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Agenda — December 14, 2015

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY DECEMBER 14, 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
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RAISING TWIN OAKS RENTAL RATE
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TRANSFER OF LAKE LOT LEASE, #106
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CONTRACT CLEANING OF TWIN OAKS

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EMPLOYEE CHRISTMAS BONUSES
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DISMISSAL OF TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE IN THE STREET DEPARTMENT
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF 2016 MFT PROGRAM

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER MOORE
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN ADDENDUM TO THE MABAS AGREEMENT

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 APPOINTING DEPUTY CITY CLERK
E. AIRPORT BOARD UPDATE

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. PRESENTATION FROM K&M LIQUOR CONCERNING ADDITION OF GAMING “POUR” LICENSES
C. DISCUSSION OF NEW AUDITOR PROPOSAL
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR CIVIC PURPOSES.
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FUTURE USE/REMOVAL/SALE OF SCOUT CABIN

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 12/10/15 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

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City Council Meeting Minutes — November 9, 2015

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY NOVEMBER 9, 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.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 26, 2015 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER MOORE ABSTAINED.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #002260 TO VANDEVANTER ENGINEERING FOR ONE 4” 10 HP PUMP IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,434.00. 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 ALLOW ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE FOR “NO PARKING – TOW AWAY ZONE” ON LICKLITER STREET FROM EAST HUDELSON SOUTH TO THE RAILROAD TRACKS. 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 #000918 TO EMERGENCY REPORTING FOR SOFTWARE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,188.00. 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 #000919 TO SENTINEL EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS FOR REPAIRS TO ENGINE 801 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,332.49. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE , COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #000920 TO BANNER FIRE EQUIPMENT FOR PUMP AND LADDER TESTING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,844.50. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE , COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED THAT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CHIEF’S REPORT HAD BEEN PLACED IN THE COUNCIL’S PACKETS FOR REVIEW.

COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED THAT THERE WAS SOME INTEREST BETWEEN THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS REGARDING PLACING “IN GOD WE TRUST” DECALS ON THE POLICE AND FIRE VEHICLES. COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED THAT IF THIS WAS APPROVED, THERE WOULD BE NO COST TO THE CITY. AFTER A DISCUSSION WAS HELD, COMMISSION MOORE MADE A MOTION TO TABLE THIS ITEM. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE ADDENDUM REQUESTED BY FIRE CHIEF COCKRUM TO THE CURRENT MABAS CONTRACT. 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 PURCHASE ORDER #001005 FROM THE ZONING DEPARTMENT FOR AN NFPA HANDBOOK, ICC PDF COLLECTION, AND IML PUBLICATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $939.00. 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 PAYROLL DATED 11/06/15 FOR GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,425.12, WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,165.73, AND AUXILIARY POLICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,360.70 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $85,951.55. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PAYROLL. 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 SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR RICKEY GRAMMAR OF 612 NORTH WARD AND TETERRAN YAKUBINIS OF 1106 SOUTH LICKLITER, LOT 32. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE BOTH OF THESE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS AS THEY MEET THE CRITERIA LISTED IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE , COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE CITY HAS A PIECE OF PROPERTY WHERE THE HOUSE HAS BEEN DEMOLISHED. GERALD OWENS CONTACTED THE CITY AND SAID HE CAN SELL THE LOT AND THE CITY WILL PROFIT $500.00. THE CITY CURRENTLY HAS A LIEN ON THIS PIECE OF PROPERTY THAT IS 20 YEARS OLD. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO RELEASE THE LIEN for $500.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE , COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT HAS BEEN AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE FOR A FEW WEEKS. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE 2015 AUDIT FROM GRAY, HUNTER, STENN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE , COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED HE WAS TABLING ITEM (E) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF VA REPRESENTATIVE’S CONTRACT.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO FINISH THE LIGHTING PROJECT AT INDUSTRIAL PARK II FOR A COST OF $8,690.00 PLUS $19.33 PER MONTH PER LIGHT INSTALLED. 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 RENEW THE IPRF WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE AT A PRICE OF $255,106.00 ANNUALLY. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE , COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED HE WOULD LIKE AN UPDATE ON THE UPDATED CITY MAP FROM SHAWNEE PROFESSIONALS. COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT HE SPOKE WITH SHAWNEE PROFESSIONALS THIS WEEK REGARDING THE UPDATING OF THE CITY MAP. COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT THEY ARE ONLY WAITING ON UPDATED ALLEY AND STREET CLOSURES FROM THE ZONING OFFICIAL IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS MAP. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO MOVE FORWARD GETTING INFORMATION TO SHAWNEE PROFESSIONALS FOR THE UPDATED CITY MAP. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE , COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ READ A PROCLAMATION FOR NURSE PRACTITIONERS WEEK PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER 8, 2015 THROUGH NOVEMBER 14, 2015 AS NATIONAL NURSE PRACTIONERS WEEK IN THE CITY OF BENTON, ILLINOIS. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PROCLAMATION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE , COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ READ A PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL ADOPTION AWARENESS PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER 2015 AS NATIONAL ADOPTION AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF BENTON, ILLINOIS. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PROCLAMATION. 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 ITEM (E) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CONTINUING NEGOTIATIONS FOR PURCHASE OF NEW CITY HALL AND/OR POLICE DEPARTMENT LOCATIONS, WOULD BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT IN THE FLU CLINIC HELD AT THE BENTON CITY HALL IN OCTOBER, THERE WERE 23 INDIVIDUALS VACCINATED DURING A 2 HOUR PERIOD AND THAT THE PHARMACY CONDUCTING THE FLU CLINIC CONSIDERED THIS TO BE A SUCCESSFUL CLINIC. ALSO UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT HE WAS CURRENTLY DEALING WITH THE EPA ON THE NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.

UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, TOM CARTER ASKED IF THE CITY WAS CURRENTLY WORKING ON A “LIGHT DUTY” POLICY. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT A SAFETY COMMITTEE HAS BEEN FORMED AND THEY ARE LOOKING INTO THIS RECOMMENDATION. ALSO UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, JULIE PAYNE HUBLER STATED THAT IF THE CITY VACATES THIS BUILDING, SHE WOULD LIKE TO SEE SOMETHING RETAIL TAKE OVER.

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

7:30 P.M.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW THE COMMITTEE TO MOVE FORWARD WITH ACQUISITION OF THE GRADE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE FOR POSSIBLE CITY HALL. 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 CONTINUE SEARCHING FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO RELOCATE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE , COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE 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.

7:35 P.M.

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Special Meeting — November 12, 2015

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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12, 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 WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE AND COMMISSIONER MOORE WERE ABSENT.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED BILLS FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $109,286.48, FOR THE WATER AND SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $142,269.54, AND OTHER FUND BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $151,766.60 FOR A TOTAL OF $403,322.62. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO PAY THESE BILLS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED FOR BIDS FOR PAINTING OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE AND MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS. THERE WERE NO BIDS RETURNED. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO GIVE COMMISSIONER WYANT THE AUTHORITY TO OBTAIN ESTIMATES FOR PAINTING OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE AND MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #15-30 AMENDING ORDINANCE #15-19, GOLF CARTS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

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

8:40 A.M.

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Council Meeting Minutes — October 26, 2015

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MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON OCTOBER 26, 2015 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 MOORE WAS ABSENT.

