The Boil Order issued for Frisco from Gardner to Dial Streets has been lifted. If you have any further questions, please contact the Benton Water Department at 618-439-6131 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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Agenda — May 11, 2015
AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY MAY 11, 2015
7:00 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 VEHICLE DONATION TO BENTON COMMUNITY PARK
5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE MAKING ASH STREET AND MCFALL STREET A FOUR-WAY STOP
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF USE OF SQUARE PARKING FOR CAR SHOWS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REMOVAL OF TREES AT LAKE BENTON
6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER MOORE
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF INTERIM FIRE CHIEF/APPOINTMENT OF ACTING FIRE CHIEF
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING NEW FIRE CHIEF
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF D.T. RICHARDSON AS PART-TIME OFFICER IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
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 FISCAL YEAR 2015 BUDGET
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKERS
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CHANGING MEETING DATE
8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TRASH SERVICE CONTRACT
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CABLE FRANCHISE EXTENSIONS
9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF NEW COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF WI-FI AT CITY HALL
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF CITY OFFICERS
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF INDUSTRIAL PARK II CLEANUP
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE PROCLAMATION
10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
11. OLD BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSINESS
13. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE
B. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
C. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION,
DISCIPLINE, PERFORMANCE, OR DISMISSAL OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES OF THE
PUBLIC BODY OR LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY, INCLUDING HEARING
TESTIMONY ON A COMPLAINT LODGED AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE OF THE PUBLIC
BODY OR AGAINST LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY TO DETERMINE ITS
VALIDITY.
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BOIL ORDER
The City of Benton Water Department has issued a boil water order for Frisco Street from Gardner Street to Dial Street until further notice. If you have any questions, you may contact the Benton Water Department at 618-439-6131 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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Agenda — April 27, 2015
AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY APRIL 27, 2015
7:00 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 LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER
5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MFT ROCK BID
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE IN THE STREET DEPARTMENT FOR MOWING
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF WILL CALL MOWING POSITION
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MAKING ASH STREET AND MCFALL STREET A FOUR-WAY STOP
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR POSSIBLE ALLEY CLOSING
6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER BURNETT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR REND LAKE CAR SHOW
7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER MILLER
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS
8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CABLE FRANCHISE EXTENSION
9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KRAFT
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REZONING ORDINANCE
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 — April 13, 2015
AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2015 AT 7:00 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
6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER BURNETT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER MILLER
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MISCELLANEOUS BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ZOBRIO ANNUAL CLIENT CARE AGREEMENT
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DELTA DENTAL
F. DISCUSSION OF BUDGET
G. DISCUSSION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT
8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SURVEY PLAT FOR LAKE BENTON LOTS
9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KRAFT
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CITY TRASH DISPOSAL CONTRACT
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PROCLAMATION FOR HOWARD L. PAYNE 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.
15. ADJOURNMENT POSTED 4/9/15 AT 2:00 P.M./BC
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Continued City Council Minutes — March 13, 2015
MINUTES OF THE CONTINUED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD FRIDAY MARCH 13, 2015 AT 8:30 A.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.
MAYOR KRAFT CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, AND MAYOR KRAFT. COMMISSIONER MILLER WAS ABSENT.
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE BILLS TO BE PAID 03/13/2015 FOR GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $90,617.44, FOR THE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $135.202.02, AND OTHER FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $92,919.10 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $318,838.56. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.
TIME: 8:35 A.M.
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Agenda — March 23, 2015
AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2015 AT 7:00 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 LAKE LOT TRANSFERS
5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER BURNETT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR REND LAKE WATER FESTIVAL PARADE AND CELEBRATION TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE
7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER MILLER
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MISCELLANEOUS BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CLOSURE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES
9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KRAFT
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE METHAMPHETAMINE TREATMENT PROGRAM AT THE FRANKLIN COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TO EXPEND MONIES FOR CITY HALL PROJECT
D. DISCUSSION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT LABOR RELATIONS ISSUE
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.
15. ADJOURNMENT POSTED 3/19/15 AT 2:00 P.M./BC
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City Council Minutes — February 23, 2015
MINUTES OF THE BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY FEBURARY 23, 2015 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.
MAYOR KRAFT CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 9, 2015 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISISONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS 0.
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED HE HAD NOTHING FOR DISCUSSION DURING THIS MEETING.
COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO AMMEND CHAPTER 24 – MOTOR VEHICLE CODE BY AMENDING SCHEDULE K – NO PASSING ZONE ON EAST FORREST STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISISONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS 0.
