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Council Meeting Minutes — October 22, 2018

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY OCTOBER 22, 2018 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

MAYOR KONDRITZ CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. COMMISSIONER STOREY WAS ABSENT.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE READING AND APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 8, 2018 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE READING AND APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 11, 2018 CONTINUED CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE ABSTAINED.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE ASKED ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO OPEN THE SEALED BIDS RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF BENTON FOR THE LAKE HAMILTON LOTS. ATTORNEY MALKOVICH OPENED THE FIRST BID WHICH WAS FOR LOT #1 FROM DANIEL L. BISHOP IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,102.00. SECOND BID WAS OPENED WHICH WAS FOR LOT #3 FROM JENNIFER AND JEFF KEENER IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,000.00. THE KEENER’S ALSO SUBMITTED A SECOND BID ONLY TO BE CONSIDERED IF THE FIRST BID WAS NOT ACCEPTED AND THIS BID WAS FOR LOT #1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000.00.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE BID PLACED ON LOT #1 FROM DANIEL L. BISHOP IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,102.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE BID FOR LOT #3 FROM JENNIFER AND JEFF KEENER IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,000.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT THE 2018 OIL AND CHIP PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF BENTON HAS BEEN COMPLETED.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $92,168.71, WATER AND SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,942.20, AND AIRPORT CARETAKER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,100.00 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL DATED OCTOBER 19, 2018 IN THE AMOUNT OF $90,210.91. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE SEWER ADJUSTMENT SUBMITTED BY BILL YOUNG OF 207 SOUTH PINE STREET AS IT MEETS THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO DENY THE SEWER ADJUSTMENT FROM THE 1ST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF 302 SOUTH MAIN STREET AS IT DOES NOT MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE AGENDA FOR THE STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP WAS IN EACH OF THE COUNCIL MEMBERS’ FOLDERS. THE STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 77, 2018 AT 8:30 A.M.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO PASS A PROCLAMATION IN HONOR OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN LEGION. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THIS PROCLAMATION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

NO OLD BUSINESS.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, MR. TOM CARTER ASKED IF THE CITY HAD RECEIVED A COPY OF THE LAST FISCAL YEAR’S AUDIT YET AND COMMISSIONER MILLER TOLD HIM THE CITY IS EXPECTING DELIVERY OF THE AUDIT SOON. WILLIAM MCPHERSON ASKED IF THE CITY WOULD BE LEAVING BARRICADES ON EAST MAIN. ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT THE BARRICADES WILL BE UP UNTIL HALLOWEEN. MELVIN DIXON QUESTIONED THE PRESENCE OF A RESOLUTION NOT ALLOWING THE SALE OF TRAILERS IN THE CITY LIMITS. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DAVID GARAVALIA STATED HE WOULD LOOK INTO THIS.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

6:25 P.M.

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City Council Meeting Agenda — November 26, 2018

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY NOVEMBER 26, 2018
6:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS

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

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING A FULL-TIME PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICER

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER MILLER
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING PREVAILING WAGE ORDINANCE
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF 2019 TAX LEVY
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR UNRESTRICTING DESIGNATED FUNDS FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
G. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION RESTRICTING DESIGNATED FUNDS FOR A NEW METERING SYSTEM
H. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FREIGHT GRANT FINANCING
I. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FREIGHT GRANT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
I. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BID SPECIFICATIONS FOR A NEW 50 KW GENERATOR AT CITY HALL

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MAKING RACHEL GARTNER FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT OFFICER
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ANNEXATION AGREEMENTS

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 11/21/18 AT 2:15 P.M./BC

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11/26/18 Special Meeting – Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the City of Benton, Illinois will hold a special meeting on Monday, November 26, 2018, at the Benton City Hall, 1403 South Main Street, Benton, Illinois 62812.  The meeting will begin at 9 a.m.  The purpose of the meeting is to review and take possible action on hiring of a full time probationary police officer. 

