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Agenda — City Council Meeting 04/10/17

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY APRIL 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 WATER AND SEWER SUPERINTENDENT EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER FOR WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
D. PAY REQUEST FOR WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING A FULL TIME EMPLOYEE
C. UPDATES ON WASTENA STREET PROJECT FROM JOHN H. CRAWFORD AND ASSOCIATES

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 FISCAL YEAR 2017/2018 BUDGET
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FIRE TRUCK FINANCING
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DOWN PAYMENT ON FIRE TRUCK
G. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF IDOT ACQUISITION FOR RIGHT OF WAY
H. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TRANSFER OF PROPERTY AGREEMENT

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF POUR LICENSE
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CITY LOGO
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROL AGREEMENT

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 04/06/17 AT 3:00 P.M./BC

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Council Meeting Minutes — March 13, 2017

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY MARCH 13, 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 STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. COMMISSIONER MILLER WAS ABSENT.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 27, 2017 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #17-04 INCREASING WATER RATES. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO MAKE PAYMENT #2 FOR THE WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $440,663.40. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE EMPLOYEE RESIGNATION OF STEVE SHOULTZ. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. BOTH COMMISSIONERS STATED THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF THIS RESIGNATION WAS WITH DEEP REGRET. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT THERE WOULD BE A BID LETTING ON 03/22/17 AT 9 A.M. AT THE BENTON CITY HALL LOCATED AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN FOR THE 2017 MFT CA-10 ROCK. COMMISSIONER WYANT ALSO STATED THAT HIS ENTIRE DEPARTMENT HAD ATTENDED FLAGGING SCHOOL RECENTLY.

COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT THE CITY HAD BEEN OFFERED A DONATION OF AN AMBULANCE BY THE CITY OF WEST FRANKFORT, ILLINOIS. COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT THIS AMBULANCE WOULD BE A BACKUP FOR ABBOTT AMBULANCE SERVICE. COMMISSIONER STOREY ALSO STATED THAT THIS AMBULANCE WOULD BE AVAILABLE TO CITY EMPLOYEES WHILE ON DUTY AT NO CHARGE. COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF AN AMBULANCE BY THE CITY OF WEST FRANKFORT, ILLINOIS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT SOME OF THE STORM SIRENS IN THE CITY OF BENTON COULD BE MOVED TO A BETTER LOCATION. COMMISSIONER STOREY ASKED FIRE CHIEF SHANE COCKRUM TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL REGARDING THESE SIRENS. CHIEF COCKRUM STATED THAT THE STORM SIRENS WE CURRENTLY HAVE ARE DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR NOTIFICATION ONLY AND THAT THERE SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM ALERTING CITIZENS BECAUSE OF UPDATES IN THEIR HOMES MAKING THEM MORE SOUND PROOF. CHIEF COCKRUM STATED THAT IF WE REPOSITIONED SOME SIRENS ON THE EAST SIDE OF TOWN, NOTIFICATION MAY BE BETTER. COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT TO MOVE A STORM SIREN THE COST WOULD BE APPROXIMATELY $8,000.00 AND TO PURCHASE A NEW STORM SIREN, THE COST WOULD BE APPROXIMATELY $25,000.00. COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO TABLE THIS ITEM UNTIL A FURTHER DATE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

CHIEF COCKRUM ALSO STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE THE PUBLIC TO BE AWARE THAT IF THEY PURCHASE A WEATHER RADIO, THE RADIOS CAN BE BROUGHT TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND PROGRAMMED. HOWEVER, CHIEF COCKRUM STATED HE WOULD PREFER PEOPLE DID NOT COME DURING A WEATHER EVENT TO HAVE THEIR RADIOS PROGRAMMED. CHIEF COCKRUM ALSO STATED THAT IN THE CASE OF A SEVERE WEATHER EVENT, THE BENTON COMMUNITY BUILDING IS A STORM SHELTER AND WILL BE OPENED FOR CITIZENS THAT NEED TO TAKE COVER.

