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Council Meeting Minutes — September 8, 2014

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

FINANCE COMMISSIONER DENNIS MILLER CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. MAYOR KRAFT WAS ABSENT.

COMMISSIONER BURNETT MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF AND APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 25, 2014 REGULAR MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN: YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 14-07 INCREASING SEWER RATES. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO HIRE JOSH CARLTON AS A FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE IN THE STREET DEPARTMENT FOR THE CLASSIFCATION OF MECHANIC WITH A START DATE OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2014. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT HE AND ZONGING ADMINISTRATOR PAULA GALLOWAY HAD A DISCUSSION ON A POSSIBLE ALLEY CLOSING. DURING THEIR DISCUSSION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE CLOSING WAS NOT FEASIBLE AND THEREFORE CANCELED.

COMMISSIONER BURNETT PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #000980 FROM EMERY’S TWO-WAY COMMUNICATIONS FOR STORM SIREN SERVICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,275.04. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BURNETT PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #002033 FROM FAST TRUCK AND TRAILER FOR REPAIRS TO ENGINES 801 AND 805 IN THE AMOUNT OF $887.50. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BURNETT PRESENTED THE POLICE REPORT FOR AUGUST 21, 2014 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2014. THE DEPARTMENT HANDLED A TOTAL OF 198 DISPATCH CALLS FOR SERVICE. THESE INCLUDED 5 TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AND 23 TRAFFIC STOPS, 6 DOMESTIC DISPUTES, 7 THEFT REPORTS, AND SEVERAL CALLS FOR SERVICE. THE DEPARTMENT COMPLETED A TOTAL OF 88 WRITTEN REPORTS TO INCLUDE 62 INVESTIGATIONS CONDUCTED BY INVESTIGATORS.

COMMISSIONER BURNETT PRESENTED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR AUGUST 22, 2014 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 8, 2014. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO 18 INCIDENTS WHICH INCLUDED 4 MEDICAL CALLS, 1 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT/FIRES, 4 STRUCTURE FIRES, 1 BRUSH FIRE, 4 ILLEGAL BURNS, AND 5 HAZMAT CALLS. THEY HAD 0 GALLONS OF WATER USAGE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT STATED THAT ENGINE 801 IS IN SERVICE, ENGINE 803 IS OUT OF SERVICE FOR APPROXIMATELYL 3 WEEKS FOR BODY AND PAINT WORK AT MELVIN’S, AND ENGINE 805 IS IN SERVICE. FIRE INSPECTIONS ARE ONGOING. EMERGENCY STORM NOTIFICATION SYSTEM IS IN SERVICE.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL FOR AUGUST 29, 2014, FOR GENERAL FUND, WATER & SEWER, AUXILIARY POLICE & FIRE, AND AIRPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF $87,788.06. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED SEWER ADJUSTMENT APPLICATIONS FOR JUDY BEATTY AND JUDY BORDER. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE SEWER ADJUSTMENT FOR JUDY BEATTY AT 1504 E ESPY. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO DENY THE SEWER ADJUSTMENT FOR JUDY BORDER AT 715 E TAYLER FOR NOT COMPLYING WITH THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED SWIMMING POOL ADJUSTMENTS FOR NANCY LAMBERT, MARSHA DIXON, AMY CATES, AND LINDA MEDNIK. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE POOL ADJUSTMENTS FOR NANCY LAMBERT AT 634 N BUCHANAN AND MARSHA DIXON AT 397 ELIZABETH. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO DENY THE POOL ADJUSTMENTS FROM AMY CATES OF 806 HIGHLAND AND LINDA MEDNICK OF 808 GLENDALE FOR NOT COMPLYING WITH THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED THE 2014 TAX LEVY TO THE COUNCIL. HE STATED THAT THIS WILL BE ON PUBLIC DISPLAY IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE UNTIL THE TIME OF THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION, FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS THERE HAS BEEN A FLU CLINIC HERE AT CITY HALL. THIS YEAR THE FLU CLINIC IS SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 17, 2014, AT 9 A.M. TO 11 A.M. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THERE HAS BEEN GOOD EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION IN THE PAST, BUT THIS IS ALSO OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT AT THE LAST CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MAYOR KRAFT HAD BROUGHT UP AN ISSUE INVOLVING THE CLOSING OF THE MURRAY CENTER IN CENTRALIA. AN ORDINANCE IN SUPPORT OF KEEPING THE MURRAY CENTER HAS BEEN DRAWN UP. COMMISSIONER BURNETT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 14-10 IN SUPPER OF THE MURRAY CENTER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2014, AT 8:30 A.M. TO DISCUSS CITY OWNED PROPERTY ELECTRIC RATES.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS. NO OLD BUSINESS. NO NEW BUSINESS. NO MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO CONTINUE THE MEETING TO 8:00 A.M. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2014 TO PAY BILLS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0.