MAYOR KONDRITZ INVITED MICHAEL WYANT FROM THE AIRPORT BOARD TO SPEAK TO THE CITY COUNCIL. MR. WYANT STATED THAT THE AIRPORT HAD RECEIVED A LETTER STATING THEY HAD BEEN AWARDED A $670,000.00 GRANT FOR A PERIMETER FENCE. THIS FENCE WOULD HELP WITH KEEPING WILDLIFE OFF THE RUNWAYS.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE READING OF AND APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 12, 2015 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. 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 WAIVE READING OF AND APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 12, 2015 PUBLIC HEARING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. 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
#002582 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 STATED THAT HE WAS REJECTING THE PREVIOUSLY OPENED BID FOR PAINTING OF CAR MUSEUM FROM RP COATINGS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6500.00.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO REJECT THE TWO PREVIOUSLY OPENED BIDS FOR PAINTING OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE DUE TO THE BID SPECIFICATIONS NOT BEING CORRECT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR PAINTING OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE, NORTH MAIN/MAPLE STREET PARKING LOT, AND NORTHEAST SQUARE PARKING LOT. ALL BIDS MUST COMPLY WITH THE PREVAILING WAGE ACT AND THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF INSURANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #15-28 TO MAKE THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH SEVENTH STREET AND KIRKPATRICK STREET A THREE-WAY STOP. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0

COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT HIS 2015MFT HAS COME IN UNDER BUDGET. HE HAD PLANNED ON USING 23,024 GALLONS OF OIL AND ONLY USED 20,560 GALLONS. HE ALSO HAD PLANNED ON USING 960 TONS OF CA-16 AND ONLY USED 939 TONS OF CA-16.

IN THE ABSENCE OF COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED FOR HIM.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #000916 TO FAST TRUCK & TRAILER FOR WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF A COOLING SYSTEM ON TRUCK #805 FOR A TOTAL OF $1,852.50. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PURCHASE ORDER. SECOND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #000917 TO SENTINEL EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS FOR REPAIR OF AN AIR LEAK AND ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ON THE STATION CASCADE SYSTEM AND SCBA FILL STATION FOR A TOTAL OF $799.96. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PURCHASE ORDER. SECOND COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT HAD COME TO HIM WITH CONCERNS ABOUT CHILDREN RIDING IN GOLF CARTS. A DISCUSSION REGARDING THIS WAS HELD BY THE COUNCIL. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO AMEND ORDINANCE #15-19, GOLF CARTS, TO INCLUDE THE CHILD PASSENGER PROTECTION ACT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

A DISCUSSION WAS HELD BY THE COUNCIL ON AMENDING 24-7-1 & 25-4-1 OF THE REVISED CODE REGARDING ABANDONED/INOPERABLE VEHICLES. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW ATTORNEY MALKOVICH, POLICE CHIEF ANDREWS, AND COMMISSIONER MOORE TO CONSIDER AMENDING THESE ORDINANCES. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED PAYROLL FOR OCTOBER 23, 2015 GENERAL FUND $59,724.82, WATER AND SEWER $31,185.07, AND AIRPORT CARETAKER IN FOR A TOTAL OF $91,795.89. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO PAY PAYROLL AS PRESENTED. SECOND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR ERICA ROBINSON OF 1106 SOUTH LICKLITER LOT 6, CARRIE CLOVER OF 403 LICKLITER, AND BLAKE KEARNEY OF 407 WEST CHURCH. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS AS PRESENTED. SECOND COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT HAD BEEN DELIVERED AND WAS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE.

COMMISSIONER MILLER TABLED ITEM (E) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF VA REPRESENTATIVE’S CONTRACT.

COMMISSIONER STATED THAT KROGER WILL BE HOLDING A FLU VACCINE CLINIC AT THE BENTON CITY HALL ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2015 FROM 10 A.M. TO 12 P.M.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #15-29, 2015 TAX LEVY. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED HE HAD AN ITEM FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED ITEMS (C) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CONTINUING NEGOTIATIONS FOR PURCHASE OF NEW CITY HALL AND/OR POLICE DEPARTMENT AND (D) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EMPLOYING WHITE & BORGONONI ARCHITECTS FOR DESIGN FOR POSSIBLE NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT, WERE FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED HE WOULD LIKE TO OBTAIN BIDS FOR DEMOLITION OF THE WASHINGTON STREET SCOUT CABIN. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED HE HAD LEARNED OF A COMPANY THAT MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN TAKING THE BUILDING DOWN AT THEIR COST. COMMISSIONER MILLER ASKED THAT THIS ITEM BE TABLED SO HE COULD DO SOME MORE RESEARCH ON THIS TOPIC.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

NO OLD BUSINESS.