COMMISSIONER BURNETT PRESENTED THE POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 5, 2015 THROUGH FEBRUARY 18, 2015. THE BENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT HANDLED A TOTAL OF 157 DISPATCH CALLS FOR SERVICE. THESE INCLUDED 4 TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS, 19 TRAFFIC STOPS, 12 DOMESTIC DISPUTES, 2 THEFT REPORTS, AND SEVERAL OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE. THE DEPARTMENT COMPLETED A TOTAL OF 34 WRITTEN REPORTS.
COMMISSIONER BURNETT PRESENTED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 9, 2015 THROUGH FEBRUARY 22, 2015. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD 2 FIRST RESPONDER CALLS, 4 SERVICE CALLS, 2 FALSE ALARMS, 1 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT/FIRES, AND 2 STRUCTURE FIRES FOR A TOTAL OF 11 CALLS. WATER USAGE/LOSS REPORTING WAS FOR 42,500 GALLONS. ENGINE 805 IS OUT OF SERVICE, BUT THE PART TO REPAIR IT HAS BEEN ORDERED. ENGINES 801 AND 803 ARE IN SERVICE WITH REPAIRS TO BE DONE ON ENGINE 801 ONCE ENGINE 805 IS BACK IN SERVICE. THE EMERGENCY STORM NOTIFICATION SYSTEM IS OPERATIONAL WITH NO MALFUNCTIONS.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL FOR PAY DATE 02/13/15 IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,134.70 FOR THE GENERAL FUND AND $28,890.69 FOR THE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT FOR A TOTAL OF $84,025.39. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR MIKE FITZPATRICK OF 1201 E WEBSTER AND BRIAN BLADES OF 1204 ELECTION DRIVE. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED HE HAS BEEN CHECKING WITH NEWWAVE AND COMPARING PRICES ON TELEPHONE SERVICE. HE STATED THAT SWITCHING THE NONCONTRACTED PHONE LINES TO NEWWAVE FROM FRONTIER WOULD SAVE THE CITY APPROXIMATELY $280.00 PER MONTH. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE SWITCH OF PHONE LINES FROM FRONTIER TO NEWWAVE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED AN INVOICE FOR MEMBERSHIP DUES TO THE EDC. THE MEMBERSHIP FEE IS $2,500.00. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO PAY THE MEMBERSHIP DUES TO EDC IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.
ATTORNEY THOMAS MALKOVICH PRESENTED ORDINANCE #15-5 AMENDING CHAPTER 21 LIQUOR, ARTICLE II, SECTION 21-2-6 LICENSE CLASSIFICATIONS, FEES, LIMITATIONS OF THE REVISED CODE OR ORDINANCES OR THE CITY OF BENTON, ILLINOIS. MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE #15-5 SETTING CLASS “C” LICENSES AT 5 WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.
MAYOR KRAFT STATED THE CITY HAD RECEIVED BIDS FOR DEMOLITION AT 717 WASHINGTON STREET AND 1217 NORTH MAIN STREET . THERE WERE BIDS RECEIVED FROM JOPLIN SALVAGE AND TERRY BAKER. THE OPENED BIDS FOR JOPLIN SALVAGE WERE $3,450.00 FOR 717 WASHINGTON AND $3,250.00 FOR 1217 NORTH MAIN. THE OPENED BIDS FROM TERRY BAKER WERE FOR $4,700.00 FOR 717 WASHINGTON AND $4,500.00 FOR 1217 NORTH MAIN. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE LOW BIDS OF JOPLIN SALVAGE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.
MAYOR KRAFT HELD A DISCUSSION ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF LIMITING LIQUOR LICENSING FROM 9 TO 7 BEGINNING IN MAY OF 2015. THERE ARE CURRENTLY 9 LIQUOR LICENSE OPEN AND NO LICENSE WILL BE TAKEN AWAY. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO AMMEND THE LIQUOR ORDINANCE LIMITING LICENSING TO 7. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.
MAYOR KRAFT PRESENTED MINUTES FROM THE ZONING BOARD. HE STATED THERE WAS A VARIANCE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY RSH INC IN BENTON. THIS IS THE BENTON SUPER LUBE AT 1007 DUQUOIN STREET REQUESTING A VARIANCE TO RELIEVE THE FRONT SETBACK FROM B6 ZONING TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE BLOCK BUILDING. NO ONE APPEARED AGAINST THIS APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE. MAYOR KRAFT ASKED FOR A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS VARIANCE. MOTION TO ACCEPT THESE MINUTES FROM THURSDAY FEBRUARY 19, 2015 WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.
