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City Council Meeting Agenda — March 24, 2025

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025

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 AWARDING 2025 MOWING BID(S)
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR USE OF CITY STREETS, PARKS, OR PUBLIC PLACES

 

  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 ROAD CLOSURE FOR THE REND LAKE WATER FESTIVAL

 

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS 
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BEGINNING THE PROCESS TO HIRE TWO (2) FULL TIME PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICERS

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
  2. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST ORDINANCE
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BAD DEBT CHARGE OFF
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LOCAL #318 UNION CONTRACT

 

  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 DAVID MITCHELL TO THE AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOARD
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL TO AMEND ZONING CODE 40-3-95 AND APPENDIX “C” AS IT RELATES TO REBUILDING DWELLINGS IN THE EVENT OF A NATURAL DISASTER OR FIRE

 

  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 – FEBRUARY 24, 2025

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025

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 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION FROM KEVIN SAMPLE

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS 
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF A TEMPORARY FIRFIGHTER

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
  2. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION RESTRICTING FUNDS FOR CITY HALL
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION RESTRICTING AECI INFRASTRUCTURE PAYMENT

 

  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 A PROPOSED SUBSTITUTION FOR THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT GRANTED ON JANUARY 13, 2025 TO OWN AND OCCUPY AN EXISTING SINGLE WIDE MOBILE HOME LOCATED AT 1204 E. ANNA STREET
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTING BRANDTLEE BROWN TO THE ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A TERM OF 4 YEARS
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BASEBALL/SOFTBALL LEAGUE SPONSORSHIP
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH FRANKLIN COUNTY
  8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTING AIRPORT BOARD MEMBER(S)

 

  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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COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – 02/10/2025

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 AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2025

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. UPDATES
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ACCEPTING MOWING BIDS FOR CITY PROPERTY, NUISANCE YARDS, ETC.

 

  1.  WATER, SEWER, 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 ACCEPTING OFFICER CAIN’S LETTER OF RESIGNATION
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MEMBERSHIP WITH SOUTHERN ILLINOIS DRUG TASKFORCE

 

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
  2. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SETTING RESTRICTED FUNDS
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AECI INFRASTRUCTURE PAYMENT RESOLUTION
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF NEW 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 THE APPLICATION FOR USE OF CAPITAL PARK MADE BY BRANDON OVERTON FOR THE BILL CULKIN MEMORIAL EVENT OF MAY 24, 2025
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT MADE BY JASON DREW TO BUILD 2 FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS LOCATED AT 325 W. 4TH 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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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA — JANUARY 27, 2025

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 AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025

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. UPDATES

 

  1.  WATER, SEWER, STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                   COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3.     APPROVAL OF POOL/LEAK 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 CHANGING INSURANCE COVERAGE PROVIDER FROM BLISS MCKNIGHT TO ICRMT
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SPONSORSHIP FOR S.I. COMIC CON

 

  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 MEETING AGENDA – 01/13/2025

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 AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025

8:30 A.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. UPDATES

 

  1.  WATER, SEWER, STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                   COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3.     APPROVAL OF POOL/LEAK 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 APPROVAL OF AMENDED PAY RESOLUTION

 

  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 APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT MADE BY KANAN FINKE TO OWN AND OCCUPY AND EXISTING SINGLE WIDE MOBILE HOME LOCATED AT 1204 EAST ANNA STREET
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL TO CONTRACT OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT TO ESTABLISH JOB PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION METRICS
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SUPPORTING TAKE ACTION TODAY WITH A MONETARY CONTRIBUTION

 

  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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COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – 12/23/2024

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2024

8:30 A.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. UPDATES

 

  1.  WATER, SEWER, 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 APROVAL OF ALLOWING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO HOUSE A DOG
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FLOCK CAMERA SYSTEM

 

  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 AN EXTENSION OF THE FAÇADE GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE 2025 CALENDAR YEAR

 

  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 MEETING AGENDA – 12/09/2024

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 AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY, DECEMBER 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
  3. UPDATES

 

