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Public Hearing Notice — May 11, 2020

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

 

THE CITY OF BENTON WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING MONDAY,

MAY 11, 2020, AT 5:45 P.M. VIA TELEPHONE CONFERENCE. 

 

THE PURPOSE OF THE HEARING IS TO HEAR TESTIMONY FOR OR AGAINST THE CITY’S FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021 BUDGET.

 

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05/07/2020

 

Note:  Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order in response to COVID-19 issued March 16, 2020, this meeting will be held by telephone conference or computer attendance only. 

 

The call # is 1 (646) 749-3131, access code:  506-575-317.  You can also attend via computer at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/506575317.  

 

 

City Council Agenda — May 11, 2020

AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY MAY 11, 2020

6:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

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

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                         COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. SIDEWALK PROJECT UPDATE FROM JOHN H. CRAWFORD AND ASSOCIATES

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                           COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS 
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING ORDINANCE INCREASING IMPOUND FEES
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FIRE CHIEF’S CONTRACT
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SRO CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS FOR BENTON HIGH SCHOOL AND BENTON GRADE SCHOOL
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR GRADUATION PARADE

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT             COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
  3. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FY 2020/2021 BUDGET

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY                         TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                            MAYOR KONDRITZ
  2. UPDATES
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BARGAINING AGREEMENTS NEGOTIATIONS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF NEGOTIATION OF LABORER’S 318 GROUP GRIEVANCE
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROAL OF AMENDING ORDINANCE #1396, SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE FRANCHISE
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF WORKFORCE REDUCTION
  8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AIRPORT MANAGER CONTRACT
  9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF BROOK CRAIG TO THE POLICE PENSION BOARD
  10. DISCUSSION OF CITY MOWING OF VACANT AND ABANDONED LOTS

 

  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 05/07/20 AT 3:00 P.M./BC               

 

Note:  Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order in response to COVID-19 issued March 16, 2020, this meeting will be held by telephone conference or computer attendance only. 

 

The call  # is 1 (646) 749-3131, access code:  506-575-317.  You can also attend via computer at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/506575317.  

Public Notice — Police and Fire Merit Board

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the City of Benton IL will hold a special meeting on Friday, May 1, 2020, at the Benton City Hall in Benton IL. The time of the meeting will be 2:00 PM. The purpose of the meeting is:

1. Review and possibly act on a request from the City of Benton and Benton Fire Chief for the possible employment of 60 day temporary hires to the Benton Fire Department.
2. Review and possibly act on a request from the City of Benton to fill a vacancy on the Benton Fire Department for a full time probationary firefighter. The appointment would come from the current eligibility list of firefighter candidates in accordance with applicable statutes.

John D. Aiken, Chairman
City of Benton IL Fire and Police Commission

Agenda – Special Called Council Meeting

A G E N D A

THE CITY OF BENTON WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CALLED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY 04/30/2020 AT 11:00 A.M. VIA TELEPHONE CONFERENCE OR COMPUTER ATTENDANCE ONLY.

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

1. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR THE DOWNSTATE SMALL BUSINESS STABILIZATION GRANT.

Note: Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order in response to COVID-19 issued March 16, 2020, this meeting will be held by telephone conference or computer attendance only.

The call # 1-872-240-3311, access code: 540-011-637. You can also attend via computer at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/540011637.

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04/24/2020

City Council Meeting Minutes — April 13, 2020

MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY APRIL 13, 2020 AT 9:00 A.M. PURSUANT TO THE GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDER IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 ISSUED MARCH 16, 2020, THIS MEETING WAS HELD BY TELEPHONE CONFERENCE AND COMPUTER ATTENDANCE ONLY.

MAYOR KONDRITZ CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ WERE PRESENT VIA TELEPHONE/COMPUTER FOR ROLL CALL.

COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 9, 2020. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER PERKINS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER 00610 TO MIDSOUTH STEEL PRODUCTS FOR AN AVIATION FUEL HOSE FOR THE AIRPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,817.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER PERKINS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER 00612 TO DAVIS AUTO REPAIR IN MCLEANSBORO, ILLINOIS FOR REPAIRS TO THE COURTESY CAR AT THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,491.57. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER PERKINS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF LAKE LOT LEASE #32 FROM JOHN MEILE TO JOHN AND KATHLEEN MEILE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO MAKE THE COUNCIL AWARE THAT HE HAD SPOKEN WITH PAM DORRIS OF STATE FARM INSURANCE. MS. DORRIS WOULD LIKE THE CITIZENS TO WRITE WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT ON CITY SIDEWALKS WITH CHALK TO BE PROVIDED BY HER OFFICE. COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH STATED THAT THIS WAS A GREAT IDEA AND WANTED TO THANK MS. DORRIS FOR THIS IDEA.

COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE INVOICE #8 TO CHASTAIN AND ASSOCIATES, LLC, FOR DESIGN PHASE 1 OF THE I-57 INTERCHANGE PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,955.11. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #00014 TO DINGES FIRE COMPANY FOR THREE IN-LINE RELIEF VALVES IN THE AMOUNT OF $528.81 TO BE PAID FROM THE EXTRICATION FUND. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER PERKINS. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #00041 TO AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. FOR 25 TASER CARTRIDGES IN THE AMOUNT OF $706.25. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER PERKINS. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #00090 TO DUNAGAN’S COLLISION CENTER FOR BODY WORK AND DENT REPAIR OF A SQUAD CAR IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,172.41. COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THIS DAMAGE OCCURRED WHILE TAKING A SUSPECT INTO CUSTODY. THE SUSPECT RESISTED THE OFFICER AND STRUCK THE REA DOOR OF THE SQUAD CAR CAUSING CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE. CHIEF MIKE ANDREWS IS SEEKING CHARGES FOR THE DAMAGE FROM THE SUSPECT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY ASKED FIRE CHIEF SHANE COCKRUM TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. CHIEF COCKRUM STATED THAT JEFF SHEW WILL BE RETIRING IN MAY. CHIEF COCKRUM STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO HIRE TWO PART-TIME FIREFIGHTERS TO WORK IN THE DEPARTMENT UNTIL THE POLICE AND FIRE MERIT BOARD COULD COMPLETE THE HIRING PROCESS.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE TWO 60-DAY TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS OF FIREFIGHTERS. THE TWO FIREFIGHTERS WOULD BE JAMES NEFF AND JOHN OWENS WHO ARE BOTH CURRENTLY PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTERS WITH THE CITY OF BENTON AS WELL AS EMPLOYEES OF ABBOTT AMBULANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE DIRECTING THE MERIT BOARD TO BEGIN THE HIRING PROCESS FOR A FIREFIGHTER TO FILL THE SPOT OF FIREFIGHTER JEFF SHEW AFTER HE RETIRES. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER PERKINS. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE BENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER 00611 TO MCCOLLUM ELECTRIC IN THE AMOUNT OF $747.90 FOR LED LIGHT REPLACEMENT AROUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE CITY HALL. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE MONTHLY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $287,050.29. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL FOR 03/20/2020 FOR GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,205.11, FOR THE WATER AND SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,727.79, AND FOR THE AIRPORT CARETAKER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,100.00 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $91,032.90. COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED HE WOULD SECOND THIS MOTION, BUT HE WANTED TO MAKE A STATEMENT FIRST. HE STATED THAT HE WOULD APPROVE THE PAYROLL, BUT WAS OPPOSED TO COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH SENDING HALF OF HIS CREW HOME WITH PAY DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT HE FELT THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN BROUGHT BEFORE THE COUNCIL BEFORE A DECISION WAS MADE. COMMISSIONER PERKINS SPOKE UP AND SAID HE AGREED WITH COMMISSIONER STOREY’S STATEMENT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL FOR 04/03/2020 FOR GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,914.39 AND FOR THE WATER AND SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,229.13 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $89,143.52. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER PERKINS. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR AMY SIZEMORE OF 908 E MAIN STREET AND JAMES ELDRIDGE OF 314 SOUTH MCLEANSBORO STREET AS THEY MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE CURRENT ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA MADE A MOTION TO DIRECT CODES AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DAVID GARAVALIA AND CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION FOR A “MOW TO OWN” PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF BENTON REGARDING CITY OWNED VACANT PROPERTIES. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER PERKINS. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA MADE A MOTION TO TABLE ITEM (E) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021 BUDGET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA MADE A MOTION TO IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE POOL ADJUSTMENTS BECAUSE OF THE AMOUNT OF MAN HOURS IT COSTS THE CITY TO PERFORM THESE ADJUSTMENTS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER PERKINS ABSTAINED.

COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA MADE A MOTION TO DIRECT ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO PREPARE AN AMENDED ORDINANCE REGARDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR WATER/SEWER BILLS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO COMMEND THE EMPLOYEES AND THE COUNCIL ON HOW THEY ARE HANDLING BUSINESS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE ALSO WANTED TO COMMEND EVERY ONE OF THE COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF BENTON FOR THE WORK THEY ARE DOING DURING THIS PANDEMIC AS WELL AS HOW THEY ARE WORKING TOGETHER TO KEEP EVERYONE SAFE AT THIS TIME.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED HE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A DISCUSSION REGARDING WORKFORCE REDUCTION AS WELL AS EMPLOYEE WORK POLICIES/PROCEDURES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. DISCUSSION WAS HELD AMONG THE COUNCIL MEMBERS. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA STATED THAT SHE BELIEVED COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH SHOULD BRING HIS EMPLOYEES BACK TO WORK AND IF HE FELT HE NEEDED TO KEEP THE CREWS SEPARATE THEY COULD WORK ON SPLIT SHIFTS OR DIFFERENT PROJECTS. COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH STATED THAT HE WOULD BE LOOKING INTO THIS, BUT IT WOULD BE A PROCESS THAT MAY TAKE A FEW DAYS. COMMISSIONER PERKINS AND COMMISSIONER STOREY ALSO STATED THAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE FULL STREET DEPARTMENT BACK AT WORK AND NOT BEING PAID TO STAY AT HOME EVERY OTHER WEEK PER CREW.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE RECEIVED A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE AIRPORT BOARD RECOMMENDING THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. REECE RUTLAND TO FILL THE VACANT SLOT ON THE AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD. COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE THIS MOTION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

NO OLD BUSINESS

NO NEW BUSINESS.