MAYOR KRAFT STATED THERE WAS A VARIANCE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE PROPOSED NEW DOLLAR GENERAL. THIS IS AT 1005 EAST MAIN STREET REQUESTING A VARIANCE TO RELIEVE THE FRONT SETBACK FROM B6 ZONING. THIS RECEIVED 4 YEAS AND NO NAYS. MAYOR KRAFT ASKED FOR A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS VARIANCE. MOTION TO ACCEPT THESE MINUTES FROM THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.
MAYOR KRAFT STATED THERE WAS A VARIANCE APPLICATION FOR 401 NORTH MAIN THAT WAS APPROVED AT THE ZONING MEETING. MAYOR KRAFT STATED THAT THIS HAS A SCHEDULED DATE FOR REINSPECTION. MAYOR KRAFT ASKED FOR A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE MINUTES. MOTION TO ACCEPT THESE MINUTES WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.
NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
UNDER OLD BUSINESS, MAYOR KRAFT PRESENTED A BROCHURE FROM WHITE AND BORGONONI ARICHTECTS. MAYOR KRAFT STATED THAT HE HAD PREVIOUSLY MET WITH THEM TO GO OVER THE CITY HALL BUILDING. THIS BROCHURE CONTAINS THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INSPECTION OF THE BUILDING ITSELF. THE COST IS $22,930.00 TO DO A COMPLETE EVALUATION OF THIS BUILDING. COMMISSIONER MILLER ASKED IF THERE WAS TIMETABLE ON COMPLETING THIS. MAYOR KRAFT STATED THAT WBA SHOULD HAVE THIS COMPLETED IN 30 DAYS. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE CONTRACT FROM WBA ON INSPECTING THE CURRENT CITY HALL. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.
UNDER NEW BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT WE ARE CURRENTLY 7-8 MONTHS OUT FROM STARTING THE NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.
IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, JULIE PAYNE HUBLER STATED HER THOUGHTS ABOUT THE CONDITION OF CITY HALL AND THAT SHE BELIEVES WE EITHER NEED AN UPDATE OF THE BUILDING OR A NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTED.
COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISISONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS 0.
TIME: 7:30 P.M.
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City Council Meeting Agenda — March 9, 2015
AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2015 AT 7:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24 – MOTOR VEHICLE CODE BY AMENDING SCHEDULE K – NO PASSING ZONE ON EAST FORREST STREET
6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER BURNETT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ADVERTISING POSITION OF FIRE CHIEF
7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER MILLER
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MISCELLANEOUS BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS
8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES
9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KRAFT
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21 LIQUOR CODE, ARTICLE II – LICENSES CLASS “A” – LIMITING LIQUOR LICENSING
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF POLICE AND FIRE PENSION BOARD MEMBERS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REMOVAL AND NEW APPOINTMENT OF CIVIC CENTER BOARD MEMBER
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION URGING THE GOVERNOR AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PROTECT FULL FUNDING OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT DISTRIBUTIVE FUND REVENUES
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TO EXPEND MONIES FOR CITY HALL PROJECT
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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City Council Minutes — February 9, 2015
MINUTES OF THE BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY FEBURARY 9, 2015 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.
MAYOR KRAFT CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 26, 2015 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISISONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 4, 2015 SPECIAL CALLED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISISONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS 0.
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED HE HAD A BID FOR PARTS FOR THE SEWER DEPARTMENT FROM IMCO. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THIS BID FROM IMCO IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,197.50. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISISONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS 0.
COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO TRIM THE TREE IN THE ALLEY BEHIND 519 E TAYLER WITH D&S TREE SERVICE DOING THE WORK FOR $700.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISISONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS 0.
COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO UPDATE THE STREET/ALLEY/CORPORATE LIMIT MAP BY SHAWNEE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. ESTIMATED COST OF THIS PROJECT IS BETWEEN $1,500.00 AND $2,000.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISISONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS 0.
COMMISSIONER BURNETT MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT PURCHASE ORDER #002294 TO P.F. PETTIBONE & CO. FOR SHOULDER PATCHES FOR UNIFORMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $597.75 FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISISONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS 0.
COMMISSIONER BURNETT MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT PURCHASE ORDER #00902 TO BANNER FIRE EQUIPMENT REPAIRS TO ENGINES 801 AND 803 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1512.32 FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISISONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS 0.
