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Council Meeting Minutes — April 27, 2015

MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING OF THE BENTON CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY APRIL 27, 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 AND ROLL WAS TAKEN. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KRAFT.

MAYOR KRAFT STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO GO OUT OF ORDER AND ALLOW RED SCHOCKLY TO SPEAK. MR. SHOCKLEY STATED THAT HE IS IN CHARGE OF THE CAR SHOWS ON THE SQUARE AND WOULD LIKE PERMISSION FROM THE COUNCIL TO USE THE OUTSIDE OF THE SQUARE DURING THESE CAR SHOWS. MR. SCHOCKLY STATED THAT HE HAD ALREADY OBTAINED PERMISSION FROM THE COUNTY FOR USE OF THE INSIDE OF THE SQUARE. THE COUNCIL TOLD MR. SHOCKLEY THEY WOULD GIVE PERMISSION FOR USE OF THE OUTSIDE OF THE SQUARE DURING THE CAR SHOWS.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 13, 2015 COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #002579 TO HD SUPPLY FOR 24 5/8 I PEARL METERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,432.00. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PURCHASE ORDER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE PRESENTED AN APPLICATION FOR LAKE LOT TRANSFER FROM GREGORY S. SWINNEY AND KIMBERLY ANN SWINNEY, LOTS #67 AND #68, TO GREGORY S. SWINNEY. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS LAKE LOT TRANSFER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED ROCK BIDS FOR THE 2015 MFT HAD BEEN SUBMITTED BY BEELMAN LOGISTICS IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,580.00 AND FREEDOM TRANSPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,060.00. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE LOW BID OF $21,580.00 FROM BEELMAN LOGISTICS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT HE NEEDED TO HIRE A TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE IN THE STREET DEPARTMENT FOR MOWING. COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO HIRE J.R. MOCABY, THE SAME EMPLOYEE HE HIRED LAST SUMMER. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO HIRE J.R. MOCABY AS A TEMPORARY, 120 DAY HIRE AT 20 HOURS PER WEEK BEGINNING ON 05/04/2015. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO REHIRE DAVID BOOKER AS THE WILL CALL MOWER. COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT MR. BOOKER HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN THE WILL CALL MOWER FOR THE CITY OF BENTON. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED HE WOULD LIKE TO MAKE ASH STREET AND MCFALL STREET A FOUR-WAY STOP. AT THE PRESENT TIME THIS INTERSECTION IS A TWO-WAY STOP ONLY. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO HAVE ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PREPARE AN ORDINANCE MAKING THE INTERSECTION OF ASH STREET AND MCFALL STREET A FOUR-WAY STOP. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 26, 2015 FOR A POSSIBLE ALLEY CLOSING AT NORTH TENTH TO STOTLAR STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BURNETT PRESENTED THE BENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR APRIL 2, 2015 THROUGH APRIL 22, 2015. THEY HAD A TOTAL OF 264 CALLS INCLUDING 10 TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS, 16 TRAFFIC STOPS, 15 DOMESTIC DISPUTES, 9 THEFT REPORTS, AND SEVERAL OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE. THEY HAD A TOTAL OF 62 WRITTEN REPORTS.

COMMISSIONER BURNETT PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #002298 TO THE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR MTU TRAINING FOR 10 POLICE OFFICERS AND 7 AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,020.00. COMMISSIONER BURNETT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PURCHASE ORDER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BURNETT PRESENTED RESOLUTION #15-09 FOR THE 25TH ANNUAL REND LAKE CAR SHOW TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2015. COMMISSIONER BURNETT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #15-09. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BURNETT PRESENTED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR APRIL 13, 2015 THROUGH APRIL 26, 2015. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD A TOTAL OF 7 CALLS. ALL FIRE ENGINES ARE IN SERVICE. THE EMERGENCY STORM NOTIFICATION SYSTEM IS OPERATIONAL WITH NO MALFUNCTIONS.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #001001 TO CONCEPTE OF ILLINOIS FOR A BLOCK OF 50 HOURS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,350.00. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PURCHASE ORDER. 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 PAYROLL DATED 04/24/2015 FOR GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,613.14, FOR WATER AND SEWER IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,224.22, AND FOR AIRPORT CARETAKER IN THE AMOUNT OF $850.00 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $92,687.36. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PAYROLL. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR ROSEMARY CAVALLARI OF 508 CLEARVIEW PLACE AND PHYLLIS PIAZZA OF 308 NORTH NINTH. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE BUDGET ON MAY 11, 2015.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT THE CITY HAS A LOCAL FRANCHISE CONTRACT WITH NEWWAVE COMMUNICATIONS. ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT HE HAD REQUESTED A 4-MONTH EXTENSION ON THE CURRENT CONTRACT ALLOWING THE NEW COUNCIL TO MAKE ANY DECISIONS NEEDED. ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED HE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE COUNCIL TO MAKE A MOTION APPROVING THIS CONTRACT EXTENSION. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW MAYOR KRAFT TO SIGN THE CONSENT AND APPROVAL OF LOCAL FRANCHISING AUTHORITY FOR EXTENSION OF CATV FRANCHISE WITH NEWWAVE COMMUNICATIONS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KRAFT PRESENTED ORDINANCE #15-08 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ACCOMPANYING MAP THERETO KNOWN AS ORDINANCE 1062. MAYOR KRAFT STATED THIS HAS ALREADY BEEN APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSIONER. THIS IS A CHANGE FROM B6 TO B2. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #15-08. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

