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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.

ADJOURNMENT POSTED 10/22/15 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

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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.

 

ADJOURNMENT                                                             POSTED 10/8/15 AT 2:00 P.M./PMG

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Agenda — Special Meeting 08/27/2015

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A G E N D A

THE CITY OF BENTON WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY 08/27/2015 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 AND/OR APPROVAL OF GOLF CART/NEIGHBORHOOD VEHICLE ORDINANCE

 

 

 

BEC

08/24/2015

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Special Meeting — August 20, 2015

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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD THURSDAY AUGUST 20, 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 MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #001003 TO BLACKBAUD FOR FINANCIAL EDGE SOFTWARE AND PAPERSAVE SOFTWARE IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,956.80. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED IF ANYONE HAD ANY QUESTIONS THEY COULD ASK CITY CLERK BROOK CRAIG OR CITY TREASURER LISA MENO. CITY TREASURER LISA MENO EXPLAINED HOW BENEFICIAL THIS WOULD BE FOR THE CITY AND ALSO STATED THAT THE CURRENT SOFTWARE IS LOSING SUPPORT IN THE NEAR FUTURE. COMMISSIONER MILLER 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 MILER PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #000975 TO CONCEPTE OF ILLINOIS FOR A SERVER, A SMART UPS BATTERY BACKUP, BACKUP SOLUTION HARDWARE, FUJITSUI X 5000 DESKTOP SCANNER, AND A HP LASER JET P3015X PRINTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,836.45. 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 HE WOULD LIKE TO MOVE FORWARD WITH ALLOWING GOLF CARTS ON THE CITY OF BENTON STREETS. ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH STATED THAT HE WANTED THE COMMISSIONERS TO DISCUSS WHAT THEY WANTED AND DID NOT WANT IN REGARDS TO THIS ORDINANCE. A DISCUSSION WAS HELD. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO HAVE ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PREPARE AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING GOLF CARTS AND RECREATIONAL OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLES ON THE CITY STREETS WITH CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

 

MAYOR KONDRITZ READ A PROCLAMATION CONCERNING 100 YEARS OF FOOTBALL IN THE CITY OF BENTON. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING AUGUST 21, 2015 BENTON RANGERS FOOTBALL DAY IN 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 MOORE MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

 

9:50 A.M.

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Continued Meeting — August 13, 2015

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MINUTES OF THE CONTINUED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD THURSDAY AUGUST 13, 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, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. COMMISSIONER MOORE WAS ABSENT.

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 27, 2015 COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE BILLS TO BE PAID 08/13/2015 FOR GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,374.08, FOR THE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $141,308.77, AND OTHER FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,554.53 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $274,237.38. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

 

COMMISSIONER MOORE ARRIVED AT 8:35 A.M.

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE CITY HAS BEEN GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO RENEW EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE IN OCTOBER. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THIS WOULD CAUSE AN INCREASE IN PREMIUM FROM OCTOBER TO FEBRUARY. HOWEVER, COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT IF WE WAIT UNTIL FEBRUARY TO RENEW, THE INCREASE WILL BE GREATER.   COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO RENEW EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE IN OCTOBER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. COMMISSIONER MOORE ASKED TO READ THE POLICY BEFORE VOTING. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THE POLICY HAS BEEN AVAILABLE TO READ AT ALL TIMES AND THAT THERE WAS A MOTION AND A SECOND ON THE FLOOR. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS 4: COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 1. COMMISSIONER MOORE.

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THERE WOULD BE A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2015. THIS MEETING IS BEING HELD TO DISCUSS SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE FOR THE TREASURER’S/CLERK’S OFFICES AS WELL AS DISCUSSION OF THE USE OF GOLF CARTS AND UTV’S IN THE CITY OF BENTON. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT IF ANYONE HAD ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SOFTWARE/HARDWARE, THEY COULD SPEAK WITH CITY TREASURER LISA MENO OR CITY CLERK BROOK CRAIG.

