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SPECIAL MEETING 6/26/26

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THE CITY OF BENTON WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CALLED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING FRIDAY 06/26/2026 AT 2:30 P.M. AT THE BENTON CITY HALL LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT OF THE CAMPBELL BUILDING AT 901 PUBLIC SQUARE, BENTON, ILLINOIS 62812.

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ON THE AGENDA FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING:

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF POSSIBLE DISCIPLINE OF CITY EMPLOYEE(S)

EXECUTIVE SESSION:
DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE
DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
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.

POSTED 2:30 P.M. 06/24/26 BY DW

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City Council Meeting Agenda — June 22, 2026

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 AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY JUNE 22, 2026

5:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC COMMENT

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. UPDATES

 

  1. WATER, SEWER, STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                          COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFERS
  3.     APPROVAL OF POOL ADJUSTMENTS     
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TANK MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH MCQUEEN FOR A NEW FIRE ENGINE

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
  2. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF A NEW INVENTORY SYSTEM

 

  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 ASSIGNMENT OF PERSONNEL
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF POSSIBLE DISCIPLINE OF CITY EMPLOYEE(S)
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ATTENDING THE ANNUAL ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE CONFERENCE
  8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH JUDGE SERVICES FOR LIGHTING THE SQUARE

 

  1. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  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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Regular Council Meeting – MONDAY JUNE 8, 2026 – Agenda

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 AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY JUNE 8, 2026

5:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. UPDATES

 

  1.  WATER, SEWER, STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                   COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3.     APPROVAL OF POOL ADJUSTMENTS          

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EARLY RENEWAL ON AXON CONTRACT
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ACCEPTING OFFICER LETTER OF RESIGNATION

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
  2. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF WATER 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 FAÇADE GRANT MADE BY ELIZABETH HERNANDEZ FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1101 PUBLIC SQUARE
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL THE USE SCP GRANT FUND TO DEVELOP THE CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 504 S. COMMERCIAL STREET
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE PETITION TO VACATE A 16 FOOT ALLEY LOCATED WITHIN THE CORPORATE BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF BENTON

 

  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

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Agenda – City Council Meeting Tuesday, 05/26/2026

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 AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026

5:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PUBLIC USE OF CITY PROPERTY – MCLEANSBORO STREET
  4. 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 GARAVALIA
  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 AUCTION BIDS FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CHASTAIN & ASSOCIATES

 

  1. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  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 05/22/2026 3:00 P.M./BC

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Agenda – May 11, 2026

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 AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026

5:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PUBLIC USE OF CITY PROPERTY
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ACCEPTANCE OF 2026 MOWER RESIGNATION
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ACCEPTING A NEW MOWING BID FOR THE CITY OF BENTON

 

  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)
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING OF SEASONAL PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS 
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE MERIT BOARD TO PREPARE A PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER CANDIDATE FOR HIRE
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF 60 DAY APPOINTMENT OF A FIREFIGHTER
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SAFETY STIPEND FOR PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTERS
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH WEST CITY FOR FIRE PROTECTION
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PUBLIC COMMENTS BEFORE ACTION ITEMS

 

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

 

  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 SETTING COMPENSATION FOR BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH PERRY ENVIRONMENTAL FOR LUST INCIDENT
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ENFORCING ILLEGAL BURN ORDINANCE

 

  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 05/07/2026 4:00 P.M./BC

 

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PUBLIC HEARING – BUDGET FY 26-27

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NOTICE

 

THE CITY OF BENTON WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING APRIL 27, 2026 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:30 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL COUNCIL ROOM LOCATED AT 901 PUBLIC SQUARE, BENTON, ILLINOIS, 62812. 

 

THE PURPOSE OF THE HEARING IS TO HEAR TESTIMONY FOR OR AGAINST CITY OF BENTON FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET.

 

 

BEC

04/23/2026

 

 

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City Council Meeting Agenda – April 27, 2026

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026

5:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PUBLIC USE OF CITY PROPERTY
  4. UPDATES
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BIDS FOR FASCIA REPAIRS AT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

 

  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)
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SUBLEASE LOCATED AT 53 LEWIS LANE
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR JOB ORDINANCE
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING OF SEASONAL PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES
  8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF WATER RATES
  9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR A TWO WAY STOP AT OLIVER AND STOTLAR STREET FOR NORTH AND SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS 
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SESSER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT UPDATED AUTO AID AGREEMENT
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LETTER OF INTENT/PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH MACQUEEN EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS FOR A FIRE ENGINE
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES FOR THE VILLAGE OF WEST CITY

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
  2. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FY 2026/2027 BUDGET
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF COUNCIL COMPENSATION FOR 2027 – 2031
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MEETING START TIME ORDINANCE
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APROVAL OF 2026-2027 PAY RESOLUTION FOR NONUNION, NONCONTRACTURAL EMPLOYEES
  8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF WRITING OFF BAD DEBT IN THE WATER DEPARTMENT

 

  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 AMENDING THE FEE FOR A CIGARETTE VENDING MACHINE LICENSE

 

  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 04/23/2026 5:00 P.M./BC

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Seeking Bids

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The City of Benton, Illinois, is accepting bids for a Mansford Roof Replacement at the Benton Firehouse.  Bid specs can be picked up at the Benton City Hall located in the basement of the Campbell Building at 901 Public Square, Benton, IL 62812.  Sealed bids are due back no later than 4 p.m. on April 27, 2026. 

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2026-2027 Draft Budget

Posted on April 15, 2026 by | Comments Off on 2026-2027 Draft Budget

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