TIME: 7:15 P.M.

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Agenda — September 22, 2014

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 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
B. UNION PACIFIC CRUDE OIL TRAINING VIDEO PRESENTATION

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 TAX LEVY

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KRAFT
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR SUBDIVISION II PHASE II AS REFLECTED IN THE 9/10/14 MINUTES
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ELECTRICAL PROVIDER FOR CITY OWNED PROPERTIES
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SALARIES FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS
E. UPDATE FROM SHAWNEE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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 09/18/14 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

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Agenda — Sept. 8, 2014

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 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 ORDINANCE INCREASING SEWER RATES

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING OF A FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE IN THE STREET DEPT.
C. 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

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 TAX LEVY
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL FLU CLINIC IN OCTOBER

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 MURRAY CENTER
C. DISCUSSION OF ELECTRIC RATES

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 09/04/14 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

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Special Meeting Minutes — August 19, 2014

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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2014 AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

MAYOR KRAFT CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AND DIRECTED ROLL TO BE CALLED. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE INTRODUCED BRIAN BUCHHIET FROM HMG ENGINEERS. MR. BUCHHIET PRESENTED DIFFERENT FINANCING OPTIONS FOR FINANCING THE NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. MR. BUCHHIET STATED THAT ONE OPTION WAS TO BORROW ALL THE MONEY FROM THE IEPA. ANOTHER OPTION WAS TO BORROW FROM RURAL DEVELOPMENT. FINALLY MR. BUCHHEIT STATED THE CITY COULD SPLIT THE FINANCING BETWEEN IEPA AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT. THE LOAN THROUGH THE IPEA WOULD BE FOR 20 YEARS WITH AN INTEREST RATE OF 2% AND THE LOAN THROUGH RURAL DEVELOPMENT WOULD BE FOR 40 YEARS WITH AN INTEREST RATE OF 2%. MR. BUCHHIET ALSO PRESENTED THE COUNCIL WITH PROPOSED SEWER RATE INCREASES TO HELP FUND THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL NEEDED TO MAKE A DECISION AS TO WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO DO TO MOVE FORWARD CONCERNING FINANCING OF THE NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. MAYOR KRAFT STATED THAT COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE AND HE WOULD BE TRAVELING TO CHICAGO IN SEPTEMBER TO PLEAD THE CITY’S CASE WITH THE EDA TO ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000,000.00 FOR FUNDING OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE FINANCING OF THE NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT.

TIME: 9:20 A.M.

COMMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION. SECONDARY BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO PROCEED WITH FINANCING AND GIVE HMG ENGINEERING AND MR. BRIAN BUCHHIET THE AUTHORIZATION TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF BORROWING MONEY TO FINANCE THE NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM THE IEPA FOR 20 YEARS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT.

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

9:45 A.M.