John D Aiken, President
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
City of Benton, Illinois

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11/12/18 New Water Meter Install – Informational Letter

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Dear Valued Benton Water Customer:

During the next few months, you are going to see a lot of activity involving the water meters throughout town. The City is currently in the process of replacing all water meters within the Benton Water and Sewer system.  You may see blue paint marks or flags in your yard or on your water meter. This is to help installers locate the meters. If your meter is located in the basement, please contact the Water Department at 618-439-6131 to set up a time for our crew to replace the meter. Overall, the install will take a few months to complete. We hope to finish the transition by the end of 2018. We appreciate your cooperation and patience as we undergo this change.

The upgrade will be good for the City and our water customers. The new system will allow us to read by the gallon. For example: If you use 3,750 gallons on the current system, you would be charged for 3,000. The remaining 750 gallons would remain unapplied until your next bill. The new metering system will apply the exact 3,750 gallons to your current bill with no rollover. We hope to eventually have all meters read on the same day within a 28 to 30-day cycle.

Again, we sincerely appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this transition.

If you have any questions, please contact us at 618-439-6131.

Sincerely,

 

Craig Miles

Benton Water and Sewer Superintendent

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City Council Agenda — November 12, 2018

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2018
6:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING WATER RATE ORDINANCES TO CHARGE BY THE GALLON
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING SEWER RATE ORDINANCES TO CHARGE BY THE GALLON

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF 2019 MFT PROGRAM

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER MILLER
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF IPRF SAFETY GRANT
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING POLICY PROHIBITING SEXUAL HARASSMENT
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION OF BENEFITS CAFETERIA PLAN
G. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CITY HALL GENERATOR
H. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF GEORGE HARRISON MURAL LIGHTING PROJECT
I. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FREIGHT GRANT FINANCING
J. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE/RENEWAL EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2019
K. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL TO UNRESTIRCT DESIGNATED FUNDS FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
L. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL TO RESTRICT FUNDS DESGINATED SPECIFICALLY FOR NEW METERING SYSTEM

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. PROCLAMATION FOR JOHN D. AIKEN DAY
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS TIMES
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CHANGING DECEMBER 24, 2018 COUNCIL MEETING TIME
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TIF REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH BLUE RIDGE TRACTOR
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION CONCERNING APPLYING FOR A JOINT ENTERPRISE ZONE WITH FRANKLIN COUNTY, CITY OF BENTON, CITY OF WEST FRANKFORT, AND VILLAGE OF WEST CITY
G. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLIHSING AN ENTERPRISE ZONE WITHIN THE CITY OF BENTON
H. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR SALE OF 1971 TORNADO MANUFACTURED HOME LOCATED AT 215 ELECTION STREET FROM MARSHA KAY KERN (SELLER) TO ASIA BAILEY (PURCHASER)

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.

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Council Meeting Minutes — October 8, 2018

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY OCTOBER 8, 2018 AT
6:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

MAYOR KONDRITZ CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. COMMISSIONER STOREY WAS ABSENT.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 24, 2018 REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED HE HAD NO BUSINESS FOR THE MEETING.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE MFT COMPLIANCE REVIEW REPORT #78 FROM IDOT. THIS REVIEW STATED THAT ALL RECORDS AND RECEIPTS ARE TRUE AND CORRECT AND ARE IN AGREEMENT WITH THE RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO CONTINUE THE COUNCIL MEETING TO THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2018 AT 8:30 A.M. TO PAY MONTHLY BILLS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL PAYABLE OCTOBER 5, 2018 FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,919.84 AND WATER AND SEWER IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,742.10 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $86,661.94. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR ROD JOPLIN OF 407 STONEBROOK, WILLIAM JONES OF 413 WEST TAYLOR, AND JEFF AND KATHY COREY OF 1205 EAST BOND AS THEY MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE SWIMMING POOL ADJUSTMENTS FOR DWAYNE KIRKMAN OF 1402 NORTH DUQUOIN, JOHN BREWER OF 610 SOUTH LICKLITER, AND MELISSA KETTERING OF 509 NORTH EIGHTH STREET AS THEY MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT THE AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD HAD MADE THE RECOMMENDATION TO ALLOW THE VILLAGE OF WEST CITY TO KEEP A “WHIP ANTENNA” ATOP OF THEIR WATER TOWER. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO COMPOSE A LETTER TO ROBERT HAHN WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF AERONAUTICS CONCERNING THE PLACEMENT OF A “WHIP ANTENNA” ATOP THE VILLAGE OF WEST CITY’S WATER TOWER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE COUNCIL MEMBERS HAD TWO OPTIONS OF WAYS TO PAY THE CITY’S PORTION OF THE FREIGHT GRANT IN THEIR PACKETS. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THESE ARE JUST TWO OPTIONS AND WOULD LIKE THE COUNCIL TO LOOK OVER THEM AND SEE IF ANYONE HAS ANY RECOMMENDATIONS. NO FURTHER ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THIS MATTER AT THIS TIME.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED HE WOULD LIKE TO TABLE THE APPROVAL OF IDOT DBE CERTIFICATION PROCESS. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO TABLE THIS ITEM. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT THE ORDINANCE FOR NO PARKING FROM NORTH COMMERCIAL TO THE SQUARE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EAST MAIN WILL BE ENFORCED BEGINNING OCTOBER 9, 2018.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

