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Special Agenda — February 18, 2016

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A G E N D A

THE CITY OF BENTON WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY 02/18/2016 AT 8:30 A.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET BENTON, ILLINOIS.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ON THE AGENDA FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING:

1. 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.

BEC
02/12/2015

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Minutes — January 25, 2016

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY JANUARY 25, 2016 AT
6 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

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

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 11, 2016 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER WYANT ABSTAINED.

MAYOR KONDRITZ INVITED MICHAEL WYANT, A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE AIRPORT, TO COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL AND GIVE UPDATES. MR. WYANT STATED THAT THE AIRPORT HAD A STUDY DONE BY THE FEDERAL AVIATION DEPARTMENT IN 2011 AND THE RESULTS OF THAT STUDY SHOWED THERE WERE 8,000 OPERATIONS AT THE BENTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT IN 2011. MR. WYANT STATED THAT AN OPERATION CONSISTS OF EITHER A TAKEOFF OR A LANDING. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO GO ON RECORD STATING THAT HE DOES NOT BELIEVE THESE NUMBERS TO BE TRUE AS THAT WOULD BE 22 TAKE OFFS OR LANDINGS PER DAY. MR. WYANT STATED THAT THE FLIGHT SCHOOL AT SIU DOES TOUCH DOWNS AT THE BENTON AIRPORT AND THAT WOULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE NUMBERS. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE FARMED AIRPORT LAND BID OUT IN THE FUTURE. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE ALONG WITH COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT THEY ALSO DO NOT FEEL THAT THE CITY SHOULD BE PAYING ANY PART OF THE GRANTS THAT THE AIRPORT MAY RECEIVE. MR. WYANT STATED THAT ANY “LOCAL SHARE” OWED ON GRANTS IS PAID OUT OF THE AIRPORT BUDGET. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE AIRPORT MOVED AS HE BELIEVES IT IS ON PRIME REAL ESTATE THAT SHOULD BE DEVELOPED.

