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Tire Clean Up Day

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Saturday, May 28 at 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in CDT

The City of Benton is sponsoring a Tire Clean-up Days in May in order to allow residents the opportunity to dispose of their old, used tires!

tiresThe purpose of this is two-fold. First, old tires collect water and are a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Those mosquitoes can carry many viruses including the Zika Virus. We want to prevent such things from developing in Benton.

Second, we want to give all residents a free opportunity to dispose of those old, used, and unwanted tires. This opportunity is provided in advance of a new policy that will begin in June regarding citations for tires being left on properties in the City.

Starting in June, any property owner with a tire found left on their property will be cited. This will be followed with a fine if the tire is not properly stored or removed in the specified time. This fine will be $25.00 per tire.

We hope that our residents will utilize the free opportunity we are providing and help us clean-up the City of Benton!

NOTE: Tires are to be dropped off at Earth Services at 14716 Hwy 14 East, Benton, IL  ONLY during the times listed!

 

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City Council Meeting Minutes — May 9, 2016

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MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING OF THE BENTON CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY MAY 9, 2016 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET BENTON, ILLINOIS.

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

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE READING AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED APRIL 25, 2016 MEETING AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE READING AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 25, 2016 PUBLIC HEARING AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ADDRESSED THE AUDIENCE. HE STATED THAT WE HAVE A CRISIS ON OUR HANDS REGARDING THE RAILROAD CROSSING ON SOUTH MAIN. MAYOR KONDRITZ OFFERED A PHONE NUMBER TO UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD FOR CITIZENS TO CALL TO COMPLAIN. POLICE CHIEF KYLE MELVIN AND FIRE CHIEF SHANE COCKRUM SPOKE TO THE AUDIENCE AND STATED THAT THIS HAS BECOME DETRIMENTAL TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY OF BENTON.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE ASKED ZONING OFFICIAL CHRIS FLENER TO DISCUSS ITEM (B) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF WATER/SEWER DEPOSIT INCREASE TO $150.00. MR. FLENER STATED THAT IN THE PROCESS OF CODIFYING OUR ORDINANCES WE HAD BEEN TOLD THAT OUR DEPOSIT AMOUNT WAS OUTDATED AND THAT IT WAS RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY OF BENTON INCREASE THEIR WATER/SEWER DEPOSIT TO $150.00. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO INCREASE THE WATER/SEWER CONSUMER DEPOSIT TO $150.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT PANDORA REYLING HAD RENTED THE TWIN OAKS LODGE ON APRIL 30, 2016. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT UNFORTUNATELY THE SEWER HAD BACKED UP THAT WEEKEND AND CAUSED PROBLEMS AT THE WEDDING RECEPTION. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO RETURN THE RENTAL MONIES AND DEPOSIT TO MS. REYLING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #16-09 FOR A STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF BENTON CAMP ROAD AND ALEXANDER DRIVE FOR SOUTH BOUND TRAFFIC. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #16-10 FOR A STOP SIGN AT THE NORTH END OF TWIN OAKS ON MELODY LANE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #16-11 FOR A 15 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON ALEXANDER DRIVE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #16-12 FOR A 20 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON NORTH BUCHANAN FROM JOPLIN TO CRISP. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THERE WERE WATER AND WEED ISSUES AT THE LINCOLN DRIVE APARTMENTS. COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED HE WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUES. COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT HE WOULD GO LOOK AT THE AREA AND REPORT BACK TO THE MAYOR ON THE SITUATION.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001956 TO NOVACOM FOR 12 MOBILE RADIOS AND TESTING OF THESE RADIOS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,548.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #002309 TO NOVACOM FOR 11 PORTABLE RADIOS, MICROPHONES, AND LEATHER CARRYING CASES IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,902.89. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT THE COUNCIL HAD RECEIVED A MEMO IN THEIR PACKET REGARDING INCREASING THE PAID-ON-CALL RATE OF PAY. CHIEF COCKRUM STATED THAT THE PAY SCALE IS COMPETITIVE WITH THE CURRENT POLICE AUXILIARY RATES. RATES WOULD BE $9.50 FOR NEW HIRES, $10.50 FOR 5+ YEARS, AND $12.50 FOR 10+ YEARS. COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO INCREASE THE PAID-ON-CALL PAY RATE FOR FIREMEN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO TABLE ITEM (C) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT FLOOR. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $173,167.09. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL FOR 04/22/16 FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,129.83 AND WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,944.32 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $86,074.15. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR KELSEY INGRAM LOCKHART OF 802 NORTH COMMERCIAL STREET AND WILLIAM JONES OF 905 NORTH MCLEANSBORO STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER INTRODUCED AIRPORT REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL WYANT TO THE COUNCIL. MR. WYANT GAVE AN ANNUAL REPORT OF THE AIRPORT. MR. WYANT STATED THAT THE GRANTS FOR LAND ACQUISITION AND BEACON RELOCATION HAD BEEN COMPLETED. MR. WYANT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIRPORT AT $144,822.00 IN REVENUE THAT INCLUDED $23,000.00 FROM TAX PAYERS, $16,000.00 FROM FARM LEASES, AND $7,800.00 IN HANGER RENTAL. MR. WYANT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIRPORT HAD $145,231.00 IN EXPENSES LEAVING A DEFICIT.