UNDER NEW BUSINESS, MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE HAS BEEN DOING A LOT OF WORK AT TWIN OAKS AND IS PLEASED WITH THE WAY THINGS ARE LOOKING.

UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, ROCKY MORRIS WANTED TO GO ON RECORD THAT HE AGREED WITH AMENDING THE GOLF CART ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE THE CHILD PASSENGER PROTECTION ACT DUE TO THE DANGERS THAT CAN OCCUR.

ALSO UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC, VERNON ROBERTS STATED HE HAD SOME ISSUES WITH PARKING OF INOPERABLE/ABANDONED VEHICLES IN HIS NEIGHBORHOOD. THE COUNCIL TOLD MR. ROBERTS THEY WOULD CONTINUE TO LOOK INTO THIS SITUATION.

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

6:42 P.M.

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

7:25 P.M.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO CONTINUE TO ALLOW THE
COMMITTEE OF ATTORNEY MALKOVICH, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR
KONDRITZ TO MOVE FORWARD WITH NEGOTIATIONS OF THE PROPERTY ON
SOUTH MAIN STREET FOR POSSIBLE ACQUISITION. 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 CONTINUE TO EMPLOY WHITE &
BORGNONI FOR DESIGN OF A POSSIBLE NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT AND TO LOOK
AT ANY EXISTING BUILDINGS TO CONSIDER FOR A POLICE DEPARTMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN.
YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER
MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

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

7:35 P.M.

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Agenda — November 23, 2015

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AGENDA BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY NOVEMBER 23, 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 PROPOSAL FROM CURT ERWIN CONSTRUCTION FOR REPAIRS TO STREET DEPT. BARN
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE “NO PARKING — TOW AWAY” ON SOUTH LICKLITER STREET
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL FOR STRIPING OF THE SQUARE AND THE MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER MOORE
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PLACEMENT OF “IN GOD WE TRUST” DECALS ON POLICE AND FIRE VEHICLES

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER MILLER
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS
D. REVIEW OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT BY GRAY, HUNTER, STENN
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF VA REPRESENTATIVE’S CONTRACT

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PROCLAMATION FOR NOVEMBER 25, 2015 AS “MR. A” DAY

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 11/19/15 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

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Flu Clinic

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The City of Benton will be hosting a flu shot clinic on Thursday, October 29, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The public is welcome!

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Minutes September 24, 2015

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MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 AT 7:00 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 MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE READING OF AND APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

MAYOR KONDRITZ INVITED SHERRY JOHNSON, MELISSA PYRON, AND CINDY PAGE TO JOIN HIM AT THE FRONT OF THE COUNCIL ROOM. THESE LADIES WERE AT THE COUNCIL MEETING TO BRING AWARENESS TO THE “KICK OUT CANCER” FOOTBALL GAME TO BE HELD AT BCHS ON OCTOBER 9, 2015.  MAYOR KONDRITZ ALLOWED THE LADIES TO SPEAK ON THIS GAME AND THEY ASKED THAT THE CITY OF BENTON BECOME INVOLVED.  MAYOR KONDRITZ READ A PROCLAMATION THAT PROCLAIMED OCTOBER 4, 2015 THROUGH OCTOBER 10, 2015 AS KICK OUT CANCER WEEK IN THE CITY OF BENTON. 

 

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #002580 TO HD SUPPLY FOR 24 5/8 I PEARL METERS AND METER PIT HOUSINGS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,200.16.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.    