UNDER COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC, MAYOR KONDRITZ INVITED JERE SHAW, PREVIOUS REND LAKE CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD MEMBER, TO SPEAK TO THE COUNCIL. MR. SHAW STATED THAT HE BELIEVES THE FUNDS ARE BEING MISHANDLED AT RLCD. MR. SHAW STATED THAT FUNDS FROM WATER ARE BEING USED TO PAY FOR GOLF CARTS INSTEAD OF FUNDS FROM RECREATION. MR. SHAW RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY LOOK INTO THESE ACTIONS. MR. JIM RIPPY, A BOARD MEMBER OF THE RLCD, ALSO SPOKE AND AGREED WITH THE STATEMENTS MADE BY MR. SHAW. TODD THOMAS, THE CITY’S APPOINTED BOARD MEMBER ON THE REND LAKE CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD, THEN ADDRESSED THE COUNCIL. MR. THOMAS STATED THAT EVERYTHING THE BOARD HAS DONE HAS BEEN LEGAL AND ETHICAL. MR. THOMAS ALSO STATED THAT MR. SHAW AND MR. RIPPY HAVE PREVIOUSLY SUED THE RLCD AND LOST. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT IF ANYONE HAD ANY QUESTIONS FOR MR. THOMAS, THEY NEEDED TO CONTACT HIM AT THE RLCD MEETING.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #002583 TO HD SUPPLY FOR 2 SENSUS BARCODE SCANNER HAND READERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,600.00 FOR WATER METER READING. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PURCHASE ORDER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO DIRECT CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CURRENT ORDINANCE FOR NO PARKING/30 MINUTE LOADING ZONE/VIOLATORS WILL BE TOWED AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WEST CHURCH FROM SOUTH MAIN TO CENTER DRIVE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO DIRECT CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 24-6-8, PARKING VIOLATIONS, TO RAISE THE FINE FROM $10.00 TO $50.00 FOR ANY TICKETS, PLUS COURT COSTS WHEN APPLICABLE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT THE CITY’S CURRENT STREET SWEEPER IS 16 YEARS OLD AND IS REQUIRING MANY COSTLY REPAIRS. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO SEEK A PRICE ON A NEW STREET SWEEPER FROM KEY EQUIPMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #000928 TO “I AM RESPONDING” FOR A ONE (1) YEAR ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION TO DISPATCH SOFTWARE IN THE AMOUNT OF $850.00. COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PURCHASE ORDER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #000929 TO MID-AMERICA FIRE SAFETY FOR 1 SENSIT GOLD CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,787.00. COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED THAT IN NOVEMBER OF 2015 MARATHON OIL GIFTED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WITH A FIRST RESPONDER GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,240.00 AND THAT THE COST OF THIS CO2 DETECTOR WOULD BE DEDUCTED FROM THIS GRANT. COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PURCHASE ORDER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL DATED 01/15/2016 FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $66,966.11 AND FROM THE WATER AND SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,197.38 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $98,163.49. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED A SEWER ADJUSTMENT FOR LINDA VOLZ OF 711 CARBON STREET. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS SEWER ADJUSTMENT AS IT MET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT HE HAD A MATTER FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT ZONING ADMINISTRATOR/CODE ENFORCER CHRIS FLENER BROUGHT TO HIS ATTENTION THAT WE NEEDED TO UPDATE OUR ORDINANCE OF BUILDING CODES FROM BOCA TO ICC. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO DIRECT CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH TO PREPARE AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 6, BUILDING REGULATIONS, IN THE REVISED CODE OF ORDINANCES 98-03. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT ZONING ADMINISTRATOR/CODE ENFORCER CHRIS FLENER HAS BEEN WORKING WITH RICK LINTON ON PREPARING A NEW CITY LOGO. MR. FLENER STATED THAT THE LOGO HAD A SIMILAR BACKGROUND TO THE SIGN AT THE ENTRY OF THE BENTON PARK WITH A BACKGROUND DONE IN MAROON AND A RED HEART. THE LOGO STATES THE PHRASE “SMALL TOWN BIG HEART!”. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW THE USAGE OF A NEW CITY LOGO. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT THERE WERE TWO (2) 4-TON HEATING/AIR CONDITIONERS AT THE BOY SCOUT CABIN. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT HE HAD SPOKEN WITH JERRY MCCANN AND HE TOLD COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE THAT HE WOULD BE ABLE TO REMOVE THE UNITS AT A COST OF $500.00. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE BELIEVED THAT THE PIANO, APPLIANCES, AND ANY OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS COULD REMAIN IN THE SCOUT CABIN AND BE PART OF THE SALE PROCESS. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW JERRY MCCANN TO REMOVE THE HVAC UNITS FROM THE SCOUT CABIN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ALSO UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT WE ARE STILL WAITING ON A CONSTRUCTION PERMIT TO PROCEED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THE FORMATION OF A TWIN OAKS COMMITTEE IS UNDERWAY AND HE WILL BE PRESENTING THAT TO THE COUNCIL SOON.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

IN OTHER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, ED FINLEY SPOKE TO THE COUNCIL REGARDING A BROKEN SEWER TAP. MR. FINLEY STATED THAT TO FIX THIS ISSUE IT COST HIM $3,985.00 AND WOULD LIKE THE CITY TO REIMBURSE HIM AS HE BELIEVED THIS TO BE THE CITY’S ISSUE. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE EXPLAINED TO MR. FINLEY THAT THE CITY DOES NOT OWN THE SEWER TAP, THE CUSTOMER DOES.

JULIE PAYNE HUBLER SPOKE TO THE COUNCIL AND VOICED HER OPINION THAT EVEN IF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE AIRPORT ARE PAID FROM THE AIRPORT BUDGET, THIS IS STILL TAX PAYER MONEY. SHE STATED SHE WAS NOT OKAY WITH THIS.

JACK SCHANZ ASKED IF WATER METERS WERE BEING READ OR ESTIMATED. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT WEATHER PERMITTING, ALL METERS WERE READ ON A MONTHLY BASIS.

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

7:15 P.M.

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

7:20 P.M.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE TRANSFER OF PROPERTY AGREEMENT CONCERNING 1403 SOUTH MAIN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

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

7:28 P.M.

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Agenda — February 8, 2016

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY FEBRUARY 8, 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

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING ORDINANCE FOR NO PARKING/30 MINUTE LOADING ZONE/VIOLATORS WILL BE TOWED AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE NORTH SIDE OF WEST CHURCH FROM SOUTH MAIN TO CENTER DRIVE
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL AMENDING ORDINANCE 24-6-8, PARKING VIOLATIONS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF STREET SWEEPER
E. DISCUSISON AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAYING REED HEATING $1,500.00 TO INSTALL A FURNACE FROM THE BOY SCOUT CABIN IN THE STREET DEPT.