 

 

 

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

TIME: 8:50 A.M.

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Council Minutes — August 10, 2015

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY AUGUST 10, 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 STATED WE WOULD TABLE THE READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES UNTIL THURSDAY’S CONTINUED MEETING.

 

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED WE WOULD GO OUT OF ORDER OF THE AGENDA AND BEGIN WITH ITEM (C) OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT. COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED THAT WE HAD PREVIOUSLY VOTED TO HIRE A POLICE AND FIRE MERIT BOARD CANDIDATE FOR THE POSITION OF PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER. COMMISSIONER MOORE CALLED ALEX MELVIN FORWARD. MR. MELVIN WAS SWORN IN BY MAYOR KONDRITZ.

 

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED HE WOULD LIKE TO STAY OUT OF ORDER OF THE AGENDA AND ALLOW RICK LINTON FROM FREDCO TO GIVE HIS PRESENTATION ON MARKETING FOR THE CITY OF BENTON. MR. LINTON SHOWED THE COUNCIL A VIDEO CREATED BY A DRONE AS WELL AS A POWERPOINT PRESENTATION ON WHAT MARKETING COULD BE DONE FOR THE CITY OF BENTON. THE COUNCIL STATED THEY WOULD GIVE THIS SOME THOUGHT AND GET BACK TO MR. LINTON.

 

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO HIRE DAVID SHELTON AS A TEMPORARY FULLTIME WATER DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE FOR 120 DAYS STARTING TUESDAY AUGUST 11, 2015. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE PRESENTED MR. SHELTON’S BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG TEST. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE ASKED IF THE COUNCIL HAD ANY QUESTIONS AND NO ONE DID. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

 

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE PRESENTED A QUOTE FROM WIGGS EXCAVATING FOR A WATER SERVICE LINE INSTALLATION ON PUTNAM STREET IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,500.00. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THIS QUOTE FROM WIGGS EXCAVATING IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,500.00. 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 HIS 2015 MFT PROGRAM FROM ILLINI ASPHALT IN THE AMOUNT OF $77,060.96. 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 RESOLUTION #15-12 UNRESTRICTING $193,000 FROM THE CITY HALL BUILDING PROJECT, RESOLUTION #15-11. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 1.   COMMISSIONER MILLER.

 

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #15-13 RESTRICTING $193,000 TO THE EAST WEBSTER STREET ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. 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 APPROVE ORDINANCE #15-15 SETTING A 35 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON PETROFF ROAD FROM NORTH MAIN TO SUGAR CREEK ROAD. SECOND 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 APPROVE ORDINANCE #15-16 SETTING A 40 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON SUGAR CREEK ROAD FROM PETROFF TO OLD BED 24 ROAD. SECOND COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

 

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #15-17 SETTING A 35 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON SKYLANE DRIVE FROM SUGAR CREEK ROAD TO OLD BEN 24 ROAD. SECOND 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 A CUT ABOVE TREE SERVICE TO CUT DOWN A TREE AT 606 WEST SIXTH STREET FOR THE AMOUNT OF $900.00. 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 APPROVE THE BID FROM ET SIMMONDS FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK TO OVERLAY WEBSTER STREET FROM MCLEANSBORO STREET WEST TO THE RAILROAD TRACKS IN THE AMOUNT OF $109,550.96. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.  

 

COMMISSIONER MOORE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #000914 TO SENTINEL EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS FOR 20 SCBA FLOW TESTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,200.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

 

COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED HE HAD RECEIVED A MEMO FROM FIRE CHIEF SHANE COCKRUM ASKING FOR REMOVAL OF PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTER ANDREW AHFIELD STATING HE DOES NOT HAVE TIME TO DEDICATE TO THIS ANYMORE. COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO REMOVE PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTER ANDREW AHFIELD FROM THE ROSTER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

 

COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED THAT HE HAD RECENTLY TAKEN OVER HEADING UP THE IPRF PROGRAMS FOR TRAINING OUR EMPLOYEES. HE STATED HE IS CURRENTLY WORKING WITH CHIEF COCKRUM ON THESE PROGRAMS.