IN THE ABSENCE OF COMMISSIONER MILLER, ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PRESENTED MONTHLY BILLS TO BE PAID IN THE AMOUNT OF $282,474.97. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE BILLS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PRESENTED PAYROLL FOR MARCH 10, 2017 FOR GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,390.22 AND FOR WATER AND SEWER IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,702.15 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $87,092.37. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PAYROLL. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PRESENTED A SEWER ADJUSTMENT FOR RODNEY MANDRELL OF 103 MILL STREET AND FOR MICHAEL CODY SHOCKLEY OF 1006 EAST DIAMOND STREET. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS AS THEY MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT THERE WAS A SEWER ADJUSTMENT FORM TURNED IN FOR ALICE BLASCZCYNSKI, BUT MORE INFORMATION WILL NEED TO BE COLLECTED TO MAKE A DECISION.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE HAD NO UPDATES FOR THIS COUNCIL MEETING.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THE BENTON ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT HAD BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL AND ASKED FOR A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE BENTON ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT A VARIANCE WAS SUBMITTED TO THE ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSIONER BY MINCON ROCKDRILLS. MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED FOR A MOTION APPROVING THIS VARIANCE. COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE SUBMITTED BY MINCON ROCKDRILLS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT TWO (2) TERMS HAVE EXPIRED ON THE ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO APPOINT KYLE NEAL TO A ONE (1) YEAR TERM. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF KYLE NEAL TO A ONE (1) YEAR TERM ON THE ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSIONER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO APPOINT VICTOR SHOCKLEY TO A ONE (1) YEAR TERM. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF VICTOR SHOCKLEY TO A ONE (1) YEAR TERM. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS, MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE EMERGENCY PERSONNEL THAT HELPED DURING THE RECENT STORM THAT PASSED THROUGH OUR AREA. MAYOR KONDRITZ ALSO STATED THAT IF CITIZENS HAVE NOT DRIVEN BY THE SEWER PLANT, THEY SHOULD DRIVE DOWN PETROFF ROAD AND SEE THE PROGRESS THAT HAS BEEN MADE.

NO OLD BUSINESS.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, JULIE PAYNE HUBLER ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING THE START OF AN AMBULANCE SERVICE. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT AN AMBULANCE SERVICE HAD NOT BEEN APPROVED YET AND IT WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE TO PROVIDE ACTUAL ANSWERS AT THIS TIME. ROCKY MORRIS ALSO ASKED ABOUT EQUIPPING AN AMBULANCE. FIRE CHIEF SHANE COCKRUM STATED THAT IT WOULD TAKE $5,000.00 OR LESS TO EQUIP AN AMBULANCE.

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

6:48 P.M.

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Agenda — City Council Meeting 03/27/17

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY MARCH 27, 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 CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SEWER MAIN ON THE AIRPORT NORTH INDUSTRIAL PARK PROPERTY, CONTINEGENT UPON MONEY BEING AVAILABLE
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE CRAWFORD AND ASSOCIATES ENGINEERING TO APPLY FOR A PERMIT FOR THE AIRPORT NORTH SEWER MAIN

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL PERSONNEL MATTERS
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF POSTING OF FULL TIME STREET DEPARTMENT POSITION
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF 2017 MFT ROCK BID

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMBULANCE SERVICE
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING KEENER’S CLEANERS FOR JANITORIAL SERVICE AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT

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 PLACING 2017 BUDGET ON DISPLAY

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION OF POUR LICENSE
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ADDING STREET LIGHTING AT LAKE BENTON SPILLWAY

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 03/23/17 AT 3:00 P.M./BC

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3/24/17 “Smoking” Sewer Lines

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On Friday, March 24, workers with the Benton Water and Sewer Department will be “smoking” several sewer lines. As a part of this testing workers will inject a simulated smoke into the sewer system to find leaks and faulty connections, which may need repair.  Finding the location and repairing these leaks is essential to the economical and safe functioning of our City’s sewer system.  The test lasts approximately 30 minutes in each location.

Workers will be testing in the following locations on Friday morning starting at 9am:
*Along First Street from Hudelson to Capital
*Along South Main from Hudelson to Capital
*Part of Pope from Hudelson to Adams

The sewer safety test produces a simulated smoke, which may be seen coming from manhole covers, storm drains, roof vents, and building foundations. The simulated smoke will not enter your home if it is properly plumbed and fixture traps contain water.

The simulated smoke is not expected to enter residents’ home in the impacted area, but if it does, residents are advised to not be alarmed.