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER MOORE
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REMOVAL OF TWO PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTERS
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OR LEASE OF AERIAL APPARATUS

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 RETREAT
E. CONTRACTS
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING ORDINANCE #05-11, ETHICS MUNICIPAL ADVISOR

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

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. CHAMBER REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
C. AFFORDABLE GAS & ELECTRIC PRESENTATION
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PROMOTING CITY THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BENTON TOURISM BOARD
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION
G. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

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

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Council Meeting Minutes — January 11, 2016

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY JANUARY 11, 2016 AT
6 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

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

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 28, 2016 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER WYANT WAS ABSENT.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT HE HAD NO UPDATES.

IN THE ABSENCE OF COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO TABLE ITEM (B) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR NO PARKING/30 MINUTE LOADING ZONE/VIOLATORS WILL BE TOWED AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE NORTH SIDE OF WEST CHURCH FROM SOUTH MAIN TO CENTER DRIVE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #000925 TO RABEN TIRE FOR 10 REPLACEMENT TIRES FOR ENGINE #803 IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,806.80. COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PURCHASE ORDER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #000927 TO REED HEATING AND AIR FOR FURNACE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS OF THERMOCOUPLES AND RELIGHT KITS IN THE AMOUNT OF $796.40.
COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PURCHASE ORDER. SECOND BY
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER
BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #000924 TO NOVACOM FOR 10 VERTEX 2-WAY RADIOS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,080.00. COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PURCHASE ORDER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #001022 TO CONCEPT OF ILLINOIS FOR 1 EPSON
RECEIPT PRINTER FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $619.95. COMMISSIONER MILLER
MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PURCHASE ORDER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.
VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER
MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED BILLS FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,444.83,
WATER AND SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $78,798.85, AND OTHER FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$76,305.33 FOR A BILL TOTAL OF $188,549.01 ALONG WITH THE BILLS FROM REPUBLIC TRASH SERVICE
(RECEIVED LATE) IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,188.03. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO
APPROVE THE PAYMENT OF THESE BILLS FROM THE AP FUND. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE.
VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER
MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL DATED 12/31/2015 FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $54,499.30 AND FROM THE WATER AND SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,633.03 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $82,132.33. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR ROXANNE GUNTER OF 1106 SOUTH LICKLITER, LOT #26, MILLBURN KING OF 1208 ESPY STREET, JOYCE ATCHISON OF 208 SOUTH DUQUOIN, AND JAMES PRESLAR OF 902 ANNA STREET. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS AS THEY MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO PAY OFF THE FREDCO LOAN ON THE SCOUT CABIN IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,760.24. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE EDC HAD MADE A FUNDING REQUEST OF $5,000.00 TO DO A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE EXTENSION OF GIACONE DRIVE.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PASSED OUT THE AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES TO THE COUNCIL FROM THE DECEMBER 3, 2015 MEETING.

MAYOR KONDRITZ BROUGHT UP THE IDEA OF HOLDING CITY OF BENTON FIREWORKS AT LAKE BENTON IN 2016. THE COUNCIL HELD DISCUSSION AND THERE WERE MANY QUESTIONS. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED NO ACTION WAS NEEDED.

MAYOR KONDRITZ PRESENTED THE LATEST ESTIMATES FOR TWIN OAKS RENOVATIONS. F.W. ELECTRIC SUBMITTED A PROPOSAL FOR ELECTRICAL UPGRADES AT TWIN OAKS IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,500.00. MCCOY HEATING AND COOLING SUBMITTED A PROPOSAL FOR A MINI SPLIT SYSTEM AT TWIN OAKS IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,913.18. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE PROPOSALS SUBJECT TO FUNDING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0. MAYOR KONDRITZ ABSTAINED.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, TOM CARTER SPOKE ON ISSUES WITH THE REND LAKE CONSERVANCY DISTRICT. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THIS WAS NOT SOMETHING HE WAS AWARE OF AND WOULD LIKE THE CITY APPOINTED RLCD BOARD MEMBER TO PROVIDE THE COUNCIL WITH AN UPDATE.