NO MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE.

COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

TIME 10:05 A.M.

Agenda — April 27, 2020

AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY APRIL 27, 2020
9:00 A.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

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO JOHN H. CRAWFORD FOR DESIGN OF SIDEWALK PROJECT
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR “PUBLIC SQUARE PATRON PARKING ONLY” ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE DESIGNATING “15 MINUTE PICKUP/DROP OFF” PARKING

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ACCEPTING RESIGNATION FROM FIREFIGHTER JEFF SHEW
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF INCREASING IMPOUND FEES
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DISPATCH CONTRACT

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FY 2020/2021 BUDGET
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE DISCONTINUING SEWER ADJUSTMENTS
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR” MOW TO OWN” PROGRAM
G. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RETURNING ALL EMPLOYEES TO WORK IMMEDIATELY UNLESS ON FMLA, VACATION, PERSONAL, OR SICK TIME

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF WORKFORCE REDUCTION
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PURCHASING REAL PROPERTY FROM FRANKLIN COUNTY TAX AGENT AT 511 EAST SMITH STREET
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EXTENDING LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL DATE

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 04/22/20 AT 3:00 P.M./BC

Note: Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order in response to COVID-19 issued March 16, 2020, this meeting will be held by telephone conference or computer attendance only.

The call # 1-786-535-3211, access code: 254-260-917. You can also attend via computer at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/254260917

Agenda — City Council Meeting April 13, 2020

AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY APRIL 13, 2020
9:00 A.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 LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF I-57 INTERCHANGE PAYMENT #8

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL 60 DAY TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF FIREFIGHTERS
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DIRECTING MERIT BOARD TO BEGIN HIRING PROCESS FOR A FIREFIGHTER
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE BENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR “MOW TO OWN” PROGRAM
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FY 2020/2021 BUDGET
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DISCONTINUING SEWER ADJUSTMENTS

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF WORKFORCE REDUCTION, DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EMPLOYEE WORK POLICIES/ PROCEDURES DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AIRPORT BOARD MEMBER APPOINTMENT

10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

11. OLD BUSINESS

12. NEW BUSINESS

13. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE VIA TELEPHONE ACCESSS

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 03/09/20 AT 1:00 P.M./BC

Note: Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order in response to COVID-19 issued March 16, 2020, this meeting will be held by telephone conference or computer attendance only.

The call # is 1-571-317-3122, access code: 504-683-549. You can also attend via computer at https://www.gotomeet.me/CityofBenton/benton-city-council-meeting.

Agenda — City Council Meeting March 9, 2020

AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY MARCH 9, 2020
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

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROvAL OF AMENDING ORDINANCE FOR NO PARKING ON THE FIRST BLOCK OF WEST CHURCH STREET WEST OF SOUTH MAIN ON THE SOUTH SIDE
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROvAL OF AMENDING ORDINANCE FOR NO PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EAST CHURCH STREET, TWO SPOTS BESIDE CAMPBELL BUILDING
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROvAL OF AMENDING ORDINANCE FOR NO PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EAST CHURCH STREET, FOUR SPOTS BESIDE COUNTY PARKING LOT
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY CLOSING STREETS FOR THE REND LAKE WATER FESTIVAL PARADE

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ADDING PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTERS
C. DISCUSSION OF CAR MUSEUM

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR RESTRICTING FUNDS FOR REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR RESTRICTING FUNDS FOR PROVIDING EXTRICATION SERVICES

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH MORAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THE ENTERPRISE ZONE
C. DISCUSSION OF DEMOLITION OF VARIOUS HOMES

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 03/05/20 AT 6:00 P.M./BC

3/4/20 Zoning & Planning Commission Regular Business Meeting Agenda

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Continued City Council Meeting Minutes — February 14, 2020

MINUTES OF THE CONTINUED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD FRIDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2020 AT 8:30 A.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN STREET BENTON, ILLINOIS.

MAYOR KONDRITZ CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ WERE PRESENT FOR ROLL CALL. COMMISSIONER PERKINS WAS ABSENT.

COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE MONTHLY BILLS FROM THE AP FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $376,250.07, FROM COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $805.92, DOWNTOWN TIF $440.00, AND I-57 INTERCHANGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $87,760.13 FOR A TOTAL MONTHLY BILLS AMOUNT OF $465,256.12. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

8:35 A.M.