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8/2/17 Boil Water Order LIFTED

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*Boil Water Order LIFTED*
     It is no longer necessary for customers to boil your water along the area at the 500 and 600 blocks of West Main Street, as well as West Church Street and West Webster Street area.
     A water main break occurred on Wednesday evening of last week on the corner of West Church and South Pope. The repairs are complete and the necessary flushing and purification verification steps have been completed. Water samples have been confirmed to be free of any coliform bacteria by a certified lab. You may return to normal use of your water service.
     If you have any questions, please call us at the Benton City Water Department at 439-6131. We apologize for any inconvenience.
    – Craig Miles
      Water Superintendent
      City of Benton

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Agenda — City Council Meeting July 24, 2017

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY JULY 24, 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

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION CLOSING STREETS FOR HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EMERGENCY PERSONNEL AMBULANCE ORDINANCE
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EMERGENCY PERSONNEL MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH ACCUMED BILLING INC. CONCERNING MAINTAINING BILLS AND RECORDS FOR AMBULANCE SERVICE

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 ORDINANCE DISSOLVING THE YOUTH CENTER BOARD
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION CLOSING THE YOUTH BOARD COMMUNITY CENTER FUND
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PRESENTATION FROM COLONIAL LIFE REPRESENTATIVE

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SPENDING REPUBLIC SERVICES COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP FUNDS

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 — June 12, 2017

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY JUNE 12, 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 MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 22, 2017 REGULAR
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4.
COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.
NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE ABSTAINED.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE APPLICATION #5 FOR PAYMENT OF THE
WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS
TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT,
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE 2017 MFT BID FROM ILLINI ASPHALT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $69,794.60. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4.
COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.
NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE ABSTAINED.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE TWO-WAY
STOP TO A FOUR-WAY STOP ON EIGHTH STREET AND RUTH STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
BAUMGARTE. 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 #000948 TO ACE
HARDWARE FOR 117 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,987.83. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
MILLER. 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 #000949 TO THE
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOR IFSI BASIC FIRE ACADEMY FOR DYLAN DEFOREST IN THE AMOUNT OF
$2,591.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. 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 BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $233,668.72.
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 FOR JUNE 2, 2017 FROM THE
GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,832.87 AND WATER AND SEWER IN THE AMOUNT OF
$28,001.11 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $88,833.98. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS
TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT,, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR VAN SNYDER OF 714
BEATRICE, KATHRYN DWYER OF 425 WEST FIFTH, NICOLE MCGUIRE OF 606 SOUTH FIRST, AND MINNIE
IRVIN OF 302 SOUTH STOTLAR AS THEY MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. 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 SWIMMING POOL ADJUSTMENTS FOR TIFFANY
REIDELBERGER OF 205 ELECTION, ALICE WRIGHT OF 405 NORTH BUCHANAN, JOE RIZOR OF 1105 SOUTH
POPE, RODNEY BURNETT OF 1207 SOUTH POPE, JOHN WINSTEAD OF 806 NORTH MAIN, RONALD
OZBOURN OF 715 SHERIDAN DRIVE, DAVID HURLEY OF 306 EAST BOND, KATHLEEN ROSE OF 510
GRAND, JEFF WHITLOW OF 914 JOPLIN, TROY KNIGHT OF 806 NORTH MCLEANSBORO, RICK SEDDON OF
600 SOUTH MCLEANSBORO, AND JAMES BATTS OF 707 LICKLITER AS THEY MEET THE CRITERIA SET
FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5.
COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER
BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THE FRANKLIN HOSPITAL HAD RECENTLY UNDERGONE A BOMB
THREAT. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO APPLAUD THE FIRST RESPONDERS FOR
THEIR EFFORTS DURING THIS TIME. HE STATED HE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK THE CATHOLIC
CHURCH FOR OPENING THEIR GYMNASIUM TO THE RESIDENTS OF HELIA HEALTHCARE DURING THIS
THREAT.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD HAD PRESENTED A
RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR JOSHUA AND BRITTENY CROSS TO OWN
AND OCCUPY A 2017 CHAMPION 32’ X 76’ MANUFACTURED HOME TO BE LOCATED AT 1000 WILSON
STREET. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CROSS SPECIAL USE PERMIT.
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 THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD HAD PRESENTED A
RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR LESLIE AND ZELLA RONE TO OWN AND
OCCUPY A 1998 SOUTHERN 16’ X 80’ MOBILE HOME TO BE LOCATED AT 502 EAST WEBSTER STREET.
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE RONE SPECIAL USE PERMIT. SECOND
BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER
STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE CITY AUCTION WILL BE HELD ON JULY
1, 2017 BEGINNING AT 10 A.M. THE AUCTION WILL TAKE PLACE AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET IN BENTON,
ILLINOIS.