ALSO UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, ROCKY MORRIS STATED THAT HE STILL WANTED MORE TRANSPARENCY FROM THE AIRPORT BOARD. COMMISSIONER MILLER INVITED EVERYONE TO THE AIRPORT BOARD MEETINGS. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE A MEMBER OF THE AIRPORT BOARD TO COME TO A CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND UPDATE THE COUNCIL.

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

7:00 P.M.

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Agenda — January 25, 2016

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY JANUARY 25, 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

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR NO PARKING/30 MINUTE LOADING ZONE/VIOLATORS WILL BE TOWED AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE NORTH SIDE OF WEST CHURCH FROM SOUTH MAIN TO CENTER DRIVE
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING 24-6-8, PARKING VIOLATIONS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR SEEKING PRICE ON NEW STREET SWEEPER

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER MOORE
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

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TRANSFER OF PROPERTY AGREEMENT

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. CHAMBER REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
C. AIRPORT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ICC
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CITY LOGO

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 01/21/16 AT 12:00 P.M./BC

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Agenda — January 11, 2016

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY JANUARY 11, 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

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR NO PARKING/30 MINUTE LOADING ZONE/VIOLATORS WILL BE TOWED AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE NORTH SIDE OF WEST CHURCH FROM SOUTH MAIN TO CENTER DRIVE

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER MOORE
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 PAYING OFF FREDCO LOAN
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EDC FUNDING COMITTMENT

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF CITY OF BENTON FIREWORKS AT LAKE BENTON
C. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF TWIN OAKS ESTIMATES FOR RENOVATION

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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Minutes of the Council Meeting — December 14, 2015

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY DECEMBER 14, 2015 AT
6 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

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

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 23, 2015 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO TABLE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 30, 2015 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

IN THE ABSENCE OF COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT PRESENTED THE PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO RAISE THE TWIN OAKS RENTAL RATE FROM $100.00 PER DAY TO $200.00 ON FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS, AND SUNDAYS AND KEEPING THE RATE OF $100.00 FOR MONDAYS THROUGH THURSDAYS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE TRANSFER OF LAKE LOT LEASE #106 FROM JAMES BRISCOE AND PAULA TATE TO JAMES BRISCOE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW CODE ENFORCER/ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CHRIS FLENER TO BEGIN LOOKING FOR AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR TO CLEAN TWIN OAKS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVAL EMPLOYEE CHRISTMAS BONUSES IN THE AMOUNT OF $100.00 FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES AND $50.00 FOR PART TIME EMPLOYEES AND AUXILIARY POLICE AND FIRE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO DISMISS TEMPORARY STREET DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE BRIAN PARK AT 11:30 A.M. ON 12/18/2015. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE 2016 MFT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $309,089.57. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #000922 TO SIEGELS UNIFORMS FOR 3 CLASS A PACKAGES IN THE AMOUNT OF $854.80. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #000923 TO VERIZON WIRELESS FOR 3 IPADS WITH FD CAD IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,289.97. COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED THAT THE FOREIGN FIRE FUND WOULD BE PAYING FOR THE DATA PACKAGES ON THESE IPADS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #15-32 AUTHORIZING AN ADDENDUM TO THE MABAS AGREEMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE BILLS TO BE PAID ON 12/14/2015 FROM GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $67,063.47, FROM THE WATER & SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,346.16, AND FROM OTHER FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,391.81 FOR A TOTAL BILLS TO BE PAID OF $204,801.44. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL DATED 12/04/2015 FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,970.74 AND FROM THE WATER AND SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,027.63 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $87,998.37. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR 1106 SOUTH LICKLITER, LOT 30; 1106 SOUTH LICKLITER, LOT 6; 422 WEST FIFTH; 621 NORTH BUCHANAN; AND 1402 NORTH MAIN STREET. COMMISSIONER MILLER 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 MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED A SWIMMING POOL ADJUSTMENT FOR 722 OLD ORCHARD DRIVE. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS ADJUSTMENT AS IT MEETS THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPOINT MELISSA HUNGATE AS DEPUTY CITY CLERK FOR THE CITY OF BENTON. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED BENTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT BOARD MEETING MINUTES AND LANDLORD CROP REPORTS FROM THE BENTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PRESENTED ORDINANCE #15-33 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR CIVIC PURPOSES. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS WENT EXTREMELY WELL. THERE WAS A GOOD TURN OUT AND EVERYONE ENJOYED THEMSELVES. MAYOR KONDRITZ THANKED ALL WHO VOLUNTEERED THEIR TIME TO MAKE THIS EVENT A SUCCESS.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED ITEM (B) PRESENTATION FROM K&M LIQUOR CONCERNING ADDITION OF GAMING “POUR” LICENSES WAS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION.

