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Council Meeting Minutes — June 8, 2015

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MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING OF THE BENTON CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, JUNE 8, 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 ROLL WAS TAKEN. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO GO OUT OF ORDER ON THE AGENDA. COURTNEY COX WAS INVITED TO SPEAK TO THE COUNCIL. MR. COX STATED THAT HE HAD BEEN PUT IN CHARGE OF REJUVINATING THE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT CAPITAL PARK. HE STATED THAT HE HAD ARRANGED FOR 7 BANDS TO PERFORM STARTING JUNE 4, 2015 AND THESE CONCERTS WILL BE FROM 7 P.M. TO 9 P.M. ON THE 2ND AND 4TH FRIDAYS DURING THE MONTHS OF JUNE, JULY, AND AUGUST AT NO COST. MR. COX ALSO STATED THAT THE FRANKLIN COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIEITY WILL BE PROVIDING INSURANCE FOR THIS SERIES.

MAYOR KONDRITZ THEN INVITED BOB REA TO SPEAK TO THE COUNCIL. MR. REA STATED THAT THE CITY OF BENTON IS RICH IN HISTORY AND HAS LOTS OF TOURISM. HE STATED THAT THE JAIL MUSEUM HAS BEEN GOING FOR 22 YEARS WITH APPROXIMATLEY 2,500 VISITORS ANNUALLY WITH THIS YEAR 130 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND 120 GRADE SCHOOL STUDENTS VISITING. MR. REA PRODUCED A BUDGET FOR THE JAIL MUSEUM TO THE CITY COUNTIL. LAST YEAR THE MUSEUM HAD AN EXPENSE OF $19,050.00 AND AN INCOME OF $7,700.00, LEAVING A DEFICIT OF $11,350.00. MR. REA PROPOSED USING VIDEO GAMING MONEY THAT IS COMING IN TO THE CITY AS A REINVESTMENT INTO THE MUSEUM. MR. REA SUGGESTED A 15% INVESTIMENT OF THE GAMING MONEY. THE COUNCIL STATED THEY WOULD TAKE A LOOK AT THE INFORMATION AND GET BACK TO MR. REA.

MAYOR KONDRITZ NEXT INVITED RICK LINTON OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY TOURISM COUNCIL AND FREDCO TO SPEAK TO THE COUNCIL. MR. LINTON STATED THAT MAYOR KONDRITZ HAD ASKED HIM TO COME SPEAK TO THE COUNCIL ABOUT PROMOTION OF THE CITY OF BENTON. MR. LINTON SHOWED A SLIDE SHOW TO THE COUNCIL PITCHING IDEAS ON HOW TO PROMOTE THE CITY OF BENTON. THE COUNCIL STATED THEY WOULD LOOK AT THE INFORMATION AND GET BACK TO MR. LINTON.

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

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTED TOLD THE COUNCIL THAT JEFF WIGGS WILL BE BRINGING EQUIPMENT OVER TO INDUSTRIAL PARK II TO HELP THE WATER DEPARTMENT TO GET THE AREA CLEANED UP. MAYOR KONDRITZ THANKED COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE FOR THE HELP OF THE WATER DEPARTMENT IN THIS ENDEAVOR.

COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT HE HAD RECEIVED SOME COMPLAINTS OF FAST DRIVING IN THE HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE AREA OF FAIRLAND STREET. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO DIRECT ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH TO WRITE AN ORDINANCE FOR A 4-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF GRAYSON STREET AND FAIRLAND STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW WILLIAMS TREE SERVICE TO CUT DOWN THE TREES IN THE ALLEY BEHIND 303 SOUTH WARD FOR THE AMOUNT OF $750.00. 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 #000911 TO SENTINEL FIRE SOLUTIONS FOR 1 DEMO SCBA 4500 PSA SCBA LESS BOTTLE WITH MASK IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,900.00. COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PURCHASE ORDER. 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 #000912 TO EMERGENCY REPORTING FOR EMERGENCY REPORTING SOFTWARE FOR FIRE STATION MANAGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,536.00. THE SET UP FEE OF $898.00 WILL BE PAID BY FOREIGN FIRE. 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 THAT HE HAD ITEMS TO DISCUSS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED PAYROLL PAYABLE FOR 06/05/15 FOR GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,115.23 AND WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,153.72 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $83,268.95. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO PAY 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 A SEWER ADJUSTMENT FOR TIMOTHY ANDREST OF 1106 SOUTH LICKLITER, LOT 28. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS SEWER ADJUSTMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED A SEWER ADJUSTMENT FOR ERNEST HEINRICH OF 715 LOCUST. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO DENY THIS SEWER ADJUSTMENT AS IT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE CITY ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED POOL ADJUSTMENTS FOR RODNEY BURNETT OF 1207 SOUTH POPE, JULIE OWENS OF 716 OLD ORCHARD DRIVE, SANDRA HAYS OF 309 WEST PARK, HARRY HOGAN OF 1203 EAST BOND, BRENDA TAYLOR OF 1210 ANNA STREET, TAMMY VARGAS OF 630 NORTH BUCHANAN, MAURICE BRANDIBAS OF 703 SOUTH LICKLITER, STEVEN JOHNSON OF 1209 WHISPER WAY, ANDREW GREEN OF 218 NORTH MCLEANSBORO, RACHEL EASTON OF 1006 SOUTH COMMERCIAL, TOM TEDESCHI OF 215 SOUTH MAIN, AND FRED AND KAY KONDRITZ OF 1317 WHISPER WAY. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE POOL ADJUSTMENTS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0. MAYOR KONDRITZ ABSTAINED.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED A POOL ADJUSTMENT FOR MICHAEL POE OF 205 SOUTH STUDELL. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO DENY THIS POOL ADJUSTMENT AS IT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE CITY 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 STATED THAT IN THE PAST THE COUNCIL HAD DISCUSSED RESTRICTING FUNDS FOR A NEW CITY HALL OR EXISTING CITY HALL RENOVATIONS. COMMISSIONER MILLER ASKED THE COUNCIL TO THINK ABOUT THIS AND HE WOULD PRESENT AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL DESKS AT CITY HALL THAT NEED TO BE DISPOSED OF. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT BIDS ON EXCESS OFFICE EQUIPMENT. 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 HE WOULD LIKE TO COMMEND COMMISSIONER WYANT AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE ALONG WITH THEIR DEPARTMENTS FOR THE WORK THEY ARE DOING AROUND THE CITY OF BENTON.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED THAT THERE HAS BEEN A HEAVIER POLICE PRESENCE ON HUDELSON STREET.

NO NEW BUSINESS.
IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, TOM CARTER SPOKE BEFORE THE COUNCIL. HE ASKED IF COST ESTIMATES FOR A NEW CITY HALL BUILDING OR EXISTING CITY HALL RENOVATIONS WOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THESE ITEMS WERE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE.

ALSO IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, PAID ON CALL FIRE FIGHTER JOHN OWENS ADDRESSED THE COUNCIL. MR. OWENS STATED THAT FROM THE LAST TIME HE ADDRESSED THE COUNCIL TO PRESENT, HE COULD SEE A 180 DEGREE TURN IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. HE ALSO THANKED THE COUNCIL FOR THEIR SERVICE.

COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ITEM (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 MILLER. 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.

8:40 P.M.

COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO HIRE SHANE COCKRUM AS THE NEW FULL-TIME FIRE CHIEF EFFECTIVE JUNE 9, 2015 AT 8:00 A.M. WITH A 1-YEAR CONTRACT. 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 TABLE ITEMS (C) AND (D). 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 ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

8:50 P.M.

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Agenda for Benton City Council Meeting — 06/22/2015

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY JUNE 22, 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

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE FOR A 4-WAY STOP AT GRAYSON STREET AND FAIRLAND STREET
C. DISCUSSION AND /OR APPROVAL OF CORRECTING SPEED LIMIT ON HUDELSON STREET FROM SOUTH MAIN STREET TO SOUTH DUQUOIN STREET

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER MOORE
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT OF FULL TIME FIREFIGHTER
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DISPATCH SERVICE

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 RESTRICTING FUNDS FOR NEW CITY HALL OR
EXISTING CITY HALL RENOVATION
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EMPLOYEE/RETIREE MEDICAL BENEFITS
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF IMRF BENEFITS
G. DISCUSSION AND/OR APROVAL OF POLICE AND FIRE PENSION ACTUARIAL REPORTS
H. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BENTON BUSINESS PROMOTIONAL CONCEPT

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TRASH SERVICE BIDS
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL TO NAME A CITY ENGINEER
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DONATION TO AMERICAN LEGION LADIES AUXILIARY POST #280

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 06/18/15 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

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Council Meeting Minutes — May 26, 2015