NO OLD BUSINESS.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

MAYOR KRAFT STATED HE WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS THE LAST 12 YEARS OF THE BENTON CITY COUNCIL. MAYOR KRAFT STATED THAT WHEN HE BECAME MAYOR THE CITY OF BENTON HAD APPROXIMATELY $450,000.00 OF DEBT. THE COUNCIL, AT THAT POINT, MADE A VERY PAINFUL DECISION AND DISBANDED THE CITY’S DISPATCH SERVICE. THIS SAVED THE CITY ALMOST $300,000.00 A YEAR. SOON AFTER THIS, THE CITIZEN’S OF BENTON VOTED IN HOME RULE AND WITH THAT EXTRA REVENUE, ANY FUTURE LAYOFFS WITH THE CITY OF BENTON WERE STOPPED. SOON AFTER THAT TIF DISTRICTS WERE FORMED. THE TIF FORMATION WAS PAID FOR BY THE DEVELOPER, BUT IT DID SAVE THE CITY ABOUT $750,000.00. THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN SPENT ON THE DEMOLITION OF THE WOOD BUILDING. THE OTHER TIF DISTRICT THAT WAS FORMED WAS THE STATE’S LAST JOBS RELATED TIF DISTRICT. THIS WAS LOCATED AT INDUSTRIAL PARK II. THIS SAVED THREE BUSINESSES FROM RELOCATING TO MARION AND APPROXIMATELY 60 JOBS. THE CITY HAS AQUIRED $5,000,000.00 OF GRANT MONEY WITH INDUSTRIAL PARK I, INDUSTRIAL PARK II, DURING THE LAST 12 YEARS AT NO COST TO THE CITY. DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE WAS A $400,000.00 GRANT AND DID NOT COST THE CITY ANY MONEY. OUR SHARE CAME OUT OF THE DOWNTOWN TIF POOL. MAYOR KRAFT STATED THAT HE HAS SPENT A LOT OF TIME ON THE TWO MUSEUMS IN TOWN. MAYOR KRAFT STATED HE CARES FOR THIS CITY AND HE STATED IT HAS BEEN AN HONOR TO BE ABLE TO SERVE THE CITY FOR THE LAST 12 YEARS. MAYOR KRAFT STATED THAT HE WISHED THE CITY OF BENTON NOTHING BUT THE BEST IN THE FUTURE.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH, ON BEHALF OF THE COUNCIL, PRESENTED MAYOR KRAFT WITH A CLOCK ENGRAVED WITH HIS DATES OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF BENTON. THE COUNCIL THANKED MAYOR KRAFT FOR HIS SERVICE AND INVITED THE MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE TO JOIN IN A RECEPTION HONORING MAYOR KRAFT.

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, JOHN HUFFMAN THANKED MAYOR KRAFT FOR ALL THE WORK HE HAS DONE WITH THE CITY.

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

TIME: 7:20 P.M.

Boil Order Canceled

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.

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.

ADJOURNMENT POSTED 05/07/15 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

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.

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.

ADJOURNMENT POSTED 04/23/15 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

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

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.

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

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.

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.

15. ADJOURNMENT POSTED 3/05/15 AT 2:00 P.M./BC