MAYOR KONDRITZ PRESENTED A PACKET REGARDING A PROPOSAL FOR AUDIT SERVICES. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE AUDITORS THE CITY OF BENTON IS CURRENTLY USING, BUT THIS FIRM HAD EXPRESSED INTEREST IN BIDDING THEIR SERVICES. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO TABLE THIS ITEM UNTIL IT COULD BE FURTHER RESEARCHED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS THE FUTURE USE/REMOVAL/SALE OF THE SCOUT CABIN ON WASHINGTON STREET. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO PREPARE A BID FOR THE SALE OF THE BUILDING/THE PERSONAL PROPERTY ONLY, NOT THE REAL ESTATE, OWNED BY THE CITY ON WASHINGTON STREET KNOWN AS THE SCOUT CABIN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

NO OLD BUSINESS.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC, TOM CARTER HAD SOME QUESTIONS ABOUT THE AUDIT PERFORMED BY GRAY, HUNTER, STENN. COMMISSIONER MILLER ASKED MR. CARTER TO WRITE HIS QUESTIONS DOWN AND HE WOULD BE HAPPY TO GET THE ANSWERS BACK TO HIM. ROCKY MORRIS ALSO SPOKE BEFORE THE COUNCIL. MR. MORRIS SPOKE ABOUT THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AND FOIA REQUESTS.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR (B) DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

6:56 P.M.

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

7:37 P.M.

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION.

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

7:40 P.M.

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Minutes of the Special Meeting — 11/30/2015

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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY NOVEMBER 30, 2015 AT 8:30 A.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

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

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED WE HAD RECEIVED BIDS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF HOMES AT 440 WEST CHURCH AND 408 EAST WEBSTER IN THE CITY OF BENTON. BIDS WERE OPENED AND READ AS FOLLOWS:

TERRA PRO EXCAVATING FROM CREAL SPRINGS, ILLINOIS. THE BID FOR DEMOLITION OF 440 WEST CHURCH WAS $5,500.00 AND THE BID FOR THE DEMOLITION OF 408 EAST WEBSTER WAS $6,500.00;

EARTH SERVICES FROM BENTON, ILLINOIS. THE BID FOR DEMOLITION OF 440 WEST CHURCH WAS $6,560.00 AND THE BID FOR THE DEMOLITION OF 408 EAST WEBSTER WAS $6,690.00;

BAKER EXCAVATING FROM BENTON, ILLINOIS. THE BID FOR DEMOLITION OF 440 WEST CHURCH WAS $6,400.00 AND THE BID FOR THE DEMOLITION OF 408 EAST WEBSTER WAS $4,680.00; AND

JOPLIN SALVAGE FROM WEST FRANKFORT, ILLINOIS. THE BID FOR DEMOLITION OF 440 WEST CHURCH WAS $6,700.00 AND THE BID FOR THE DEMOLITION OF 408 EAST WEBSTER WAS $7,200.00.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE LOW BIDS FROM BAKER EXCAVATING FOR 408 EAST WEBSTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,680.00 AND FROM TERRA PRO EXCAVATING FOR 440 WEST CHURCH IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,500.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

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

8:40 A.M.

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Agenda — December 28, 2015

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY DECEMBER 28, 2015
6:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF NAMING STREET AROUND TWIN OAKS

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER MOORE
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 PAYING OFF FREDCO LOAN
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FREDCO COMITTMENT LETTER
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR CLOSING EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSISON AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING TWIN OAKS AS A SEPARATE ENTITY/ACCOUNT/BOARD
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MOSQUITO CONTROL SERVICE
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF GAMING POUR/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 12/23/15 AT 10:00 A.M./BC

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City Council Minutes — November 23, 2015

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY NOVEMBER 23, 2015 AT
6 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

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

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED HE WANTED TO GO OUT OF ORDER OF THE AGENDA. MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED MR. GENE ALEXANDER TO COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL. MAYOR KONDRITZ READ A PROCLAMATION THAT PROCLAIMED NOVEMBER 25, 2015 AS “MR. A” DAY IN THE CITY OF BENTON.