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Council Minutes — August 11, 2014

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2014 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 DIRECTED ROLL TO BE CALLED. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING AND APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE JULY 28, 2014 MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #002572 TO HD SUPPLY FOR 24 5/8” I PEARL METERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #002573 TO MISSOURI MACHINERY FOR REPAIR OF GROUND STORAGE PUMP IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT.

COMMISSIONER WYANT PRESENTED ORDINANCE #14-04 FOR A THREE WAY STOP SIGN ON ANNA STREET FOR EAST AND WEST BOAND TRAFFIC AND ON HICKMAN STREET FOR SOUTH BOUND TRAFFIC. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT.

COMMISSIONER WYANT PRESENTED ORDINANCE #14-05 FOR A 20 MPH SPEED LIMIT SIGN ON GRAYSON STREET FROM NORTH MCLEANSBORO STREET TO NORTH TENTH STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT.

COMMISSIONER WYANT PRESENTED ORDINANCE #14-06 FOR A 20 MPH SPEED LIMIT SIGN ON ANNA STREET FROM NORTH MCLEANSBORO STREET TO NORTH TENTH STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT.

COMMISSIONER WYANT PRESENTED PAY REQUEST #1 FROM SHAWNEE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE MADISON AND ELECTION STREET PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $77,640.82. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT.

COMMISSIONER BURNETT PRESENTED THE POLICE REPORT FOR JULY 28, 2014 THROUGH AUGUST 7, 2014. THE DEPARTMENT HANDLED A TOTAL OF 137 DISPATCH CALLS FOR SERVICE. THESE INCLUDED 6 TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AND 15 TRAFFIC STOPS, 6 DOMESTIC DISPUTES, 6 DISORDERLY CONDUCT CALLS, 4 THEFT REPORTS, AND SEVERAL CALLS FOR SERVICE. THE DEPARTMENT COMPLETED A TOTAL OF 31 WRITTEN REPORTS TO INCLUDE 10 INVESTIGATIONS CONDUCTED BY INVESTIGATORS.

COMMISSIONER BURNETT PRESENTED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR JULY 28, 2014 THROUGH AUGUST 11, 2014. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO 10 INCIDENTS WHICH INCLUDED 3 FIRST RESPONDERS, 2 SERVICE CALLS, 1 FALSE ALARM, 2 STRUCTURE FIRES, AND 2 ILLEGAL BURNS. THEY HAD NO WATER USAGE. ALL ENGINES ARE IN SERVICE. FIRE INSPECTIONS ARE ONGOING. STORM SIREN SENDING PANEL HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. HYDRANT TESTING IS ON HOLD. FIREFIGHTER ERIC DAVIS AND FIREFIGHTER JOHN OWENS ARE ATTENDING UNION PACIFIC RAIL CAR FIRE TRAINING. FIREFIGHTER MATT CARPENTER COMPLETED ROPE RESCUE OPERATIONS TRAINING AT IFSI.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED BILLS TO BE PAID AUGUST 12, 2014 IN THE AMOUNT OF $138,336.88 FOR THE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT, $74,102.49 FOR THE GENERAL FUND, AND $81,836.11 FOR OTHER FUNDS FOR A TOTAL OF $294,275.48. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO PAY THESE BILLS. 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 PAYROLL DATED 08/15/2014 FOR GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,110.14, WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT $27,591.15, AND AIRPORT CARETAKER $850.00 FOR A TOTAL OF $86,551.29. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO PAY 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 MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE POOL AND SEWER APPLICATIONS FOR MARY WYANT OF 412 S STOTLAR, JANICE HICKS OF 207 W FOURTH STREET, MONIKA R HUMBRECHT OF 511 W SIXTH STREET, HARRY HOGAN OF 1203 E BOND STREET, AND SANDY BLACKMAN OF 229 N MCLEANSBORO. 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 THAT HE HAD RECENTLY MET WITH THE OTHER ENTITIES IN THE PROPOSED ENTERPRISE ZONE. MORAN DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTED A BID OF $41,000.00. THE OTHER ENTITIES HAVE AGREED TO GO WITH MORAN DEVELOPMENT. MAYOR KRAFT ASKED FOR A MOTION TO MOVE FORWARD TO BE MADE. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO GIVE MAYOR KRAFT THE AUTHORITY, AND AS NEEDED, LEGAL COUNSEL, TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ENTERPRISE ZONE UPDATE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

SHAWNEE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PRESENTED PLATS OF LAKE MOSES SUBDIVISION II, PHASE 1, LOTS #10-14 FOR VACATION. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE VACATION OF THESE PLATS SUBJECT TO A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 1. COMMISSIONER BURNETT.