AS A MATTER OF INTEREST, COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT OUR HELPER FROM SOUTHERN ILLINOIS COLLEGIATE COMMON MARKET WILL NOW BE WORKING FOR THE CITY 29 HOURS. ALL COMMISSIONERS WERE IN AGREEMENT THAT MR. TATE HAS BEEN AN ASSET AND IS A HARD WORKER.

ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH STATED THAT HE HAS AN ITEM FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION.

UNDER PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATES, MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE HAD DONE SOME RETHINKING AND WOULD LIKE TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE FENCING GRANT AT THE AIRPORT. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE GRANT FOR A FENCE AT THE BENTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. MOTION DIED FOR A LACK OF SECOND.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO DISPOSE OF THE PROPANE TANK AT TWIN OAKS SINCE IT IS NO LONGER IN USE. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO SELL THE PROPANE TANK NO LONGER IN USE AT THE TWIN OAKS LODGE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED HE WOULD LIKE TO REAPPOINT DAVE MITCHELL, STEVE BROWNING, MIKE WYANT, AND DENNIS MILLER TO THE AIRPORT ALONG WITH NEW APPOINTMENTS OF VERNON “ROCKY” MORRIS, CHRIS HAMMONDS, AND TOM CARTER. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THESE APPOINTMENTS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO APPOINT CITY CLERK BROOK CRAIG TO THE POLICE PENSION BOARD. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS APPOINTMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO APPOINT CITY CLERK BROOK CRAIG TO THE FIRE PENSION BOARD. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS APPOINTMENT. SECOND BY STOREY BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO TABLE ITEM (F) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CHANGE TO MUNICIPAL UTILITY GAS TAX. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO TABLE ITEM (F). SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED ZONING OFFICIAL CHRIS FLENER TO EXPLAIN ITEM (G). MR. FLENER STATED THAT GARRETT COILER OF EGYPTIAN TECHNOLOGIES WAS WILLING TO REDO OUR WEBSITE FREE OF CHARGE AND CHANGE BENTONIL.COM TO BENTONIL.GOV. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO TABLE THIS ITEM UNTIL A FURTHER DATE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ INVITED ZONING OFFICIAL CHRIS FLENER AND AARON DAUBY FROM SHAWNEE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO SPEAK BEFORE THE COUNCIL. IT WAS STATED THAT THE ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY OF BENTON HAD TO BE UPDATED BY MARCH OF 2017. MR. DAUBY STATED THAT THE CURRENT MAP WAS DONE IN 2008. MR. DAUBY GAVE THE COUNCIL OPTIONS FOR MAP UPDATES. THE COUNCIL THANKED MR. DAUBY FOR HIS PRESENTATION.

