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City Council Meeting Minutes — October 9, 2017

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY OCTOBER 9, 2017 AT
6:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BENTON,
ILLINOIS.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION FOR COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE TO RUN THE MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

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

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001111 TO ERWIN BUILDERS FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE BACK DOOR AND REPLACEMENT OF GLASS IN THE ELEVATOR ACCESS DOOR AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,639.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO PAY THE PAY REQUEST #9 TO RIVER CITY CONSTRUCTION FOR THE WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $737,707.77. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE LOW BID ON THE AIRPORT SEWER EXTENSION OF $86,390.00 FROM WIGGS EXCAVATING. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT ONLY ONE OTHER BID WAS RECEIVED AND IT WAS FROM SKUTA CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $$122,912.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE CYPRESS CREEK SOLAR AGREEMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO DIRECT ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE FOR NO PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EAST MAIN STREET FROM THE PUBLIC SQUARE TO NORTH COMMERCIAL STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #000952 TO NOVACOM FOR THE FREQUENCY LICENSE TO OPERATE IN THE AMOUNT OF $675.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #000954 TO SENTINEL EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS TO REPAIR AN AIR COMPRESSOR MOTOR AND ANNUAL MAINTENANCES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,243.65. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO SET TRICK OR TREAT HOURS FOR OCTOBER 28, 2017 FROM 4 P.M. TO 8 P.M. THIS WILL RUN CONCURRENT WITH THE FALL FESTIVAL TO BE HELD ON THE PUBLIC SQUARE. SECOND BY C COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE MONTHLY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $245,546.02. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL DATED OCTOBER 6, 2017 FOR GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,532.84 AND WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,679.49 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $85,212.33. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE SEWER ADJUSTMENT FOR ELIZABETH CARNEY OF 1110 VALE STREET AS IT MEETS THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO DENY SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR DARRELL ELLIS OF 803 NORTH HICKMAN AND L.P. FRANKLIN PROPERTIES OF 406 SOUTH JONES STREET AS THEY DO NOT MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT UNDER PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT, ITEMS (B), (C), AND (D) WOULD BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES OF 10/04/17. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF 10/04/17. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE SPECIAL USE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY BOBBIE ARNOLD FOR A 2014 FLEETWOOD MANUFACTURED HOME AT 403 SOUTH WARD STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE SPECIAL USE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY MYRA JUNE HOGAN FOR A 2018 MODULAR HOME AT 1203 EAST BOND STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO TABLE ITEMS (G), (H), AND (I) UNTIL THE LIQUOR COMMISSIONER CAN BE IN ATTENDANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

NO OLD BUSINESS.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, TOM CARTER QUESTIONED ACCEPTING RFQ’S FOR AN AIRPORT ENGINEER. JULIE PAYNE-HUBLER ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CYPRESS CREEK SOLAR AGREEMENT. TRICIA NEAL BROUGHT IN PICTURES AND STATED HER DISCONTENTMENT WITH THE CURRENT RECYCLING PROGRAM LOCATION.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ITEM (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 AGAIN AN EMPLOYEE OF THE PUBLIC BODY OR AGAINST LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY TO DETERMINE ITS VALIDITY. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

6:35 P.M.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

6:55 P.M.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO TABLE ITEMS (B) AND (D) UNDER PUBLIC AFFAIRS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW TOM MALKOVICH AND FRED KONDRITZ TO ATTEND THE AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM MEETING IN SPRINGFIELD ON OCTOBER 31, 2017. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

7:00 P.M.

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Special Agenda — 10/27/17

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A G E N D A

THE CITY OF BENTON WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CALLED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING FRIDAY 10/27/2017 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 AMENDMENT TO LIQUOR CODE DEFINING ADDITIONAL HOURS.
2. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTING STORAGE SHED AT CITY HALL, PRICE NOT TO EXCEED $2,600.00.
3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL ATTENDEE AT TIP SEMINAR IN SPRINGFIELD.
4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SCHEDULING CITY PLANNING WORKSHOP.

BEC
10/23/2017

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City Council Agenda — October 23, 2017

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY OCTOBER 23, 2017
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. DISCUSISON AND/OR APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH FRANKLIN COUNTY FOR FALL FEST

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR NO PARKING NORTH SIDE OF EAST MAIN STREET TO NORTH COMMERCIAL STREET
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF VACATING ALLEY AT 310 WEST WEBSTER
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REMOVAL OF TREE ON SOUTH DUQUOIN AND WEST WEBSTER

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DONATION OF A 2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIA TO THE FRANKLIN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER MILLER
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS
D. DISCUSSION OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE CITY OF BENTON
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RENTAL OF SMALL AIRPORT HANGER

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AIRPORT WILD LIFE FENCE PROJECT
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RFQ PROCESS FOR NEW AIRPORT ENGINEERING SERVICES
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO LIQUOR CODE, CLASS A LICENSE
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CLASS E LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BONZFIRE GRILL
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR GOOD TIMES