 

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 15-22 AMENDING CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION SECTION 1-2-3 MEETINGS CHANGING COUNCIL MEETING START TIME TO 6:00 P.M.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED HE WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS FUTURE USE OF THE BOY SCOUT CABIN ON WASHINGTON STREET.  REPAIRS HAVE BEEN DONE TO THIS BUILDING, BUT THERE ARE STILL MANY REPAIRS TO BE MADE BEFORE IT COULD BE USED AGAIN.  THE COUNCIL IS UNSURE OF WHAT THE FUTURE OF THIS PROPERTY WILL BE.  COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO HAVE THE BOY SCOUT CABIN APPRAISED SO THE COUNCIL CAN MAKE A DECISION ON THE FUTURE OF THIS PROPERTY.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT.  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 #15-23 ELIMINATING ALL TWO HOUR PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON THE PUBLIC SQUARE.  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 APPROVE ORDINANCE #15-24 ELIMINATING ALL PARKING IN ALLIES/DRIVES IN THE CORNERS OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE.  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 APPROVE ORDINANCE #15-25 ESTABLISHING EIGHT (8) 15 MINUTES LOADING ZONES ON THE PUBLIC SQUARE.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER WYANT HELD A DISCUSSION ON TAKING BIDS FOR PAINTING OF CROSSWALKS AND YIELD SIGNS ON THE PUBLIC SQUARE.  COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR PAINTING OF THE CROSSWALKS AND YIELD SIGNS ON THE PUBLIC SQUARE.  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 APPROVE ORDINANCE #15-26 APPROVING 24-HOUR PARKING IN DESIGNATED PUBLIC PARKING LOTS.  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 MAKE THE FINAL PAYMENT TO ET SIMONDS FOR THE WEBSTER STREET PROJECT.  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 HAVE VARIOUS TREES REMOVED IN THE CITY OF BENTON THROUGH A CUT ABOVE TREE SERVICE WITH PAYMENT BEING MADE UPON RECEIPT OF INVOICE.  COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THEY SHOULD NOT BE PAID UNTIL ALL BILLS ARE PAID AS THIS CAUSES STRAIN ON THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT’S SCHEDULE.  COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT HE DID NOT SEE A PROBLEM WITH PAYING THEM UPON RECEIPT AND STATED HIS MOTION WOULD NOT CHANGE.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  1. COMMISSIONER MILLER. 

 

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW SHAWNEE ENGINEERING TO COMPLETE THE FINAL PHASE OF THE WASTENA STREET PROJECT ENGINEERING PLANS.  COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT THE $65,000.00 COST COULD BE PAID OUT OF THE WEBSTER STREET PROJECT RESTRICTED FUND BY UNRESTRICTING THE REMAING FUNDS.  A RESOLUTION FOR THIS WILL BE DONE AT THE NEXT MEETING.  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 #002303 TO TASER INTERNATIONAL FOR 50 TASER CARTRIDGES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,229.48.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED ITEM (B) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL DISPATCH AGREEMENT WOULD BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED PAYROLL FOR 09/25/2015 FOR GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF 66,008.71, WATER & SEWER IN THE AMOUNT OF 29,624.29, AND AIRPORT CARETAKER OF $850.00 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $96,483.00.  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 POOL ADJUSTMENT FOR NANCY LAMBERT OF 634 BUCHANAN STREET.  COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS ADJUSTMENT AS IT MEETS THE REQUIRED CRITERIA IN THE ORDINANCE.  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 PAYMENT PLAN REQUEST FOR WILLIAM BEATTY OF 604 EAST CHURCH DUE TO GRANDDAUGHTER LEAVING HIS OUTSIDE WATER HOSE ON.  COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW MR. BEATTY TO HAVE A PAYMENT PLAN.  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 RESOLUTION #15-15 ALLOCATING $10,000.00 ANNUALLY FROM THE MUNICIPAL UTILITY TAX FUND FOR THE PROMOTION AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE CITY OF BENTON.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE.  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 RESOLUTION #15-16 AMENDING RESOLUTION 15-2 TO TRANSFER AND RESTRICT FUNDS TO THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, CHANGING THE AMOUNT TRANSFERRED FROM $25,000.00 PER MONTH TO $55,000.00 PER MONTH.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT ITEM (B), DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PURCHASING OF BUILDING TO AS NEW CITY HALL AND POLICE DEPARTMENT, WOULD BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

 

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT ITEM (C), DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING EMPLOYEE FOR ZONING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT, WOULD BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

 

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

 

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED THAT THE SAFETY COMMITTEE WOULD BE HAVING A MEETING AT 9 A.M. ON 09/29/2015.