SHAWNEE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PRESENTED PLATS OF COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, LOT #1 AND #2, AND WHAT IS KNOWN AS WAGON ROAD FOR VACATION. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE VACATION OF THESE PLATS SUBJECT TO A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 1. COMMISSIONER BURNETT.

MAYOR KRAFT ASKED IF THERE WERE ANY MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC. ROCKY MORRIS STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE CLARIFICATION ON THE BROWN AND ROBERTS CONTRACT AS WELL AS TIF DISTRICTS. MAYOR KRAFT STATED THAT HE COULD MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH HIMSELF, ANY OF THE COMMISSIONERS, OR ATTORNEY MALKOVICH AT ANYTIME AND THEY WOULD BE GLAD TO ADDRESS HIS QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS.

THE AMERCIAN LEGION LADIES AUXILIARY PRESENTED THE COUNCIL WITH A PROPOSAL FOR NEW FLAGS. THEY STATED THE FLAGS THAT ARE CURRENTLY HUNG FOR HOLIDAYS ARE WORN OUT AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. THEY SAID THEY RECEIVED A QUOTE FROM ACE HARDWARE TO REPLACE THE FLAGS AT A COST OF $2,500.00. THE COUNCIL SAID THEY WOULD CONSIDER THIS AND GET BACK WITH THEM.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ITEM (C) TO CONSIDER THE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION, DISCIPLINE, PERFORMANCE OR DISMISSAL OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES OR TO HEAR TESTIMONY ON A COMPLAINT LODGED AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE TO DETERMINE ITS VALIDITY. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

7:50 P.M.

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

7:55 P.M.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO RETURN TO OPEN MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. 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, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

8:00 P.M.

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Agenda — August 25, 2014

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2014 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 INCREASING SEWER RATES

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER BURNETT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR HOMECOMING PARADE AT THE BENTON HIGH SCHOOL

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 EQUIPMENT DISPOSAL
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CALLING SHREDDING COMPANY

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION OF RENEWAL OF CITY’S CONTRACT WITH DIRECT ENERGY

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KRAFT
A. UPDATES

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 08/21/14 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

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Agenda — Special Meeting August 19, 2014

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NOTICE

SPECIAL MEETING
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 19, 2014

AGENDA

BENTON CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2014 AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

1) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FINANCING FOR NEW SEWER PLANT

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City Council Minutes — July 28, 2014

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY JULY 28, 2014 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.