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Council Meeting Minutes — February 27, 2017

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY FEBRUARY 27, 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 FEBRUARY 13, 2017 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING. 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 THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 17, 2017 SPECIAL CALLED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #001749 TO RABEN TIRE TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES ON THE BACKHOE 580 SUPER N IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,134.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO DIRECT ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE INCREASING WATER RATES. THE MINIMUM RATE WOULD BE INCREASED BY $2.00 AND EACH OTHER INCREMENT WOULD BE INCREASED BY $1.00. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT WATER RATES HAD NOT BEEN RAISED IN FOUR YEARS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY.
VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT PRESENTED ORDINANCE #17-02 FOR A THREE-WAY STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF ASH STREET AND WASHINGTON STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT PRESENTED ORDINANCE #17-03 FOR A FOUR-WAY STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF JESSE STREET AND WASHINGTON STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPOINT JOHN OWENS AS A TEMPORARY FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER DURING THE TIME DYLAN DEFOREST IS GONE TO FIREFIGHTER SCHOOL. 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 ADD DANNY STOWERS AS A PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTER TO THE CURRENT ROSTER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

POLICE CHIEF KYLE MELVIN GAVE THE COUNCIL AN UPDATE ON THE NEW POLICE STATION. HE STATED THAT THE GENERATOR IS SCHEDULED TO BE PUT IN ON MARCH 1, 2017 AND THEY WOULD BEGIN DOING BUSINESS AT THE WASHINGTON STREET ADDRESS ON MARCH 6, 2017. A FORMAL RIBBON CUTTING WILL TAKE PLACE ON MARCH 13, 2017.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL DATED FEBRUARY 24, 2017 FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,954.01 AND WATER AND SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,640.96 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $91,594.97. 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 SEWER APPLICATIONS FOR JUSTIN MORNEWEG OF 204 NORTH COLLEGE, DUSTIN GOODWIN OF 510 WEST FIFTH STREET, RYAN MCCOLLUM OF 502 WEST FIFTH STREET, AND DEAN SEVERIN OF 806 SOUTH MCLEANSBORO STREET 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 STATED THAT A LIST OF CITY OWNED REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY IS BEING PUT TOGETHER FOR AN AUCTION. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THIS AUCTION WILL LIKELY TAKE PLACE IN MAY OR JUNE OF 2017.

UNDER CITY UPDATES, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT THE OLD WATER PLANT ON GRAND STREET HAS BEEN TORN DOWN. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT THE PLANT HAD BEEN THERE SINCE THE 1940’S. ALSO UNDER UPDATES, COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT THE RECYCLING DUMPSTER HAS BEEN SET AT THE STREET DEPARTMENT AND IT HAS ONLY BEEN EMPTIED ONCE IN A TWO WEEK PERIOD.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT THE VILLAGE OF CYPRESS HAD PICKED UP THE FIRE TRUCK THE CITY DONATED TO THEM. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT SHAWNEE ENGINEERING HAS BEEN SPEAKING WITH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DAVID GARAVALIA ABOUT MOVING FORWARD WITH THE GIS MAP.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, ROCKY MORRIS STATED THAT HE HAD RECEIVED MULTIPLE CALLS FROM CITIZENS REGARDING THE CITY HAVING AN AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING UNIT PLACED BY RSP. MR. MORRIS STATED THAT HE DID NOT FEEL THAT THE COUNCIL SHOULD HAVE USED A COMPANY FROM CARTERVILLE WHEN THE CITY OF BENTON HAS A HEATING AND COOLING DEALER IN TOWN. JULIE PAYNE HUBLER STATED THAT SHE ALSO FELT THE CITY SHOULD HAVE USED A COMPANY IN BENTON. TOM CARTER STATED THAT IF THERE WAS A REASON NOT TO USE THE COMPANY IN BENTON, HE FELT THAT THE CITY SHOULD HAVE USED DARNELL HEATING FROM WEST FRANKFORT IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP THE MONEY IN FRANKLIN COUNTY.

6:30 P.M.

MAYOR KONDRITZ Z ASKED FOR A SHORT RECESS TO ALLOW TIME FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES TO ARRIVE AT THE MEETING.

6:40 P.M.

THE MEETING RESUMED.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED RANDAL CROCKER, FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN, TO SPEAK TO THE COUNCIL AND THE AUDIENCE REGARDING THE PROPOSED 1% COUNTY WIDE TAX INCREASE. MR. CROCKER STATED THAT THE CURRENT FRANKLIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE WAS BUILT IN 1875 AND IS EXPERIENCING FUNCTION AND MECHANICAL ISSUES. MR. CROCKER STATED THAT THE BOARD WOULD LIKE TO BUILD A NEW COURTHOUSE WITH A POSSIBLE SOUTH MAIN OR EAST MAIN LOCATION. MR. CROCKER STATED THAT THE PROPOSED 1% TAX WOULD HAVE A 20 YEAR SUNSET THAT COULD BE REACHED EARLIER. MR. CROCKER STATED THAT THE TAX WOULD NOT BE INCLUDED ON FOOD, DRUGS, TITLED VEHICLES, AND FUEL. JIM MUIR, FRANKLIN COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK, AS SPOKE REGARDING THIS ISSUE. HE STATED THAT HE BELIEVED THE TAX WAS A GOOD MOVE TO SECURE THE FUNDS NEEDED FOR THE PROJECT.