MAYOR KONDRITZ INVITED KEVIN PYLE WITH FUTIVA TO DO A PRESENTATION. MR. PYLE STATED THAT HIS COMPANY WOULD LIKE PERMISSION TO BURY FIBER IN THE CITY OF BENTON. HE OFFERED THE CITY HALL FREE INSTALLATION AND FREE SERVICE. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO TABLE THIS MATTER UNTIL A FURTHER DATE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

IN MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS, MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THE REND LAKE WATER FESTIVAL WENT VERY WELL. HE STATED THAT HE WAS PROUD OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE WORK THEY DID.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO REMIND THE PUBLIC OF THE TIRE CLEAN UP DAYS ON 05/14/16 AND 05/28/16.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, KAREN MULLENS THANKED THE CITY AND ALL WHO WERE INVOLVED FOR THEIR WORK DURING THE REND LAKE WATER FESTIVAL. MS. MULLENS ALSO STATED THAT THE CHAMBER WOULD BE COHOSTING A SHRED DAY IN JUNE. SHE STATED WHEN SHE GETS SPECIFICS SHE WILL CONVEY THOSE TO THE PUBLIC.

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

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

8:00 P.M.

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

9:05 P.M.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE POLICE UNION CONTRACT FOR MAY 1, 2016 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2020. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO CONTACT AN APPRAISER FOR THE CITY OWNED PROPERTY ON HUDELSON STREET FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELLING SAID PROPERTY. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

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

9:10 P.M.

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Agenda — May 23, 2016

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY MAY 23, 2016
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. OPENING OF BIDS FOR DEMOLITION OF OLD WATER PLANT ON GRAND STREET

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL FOR SESSER PAVE AND SEAL TO STRIPE NORTH AND SOUTH DUQUOIN STREETS AT WEST MAIN INTERSECTION AND ILLINOIS AVENUE AND PETROFF ROAD AT NORTH MAIN INTERSECTION

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF GRANT FOR FENCING AT BENTON MUNICIPAL
AIRPORT
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESURFACING FLOOR AT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
D. UPDATE ON FIRETRUCKS
E. UPDATE ON FIRE DEPARTMENT PRACTICES
E. UPDATE ON SOUTH MAIN RAILROAD CROSSING

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 NEW BUILDING PROJECTS

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BARGAINMING AGREEMENT CONTRACT (S)

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MOVING MONUMENTS FROM CITY HALL PROPERTY
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING ARTICLE III TO
CHAPTER 36 ENTITLED “SIMPLIFIED TELECOMMUNICATIONS TAX”
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING ARTICLE IV TO CHAPTER 36 ENTITLED “GAS TAX”
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING ARTICLE V TO CHAPTER 36 ENTITLED “ELECTRICITY TAX”
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CABLE/VIDEO SERVICE PROVIDER FEE ORDINANCE
G. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CABLE/VIDEO CUSTOMER PROTECTION ORDINANCE
H. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING UPDATED REVISED CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF BENTON, ILLINOIS

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 05/19/16 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

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Council Meeting Minutes — April 25, 2016

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MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING OF THE BENTON CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY APRIL 25, 2016 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET BENTON, ILLINOIS.