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MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING OF THE BENTON CITY COUNCIL HELD TUESDAY, MAY 26, 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 ROLL WAS TAKEN. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE WAS ABSENT.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO GO OUT OF ORDER ON THE AGENDA. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE SOFTWARE IN THE TREASURER’S OFFICE WOULD NOT HAVE TECHNICAL SUPPORT IN A SHORT TIME. COMMISSIONER MILLER ASKED MATTHEW KREUTZER FROM ZOBRIO TO COME FORWARD. MR. KREUTZER GAVE A LIVE PRESENTATION DEMONSTRATING TO THE COUNCIL HOW THE NEW SOFTWARE WOULD WORK AND THE FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH THE NEW SOFTWARE. COMMISSIONER MILLER TOLD MR. KREUTZER THAT THE COUNCIL WOULD DISCUSS THE PRESENTATION AND WOULD BE IN TOUCH WITH HIM IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 11, 2015 PUBLIC HEARING AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 11, 2015 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 15, 2015 CONTINUED COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER MOORE ABSTAINED.

IN THE ABSENCE OF COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT PRESENTED HIS ITEM FROM THE AGENDA. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW THE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH TO UTILIZE THE PROPERTY THAT PREVIOUSLY HOUSED LOGAN GRADE SCHOOL FOR A CELEBRATION IN JUNE. THEY ARE TO NAME THE CITY AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED ON THEIR POLICY. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #15-11 VACATING A PORTION OF AN ALLEY IN THE ORCHARD VIEW EDITION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #002299 TO TASER INTERNATIONAL FOR TWO (2) TASERS, TWO (2) TASER HOLSTERS, TWO (2) BATTERY PACKS, AND ONE (1) DATAPORT DOWNLOAD KIT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,228.92. COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PURCHASE ORDER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #002297 MORROW BROTHERS FORD FOR 2 2016 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTORS AWD UTILITY VEHICLES IN THE AMOUNT OF $53,370.00. COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PURCHASE ORDER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED HE WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS ITEMS (B), (C), AND (D) IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED THAT THERE IS A SURPLUS SQUAD CAR IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. HE STATED THAT THE PARK HAD SHOWN INTEREST IN THIS VEHICLE. COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO DONATE THE SUPLUS SQUAD CAR IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO THE BENTON COMMUNITY PARK DISTRICT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED ABBOTT EMS RECENTLY HOSTED ITS ANNUAL CLINICAL SAVE AWARDS CEREMONY AT SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS BANQUET CENTER. DURING THIS CEREMONY THEY HONORED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS, PARAMEDICS, AND COLLEAGUES WHO SAED THE LIVES OF RESIDENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY. COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED THAT MARK MCMANAWAY AND ERIC DAVIS FROM THE BENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE BOTH HONORED AT THIS EVENT.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED PAYROLL DATED 05/22/2015 FOR GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,711.04, FOR WATER AND SEWER IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,564.56, AND AIRPORT CARETAKER IN THE AMOUNT OF $850.00 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $102,125.60. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PAYROLL. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR MARY ORCUTT/INCLIFF OF 424 WEST MCFALL AND DORIS HEATON OF 208 WEST WEBSTER. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED SEWER ADJUSTMENTS SWIMMING POOL FILLS FOR DONALD EDGIN OF 515 EAST SMITH AND RICHARD PENDERGAST OF 211 ELECTION. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH TOLD THE COUNCIL THAT HE WAS CURRENTLY WORKING ON GETTING THE BID SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE TRASH SERVICE COMPLETED.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO LOOK INTO REPLACING THE LIGHT STANDARDS AT MALKOVICH PARK. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED HE BELIEVED THIS PROJECT COULD BE FUNDED BY PRIVATE DONATIONS. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW MAYOR KONDRITZ TO LOOK INTO REPLACING THE LIGHT STANDARDS AT MALKOVICH PARK. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISISONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO SEE SOME IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PROPERTY AND BUILDING CLEAN UP AT TWIN OAKS AND LAKE BENTON. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO BEGIN PROPERTY AND BUILDING CLEANUP AT LAKE BENTON AND THE TWIN OAKS PROPERTY. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE THE SIGN AT THE WEST ENTRANCE TO BENTON AND THE SIGN AT TWIN OAKS TO BE REPAINTED. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE SIGN ON THE WEST ENTERANCE TO BENTON WAS OWNED BY THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS WOULD NEED TO BE OKAYED BY THEM. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO EITHER REFUBISH OR GET A NEW SIGN AT TWIN OAKS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WAS WANTING SOME INFORMATION ON DRUG TESTING OF CITY EMPLOYEES. THE COUNCIL INFORMED MAYOR KONDRITZ THAT HE WAS IN CHARGE OF SETTING UP DRUG TESTING.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE HAD RECEIVED A COMPLAINT OF SPEEDING ON HUDELSON STREET. COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED THAT HE WOULD MAKE A POLICE PRESENCE MORE KNOWN ON HUDELSON STREET.

UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS, ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE A TITLE SEARCH ON THE LOGAN SCHOOL AND HUDELSON STREET PROPERTIES THE CITY HAS ACQUIRED. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW FRANKLIN COUNTY TITLE TO DO A TITLE SEARCH ON THESE PROPERTIES. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

NO OLD BUSINESS.

UNDER NEW BUSINESS, MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED HE WOULD LIKE AN UPDATE ON THE LOG CABIN BUILDING. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR PAULA GALLOWAY STATED THAT A NEW ROOF HAS BEEN INSTALLED AS WELL AS AN UPDATE ON THE HEATING AND AIR. SHE STATED THE BUILDING STILL HAD ISSUES WITH THE EAST WALL AND FLOORING. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION FOR COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE TO SEAK BIDS FOR THESE REPAIRS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, JULIE PAYNE HUBLER STATED SHE BELIEVED WE NEEDED MANY UPDATES AT TWIN OAKS AS IT COULD BE AN ASSET FOR THE CITY OF BENTON. MS. HUBLER ALSO STATED THAT SHE HAS HAD ISSUES WITH OUR CURRENT DISPATCH UNIT AND IS HOPING THE CITY WILL DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS.

ALSO IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, JACK SCHANZ MENTIONED THAT THERE ARE THREE HOUSES IN TOWN THAT NEED TO BE CLEANED UP. THE ADDRESSES WERE 213 SOUTH POPE, 1201 SOUTH POPE, AND 440 WEST CHURCH. PAULA GALLOWAY UPDATED THE COUNCIL ON WHERE SHE WAS WITH THESE HOUSES.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE HAD RECEIVED A MESSAGE THAT MADE HIM VERY PROUD. HE STATED AN UNKNOWN CALLER HAD LEFT A MESSAGE STATING THAT THE CITY OF BENTON LOOKED VERY NICE WITH ALL THE FLAGS OUT FOR MEMORIAL DAY. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO COMMEND ALL THE VOLUNTEERS THAT TOOK TIME TO HELP MAKE BENTON LOOK NICE FOR THE HOLIDAY.

COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ITEM (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 MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

8:15 P.M.

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

8:50 P.M. COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO TABLE ITEM (B) ON THE AGENDA. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO TABLE ITEM (C) ON THE AGENDA. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION FOR COMMISSIONER MOORE TO INVITE A COUNTY BOARD MEMBER TO COME SPEAK WITH THE COUNCIL REGARDING OUR DISPATCH CONTRACT WITH THE FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

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

TIME: 9:00 P.M.

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Agenda — Special Called City Council Meeting 06/12/15

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A G E N D A

THE CITY OF BENTON WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING FRIDAY 06/12/2015 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 PAYING MONTHLY BILLS

BEC
06/09/2015

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Free Shred Day!

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Representative John Bradley and Senator Gary Forby will be hosting a free “shred day” on the morning of June 20, 2015.  They will be set up in the northeast corner parking lot of the Benton Square.  If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call. 

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Agenda Benton City Council Meeting — June 8, 2015

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AGENDA BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY JUNE 8, 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 5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF A 4-WAY STOP AT GRAYSON STREET AND FAIRLAND STREET C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CUTTING TREES IN THE ALLEY BEHIND 303 SOUTH WARD BY WILLIAMS TREE SERVICE FOR $750.00 6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER MOORE A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING NEW FIRE CHIEF C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT OF FULL TIME FIREFIGHTER D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DISPATCH SERVICE 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 RESTRICTING FUNDS FOR NEW CITY HALL OR EXISTING CITY HALL RENOVATION E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DISPOSING OF EXCESS OFFICE EQUIPMENT 8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH A. UPDATES 9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ A. UPDATES B. DISCUSSION BY COURTNEY COX AND BOB REA ON FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERTS ON THE SQUARE C. DISCUSSION WITH RICK LINTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FREDCO 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 06/04/15 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

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Council Meeting Minutes — May 11, 2015