COMMISSIONER STOREY 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.

7:15 P.M.

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New Water Rates — Takes Effect on Bills Due 05/15/17

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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 38 UTILITIES, SECTIONS 38-4-13 OF THE REVISED CODE OF ORDINANCES 16-18 OF THE CITY OF BENTON, ILLINOIS.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENTON, FRANKLIN COUNTY, ILLINOIS THAT:

SECTION 1: That Section 38-4-13 be amended as follows:

(A) PROPERTY LOCATED INSIDE CORPORATE LIMITS. Minimum rate per month: $14.31.

First 2,000 gallons per month $14.31 MINIMUM CHARGE
Next 2,000 gallons per month $ 7.33 per 1,000 gallons
Next 11,000 gallons per month $ 7.02 per 1,000 gallons
Next 25,000 gallons per month $ 6.20 per 1,000 gallons
Next 35,000 gallons per month $ 6.04 per 1,000 gallons
Over 75,000 gallons per month $ 5.53 per 1,000 gallons

(Ord. No. 2013-24; 06-24-13)

(B) PROPERTY LOCATED OUTSIDE CORPORATE LIMITS. Minimum rate per month: $18.06.

First 2,000 gallons per month $18.06 MINIMUM CHARGE
Next 2,000 gallons per month $ 9.24 per 1,000 gallons
Next 11,000 gallons per month $ 8.82 per 1,000 gallons
Next 25,000 gallons per month $ 7.85 per 1,000 gallons
Next 35,000 gallons per month $ 7.28 per 1,000 gallons
Over 75,000 gallons per month $ 7.46 per 1,000 gallons

(Ord. No. 2013-24; 06-24-13)

(C) MULTI-UNIT BUILDINGS, RESIDENTS (INCLUDING MOBILE HOMES), BUSINESSES OR BOTH WITH MORE THAN ONE (1) UNIT ON THE WATER METER.

(1) Inside City Rate.
First 2,000 gallons per month $14.46 MINIMUM CHARGE
Next 8,000 gallons per month $ 7.33 per 1,000 gallons
Over 11,000 gallons per month $ 7.02 per 1,000 gallons

(2) Outside City Rate.
First 2,000 gallons per month $18.06 MINIMUM CHARGE
Next 8,000 gallons per month $ 9.29 per 1,000 gallons
Over 11,000 gallons per month $ 8.93 per 1,000 gallons

(Ord. No. 2013-24; 06-24-13)

SECTION 2: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication as required by law, beginning with the bills due in May, 2017.

PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 13th day of March, 2016.

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City Council Meeting Agenda — March 13, 2017

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY MARCH 13, 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 ORDINANCE AMENDING WATER RATES
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT #2 FOR THE WWTP
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ACCEPTING EMPLOYEE RESIGNATION

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 DONATION OF AMBULANCE
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MOVING STORM SIRENS TO A BETTER LOCATION

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 BENTON ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF VARIANCE SUBMITTED BY MINCON ROCKDRILLS
D. ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS

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 03/08/17 AT 3:30 P.M./BC

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Continued Council Meeting Minutes — February 17, 2017

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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17, 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, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE CITY OFFICIALS TO SIGN REPLAT OF LOTS 123-124 OF LAKE BENTON CITY PARK. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISIONER STOREY 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.

8:30 A.M.

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Council Meeting Minutes — February 13, 2017

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY FEBRUARY 13, 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 JANUARY 23, 2017 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER INVITED SHAWNEE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BEFORE THE COUNCIL TO PRESENT THE CITY’S GIS MAP. THE MAP WAS SHOWN AND ALL OPTIONS WERE EXPLAINED TO THE COUNCIL AND THE AUDIENCE. THE COUNCIL THANKED SHAWNEE PROFESSIONALS FOR THEIR PRESENTATION.