MAYOR KRAFT STATED WE WOULD GO OUT OF ORDER ON THE AGENDA AND ALLOW THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO MAKE THEIR PRESENTATION. PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTER JOHN OWENS STATED THAT HE HAD RECEIVED A 2014 NATIONAL RETAIL FEDERATION LOSS PREVENTION VOLUNTEER AWARD FROM KROGER. MR. OWENS STATED HE RECEIVED $500.00 FROM KROGER FOR THIS AWARD AND HE WOULD LIKE TO GIFT IT TO THE CITY OF BENTON TO PURCHASE A NEW AED FOR THE BENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. MR. OWENS PRESENTED MAYOR KRAFT WITH THIS CHECK. MAYOR KRAFT STATED THE CITY ALSO HAD SOMETHING FOR MR. OWENS. COMMISSIONER BURNETT PRESENTED MR. OWENS WITH A PLAQUE TO SHOW APPRECIATION FOR HIS VOLUNTEER EFFORTS WITH THE CITY. MR. OWENS PLAYED A VIDEO MADE BY THE NRF SHOWING RECOGNITION OF THE VOLUNTEERS THAT RECEIVED AWARDS.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF AND APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE JULY 14, 2014 REGULAR MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. VOTE WAS TAKEN: YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE ABSTAINED.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF AND APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE JULY 14, 2014 PUBLIC HEARING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN: YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE ABSTAINED.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #002266 TO HACH FOR SAMPLER REPAIR AND RETURN SHIPPING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,486.79. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN: YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE LOW BID FROM ILLINI ASPHALT IN THE AMOUNT OF $90,287.75 FOR THE 2014 MFT OIL AND CHIP PROGRAM. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN: YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO WRITE AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING A 3-WAY STOP SIGN AT ANNA AND HICKMAN. 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 WRITE AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING A 20-MPH SPEED LIMIT ON GRAYSON FROM NORTH MCLEANSBORO TO TENTH STREET. 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 WRITE AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING A 20-MPH SPEED LIMIT ON ANNA STREET FROM NORTH MCLEANSBORO TO NORTH TENTH. 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 PURCHASE ORDER #002266 TO PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER FOR HOSES IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $6420.00. 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 THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR JULY 15, 2014 THROUGH JULY 28, 2014. DURING THIS TIME THE BENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT HANDLED 1 FIRST RESPONDER CALL, 1 SERVICE CALL, 1 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT/FIRE, 1 STRUCTURE FIRE, 1 BRUSH FIRE, AND 1 ILLEGAL BURN FOR A TOTAL OF 6 CALLS. ENGINE 801 IS IN SERVICE AND THE ALTERNATOR IS BEING REBUILT. ENGINE 803 IS IN SERVICE, BUT THE EMERGENCY LIGHT ROTATOR MOTOR IS FAULTY AND IS ON ORDER. ENGINE 805 IS IN SERVICE AND THE TRANSMISSION TEMP RELAY HAS BEEN REPLACED. FIRE INSPECTIONS ARE ON STANDBY WHILE HYDRANT MAPPING IS CONDUCTED. EMERGENCY STORM NOTIFICATION SYSTEM IS 100% OPERATIONAL. HYDRANT TESTING IS ONGOING AND MAPPING OF HYDRANTS IS IN THE FINAL STAGES. ITEMS FOR REPORT INCLUDED THAT FIREFIGHTER JEFF COLEMAN ATTENDED UNION PACIFIC RAIL CAR FIRE TRAINING JULY 22-JULY 26 AND HAS RETURNED TO DUTY AS WELL AS FIRE CHIEF SEAN FAIRES COMPLETED FIRE OFFICER III/IV TRAINING AT THE ALABAMA FIRE COLLEGE AND HAS RETURNED TO DUTY.

COMMISSIONER BURNETT PRESENTED THE POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR JULY 9, 2014 THROUGH JULY 27, 2014. THE DEPARTMENT HANDLED A TOTAL OF 234 DISPATCH CALLS FOR SERVICE. THESE INCLUDED 10 TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AND 17 TRAFFIC STOPS, 13 DOMESTIC DISPUTES, 10 THEFT REPORTS, AND SEVERAL CALLS FOR SERVICE. THE DEPARTMENT COMPLETED A TOTAL OF 86 WRITTEN REPORTS.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL FOR AUGUST 1, 2014, FOR GENERAL FUND, WATER & SEWER, AUXILIARY POLICE & FIRE, AND AIRPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF $90,171.56. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. 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 THE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR ASHLEY CHAFFIN OF 1001 E WEBSTER, FRANKLIN COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY OF 1102 FRISCO, MIKE WILLIAMS OF 735 SHERIDAN DRIVE, LEON BLASZCZYSKI OF 204 W CAPITOL, JENNIFER KAYS OF 307 N BROWN, AND RYAN MCCOLLUM OF 502 W FIFTH. 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 SWIMMING POOL SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR JOE COOPER OF 205 W KIRSCH, BRENDA TAYLOR OF 1210 E ANNA, AND JOEY SIMPSON OF 419 W MCFALL. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT MR. SIMPSON HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN DENIED FOR NOT BEING IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY ORDINANCE REGARDING SWIMMING POOLS, BUT AT THIS TIME HAS BECOME COMPLIANT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO DENY SWIMMING POOL SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR MIKE AND CINDY WEBB OF 1411 N LINCOLN DRIVE AND MELONY WORLEY OF 1005 GLENDALE STREET FOR NOT BEING IN COMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCE 98-03, SECTION 517.0. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0