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MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING OF THE BENTON CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, MAY 11, 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 ROLL WAS TAKEN. 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 APRIL 27, 2015 COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED. 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 WAIVE THE READING OF AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 4, 2015 SPECIAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING AS PRESENTED. 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 HE WOULD LIKE TO GO OUT OF ORDER ON THE AGENDA. MAYOR KONDRITZ CALLED PENNY BLADES AND THERESA BATES, RELAY FOR LIFE REPRESENTATIVES, TO COME FORWARD. MAYOR KONDRITZ READ THE “PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE” PROCLAMATION. MS. BATES PRESENTED MAYOR KONDRITZ WITH SOME POSTERS AND CHALLENGED THE CITY OF BENTON TO PARTICIPATE IN RAISING MONEY FOR RELAY FOR LIFE. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO DECLARE MAY 31ST THROUGH JUNE 6TH, 2015 PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE WEEK IN THE CITY OF BENTON, ILLINOIS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO DONATE A 1988 FORD PICKUP TRUCK TO THE BENTON COMMUNITY PARK. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT THE TRUCK THEY USE AT THE COMMUNITY PARK TO PICK UP TRASH CANS IS IN BAD SHAPE. 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 #15-09 FOR A FOUR-WAY STOP AT ASH AND MCFALL STREETS. 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 ALLOW THE SUMMER CRUISE SERIES TO UTILIZE THE OUTSIDE OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE FOR THEIR CAR SHOWS THIS SUMMER. 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 HIRE WILLIAMS TREE SERVICE FOR A SUM OF $3,000.00 FOR REMOVAL OF TREES AT LAKE BENTON PENDING PROOF OF INSURANCE AND SIGNING A LETTER STATING THEY WOULD PAY PREVAILING WAGE. 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 ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF INTERIM FIRE CHIEF D.T. RICHARDSON. 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 THE COUNCIL WITH A MEMO FROM CHIEF MIKE ANDREWS REQUESTING D.T. RICHARDSON BE HIRED TO THE BENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT AS A PART-TIME OFFICER. COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION APPOINT D.T. RICHARDSON AS PART-TIME OFFICER IN THE BENTON 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 STATED HE HAD A MATTER FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT WE WOULD NEED TO CONTINUE THE MEETING TO FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2015, TO PAY BILLS.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED PAYROLL DATED 05/05/2015 FOR GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $54,956.23 AND FOR WATER AND SEWER IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,606.12 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $82,562.35. 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 STACY MANNING OF 915 NORTH GRAND, APRIL MILES OF 301 NORTH BROWN, AND VIRGINIA DORRIS OF 705 NORTH HIGHLAND. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED SEWER ADJUSTMENTS SWIMMING POOL FILLS DIANA DILLARD OF 1011 ELECTION CIRCLE AND GEORGE RUSH OF 501 MCKINLEY. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 BUDGET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKER’S TO BEGIN PICKING UP TRASH LEFT ON THE STREETS AND SIDEWALKS FOR THE CITY OF BENTON. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING WILL FALL ON MEMORIAL DAY. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO CHANGE THE NEXT BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2015. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH SPOKE TO THE COUNCIL ABOUT OUR CURRENT EXTENSION WITH BULLDOG SERVICES, INC. ON OUR TRASH CONTRACT. THE COUNCIL STATED THEY WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM BULLDOG SERVICES, INC. AND REPUBLIC SERVICES DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION SINCE BOTH HAD REPRESENTATIVES IN THE AUDIENCE.

ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH SPOKE ON THE CABLE FRANCHISE EXTENSION RECENTLY SIGNED BY MAYOR KRAFT. ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT THIS COULD BE FURTHER DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO LOOK INTO UPGRADING EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE AT CITY HALL. MAYOR KONDRITZ ALSO STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO LOOK INTO ADDING WI-FI AT CITY HALL. HE STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO BRING OUR SYSTEM UP TO DATE AT CITY HALL.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO REAPPOINT BROOK CRAIG AS CITY CLERK. MOTION TO REAPPOINT BROOK CRAIG TO THE POSITION OF CITY CLERK WAS MADE BY COMMISIONER WYANT. 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 HE WOULD LIKE TO REAPPOINT PAULA GALLOWAY AS ZONING ADMINISTRATOR. MOTION TO REAPPOINT PAULA GALLOWAY TO THE POSITION OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WAS MADE BY COMMISIONER WYANT. 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 HE WOULD LIKE TO REAPPOINT LISA MENO AS CITY TREASURER. MOTION TO REAPPOINT LISA MENO TO THE POSITION OF CITY TREASURER WAS MADE BY COMMISIONER BAUMGARTE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO REAPPOINT TOM MALKOVICH AS CITY ATTORNEY. MOTION TO REAPPOINT TOM MALKOVICH TO THE POSITION OF CITY ATTORNEY WAS MADE BY COMMISIONER WYANT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO BEGIN CLEANING UP INDUSTRIAL PARK II. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE LAND LEVELED OUT, MOWED, AND A SIGN WITH BRICK PILLARS POSSIBLY INSTALLED.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED A TIME FOR THE UPCOMING PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A POSSIBLE ALLEY CLOSING ON TENTH AND STOTLAR. COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO BEGIN THIS PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:45 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2015.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