NO MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO CONTINUE THE MEETING TO THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2018. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

6:10 P.M.

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11/26/18 Public Hearing Notice

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Benton City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 26, 2018 at 5:45 p.m. in the Council chambers at the Benton City Hall at 1403 South Main Street, Benton, Illinois, to take in evidence of the following application for annexation:

Lot Four (4) in Block “N” in McCreery and Stamper’s Addition to the City of Benton, being part of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section Seven (7), Meridian, Situated in Franklin County Illinois.
Parcel Index: #08-07-378-002
Property Address: 1503 North Main Street, Benton, IL

AND

Beginning at the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of Section Seventeen (17), Township Six (6) South, Range Three (3) East of the Third Principal Meridian; thence South 1 degree 38 minutes West a distance of 818.89 feet for a point of beginning; thence South a distance of 167 feet; thence East a distance of 360.6 feet to the place of beginning, except the coal, oil, gas, and other minerals underlying the same, situated in Franklin County, Illinois.
Parcel Index: #08-17-127-014
Property Address: 9899 North Stuyvesant Street, Benton, Illinois

Any interested person may appear in person, agent or attorney to be heard. City Council meeting will follow public hearing at 6:00 p.m. By order of Benton City Council.

Submitted by Brook Craig
City Clerk of the City of Benton, IL

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11/07/18 City of Benton Planning Meeting

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The City of Benton will hold its bi-annual planning workshop on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 beginning at 8:30 a.m. and concluding at approximately 11:30 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Council chambers, downstairs at Benton City Hall, located at 1403 South Main Street. The public is encouraged to attend.

The agenda for the workshop is as follows:

1.) Roll Call, Introductions, Workshop Guidelines
2.) FREDCO
3.) PGAV
4.) Water Meter System – Dave Albin
5.) John H. Crawford & Associates
6.) Airport Update
7.) Benton/West City EDC
8.) Zoning Department
9.) Public Health and Safety
     A.) Police Department
     B.) Fire Department
10.) Street Department
11.) Water and Sewer Department
12.) Finance Department
13.) Mayor
14.) Public Comments
15.) Adjourn

 

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11/07/18 Zoning & Planning Commission Public Hearing

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The Benton Zoning and Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 6 p.m. at the Benton City Hall. Please refer to the document listed below to view the full agenda. Thank you.

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Agenda — Special Called Meeting

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A G E N D A

THE CITY OF BENTON WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CALLED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY 10/29/2018 AT 8:30 A.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN STREET BENTON, ILLINOIS.

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

1. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING A FULL TIME PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICER.
2. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIGHWAY AUTHORITY AGREEMENT FOR ROUTE 37 NORTH.
3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REPLACING EXISTING SIDEWALK (S) IN THE 400 BLOCK OF NORTH MAIN STREET

BEC
10/24/2018

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