 

COMMISSIONER MOORE PRESENTED ORDINANCE 3-1-10 (A) REGARDING HAVING ANIMALS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS. COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED HE WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE ORDINANCE CHANGED TO ALLOW CHICKENS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS. COMMISSIONER MOORE ASKED THE COUNCIL TO PUT SOME THOUGHT INTO THIS AND IT WILL BE REVISITED IN THE FUTURE.

 

COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE THE COUNCIL TO BE AWARE THAT FIRE CHIEF SHANE COCKRUM HAS RECENTLY BEEN PLACED ON THE “911” BOARD BY MAYOR KONDRITZ.

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #001002 TO HEARTLAND OFFICE SUPPLY FOR 5 FLIPPER TABLES TO BE USED IN THE COUNCIL ROOM IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,434.20. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT WE WOULD HAVE TO CONTINUE THE MEETING TO THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2015, AT 8:30 A.M. TO PAY BILLS.

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED PAYROLL FOR 07/31/2015 FOR GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $54,224.00 AND WATER & SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,599.44 FOR A TOTAL OF $80,823.44. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PAYROLL. 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 SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR POOL FILLS FOR PAUL AND RICK FULLER OF 306 WEST PARK AND ANGIE FORBY OF 700 WEST WASHINGTON. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE APPLICATIONS AS THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ORDINANCE. 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 A SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR ALYCE WINEMILLER OF 901 EAST ANNA AND PASTOR DEAN SEVERIN OF 806 SOUTH MCLEANSBORO. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE APPLICATIONS AS THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ORDINANCE. 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 A SEWER ADJUSTMENT FOR KASSIE SPENCER OF 314 WEST CHURCH. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO DECLINE THIS APPLICATION AS IT WAS NOT A LEAK, BUT WATERING OF GRASS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT ITEM (D) “RENEWAL OF HEALTH INSURANCE” WOULD BE DISCUSSED AT A LATER DATE.

 

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT ATTORNEY THOMAS MALKOVICH IS CURRENTLY GOING OVER STATE STATUTES AND IS WORKING ON AN ORDINANCE FOR ALLOWING GOLF CARTS ON THE CITY STREETS.

 

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THERE IS CITY OWNED REAL ESTATE AT LAKE HAMILTON THAT NOTHING IS BEING DONE WITH. HE SUGGESTED POSSIBLY PLATTING THIS LAND. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO ALLOWING ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO PROCEED WITH IF DETERMINING RESIDENTIAL LOT PLATTING AT LAKE HAMILTON IS POSSIBLE. 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 A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE NATIONAL FIRE SAFETY COUNCIL HAD COME TO VISIT HIM. THEY PROVIDE PAMPHLETS AND COLORING BOOKS TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENTS TO BE HANDED OUT TO CHILDREN WHO VISIT THE FIREHOUSE OR THEY ARE DISTRIBUTED AT THE SCHOOLS DURING FIRE PREVENTION WEEK. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED HE WOULD LIKE TO PROVIDE A $250.00 DONATION TO THIS PROGRAM. COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO PROVIDE THE NATIONAL FIRE SAFETY COUNCIL WITH A $250.00 DONATION TO THE FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAM. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

 

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED HE WOULD LIKE TO COMPLETE THE LOG CABIN REHABILITATION AND BE ABLE TO RENT AGAIN. THE COUNCIL DISCUSSED WHAT WORK STILL NEEDED TO BE COMPLETED ON THE LOG CABIN. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW PUBLIC PROPERTIES COMMISSIONER RONNIE BAUMGARTE TO PROCEED WITH REHABBING THE LOG CABIN. 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 ITEM (F) WOULD BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

 

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

 

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED HE WOULD LIKE TO DO TESTING FOR ASBESTOS IN THE CURRENT CITY HALL BUSINESS. THE COUNCIL STATED THAT THEY WOULD LOOK INTO THIS FURTHER AND REVISIT THIS TOPIC.