COMMISSIONER MILLER ASKED DENA KIRK AND BRANDI MEYER TO COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL AND EXPLAIN THE SIH WORKCARE PLAN. THE LADIES WENT OVER ALL THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SIH WORKCARE PLAN INCLUDING POST OFFER PREEMPLOYMENT TESTING, DRUG TESTING, AND INJURY ASSESSMENT. THE COUNCIL THANKED THEM FOR THEIR TIME.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #000983 TO MCCLEAN EQUIPMENT FOR A TRACTOR LEASE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,997.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001746 ALAN ENVIRONMENTAL FOR GREASE GOBLIN IN THE AMOUNT OF $845.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ODER #001747 TO LEAK DETECTION SERVICES FOR A SURVEY OF THE WATER SYSTEM IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,673.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT #1 TO RIVER CITY CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $364,612.50 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO DIRECT ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE CHANGING A TWO-WAY STOP TO A FOUR-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF JESSE STREET AND WASHINGTON STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO DIRECT ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE CHANGING A ONE-WAY STOP TO A THREE-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF ASH STREET AND WASHINGTON STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE A STREET SWEEPER AGREEMENT WITH WEST CITY INCREASING THE PER HOUR RATE TO $109.26. 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 AN EXTENSION OF THE DISPATCH AGREEMENT WITH WEST CITY FOR TWO YEARS WITH NO RATE INCREASE. 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 RESOLUTION #17-01 FOR ROAD CLOSURE FOR THE REND LAKE PARADE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. 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 $290,788.92. 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 PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,117.63 FOR THE GENERAL FUND AND $29,025.65 FOR WATER AND SEWER FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $87,143.28. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR MICHELLE NEAL OF 739 SHERIDAN DRIVE, RUTH MATYI OF 708 EADS STREET, NORMAL MELVIN OF 710 SOUTH COMMERCIAL, JEMI MILLER OF 1109 GLENDALE, WILLIAM ARMSTRONG OF 1204 NORTH LINCOLN DRIVE, STEVE TENNENBAUM OF 216 NORTH MADISON, VITA MALCOM OF 909 NORTH GLENDALE, AND JASON OSBORN OF 210 WEST SIXTH STREET. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS AS THEY MET 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 ALLOW ATTORNEY MALKOVICH, MAYOR KONDRITZ, AND HIMSELF THE AUTHORITY TO MOVE FORWARD WITH INITIATING THE SIH WORKCARE PLAN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE AIRPORT BOARD HIRED CHARLES CASEY AS CARETAKER. HE STATED THAT MR. CASEY HAS A ONE YEAR CONTRACT.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO SCHEDULE DATALOCK SHREDDING COMPANY TO COME SHRED ITEMS FOR THE CITY. 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 AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ADVERTISE FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS REAL ESTATE AT 500 WEST MAIN, EAST WEBSTER STREET, AND SOUTH STUYVESANT STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PRESENTED AGENDA ITEMS FOR MAYOR KONDRITZ AS THE MAYOR STATED HE HAD BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A CONCUSSION.

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

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

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO TABLE THE ELIMINATION OF ONE CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT THE RECYCLING BINS HAVE BEEN MOVED FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO THE STREET DEPARTMENT ON GRAND STREET.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PREPARATION OF TWO RESOLUTIONS FOR ROAD CLOSURES FOR FARM CITY DAYS ON JUNE 10, 2017. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

UNDER NEW BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT THE CITY OF BENTON IS CURRENTLY UNDER A BURN BAN.

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, SARAH STOWERS ASKED THAT THE CITY RECONSIDER THE MOVING OF COUNCIL MEETINGS FROM 6 P.M. TO 2 P.M. STATING THAT WOULD NOT MAKE IT AS CONVENIENT FOR PEOPLE WHO WORK. TOM CARTER QUESTIONED CERTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES IN THE SEWER PLANT. ROCKY MORRIS STATED THAT THE AIRPORT WILL BE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ENGINEERS AT THE AIRPORT. GAY BOWLIN STATED THAT THE FRANKLIN COUNTY FARM BUREAU WILL BE HOLDING A MEETING ON MARCH 7, 2017 REGARDING INFORMATION ON THE PROPOSED 1% SALES TAX INCREASE THAT WILL BE ON THE APRIL 4, 2017 BALLOT.

COMMISSIONER MILLER 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.

7:00 P.M.

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Agenda — Council Meeting February 27, 2017

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY FEBRUARY 27, 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 AMENDING WATER RATES

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR A FOUR-WAY STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF JESSE STREET AND WASHINGTON STREET
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR A THREE-WAY STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF ASH STREET AND WASHINGTON STREET

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY FULL TIME FIREFIGHTER
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ADDITION OF PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTER TO THE ROSTER

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 SALE BY AUCTION OF EXCESS CITY OWNED REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED 1% COUNTY WIDE TAX INCREASE WITH RANDAL CROCKER

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 02/23/17 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

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