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, JULIE PAYNE HUBLER QUESTIONED RETIREMENT OF
“RANGER”, THE CITY’S K9 DOG. CHIEF KYLE MELVIN STATED THAT AT THE TIME OF RANGER’S
RETIREMENT, THE TRAINING OFFICER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST OPPORTUNITY TO KEEP THE ANIMAL. MS.
HUBLER STATED THAT THE CITY IS DOING A GOOD JOB WITH THE DEMOLITION OF HOMES. ROCKY
MORRIS STATED THAT HE HAS SOME QUESTIONS REGARDING TIF DISTRICTS IN THE CITY OF BENTON.
ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT IF MR. MORRIS WOULD LIKE TO COME IN AND MEET WITH THE
CITY, THE INFORMATION HE IS REQUESTING COULD BE GIVEN.

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

6:30 P.M.

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Special Meeting — May 25, 2017

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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD THURSDAY MAY 25, 2017 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. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE WAS ABSENT.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE HAD RECEIVED A LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM DARYL ICE FOR THE AIRPORT BOARD. COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THIS RESIGNATION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO APPOINT MARK GILULA TO THE AIRPORT BOARD. COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE APPOINTMENT OF MARK GILULA TO THE AIRPORT BOARD. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

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

8:45 A.M.

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Agenda — July 10, 2017

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY JULY 10, 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 CHANGE ORDER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ACCEPTING BIDS OF HOUSE DEMOLITIONS

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ALLEY VACATION
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF STREET VACATION
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF STREET CLOSURE FOR ANNUAL CHAMBER CAR SHOW

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMBULANCE ORDINANCE
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER APPOINTMENT

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 TO OBTAIN A DEMOLITION ESTIMATE FOR 500 WEST MAIN STREET
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF COMPUTER /ELECTRONIC RECYCLING EVENT
F. AIRPORT BOARD REPORT

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES

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 07/06/17 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

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7/20/17 Board of Fire & Police Commissioners Meeting

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NOTICE

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the City of Benton Illinois will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 10, 2017, at the Benton City Hall, 1403 South Main Street, Benton Illinois 62812.  The meeting will begin at 9AM.

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

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Special Agenda — July 5, 2017

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A G E N D A

THE CITY OF BENTON WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CALLED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY 07/05/2017 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 D&A OF BIDS/PRICES FOR SURPLUS PUBLIC REAL ESTATE AUCTIONED ON JULY 1, 2017.
2. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING ORDINANCE REQUIRING APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS.

BEC
06/30/17

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Council Meeting Agenda — June 26, 2017

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY JUNE 26, 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 LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DONATION OF LOTS TO THE CITY OF BENTON

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR FOUR WAY STOP SIGN AT INTERSECTION OF EIGHTH STREET AND RUTH STREET

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMBULANCE ORDINANCE
C. DISCUSSION OF LOITERING AND LITTERING ISSUES IN PUBLIC PARKING LOT AREAS

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 PREVAILING WAGE ORDINANCE
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE ELIMINATING THE YOUTH BOARD
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR IMRF
G. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING FUNDS FOR YOUTH BOARD
H. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ATTENDANCE AT THE ANNUAL IML CONFERENCE
I. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ATTENDANCE AT THE ANNUAL TIF CONFERENCE

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SIX MONTH PROPERTY LEASE WITH MEYERS COMPANY
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF JOHN CERNEY ART INSTALLATION
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FRANKLIN COUNTY MULTI-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN

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 — May 22, 2017

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY MAY 22, 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, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE WAS ABSENT.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 8, 2017 REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