 

NO NEW BUSINESS.

 

UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC, JACK SCHANZ ASKED THE COUNCIL WHERE THEY WERE WITH THE ISSUES ON WHISPER WAY. THE COUNCIL ASKED MR. SCHANZ TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH PAULA GALLOWAY AND SHE COULD UPDATE HIM ON THE SITUATION. 

 

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

 

8:00 P.M.

 

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

 

9:30 P.M.

 

COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL DISPATCH AGREEMENT WITH WEST CITY. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  3. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  2. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW THE CITY ATTORNEY, THE FINANCE COMMISSIONER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ TO BEGIN NEGOTIATIONS ON THE POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF A PORTION OF THE PROFESSIONAL FEDERAL BUILDING ON WEST MAIN STREET FOR THE PURPOSE OF A NEW CITY HALL AND POLICE DEPARTMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO HIRE CHRISTOPHER FLENER FOR THE POSITION OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AND CODE ENFORCEMENT BEGINNING AT $35,000.00 PLUS BENEFITS. 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 ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

9:45 P.M.

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Minutes — September 14, 2015

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 AT 7:00 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 READING AND APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 24, 2015 PUBLIC HEARING. 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 READING AND APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 24, 2015 REGULARLY SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE.  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 READING AND APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 27, 2015 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0.   COMMISSIONER MOORE ABSTAINED.

 

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED WE WOULD GO OUT OF ORDER OF THE AGENDA AND BEGIN WITH A PRESENTATION FROM RICK LINTON. MR. LINTON PRESENTED HIS IDEAS FOR TOURISM IN THE CITY OF BENTON AS WELL AS SHOWING A SHORT VIDEO.  MR. LINTON STATED THAT HE HAD BEGUN WORK ON A PAMPHLET FEATURING BENTON TO BE PASSED OUT ACROSS THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.  AT THE END OF HIS PRESENTATION, MR. LINTON PROVIDED THE COUNCIL WITH A LISTING OF THE COSTS THIS PROJECT WOULD INCUR.  THE COUNCIL THANKED MR. LINTON FOR COMING. 

 

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO AMEND SECTION 1-2-3 MEETINGS OF THE REVISED CODE OF ORDINANCES 98-03 FOR THE CITY OF BENTON CHANGING COUNCIL MEETING TIME FROM 7 P.M. TO 6 P.M. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO RAISE RENTAL RATES AT TWIN OAKS TO $100.00 PER DAY EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2016. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO HIRE MARK FRANKLIN AS AN ON-CALL TWIN OAKS CUSTODIAN WHO WOULD CLEAN ONLY WHEN NEEDED AT $50.00 PER TIME. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT THE MONIES TO PAY THIS CUSTODIAN WOULD BE TAKEN FROM THE CUSTOMER’S DEPOSIT.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #15-19 INCREASING SEWER RATES. 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 ITEM (B) WAS FOR DISCUSSION IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

 