NO MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE.

COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ITEM (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 MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN: YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

7:35 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.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH AND MAYOR KONDRITZ TO NEGOTIATE A CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH NEWWAVE COMMUNICATIONS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

COMMISIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO TABLE ITEM (C) DISCUSSION AND OR APPROVAL OF HIRING A NEW FIRE CHIEF. SECOND BY COMMISIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO PREPARE BID SPECIFICATIONS FOR A 4-YEAR TRASH CONTRACT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO CONTINUE THE COUNCIL MEETING UNTIL FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2015, IN ORDER TO PAY BILLS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

TIME: 9:10 P.M.

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Agenda — Council Meeting May 26, 2015

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY MAY 26, 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 USE OF WEBSTER STREET PROPERTY

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE OF VACATING A PORTION OF ALLEY IN THE ORCHARD VIEW EDITION

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER MOORE
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING NEW FIRE CHIEF
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT OF FULL TIME FIREFIGHTER
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DISPATCH SERVICE
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DONATION OR SALE OF SURPLUS SQUAD CAR

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 ZOBRIO SOFTWARE UPDATE

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REPLACING LIGHT STANDARDS AT MALKOVICH PARK
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TWIN OAKS PROPERTY/BUILDING CLEAN UP
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE BENTON CLEAN UP
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAINTING SIGN AT WEST ENTRANCE TO CITY
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAINTING SIGN AT LAKE BENTON
G. DISCUSSION OF DRUG TESTING POLICY
H. DISCUSSION OF FIT FOR WORK TESTING
I. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF KIDS PLAYING SIGN ON HUDELSON

10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

11. OLD BUSINESS

12. NEW BUSINESS

13. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE
B. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
C. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION,
DISCIPLINE, PERFORMANCE, OR DISMISSAL OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES OF THE
PUBLIC BODY OR LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY, INCLUDING HEARING
TESTIMONY ON A COMPLAINT LODGED AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE OF THE PUBLIC
BODY OR AGAINST LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY TO DETERMINE ITS
VALIDITY.

ADJOURNMENT POSTED 05/21/15 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

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Public Hearing Notice

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

THE CITY OF BENTON WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TUESDAY 05/26/2015 AT
6:45 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET BENTON, ILLINOIS.

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

1. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ALLEY CLOSING NORTH TENTH AND STOTLAR STREETS

BEC
05/13/2015

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Organizational Meeting Minutes — May 4, 2015

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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL ORGANIZATIONAL BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY MAY 4, 2015 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET BENTON, ILLINOIS.

MAYOR KRAFT AND COMMISSIONER BURNETT WERE NOT PRESENT. COMMISSIONER MILLER CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER. ROLL WAS TAKEN. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER.

THE HONORABLE JUDGE THOMAS TEDESCHI CAME FORWARD. JUDGE TEDESCHI GAVE OATHS OF OFFICE TO COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND COMMISSIONER WYANT. JUDGE TEDESCHI THEN GAVE MAYOR KONDRITZ THE OATH OF OFFICE.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED HE WOULD LIKE TO NAME DEPARTMENTS FOR THE COMMISSIONER WITH COUNCIL APPROVAL.

MAYOR KONDRITZ NAMED COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE TO PUBLIC PROPERTIES. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PLACEMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE ABSTAINED.

MAYOR KONDRITZ NAMED COMMISSIONER MOORE TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PLACEMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER MOORE ABSTAINED.

MAYOR KONDRITZ NAMED COMMISSIONER MILLER TO FINANCE. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PLACEMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MOORE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER MILLER ABSTAINED.

MAYOR KONDRITZ NAMED COMMISSIONER WYANT TO STREETS. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PLACEMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER WYANT ABSTAINED.

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

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