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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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Council Meeting Minutes — January 23, 2017

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY JANUARY 23, 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 MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 9, 2017
REGULAR 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 MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 12, 2017
CONTINUED MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED STEVEN BROWNING TO COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL. MR. BROWNING SPOKE ON THE FARM CITY DAY’S EVENT HE WOULD LIKE TO HOLD IN JUNE OF 2017. MR. BROWNING STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO CLOSE THE SQUARE FOR FOUR (4) TO SIX (6) HOURS FOR THE FESTIVAL AND THE PARADE. THE COUNCIL TOLD MR. BROWNING THEY WOULD LIKE TO MEET WITH HIM TO GET EXACT DATES AND TIMES AND THEN A FINAL DECISION COULD BE MADE.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #000984 TO USA BLUEBOOK FOR LAB EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,017.85. 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 APPROVE ORDINANCE #17-01 FOR A TWO-WAY STOP SIGN AT BENTON CAMP ROAD AND OLD LAKE ROAD. 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 APPROVE INCREASING THE STREET SWEEPER RATE FOR OTHER MUNICIPALITIES FROM $94.12 PER HOUR TO $109.26 PER HOUR. THIS INCLUDES THE RAISE FOR THE OPERATOR, WORKER’S COMPENSATION, USE OF SWEEPER, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SWEEPER. 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 #001970 TO RAY O’HERRON FOR ONE ARMOR EXPRESS BALLISTIC VEST IN THE AMOUNT OF $788.89. 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 DONATION OF THE OLD FIRE TRUCK TO A COMMUNITY IN NEED. 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 THE ADDITION OF A PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTER TO THE ROSTER, STEVEN J. IONSON. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #001057 TO CONCEPTE OF ILLINOIS FOR A COMPUTER, MONITOR, PRINTER, AND SCANNER FOR THE PUBLIC INFORMATION COORDINATOR’S OFFICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,706.20. 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 PAYROLL FOR 01/13/2017 FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $66,850.40 AND WATER AND SEWER IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,628.51 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $96,478.91. 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 ADJUSTMENTS FOR CHERYL NORRIS OF 411 LAWRENCE STREET AND PATSY JOHNSON OF 801 E WILLIAMS 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 MADE A MOTION TO DENY SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR JUSTIN MORNEWEG OF 204 NORTH COLLEGE STREET AND NATHAN MORGAN OF 10950 EAST OLD HICKORY COURT AS THEY DO NOT MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT HE HAD MET WITH SIH WORK CARE AND THAT THE PLAN THEY HAD IS IN THE COMMISSIONER’S PACKETS. COMMISSIONER MILLER ASKED THE COUNCIL TO LOOK OVER THIS AND STATED THAT WE WOULD DISCUSS IT AGAIN AT A FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS ITEM C. DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MILER STATED THAT THERE ARE SOME MONIES AVAILABLE IN OUR MARKETING LINE ITEM FOR MARKETING AT THE BENTON CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL.

UNDER NEW BUSINESS, MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO START HAVING MEETINGS AT AN EARLIER TIME BEGINNING IN MARCH. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE MEETINGS AT 2 P.M. AND THIS WOULD ALLOW EMPLOYEES TO BE AVAILABLE IF NECESSARY AND LESS OVERTIME WOULD BE PAID.

IN PUBLIC COMMENTS, JULIE PAYNE HUBLER ASKED HOW LONG THE NEW SWEEPER RATE WOULD BE GOOD FOR. COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT THE NEW RATE WOULD BE GOOD AT LEAST TWO YEARS.

COMMISSIONER MILLER 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 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: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

6:40 P.M.

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

7:34 P.M.

NO ACTION TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

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

7:35 P.M.

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Agenda — February 13, 2017

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY FEBRUARY 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 MATERIAL PROCIES FROM IMCO FOR MARCH 2017 THROUGH FEBRUARY 2018
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CONTRACTOR’S APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT #1

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
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF STREET SWEEPER AGREEMENT WITH WEST CITY

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF DISPATCH AGREEMENT WITH WEST CITY
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR ROAD CLOSURES FOR THE ANNUAL REND LAKE PARADE

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 SIH WORKCARE PLAN
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MUNICIPAL STREET LIGHTING INCENTIVE PROGRAM
F. SHAWNEE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PRESENTATION OF GIS MAP
G. PRESENTATION OF AIRPORT BOARD REPORT
H. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SCHEDULING DATALOCK SHREDDING
I. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ADVERTISING SEEKING SEALED BIDS FOR EXCESS REAL ESTATE.
J. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SCHEDULING A 2017 STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION BOARD MEMBER
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ELIMINATING ONE CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE

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 02/09/17 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

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Control State Revolving Fund (SRF) Financing of the WWTP

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*The City of Benton broke ground on their new Waste Water Treatment Facility on December 15, 2016. The plant is set to be complete in 2018.

Construction of the replacement of the Benton WWTF is financed by the Water pollution Control State Revolving Fund (SRF). The SRF program is administered by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and receives a portion of its money to fund these types of projects from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This project includes construction of a new wastewater treatment facility which includes a headworks with grit removal, an oxidation ditch, 2 clarifiers, UV disinfection, a sludge pump station, sludge digester, sludge handling facilities and lab building. Once complete, it will improve water quality in the environment for area residents and businesses in Benton by improving the discharge quality from the wastewater treatment facility. SRF programs operate in each state to provide communities the resources necessary to build, maintain, and improve the infrastructure that protects one of our most valuable resources: water.

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