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A PROPOSED ALLEY CLOSING GOING NORTH/SOUTH ADJACENT TO THE NAZARENE CHURCH ON OCTOBER 12, 2015 AT 5:45 P.M. 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 APPROVE ORDINANCE #15-20 SETTING A SPEED LIMIT OF 20 MPH ON EAST WEBSTER FROM SOUTH MAIN TO THE CORPORATE CITY LIMITS. 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 #000915 TO MID-AMERICA FIRE AND SAFETY LLC FOR 2 TURN OUT COATS AND 2 PAIRS OF TURN OUT PANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,218.40. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED THAT ITEM (B) WOULD BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO PAY BILLS FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $91,613.46, FOR THE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $72,534.09, AND FOR OTHER FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,402.83 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $234,550.38. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED PAYROLL FOR 08/28/2015 FOR GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,443.00, WATER & SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,944.71, AND AIRPORT CARETAKER IN THE AMOUNT OF $850.00 FOR A TOTAL OF $88,237.82. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PAYROLL.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED PAYROLL FOR 09/11/2015 FOR GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,150.32 AND WATER & SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,793.66 FOR A TOTAL OF $85,943.98. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PAYROLL.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR POOLS FOR BEN COX OF 115 MCFALL AND LISA CUOCCI OF 519 E SMITH. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE APPLICATIONS AS THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ORDINANCE.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED A SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR LORIE BRUCE OF 607 MADISON STREET, APT. 2; GAY WILLIAMS MORTON OF 1203 S. MCLEANSBORO; AND LARRY PETTIT OF 400 STONE BROOK DRIVE. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE APPLICATIONS AS THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ORDINANCE.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT ITEM (D) WOULD BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO COMPLETE THE SUGAR CREEK LIGHTING PROJECT WITH THE ADDITION OF FIVE (5) STREET LIGHTS BEING PLACED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION FOR NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS PARTICIPATING IN MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED HE NEEDED A MOTION GIVING THE MAYOR AUTHORITY TO SIGN THE CWM HIGHWAY AUTHORITY AGREEMENT FOR THE EPA CLOSEOUT AT 315 SOUTH MAIN. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE THIS MOTION GIVING MAYOR KONDRITZ AUTHORITY TO SIGN THE CWM HIGHWAY AUTHORITY AGREEMENT.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED HE HAD BEEN APPROACHED ABOUT THE PLACEMENT OF HANDICAPPED PARKING PLACES ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE SQUARE IN FRONT OF ALPHA HOME HEALTH. MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED IF IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE TO MOVE THE HANDICAPPED PARKING SPOTS FROM THE NORTH SIDE OF THAT SECTION TO THE SOUTH SIDE.  THE COUNCIL DISCUSSED THIS OPTION.  COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO MOVE THE HANDICAPPED PARKING SPOTS ON THE SOUTHWEST SECTION OF THE SQUARE FROM THE NORTH END TO THE SOUTH END.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED ITEM (C) WOULD BE FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION.

 

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE CAR MUSEUM BUILDING ON NORTH MAIN PAINTED. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO OBTAIN BIDS FOR PAINTING THE CAR MUSEUM ON NORTH MAIN.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT WE NEEDED TO SET TRICK-OR-TREATING HOURS FOR HALLOWEEN IN THE CITY OF BENTON. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO SET TRICK-OR-TREAT HOURS FOR SATURDAY OCTOBER 31, 2015 FROM 5 P.M. TO 8 P.M.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE AN APPRAISAL TO BE OBTAINED ON THE CURRENT CITY HALL BUILDING AND REAL ESTATE. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED HE WOULD LIKE COMMISSIONER MILLER TO OBTAIN THIS APPRAISAL.   COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION ALLOWING HIMSELF TO SEEK AN APPRAISAL ON THE CURRENT CITY HALL BUILDING AND REAL ESTATE.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS DISPATCH SERVICE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

 

UNDER NEW BUSINESS, MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST ALL MINUTES FROM THE AIRPORT BOARD AS WELL AS THEIR MONTHLY FLY IN AND FLY OUT LIST. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO FILE A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR MINUTES FROM THE AIRPORT BOARD AS WELL AS THE MONTHLY FLY IN AND FLY OUT LIST FROM 2012 TO PRESENT.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, NELSON ENRIETTO MADE A STATEMENT SAYING THE LOSS OF ALL THE OAK TREES IN OUR TOWN WAS CHANGING ITS LOOKS AND CHARACTER. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED HE AGREED AND THE CITY WAS DOING WHAT THEY COULD WITH THIS MATTER.