IN THE ABSENCE OF COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001752 TO ALAN ENVIRONMENTAL FOR 5 GALLONS OF GREASE GOBLIN IN THE AMOUNT OF $845.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT PRESENTED APPLICATION #4 FOR PAYMENT OF THE WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS APPLICATION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4 . COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE CONCRETE SECTION OF BLUE RIDGE DRIVE AS A PART OF THE CITY ROADWAY SYSTEM. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT ASKED RODNEY POTTS TO UPDATE THE COUNCIL ON THE WASTENA STREET PROJECT. MR. POTTS STATED THAT IDOT STATED WE WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR RECEIVING FUNDING FOR THIS PROJECT, BUT THAT THERE IS NO TIMETABLE.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001979 TO STOTLARS FOR MATERIAL FOR FENCING IN THE CONCRETE PAD AT THE NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $957.77. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001980 TO MORROW BROTHERS FOR TWO (2) 2017 FORD EXPLORERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,500.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER INTRODUCED MICHAEL WYANT. MR. WYANT IS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AIRPORT BOARD AND HE PRESENTED A YEARLY REPORT. MR. WYANT STATED THAT THE AIRPORT HAD TOTAL EXPENSES OF $28,354.86 AND HAD A YEAR END FUND BALANCE OF $299,647.06.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001045 TO JAY CHAMPLEY FOR LIGHTING REPAIRS AND UPGRADES THROUGH CITY HALL IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,525.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL FOR MAY 19, 2017 FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,6998.24, WATER AND SEWER IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,999.28, AND AIRPORT CARETAKER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,100.00 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $109,797.52. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR BRENDA PAULY OF 910 GLENDALE STREET, PATSY SCHWIER OF 304 BOLING, AND J.D. CARNEY OF 709 GRAND STREET AS THEY MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE SWIMMING POOL ADJUSTMENTS FOR RAYNEE GOFFINET OF 507 WEST REED, MELINDA DOTY OF 719 BURKETT, PAIGE RIECHMAN OF 211 NORTH MAPLE, AND MARK MORMINO OF 506 WEST FIFTH AS THEY MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #17-3 AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SURPLUS REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY SUBJECT TO THE ADDITION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM THE AIRPORT AND HEATING UNITS FROM THE LOG CABIN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT THE CITY WILL BE HAVING AN AUCTION ON JULY 1, 2017 AT 500 WEST MAIN AT 10 A.M. PERSONAL PROPERTY WILL BE AUCTIONED AND REAL ESTATE WILL BE AUCTIONED AT 12 NOON. ATTORNEY MALKOVICH ALSO STATED THAT HE HAS AN ITEM FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION.

MAYOR KONDRITZ PRESENTED THERESA BATES OF FRANKLIN COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE WITH A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF JUNE TO BE “PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE” IN THE CITY OF BENTON. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PROCLAMATION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND. MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE FINANCING ON THE FIRETRUCK HAS BEEN COMPLETED WITH US BANCORP AND WE WILL BEGIN MAKING MONTHLY PAYMENTS. COMMISSIONER MILLER ALSO STATED THAT DATALOCK HAD COMPLETED THE DOCUMENT SHREDDING REQUESTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL.

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, JULIE PAYNE HUBLER QUESTIONED WHAT THE PRICES WOULD BE FOR REAL ESTATE AT THE AUCTION AND SHE WAS TOLD THAT THE CITY MUST RECEIVE 80% OF THE APPRAISED VALUE. TOM CARTER STATED THAT HE FELT THAT THE PRIOR DEALS AT THE AIRPORT HAVE SET A BAD EXAMPLE FOR THE YOUTH IN OUR CITY. ROCKY MORRIS STATED THAT HE CONDUCTED A THREE (3) PERSON REVIEW OF THE AIRPORT AND HE WOULD LIKE AN INVESTIGATION TO BE DONE. NELSON HENRIETTO QUESTIONED IF THE CITY OF BENTON RESPONDS TO FIRE CALLS ON THE INTERSTATE AND HE STATED THAT THERE IS GARBAGE NOT IN CONTAINERS BLOWING IN HIS NEIGHBORHOOD.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ITEMS:

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.

SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND. MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

7:00 P.M.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER
WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

7:30 P.M.

NO ACTION TAKEN DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION.

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

7:35 P.M.

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Attention: Disregard Recent Letter from Ameren

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    We’re aware many residents across Benton recently received a confusing letter from Ameren. We reached out to our consultant with SIMEC Energy, Reg Ankrom, for an explanation.
     According to Ankrom, Ameren sent letters to residents of many of their communities that their electric accounts would be returned to Ameren electric supply this month (June 2017). Although Homefield Energy of Collinsville became the new MEA (Municipal Electric Aggregation) electric supplier in June, a sizable number of electric aggregation accounts did not get enrolled. Homefield explained to us they were converting to a new customer information technology system and failed to pick up a sizable number of our accounts. Those accounts will be automatically re-enrolled in July and residents need not do anything to stay on Municipal Electric Aggregation.
     As for the recent letter from Ameren, please disregard it.

     A reminder – Residents always have the right to opt out at any time and at no cost by calling Homefield toll-free at 866-694-1262.

     The MEA rate will remain fixed through June 2019.

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