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

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT WE WOULD BE GOING OUT OF ORDER OF THE AGENDA. MAYOR KONDRITZ READ A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING MAY 7, 2016 AS “RED” SHOCKLEY DAY IN THE CITY OF BENTON. MAYOR KONDRITZ PRESENTED THE PROCLAMATION TO THE SHOCKLEY FAMILY. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING MAY 7, 2016 AS “RED” SHOCKLEY DAY. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED ROB TOLINI OF CLEARWAVE COMMUNICATIONS TO GIVE A PRESENTATION TO THE COUNCIL. MR. TOLINI EXPLAINED THE SERVICES HIS COMPANY COULD PROVIDE AT THE NEW CITY HALL. HE ASKED IF THERE WERE ANY QUESTIONS OF THE COUNCIL OR THE AUDIENCE. COMMISSIONER MILLER THANKED MR. TOLINI AND STATED THAT A DISCUSSION REGARDING THIS SUBJECT WOULD BE HELD AT A LATER DATE.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE READING AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED APRIL 11, 2016 MEETING AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE READING AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF RETREAT HELD APRIL 14, 2016 AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE READING AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF RETREAT HELD APRIL 21, 2016 AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #002562 TO JOHN DEERE COMPANY FOR A RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR A TRACTOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,200.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO HAVE ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PREPARE AN ORDINANCE FOR A STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF BENTON CAMP ROAD AND ALEXANDER DRIVE FOR SOUTH BOUND TRAFFIC. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO HAVE ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PREPARE AN ORDINANCE FOR A STOP SIGN AT THE NORTH END OF TWIN OAKS ON MELODY LANE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO HAVE ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PREPARE AN ORDINANCE FOR A 15 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON ALEXANDER DRIVE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO HAVE ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PREPARE AN ORDINANCE FOR A 20 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON NORTH BUCHANAN FROM JOPLIN TO CRISP. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION ALLOWING HIM THE ABILITY TO SPEAK WITH MIKE ROLLA FROM THE FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD CONCERNING REPLACING THE STORM DRAIN ON WASHINGTON STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY READ THE MONTHLY POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS TO THE COUNCIL.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001024 TO HEARTLAND OFFICE SUPPLY FOR 25 FORTRESS RIVETED STEEL SHELVES IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,064.75. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THESE WERE FOR THE NEW CITY HALL AND THAT THEY WERE BEING PURCHASED NOW AS THEY WERE ON SALE AND SAVING THE CITY $100.00 PER SHELVE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #000976 TO BENTON DISTRICT 47 FOR SURPLUS FURNITURE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL FOR 04/22/16 FOR THE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,199.97, GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,844.25, AND AIRPORT CARETAKER IN THE AMOUNT OF $850.00 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $85,894.22. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE FY 2016 CITY OF BENTON BUDGET, ORDINANCE #16-08. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THE COUNCIL HAD BEEN GIVEN 2 PROPOSALS FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL IN THEIR PACKETS. ONE PROPOSAL WAS FROM WILLIAM KELLEY AND THE OTHER PROPOSAL WAS FROM M.O.S.T. COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL OF M.O.S.T. FOR A TERM OF 1 YEAR WITH A COST OF $8,100.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. ABSTAINED: COMMISSIONER MILLER.

MAYOR KONDRITZ READ A MEMO REGARDING A TIRE RECYCLING DRIVE. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO HOLD A TIRE RECYCLING DRIVE ON MAY 14, 2016 AND MAY 28, 2016 THROUGH EARTH SERVICES. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT OF POLICE CHIEF KYLE MELVIN FOR A TERM OF 1 YEAR AT A RATE OF $65,000.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE REPUBLIC TRASH BILL WAS RECEIVED LATE AND HE MADE A MOTION TO PAY THIS BILL. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, ROCKY MORRIS STATED HE WOULD LIKE AN UPDATE AS TO IF A DECISION HAD BEEN MADE ON THE CITY SPONSORING A FENCE AT THE AIRPORT. MR. MORRIS WAS TOLD THAT THE COUNCIL HAD UNTIL OCTOBER TO MAKE A DECISION. NELSON ENRIETTO WANTED TO STATE THAT HE THOUGHT THE CITY HAD BEEN DOING A GOOD JOB CLEANING UP. JULIE PAYNE HUBLER ASKED FOR AN UPDATE ON THE SCOUT CABIN. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT BILL SMITH IS IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING THE BUILDING DOWN.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO CONTINUE NEGOTIATIONS ON ALL UNION CONTRACTS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

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

6:35 P.M.

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Public Hearing — April 25, 2016

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MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD MONDAY APRIL 25, 2016 AT 5:45 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

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

JULIE PAYNE HUBLER QUESTIONED IF THE COUNCIL WAS BEING PROACTIVE WITH WORKER’S COMPENSATION IN ORDER TO LESSEN OUR PREMIUMS. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT A WORKING SAFETY COMMITTEE HAS BEEN FORMED AND THE CITY IS DOING ITS PART TO BRING THE PREMIUMS DOWN. NO OTHER PUBLIC OR COUNCIL COMMENTS WERE MADE.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

5:55 P.M.

