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City Council Meeting Agenda — July 22, 2019

AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY JULY 22, 2019
6:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT COMMISSIONER PERKINS
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF NORTH MAIN STREET WATER MAIN BID
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION REQUESTING A PERMIT FROM THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE NORTH MAIN STREET WATER MAIN PROJECT
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF UTILITY PERMIT WITH ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE NORTH MAIN STREET WATER MAIN PROJECT
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR WATER AND SEWER SUPERINTENDENT
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAY ESTIMATE #1 FOR ROUTE 37 PARK ST TO ILLINOIS AVENUE WATER MAIN PROJECT

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION ON UPGRADING OF LIGHTS AT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION REGARDING FRANKLIN COUNTY TOURISM WITH RICK LINTON

10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

11. OLD BUSINESS

12. NEW BUSINESS

13. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE
B. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
C. 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.

ADJOURNMENT POSTED 07/18/19 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

Rescheduled Police and Fire Merit Board Meeting

Special Called Police and Fire Merit Board Meeting

Meter Reading System Update

To all our valued Water and Sewer customers in the City of Benton:

The City of Benton is in the middle of the process of changing out the meter reading system. This has resulted in some routes being estimated and some routes have more days than usual on their bill. This will be solved once all of the meters have been changed.

With any change, issues pop up. We currently are having some issues between the reading system and the billing system on a few accounts, as some of our customers have unfortunately experienced. PLEASE DO NOT PANIC! Please give us a call and let us know if you have any issues and we will work through them together.

Our Billing Clerk is working diligently to get the issues resolved as quick as possible. The City of Benton appreciates our customers and your understanding during this time of transition from our old system to the new. We believe this is going to be a positive move for the citizens as well as the city.

Again, thank you for your patience and understanding.

Special Meeting — Police & Fire Merit Board, 02/20/19

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the City of Benton Illinois will hold a special meeting at 10 AM on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. The meeting will be held in the council chamber of the Benton City Hall, 1403 South Main Street, Benton IL 62812. The purpose of the meeting is:
1. Possible employment of a full time probationary police officer

John D. Aiken, Chairman
City of Benton Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

12/11/18 Benton Municipal Airport Advisory Board Regular Meeting

Please refer to the document below for the full Benton Municipal Airport Advisory Board regular meeting agenda scheduled for Tuesday, December 11, 2018.

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12/5/18 Zoning & Planning Commission Meeting Canceled

The Zoning and Planning Commission regular business meeting has been canceled for Wednesday, December 5, 2018 as there are no items to discuss. Please see below for the formal release. Thank you!

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8/27/18 Benton City Council Meeting Agenda

Please refer to the document below to view the full Benton City Council Meeting agenda set for Monday, August 27, 2018 at 6 p.m.

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For Sale: Lake Hamilton Subdivision Property

 


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CLICK HERE to view a video of the Lake Hamilton Subdivision Property

The City of Benton is taking bids on ten acres of prime real estate at the Lake Hamilton Subdivision on the north side of the City. Please take a moment to view the video below. If you have further questions, please feel free to give the City’s Zoning Administrator, David Garavalia, a call at City Hall. You can reach David at: 618-439-6131 ext 406. You can download the bid form by clicking the pdf file below.
The City Clerk, Brook Craig, will accept closed bids until 4 p.m. on October 22nd. The bids will be opened and discussed for consideration that evening at 6 p.m. at the regular City Council meeting. All bidders will be notified pending the final decision of the City Council. The City reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and all bids.
Thank you for your interest!

Bid Form for Lake Hamilton Subdivision Lots – Phase 1

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View the full list of restrictive covenants:

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Council Meeting Minutes — May 29, 2018

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