 

ALSO UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, JACK SCHANZ ASKED WHAT THE STATUS OF THE LOG CABIN WAS. THE COUNCIL STATED THEY ARE IN THE PROCESS OF DECIDING WHAT WILL BE DONE WITH THE LOG CABIN. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ITEMS (A) DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE; (B) DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS; (C) DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION, DISCIPLINE, PERFORMANCE, OR DISMISSAL OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES OF THE PUBLIC BODY OR LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY, INCLUDING HEARING TESTIMONY ON A COMPLAINT LODGED AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE OF THE PUBLIC BODY OR AGAINST LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY TO DETERMINE ITS VALIDITY.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

8:10 P.M.

 

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

 

9:35 P.M.

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW MR. RICK LINTON TO PROCEED WITH THE CITY OF BENTON PROMOTIONAL PLAN UP TO $10,000.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0.  

 

COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO DENY AMENDING CHAPTER 3 ANIMALS, SECTION 3-1-10 OF THE REVISED CODE OF ORDINANCES 98-03 OF THE CITY OF BENTON, ILLINOIS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO TABLE PUBLIC AFFAIRS ITEM (C) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF POUR LICENSE FOR GAS STATIONS AND OTHER QUALIFYING BUSINESSES. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO REMOVE ALL 2-HOUR PARKING SIGNS FROM THE PUBLIC SQUARE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW NO PARKING IN THE DRIVES ON EACH CORNER OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW 15 MINUTE LOADING ZONES IN ALL FOUR CORNERS OF THE SQUARE WITH TOWING AT OWNER’S EXPENSE AFTER THE 15 MINUTES. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ALLOWING PARKING IN MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

TIME: 9:45 P.M.

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Agenda — October 26, 2015

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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 PAINTING WOOD TRIM AT ANTIQUE CAR MUSEUM

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAINTING ON PUBLIC SQUARE, NORTH MAIN/MAPLE STREET PARKING LOT, AND NORTHEAST SQUARE PARKING LOT
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR STOP SIGN ON KIRKPATRICK AND SEVENTH STREETS

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER MOORE
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING GOLF CART ORDINANCE, CHILD SAFETY SEATS
C. DISCUSSION AND OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING 24-7-1 & 25-4-1OF THE REVISED CODE OF ORDINANCES

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 ANNUAL AUDIT
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF VA REPRESENTATIVE’S CONTRACT
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FLU CLINIC AT CITY HALL
G. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF 2015 TAX LEVY

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION OF IDOT’S PROPOSED 2016 AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CONTINUING NEGOTIATIONS FOR PURCHASE OF NEW CITY HALL AND/OR POLICE DEPARTMENT
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EMPLOYING WHITE & BORGONONI ARCHITECTS FOR DESIGN FOR POSSIBLE NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT
E. DISCUSSIONAND/OR APPROVAL OF OBTAINING BIDS FOR DEMOLITION OF WASHINGTON STREET SCOUT CABIN

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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Agenda — October 12, 2015

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AGENDA

BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2015

6:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BIDS FOR PAINTING .CAR MUSEUM

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TO UNRESTRICT FUNDS FROM EAST WEBSTER STREET PROJECT
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TO RESTRICT FUNDS

FOR WASTENA STREET PROJECT

  1. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MAKING INTERSECTION OF NORTH SEVENTH STREET AND KIRKPATRICK STREET A THREE-WAY STOP
  2. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BIDS FOR PAINTING OF CROSSWALKS AND YIELDS ON PUBLIC SQUARE
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE CLOSING ALLEY IN KIRKPATRICK AND DIAMONDS ADDITION

 

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSIONER MOORE
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER MILLER
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
  3. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  4. APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR IMRF

PARTICIPATION BY ELECTED OFFICIALS

  1. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TAX LEVY

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS                                                   MAYOR KONDRITZ
    1. UPDATES

 

  1. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC

 

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  2. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE
  3. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
  4. 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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