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Special Meeting Agenda — May 12, 2016

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NOTICE

SPECIAL MEETING
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 12, 2016

AGENDA

BENTON CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016 AT 8:30 A.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

1) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR/CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
2) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/ZONING/CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

BEC
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05/09/16

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Agenda City Council Meeting — May 9, 2016

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY MAY 9, 2016
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/SEWER DEPOSIT INCREASE TO $150.00
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TWIN OAKS RENTAL REFUND

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE FOR A STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF BENTON CAMP ROAD AND ALEXANDER DRIVE FOR SOUTH BOUND TRAFFIC
C. DISCUSISON AND/OR APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE FOR A STOP SIGN AT THE NORTH END OF TWIN OAKS ON MEODY LANE.
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE FOR A 15MPH SPEED LIMIT ON ALEXANDER DRIVE
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE FOR A 20 MPH SPEED LIMMIT ON NORTH BUCHANAN FROM JOPLIN TO CRISP
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF WATER AND WEED ISSUES AT THE LINCOLN DRIVE APARTMENTS

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF INCREASED RATE FOR P.O.C. FIREMEN
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT FLOOR REPLACEMENT

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER MILLER
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS
D. ANNUAL REPORT FROM AIRPORT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE MIKE WYANT

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BARGAINMING AGREEMENT CONTRACT (S)

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PROPANE TANK REMOVAL AT TWIN OAKS
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AIRPORT BOARD APPOINTMENTS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF POLICE PENSION BOARD APPOINTMENT
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FIRE PENSION BOARD APPOINTMENT
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CHANGE TO MUNICIPAL UTILITY GAS TAX
G. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF WEBSITE PROPOSAL
H. ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR G.I.S. SYSTEM
I. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FUTIVIA PROPOSAL

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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Boil Order

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The City of Benton Water Department has issued a BOIL ORDER on McFall Street between North Main and North DuQuoin Streets. This is in effect until further notice. For any questions, please call the Benton Water Department at 618-439-6131 ext. 101.

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Agenda — Retreat 04/21/2016

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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

THE CITY OF BENTON WILL HOLD AN OPEN MEETING (RETREAT) THURSDAY 04/21/2016 AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE TWIN OAKS LODGE LOCATED AT 13448 MELODY LANE, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

RETREAT AGENDA

WELCOME/INTRODUCTIONS

STREET DEPARTMENT
DON WYANT
COY COCKRUM
COMMISSIONER Q&A

WATER DEPARTMENT
RONNIE BAUMGARTE
COY COCKRUM
COMMISSIONER Q&A

EXPANDED INTERCHANGE PROJECT
DAVE COOPER

MARKETING/BRANDING
RICK LINTON
COMMISSIONER Q&A

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN INFORMATION

CITY HALL UPDATE

BUDGET INFORMATION

PUBLIC COMMENTS

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04/18/2016

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Council Meeting Minutes — March 28, 2016

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MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON MARCH 28, 2016 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