 

UNDER NEW BUSINESS, MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT AUGUST 3-10 WAS NATIONAL FARMER’S MARKET WEEK. HE STATED THAT 500 TO 600 PEOPLE A WEEK VISIT THE BENTON FARMER’S MARKET. THIS IS RUN BY OUR LOCAL CITIZENS. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WANTED TO COMMEND ALL INVOLVED IN OUR FARMER’S MARKET.

 

UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, RYAN BOWMAN FROM THE BENTON EVENING NEWS WANTED TO INTRODUCE HIMSELF. HE STATED THAT IN THE THREE WEEKS HE HAS BEEN HERE, IF THE PEOPLE ARE ANY INDICATION, HE REALLY LIKES BENTON. HE STATED THAT THE PAPER WILL HAVE LOCAL NEWS EVERY DAY.

 

JUDITH KELLY SPOKE TO THE COUNCIL. SHE STATED THAT THE FAMILY THAT LIVES ON THE CORNER OF WHISPER WAY AND STONE BROOK IS RUNNING A GARAGE AT THEIR HOME. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THE CITY WOULD LOOK INTO THIS AND MAKE A VISIT TO THIS RESIDENCE.

 

JULIE PAYNE HUBLER ADDRESSED THE COUNCIL REGARDING THE LOW CLEARANCE SIGNS ON SOUTH DUQUOIN STREET BEFORE THE TRESTLE. MS. HUBLER STATED THAT SHE HAS HAD TO HELP BACK MANY PEOPLE UP BECAUSE THEY DID NOT SEE THE SIGNS IN TIME. SHE SUGGESTED THAT MAYBE THE CITY COULD PUT FLASHING SIGNS UP TO HELP WITH THIS PROBLEM.

 

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 MOORE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

 

8:30 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.

 

8:55 P.M.

 

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW MAYOR KONDRITZ, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND ATTORNEY MALKOVICH GO INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.  

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO CONTINUE THE MEETING TO THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2015 AT 8:30 A.M. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

 

 

TIME: 9:00 P.M.

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Agenda — August 24, 2015

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AGENDA

BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY AUGUST 24, 2015

7:00 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 ORDINANCE TO INCREASE SEWER RATES

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                        COMMISSIONER WYANT
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DISMISSAL OF TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE IN THE STREET DEPARTMENT
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE IN THE STREET DEPARTMENT
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BID FOR REMOVING AND REPLACING TWO WINDOWS AT THE STREET BARN
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SPEED LIMIT ORDINANCE FROM SOUTH MAIN TO THE CORPORATE CITY LIMITS OF EAST WEBSTER
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF ESPY STREET

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT            COMMISSIONER MOORE
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS  
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR BENTON HOMECOMING PARADE
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CITY DISPATCH AGREEMENT

 

  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 CONTRACTING SHREDDING COMPANY

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY                       TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES    

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT             MAYOR KONDRITZ
  2. UPDATES
  3. DISCUSSION OF BUSINESS/ZONING ISSUE AT WHISPER WAY, JACK SCHANZ
  4. PRESENTATION BY KEN BURZYNSKI CONCERNING PARKING ISSUES ON PUBLIC SQUARE

 

  1. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

 

  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.

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT                                                                    POSTED 08/20/15 AT 2:00 P.M./BC                                                                                                                  

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Agenda — Special Called Meeting 08/20/15

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A G E N D A

THE CITY OF BENTON WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY 08/20/2015 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 AND/OR APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF NEW SOFTWARE/HARDWARE
  2. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF GOLF CART/NEIGHBORHOOD VEHICLE ORDINANCE
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PROCLAMATION FOR BENTON RANGER FOOTBALL

 

 

 

BEC

08/17/2015

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