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 10/23/17 AT 3:00 P.M./BC

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The George Harrison Mural in Benton IL

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THE GEORGE HARRISON MURAL

The making of the mural from concept to completion as told through pictures and in an interview between Muralist John Cerney and DJ Phlash Phelps on his ’60’s on 6′ Sirius XM Radio Show. Painted in 2017, this mural is 16 feet tall and is located along Interstate 57 in Benton, Illinois. The mural commemorates the first visit by a Beatle to America. Several months ahead of the British rock group’s big splash on US soil in early 1964, George Harrison came to Benton, Illinois to visit his sister Louise and her family. The Beatles were unknown to Americans, despite being at the top of the charts in England, and George was able to remain anonymous during his two week stay. He played with a local band, bought a guitar in a neighboring town, and mostly hung out as a tourist. The Beatles were about to explode on the world stage, and for years to come, folks in Southern Illinois would recall the polite young man with long hair and a funny accent.

 

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BENTON FIREFIGHTER PENSION BOARD — AGENDA

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MEETING AGENDA
BENTON FIREFIGHTER PENSION BOARD
BENTON CITY HALL
1403 S. MAIN, BENTON, IL 62812
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2017 AT 10:00 A.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
3. MINUTES – Reading and approval of the minutes of the prior meeting(s)
a) July 14, 2017 – Regular Meeting
b) September 21, 2017 – Special Meeting
4. CORRESPONDENCE
5. Review 40 ILCS 5/1-109.3 and Illinois Department of Insurance Advisory Opinion
letter dated January 13, 2012 regarding mandatory trustee training requirements
and action needed by Board to remove trustees for failure to comply with mandatory
trustee training requirements.
6. DISCUSS STATUS OF STATUTORILY REQUIRED TRUSTEE TRAINING:
A) Richard Dale, seated on Board 10/10/2014 (as retired trustee)
7. OLD BUSINESS
a) Remove Richard Dale from Board due to non-compliance with Illinois Statute
regarding mandatory trustee training requirements.
8. BILLS
9. TREASURER’S REPORT – Lisa Meno
10. INVESTMENT REPORT – John Johnson of Zemenick & Walker
11. NEW BUSINESS
a) Discuss contract renewal with Zemenick & Walker (Expired 10/17/17)
b) Discuss and approve setting of 2018 board meeting dates (currently meet on
2nd Friday of quarterly months); (Suggested dates 1/12; 4/13; 7/13; 10/12/18
at 10:00 a.m.);
c) Review and discuss the IDOI Actuarial Report and tax levy, if available.
12. APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
13. APPLICATION FOR BENEFITS
14. NEXT MEETING DATE (Fri., Jan. 18, 2018 @ 10:00 a.m.) / ADJOURNMENT

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BENTON POLICE PENSION BOARD AGENDA — 10/13/17

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MEETING AGENDA
BENTON POLICE PENSION BOARD
BENTON CITY HALL
1403 S. MAIN ST., BENTON, IL 62812
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2017 AT 8:30 A.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
3. MINUTES – Reading and approval of the minutes of the prior meeting(s)
4. CORRESPONDENCE
5. BILLS
6. TREASURER’S REPORT – Lisa Meno
7. INVESTMENT REPORT – John Johnson of Zemenick & Walker
8. OLD BUSINESS
a) Discuss contract renewal with Zemenick & Walker (Expires 11/12/17)
b) Discuss status of IDOI Final Examination Report for Pension Fund.
9. NEW BUSINESS
a) Discuss and approve setting of 2018 board meeting dates (currently meet on
2nd Friday of Quarterly months at 8:30 a.m.; (1/12; 4/13; 7/13; 10/12);
b) Review and discuss the IDOI Actuarial Report and tax levy, if available.
10. APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
11. APPLICATION FOR BENEFITS
12. NEXT MEETING DATE (Friday, January 12, 2018 @ 8:30 a.m.) / ADJOURNMENT

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Council Meeting Minutes — September 25, 2017

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 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 STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

COMMISSIONER MILLER A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED WE WOULD BE GOING OUT OF ORDER OF THE AGENDA. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO HIRE SHANNON TOIGO FOR A FULL TIME EMPLOYEE IN THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, ROCKY MORRIS QUESTIONED THE REASON PUBLIC COMMENTS HAD BEEN MOVED TO THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING. HE WANTED TO KNOW IF QUESTIONS WERE THOUGHT OF DURING THE MEETING, COULD THEY BE ASKED AT THE END. TOM CARTER STATED THAT THAT WITH THE NEW SEWER EMPLOYEE WAS BEING HIRED HE WOULD OFFER TO HELP THIS EMPLOYEE WITH ELECTRICAL WORK AT THE PLANT.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO PAY THE PAY REQUEST #9 TO RIVER CITY CONSTRUCTION FOR THE WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $904,396.68. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001981 TO TUSCUMBIA IRON WORKS FOR 2 LAMP POSTS AND GLOBES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1067.46. COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT THE FUNDS FOR THIS WERE DONATED BY A LOCAL RESIDENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,773.49 FROM THE GENERAL FUND, $28,159.44, AND AIRPORT CARETAKER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,100.00 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $98,032.88. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