MAYOR KONDRITZ CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AND DIRECTED ROLL TO BE CALLED. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE READING OF AND APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 14, 2016 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #002586 TO HD SUPPLY FOR 24 5/8” I PEARL METERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001029 TO DISPLAYS TO GO FOR ONE 4-TIER ACRYLIC LITERATURE RACK IN THE AMOUNT OF $149.77. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO HIRE BRIAN PARKS AS A SEASONAL EMPLOYEE TO WORK 5 DAYS A WEEK, 40 HOURS A WEEK. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER MILLER ABSTAINED.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED PAYROLL FOR MARCH 25, 2016 FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,543.90, FROM THE WATER AND SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,557.31, AIR AIRPORT CARETAKER IN THE AMOUNT OF $850.00 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $85,951.21. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PAYROLL. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED A SEWER ADJUSTMENT FOR LISA SUMMERS OF 901 MCKENZIE. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE DATES OF APRIL 14, 2016 AND APRIL 21, 2016 FOR THE CITY OF BENTON RETREAT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT AGE (AFFORDABLE GAS AND ELECTRIC) HAD PROVIDED THE CITY WITH ELECTRICITY RATES AND THAT THE CITY NEEDED TO DECIDE ON A TERM FOR THE CONTRACT. THE RATES PROVIDED WERE $0.047/KWH FOR 1 YEAR, $0.048/KWH FOR 2 YEARS, AND $0.049/KWH FOR 3 YEARS. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO SIGN A CONTRACT FOR 3 YEARS WITH A RATE OF $0.049/KWH. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THE IMPROVEMENTS AT TWIN OAKS ARE PROCEEDING AND THAT LAKE COVE RESORT HAS TAKEN OVER RESERVATIONS AT THIS TIME. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT IN DECEMBER THE CITY WILL BE HAVING A “WINTER WONDERLAND” AT TWIN OAKS.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ALSO STATED THAT AS AN UPDATE, THERE ARE INTERESTED PARTIES LOOKING AT LAND IN INDUSTRIAL PARK II.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT LARRY AND CAROLYN DARR HAVE PURCHASED THE PROPERTY AT 502 NORTH STUYVESANT AND CLEANED THIS PROPERTY UP. IT HAS COME TO THE ATTENTION OF THE MAYOR THAT THIS PROPERTY HAS NOT BEEN ZONED. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO ZONE THE PROPERTY AT 502 NORTH STUYVESANT AS “R4”. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THERE IS A FEE THAT HAS BEEN CHARGED TO REZONE PROPERTIES IN THE PAST. IT WAS MAYOR KONDRITZ’S RECOMMENDATION TO NOT CHARGE A FEE IN THIS INSTANCE BECAUSE WE WERE NOT REZONING THIS PROPERTY. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO CHARGE NO FEE TO LARRY AND CAROLYN DARR FOR THE ZONING OF PROPERTY AT 502 NORTH STUYVESANT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT MR. AND MRS. DARR WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN ORDER TO BRING A MOBILE HOME ONTO THE PROPERTY AT 502 NORTH STUYVESANT. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR 502 NORTH STUYVESANT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THE CITY NEEDS TO REIMBURSE THE COUNTY FOR THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ANNUAL FEE. THE TOTAL FEE IS $300.00 THE COUNTY WILL PAY $200.00 OF THE FEE AND THE CITY WILL REIMBURSE THE COUNTY $100.00. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO REIMBURSE FRANKLIN COUNTY $100.00 FOR THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ANNUAL FEE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.

MAYOR KONDRITZ PRESENTED MINUTES FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE DATES OF AUGUST 17, 2015 AND DECEMBER 21, 2015 ALONG WITH PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES FROM AUGUST 17, 2015. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE MINUTES AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO BEGIN A TIRE RECYCLING PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF BENTON DURING THE MONTH OF MAY. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO DO THIS IN ORDER TO HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF THE ZIKA VIRUS. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT BEFORE THE CITY BEGINS COLLECTING TIRES HE WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK WITH THE EPA. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THIS MATTER WOULD BE TABLED AT THIS TIME.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT ITEMS (F), (G), (H), (I), AND (J) ARE FOR DISCUSSION IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MILLER ASKED THE COUNCIL WHERE WE WERE WITH SCHEDULING NOVACARE TO DO JOB ANALYSIS. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED HE WOULD LOOK INTO THIS AND GET BACK TO THE COUNCIL.

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, ROCKY MORRIS ASKED IF THE COUNTY’S RECYCLING COORDINATOR COULD HELP WITH A TIRE RECYCLING PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF BENTON.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR (B) DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS AND (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 BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

6:35 P.M.

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

8:10 P.M.

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

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO TABLE ITEM (G) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AIRPORT FENCE GRANT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON ITEM (H).

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON ITEM (I).

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPOINTMENT DON STOREY AS PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSIONER EFFECTIVE 6 P.M. ON APRIL 11, 2016. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER MILLER ABSTAINED.

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

8:15 P.M.

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