL ADJUSTMENTS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER(S)

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS 

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
  2. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                                 MAYOR MESSERSMITH
  2. UPDATES
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BENTON AND JACK RUSSELL FISH COMPANY, LLC
  5. DISCUSSION OF CIVIC CENTER BOARD APPOINTMENTS

 

  1. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

 

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  2.      DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE                                                  
  3. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
  4. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION,

DISCIPLINE, PERFORMANCE, OR DISMISSAL OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES OF THE

PUBLIC BODY OR LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY, INCLUDING HEARING

TESTIMONY ON A COMPLAINT LODGED AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE OF THE PUBLIC

BODY OR AGAINST LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY TO DETERMINE

ITS VALIDITY.

 

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EMERGENCY MEETING – 06/11/2024

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NOTICE

 

EMERGENCY MEETING

BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

JUNE 11, 2024

 

 

AGENDA

 

BENTON CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD AN EMERGENCY CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2024 AT 8:15 A.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

 

  1. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TRANSFERRING FUNDS FROM THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT ACCOUNT TO THE WATER AND SEWER REVENUE FUND TO BE USED FOR THE LAKE MOSES LIFT STATION REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT

 

 

BEC

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06/10/24

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Public Notice

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PUBLIC NOTICE

 

 

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the City of Benton Illinois will hold a special meeting at 1:00 PM on Friday, May 24, 2024.  The meeting will be held at the Benton City Hall, 1402 South Main Street, Benton IL  62812.  Agenda for the meeting is:

 

  1. Review Test Results and possibly approve the hire of a probationary firefighter.

 

 

John D. Aiken, Chairman

City of Benton IL Fire and Police Commissioners

 

 

 

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AGENDA – CITY COUNCIL MEETING 05/13/2024

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024

5:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REPAIRS TO POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                    COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3.     APPROVAL OF POOL ADJUSTMENTS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER(S)
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF A STOP SIGN ON GARDNER AND EAST TAYLOR

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS 
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF UPDATING CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE XI – GOLF CARTS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING A TEMPORARY FIREFIGHTER

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
  2. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAY RESOLUTION FOR NONCONTRACT, NONUNION EMPLOYEES
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING ORDINANCE 1-2-34 (N) PURCHASE ORDERS
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING FY 24-25 BUDGET
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TIME CLOCKS FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                                 MAYOR MESSERSMITH
  2. UPDATES
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE PERCENTAGE FOR TIF REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE STATE BANK OF WHITTING REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE OFFER TO PURCHASE THE SURPLUS REAL ESTATE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 308 BUCHANAN STREET

 

  1. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

 

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  2.      DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE                                                  
  3. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
  4. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION,

DISCIPLINE, PERFORMANCE, OR DISMISSAL OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES OF THE

PUBLIC BODY OR LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY, INCLUDING HEARING

TESTIMONY ON A COMPLAINT LODGED AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE OF THE PUBLIC

BODY OR AGAINST LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY TO DETERMINE

ITS VALIDITY.

 

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AGENDA – CITY COUNCIL MEETING 04/22/2024

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2024

5:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CAPITAL PARK RESTROOM RENOVATION

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                    COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3.     APPROVAL OF POOL ADJUSTMENTS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER(S)

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS 

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
  2. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS
  4. 2023 ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE CONFERENCE UPDATES
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 BUDGET
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING A FULL TIME TREASURER
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RAISING WATER AND TRASH RATES

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                                 MAYOR MESSERSMITH
  2. UPDATES
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BIDDING FOR MALKOVICH PARK RENOVATIONS
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESEARCHING WORKFLOW PLATFORMS
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EDC PARTICIPATION AT $2,500.00 LEVEL

 

  1. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

 

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  2.      DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE                                                  
  3. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
  4. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION,

DISCIPLINE, PERFORMANCE, OR DISMISSAL OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES OF THE

PUBLIC BODY OR LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY, INCLUDING HEARING

TESTIMONY ON A COMPLAINT LODGED AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE OF THE PUBLIC

BODY OR AGAINST LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY TO DETERMINE

ITS VALIDITY.