COMMISSIONER MILLER INTRODUCED JALAYNE LUCKETT FROM GRAY, HUNTER, STENN. MS. LUCKETT REVIEWED THE CITY OF BENTON’S ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT. SHE STATED THAT THE CITY OF BENTON HAS STAYED PRETTY CONSISTENT AND WE HAVE NO LONG TERM DEBT AT THIS POINT.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 9, 2015 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 12, 2015 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER MOORE AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE ABSTAINED.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED HE HAD NOTHING TO DISCUSS.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL FROM CURT ERWIN CONSTRUCTION FOR REPAIRS TO THE STREET DEPARTMENT BARN IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,109.00 TO BE PAID FROM THE $0.02 GAS TAX FUND. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #15-31 “NO PARKING –TOW AWAY” ON SOUTH LICKLITER STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT OPENED BID PROPOSALS FROM SESSER PAVE AND SEAL AND GOSCO CONSTRUCTION FOR STRIPING OF THE SQUARE AND MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS. SESSER PAVE AND SEAL’S PROPOSAL WAS FOR $8,108.60 AND GOSCO CONSTRUCTION’S PROPOSAL WAS FOR $10,687.00. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM SESSER PAVE AND SEAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,108.60 TO BE PAID FROM THE $0.02 GAS TAX FUND. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO WITHDRAW PLACEMENT OF “IN GOD WE TRUST” DECALS ON POLICE AND FIRE VEHICLES. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL FOR NOVEMBER 20, 2015 FOR GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,158.27, WATER AND SEWER IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,481.72, AND AIRPORT CARETAKER IN THE AMOUNT OF $850.00 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $105,489.99. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR BILL YOUNG AT 608 NORTH FRISCO AND LORI COWSERT OF 705 NORTH BROWN AS THEY ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE VA REPRESENTATIVE’S CONTRACT ALLOWING HIS OFFICE TO BE IN CITY HALL. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #001006 TO RURAL KING FOR TABLES, CHAIRS, AND CARTS FOR TWIN OAKS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,784.36. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PURCHASE ORDER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT THERE ARE SOME LEAKS IN THE ROOF AT THE CAR MUSEUM AND HE IS HAVING THOSE LOOKED INTO. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE ALSO STATED THAT SEVEN (7) WINDOWS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT TWIN OAKS.

ALSO UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT HE IS IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING AN APPRAISAL FOR THE SCOUT CABIN ON WASHINGTON STREET.

COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED THAT THE FIRE FIGHTERS HAVE BEEN HELPING DECORATE THE BUILDINGS ON THE SQUARE FOR THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS. COMMISSIONER MOORE ALSO STATED THAT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IS COLLECTING TOYS FOR THE “TOYS FOR TOTS” PROGRAM AND CITIZENS CAN CALL 618-985-6128 TO REPORT A NEED FOR TOYS. COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED THAT THE SAFETY COMMITTEE WILL MEET AGAIN IN JANUARY AND THEN THEY WILL BE MEETING EVERY TWO (2) MONTHS. COMMISSIONER MOORE ALSO STATED THAT THE TRANSFER OF DISPATCH SERVICES FROM FRANKLIN COUNTY TO WEST CITY HAS GONE WELL SO FAR.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, MARCIA MASSEY STATED SHE HAS A PROBLEM WITH HER WATER BILL. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE ASKED MS. MASSEY TO RETURN DURING BUSINESS HOURS AND HE STATED HE WOULD DO WHAT HE COULD TO HELP HER.

ROCKY MORRIS STATED HE WOULD LIKE THE COUNCIL TO BE AWARE THAT HE HAD FILED FOIA REQUESTS WITH THE AIRPORT BOARD AND THAT HE HAD BEEN WAITING 30-45 DAYS FOR A RESPONSE.

JULIE PAYNE-HUBLER QUESTIONED IF THE AIRPORT BOARD HAD A FOIA OFFICER. MS. HUBLER WAS INFORMED THAT JEFF COLEMAN WAS THE AIRPORT BOARD’S FOIA OFFICER AND HAS TAKEN THE NECESSARY TRAINING. MS. HUBLER ALSO QUESTIONED THE AIRPORT BOARD NOT REGULARLY INFORMING THE CITY COUNCIL. THE COUNCIL STATED THEY WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION FROM THE AIRPORT BOARD.

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

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