  1.  WATER, SEWER, 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 DROPBOX LOCATION ADDED TO 901 PUBLIC SQUARE
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AMENDED SEWER BILL ADJUSTMENT ORDINANCE

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS 
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FLOCK SAFETY PRESENTATION

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
  2. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF 2024-2025 TAX LEVY

 

  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 PETITION TO VACATE A PORTION OF AN ALLEY MADE BY NORTH BENTON MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MEETING TIMES FOR 2025

 

  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 Meeting Agenda — 11/25/2024

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 AMENDED AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 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
  3. UPDATES

 

  1.  WATER, SEWER, 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 RESOLUTION FOR THE CDBG WATER MAIN PROJECT
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING THE ORDINANCE FOR SEWER BILL ADJUSTMENTS DUE TO LEAKS

 

  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. DISCUSSIOON AND/OR APPROVAL OF SPONSORSHIP FOR THE ILLINOIS YMCA YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REMOVING ADRIENNE MASON FROM THE ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION FOR ABSENTEEISM
  6. OPENING SEALED BIDS FOR DEMOLITIONS IDENTIFIED BY THE CITY AND DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ACCEPTING LOW BID
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ENTERING INTO A ONE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH DARBY BEASLEY-PIATEK FOR GRANT WRITING SERVICES
  8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL FOR THREE FEASABILITY STUDIES FROM ARCHITECHNIQUES LIMITED
  9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING ZONING ADMINISTRATOR/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT

 

  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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Public Hearing – 11/25/2024

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

 

The City of Benton will hold a public hearing on November 25, 2024, at 5:30 PM, in the basement of the Campbell Building, 901 Public Square, Benton, IL, 62918 to provide interested parties an opportunity to express their views on the proposed federal funded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project.  Persons with disabilities or non-English speaking persons who wish to attend the public hearing and need assistance should contact Brooke Craig, 901 Public Square, Benton, IL 62918, 618-439-6131 no later than November 22, 2024.  Every effort will be made to make reasonable accommodations for these persons.

 

On January 19, 2023, the City of Benton applied to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant from the State CDBG program.  This program is funded by Title 1 of the federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.  These funds are to be used for a community development project that will include the following activities: Water System Improvements.  The total amount of CDBG funds requested was $1,198,480.00.  The amount of CDBG funds proposed to be used for activities that will benefit low-to-moderate income persons is $620,453.00.  The City of Benton also proposes to expend $391,131.00 in non-CDBG funds on the project.

 

Information related to this project will be available for review prior to the public hearing as of November 15, 2024 at the Campbell Building, 901 Public Square, Benton, IL 62918 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.  Interested citizens are invited to provide comments regarding these issues either at the public hearing or by prior written statement.  Written comments should be submitted to Tammy Campbell, Grant Administrator, 201 S. Division St., Carterville, IL 62918 no later than November 25, 2024 in order to ensure placement of such comments in the official record of the public hearing proceedings.  A plan to minimize displacement and provide assistance to those displaced has been prepared by the City of Benton and is also available to the public.  This project will result in no displacement of any persons or businesses.  For additional information concerning the proposed project, please contact Tammy Campbell at 618-985-6370 or write to PSC Civil Engineering and Land Surveying, Attn: Tammy Campbell, 201 S. Division St., Carterville, IL 62918.

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AMENDED AGENDA – CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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 AMENDED AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 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. UPDATES

 

  1.  WATER, SEWER, 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 RESOLUTION CLOSING THE PUBLIC SQUARE FOR HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR THE CDBG WATER MAIN PROJECT

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS 
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FOP AGREEMENT
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SENDING DYLAN PALMER TO THE FIRE ACADEMY

 

  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 THE APPLICATION FOR A SETBACK LINE VARIANCE LOCATED AT 143 MUNDELL DRIVE
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING MORAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO PREPARE AND FILE THE ANNUAL COMPTROLLER’S TIF REPORTS

 

  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.

 

ADJOURNMENT                                                                                 POSTED 11/07/2024 3:50 P.M./BC

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