 
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE A SEWER ADJUSTMENT FOR ROBERT WEIR OF 1401 NORTH MAIN STREET AS HE MEETS THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, ATTORNEY MALKOVICH, DAVID GARAVALIA, AND BROOK CRAIG HAD RECENTLY ATTENDED THE ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE CONFERENCE IN CHICAGO. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THE SESSIONS WERE VERY HELPFUL.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THE SEWER PLANT IS COMING ALONG NICELY. HE URGED THE CITIZENS TO DRIVE BY AND SEE THE PROGRESS.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE HAD RECEIVED A LETTER FROM FREDA BROADWAY REGARDING THE VETERAN’S CEMETERY ON FIRST STREET. HE STATED THAT MRS. BROADWAY WILL BE CLEANING UP THE CEMETERY AND MAKING IT PRESENTABLE AGAIN.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT ITEMS (B) AND (C) WILL BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED TO HAVE A MOTION MADE TO AMEND THE LIQUOR CODE INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF CLASS (A) LIQUOR LICENSES FROM SEVEN (7) TO NINE (9). COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO AMEND THE LIQUOR CODE INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF CLASS (A) LIQUOR LICENSES FROM SEVEN (7) TO NINE (9). SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 1. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO ALLOW RESTAURANTS TO SELL LIQUOR ON SUNDAY FROM 11 A .M. TO 10 P.M. COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW (E) AND (E1) LIQUOR LICENSE TO SELL ALCOHOL ON SUNDAYS FROM 11 A.M. TO 10 P.M. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES, THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF SECOND.

MAYOR KONDRITZ PRESENTED THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT ITEM (F) IS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT A FEW WEEKS AGO THE CITY OPENED BIDS FOR DEMOLITION OF FOUR (4) HOUSES AND THAT THE BID WAS AWARDED TO FREEMAN ENVIRONMENTAL. COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT FREEMAN ENVIRONMENTAL WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT. COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO AWARD THE BID TO THE NEXT LOWEST BIDDER, AP EXCAVATING, IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,120.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT THE CITY HAS BEEN AWARDED 45% FORGIVENESS ON THE LOAN TAKEN OUT FOR THE NEW WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT THE NEW PLANT WILL COST MORE TO OPERATE AND THAT IS WHY SEWER RATES CANNOT BE LOWERED AND IN FACT MAY HAVE TO BE INCREASED IN THE FUTURE.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ITEM (B) DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATION AND ITEM (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. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

6:50 P.M.

COMMISSIONER MILER MADE A MOTION TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

7:40 P.M.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO AMEND THE AIRPORT ORDINANCE TO A THREE (3) PERSON ADVISORY COMMITTEE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO TABLE ITEM (C) UNDER PUBLIC AFFAIRS, DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AIRPORT WILDLIFE FENCE PROJECT, UNTIL FURTHER RESEARCH AND STATUS OF THE GRANT CAN BE OBTAINED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO NOT FILL THE POSITION OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AT THIS TIME. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 2. COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

 
COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

7:45 P.M.

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Agenda — October 9, 2017

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY OCTOBER 9, 2017
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 PAY REQUEST FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AIRPORT SEWER EXTENSION BID ACCEPTANCE
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CYPRESS CREEK SOLAR AGREEMENT

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF NO PARKING NORTH SIDE OF EAST MAIN STREET TO NORTH COMMERCIAL STREET

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SETTING TRICK OR TREAT HOURS

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER MILLER
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 AND/OR APPROVAL OF AIRPORT WILD LIFE FENCE PROJECT
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ATTENDING ANNUAL AIRPORT TIP MEETING
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RFQ PROCESS FOR AIRPORT ENGINEERING SERVICES
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION
G. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO LIQUOR CODE, CLASS A LICENSE
H. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CLASS E LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BONZFIRE GRILL
I. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR GOOD TIMES

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 10/05/17 AT 3:00 P.M./BC

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Council Meeting Agenda — September 25, 2017

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
6:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

5. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAY REQUEST FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING FULL TIME EMPLOYEE FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

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

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

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

9. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

10. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ORDINANCE
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AIPORT WILD LIFE FENCE PROJECT
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO MUNICIPAL LIQUOR CODE
E. APPROVAL OF PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

11. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

12. OLD BUSINESS

13. NEW BUSINESS

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 09/19/17 AT 4:00 P.M./BC

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