COMMISSIONER BURNETT PRESENTED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR JANUARY 26, 2015 THROUGH FEBRUARY 8, 2015. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD 8 FIRST RESPONDER CALLS, 3 FALSE ALARMS, 1 STRUCTURE FIRE, AND 1 BRUSH FIRE FOR A TOTAL OF 13 CALLS. ALL ENGINES ARE IN SERVICE.
COMMISSIONER BURNETT PRESENTED THE POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR JANUARY 23, 2015 THROUGH FEBRUARY 4, 2015. THE BENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT HANDLED A TOTAL OF 167 DISPATCH CALLS FOR SERVICE. THESE INCLUDED 6 TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS, 20 TRAFFIC STOPS, 7 DOMESTIC DISPUTES, 9 THEFT REPORTS, AND SEVERAL OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE. THE DEPARTMENT COMPLETED A TOTAL OF 46 WRITTEN REPORTS.
COMMISSIONER BURNETT STATED THAT HE HAD A MATTER FOR DISCUSSION IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO PAY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $76,561.99 FOR GENERAL FUND, $77,545.19 FOR WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT, AND $45,64.40 FOR OTHER FUNDS WITH A TOTAL OF $199,721.47 PAYABLE 02/10/2015. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL FOR PAY DATE 01/30/15 IN THE AMOUNT OF $54,652.69 FOR THE GENERAL FUND AND $28,026.11 FOR THE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT FOR A TOTAL OF $82,678.80. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT.
COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR CHARLES GUNTER OF 304 WEST CHURCH, NOEL POND OF 220 WEST ILLINOIS CENTRAL STREET, AND GREG BAIN OF 308 WEST PARK. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED HE HAS BEEN CHECKING WITH NEWWAVE AND COMPARING PRICES ON TELEPHONE SERVICE. HE STATED HE WOULD LIKE COUNCIL APPROVAL TO MOVE FORWARD WITH HIS RESEARCH. THE COUNCIL AGREED.
MAYOR KRAFT PRESENTED A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY FOR RESIDENTIAL AND SMALL COMMERCIAL RETAIL CUSTOMERS WHO DO NOT OPT OUT OF SUCH A PROGRAM. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 15-3. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.
MAYOR KRAFT HELD A DISCUSSION ON LIMITING CLASS “C” LIQUOR LICENSES TO FIVE. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO 21 LIQUOR CODE, ARTICLE II –LICENSES CLASS “C” – TO FIVE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.
MAYOR KRAFT HELD A DISCUSSION ABOUT THE ARHITECTS THAT HAD SUMBITTED INFORMATION TO THE COUNCIL REGARDING THE CITY HALL PROJECT. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO SELECT WHITE AND BORGOGNONI AS THE ARCHITECTS FOR THE CITY HALL PROJECT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.
UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO RESCIND RESOLUTION 15-1, SALE OF PROPERTY AT INDUSTRIAL PARK II TO TEE JAY INTERNATIONAL. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.
IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, NANCY FREELS STATED SHE HAS BEEN WAITING FOR THE STREET DEPARTMENT TO COME HELP WITH THE FLOODING IN HER YARD DUE TO CLOGGED DITCHES. COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT HE WOULD GO BACK TO THAT NEIGHBORHOOD THIS WEEK AND CLEAN THE DITCHES AGAIN.
KEVIN MONTGOMERY HAD A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE BARS IN THE CITY LIMITS ALLOWING SMOKING. HE SAYS THAT HIS BAR IS LOSING BUSINESS BECAUSE HE AND HIS WIFE COMPLY WITH THE SMOKING BAN AT THEIR ESTABLISHMENT AND THE BARS IN TOWN DO NOT COMPLY. MAYOR KRAFT STATED THAT HE WOULD INQUIRE WITH BICOUNTY HEALTH CONCERNING ENFORCEMENT.
COMMISSIONER BURNETT MADE A MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR (C) DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE APPOINTENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION, DISCIPLINE, PERFORMANCE, OR DISMISSAL OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES OF THE PUBLIC BODY OR LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY, INCLUDIG HEARING TESTIMONY ON A COMPLAINT LODGED AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE OF THE PUBLIC BODY TO DETERMINE ITS VALIDITY. COMMISSIONER BURNETT ALSO ASKED THAT DONALD T. RICHARDSON STAY FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.
7:45 P.M.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.
8:10 P.M.
COMMISSIONER BURNETT MADE A MOTION TO APPOINT DONALD T. RICHARDSON AS INTERIM FIRE CHIEF. SECOND BY COMMSSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISISONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS 0.
TIME: 8:15 P.M.
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