 

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA — TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024

5:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                    COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3.     APPROVAL OF POOL ADJUSTMENTS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER(S)
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF 2024 MFT PROGRAM

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS 
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING ZACK ANDREWS AS FULL-TIME PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICER
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF INSTALLING FIXTURES AND REMOVAL OF ALL BALLAST AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REMOVING PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTER(S)
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ADDING PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTER(S)
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PURCHASING PUMPER TRUCK FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
  2. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS IN CHAPTER 1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
  5. 2023 ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE CONFERENCE UPDATES
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF WRITING OFF BAD DEBT FROM THE WATER DEPARTMENT
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PLACING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 BUDGET ON DISPLAY

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                                 MAYOR MESSERSMITH
  2. UPDATES
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PETROFF INTERCHANGE UPDATES/PLANS
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED ESTIMATE TO REPAIR THE CODE ENFORCEMENT CAR

 

  1. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

 

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  2.      DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE                                                  
  3. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
  4. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION,

DISCIPLINE, PERFORMANCE, OR DISMISSAL OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES OF THE

PUBLIC BODY OR LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY, INCLUDING HEARING

TESTIMONY ON A COMPLAINT LODGED AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE OF THE PUBLIC

BODY OR AGAINST LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY TO DETERMINE

ITS VALIDITY.

 

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA — MARCH 25, 2024

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2024

5:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                    COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3.     APPROVAL OF POOL ADJUSTMENTS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER(S)

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS 
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EVIDENCE SCANNING SYSTEM
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DIRECTING MERIT BOARD TO PROCEED WITH HIRING OF POLICE OFFICER TO FILL VACANCY
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REMOVAL OF POC FIREFIGHTER(S)
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ADDITION OF POC FIREFIGHTER(S)
  7. DISCUSSION OF REVAMPING MERIT BOARD

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
  2. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ONLINE BILLING OPTIONS FOR WATER DEPT.
  5. 2023 ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE CONFERENCE UPDATES
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ACCEPTING TREASURER’S RESIGNATION
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ADVERTISING FOR POSITION OF FULL-TIME TREASURER

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                                 MAYOR MESSERSMITH
  2. UPDATES
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  4. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION

 

  1. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

 

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  2.      DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE                                                  
  3. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
  4. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION,

DISCIPLINE, PERFORMANCE, OR DISMISSAL OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES OF THE

PUBLIC BODY OR LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY, INCLUDING HEARING

TESTIMONY ON A COMPLAINT LODGED AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE OF THE PUBLIC

BODY OR AGAINST LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY TO DETERMINE

ITS VALIDITY.

 

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AMENDED AGENDA — 03/11/2024

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AMENDED AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2024

5:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING DAVID BOOKER FOR MOWING, TERM OF 1 YEAR

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                    COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3.     APPROVAL OF POOL ADJUSTMENTS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER(S)

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS 

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
  2. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS
  4. DISCUSSION AND OR APPROVALOF EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                                 MAYOR MESSERSMITH
  2. UPDATES
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ACCEPTING RESIGNATION OF AIRPORT BOARD MEMBER REECE RUTLAND
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF STRATEGIC PLANNING UPDATES
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE PETITION FOR ANNEXATION SUBMITTED BY CAROL AND MAURICE PHILLIPS TO ANNE THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1208 SOUTH MCLEANSBORO STREET INTO THE CORPORATE BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF BENTON
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT SUBMITTED BY ANDREW KALLY TO OWN AND OCCUPY AN EXISITNG DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE HOME LOCATED AT 611 EAST GARDNER STREET
  8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CREATING AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 40-ZONING PERTAINING TO ADULT-USE CANNIBAS
  9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL FROM SIMEC REGARDING ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

 

  1. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

 

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  2.      DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE                                                  
  3. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
  4. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION,

DISCIPLINE, PERFORMANCE, OR DISMISSAL OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES OF THE

PUBLIC BODY OR LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY, INCLUDING HEARING

TESTIMONY ON A COMPLAINT LODGED AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE OF THE PUBLIC

BODY OR AGAINST LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY TO DETERMINE

ITS VALIDITY.

 

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