MAYOR KRAFT DISCUSSED CHANGES IN THE OLD ENTERPRISE ZONE. MAYOR KRAFT STATED THAT THERE WILL BE NO NEW ZONES CREATED. THERE ARE 102 COUNTIES IN ILLINOIS AND RIGHT NOW THERE ARE ONLY 96 ENTERPRISE ZONES. FRANKLIN COUNTY, WEST FRANKFORT, WEST CITY AND BENTON HAVE BEEN MEETING WITH CONSULTANTS DISCUSSING OPTIONS. THE RECOMMENDATION SO FAR IS THAT THE MORE ENTITIES INCLUDED IN THE APPLICATION, THE BETTER CHANCES OF KEEPING YOUR ENTERPRISE ZONE. WE ARE LOOKING AT HIRING A CONSULTANT AND THE COST OF THIS CONSULTANT WOULD BE SPLIT BETWEEN THE FOUR ENTITIES. THIS NEEDS TO BE DONE BY DECEMBER OF 2014.
UNDER NEW BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER BURNETT STATED THAT HE WANTED THE COUNCIL TO KNOW THAT THEY WOULD BEGIN WORKING ON UPGRADING THE ORDINANCES FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT THIS WEDNESDAY. ALSO UNDER NEW BUSINESS COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT HE IS INTERESTED IN LOOKING INTO A CLOTHING ALLOWANCE FOR THE EMPLOYEES AT CITY HALL IN AN EFFORT TO MAKE CITY HALL MORE PROFESSIONAL. IF THE COUNCIL AGREES, THE CITY WOULD BE PURCHASING TWO SHIRTS FOR EACH CITY HALL EMPLOYEE, ALONG WITH A SWEATER FOR THE WINTER MONTHS.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION, DISCIPLINE, PERFORMANCE OR DISMISSAL OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES OF THE PUBLIC BODY OR LEGAL COUNSEL OF THE PUBLIC BODY INCLUDING HEARING TESTIMONY ON A COMPLAINT LODGED AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE OF THE PUBLIC BODY OR LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY TO DETERMINE ITS VALIDITY. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

TIME: 7:45 P.M.

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

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO HIRE KEVIN VANDIVER AS A CLASS 1 FIRST OPERATOR BASED ON HIS QUALIFICATIONS AND PAPERS SUBJECT TO PHYSICAL, DRUG TESTING, AND TERMS OF THE BARGAINING AGREEMENT TO START ON AUGUST 12, 2014. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

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

TIME: 8:10 P.M.

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Agenda — August 11, 2014

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2014 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. PURCHASE ORDERS

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR A 3-WAY STOP SIGN AT ANNA AND HICKMAN
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR A 20-MPH SPEED LIMIT ON GRAYSON FROM NORTH MCLEANSBORO TO TENTH STREET
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR A 20-MPH SPEED LIMIT ON ANNA STREET FROM NORTH MCLEANSBORO TO NORTH TENTH STREET
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAY REQUEST #1 – MADISON ST & ELECTION ST

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER BURNETT
A. PURCHASE ORDERS
B. POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER MILLER
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SEWER/POOL ADJUSTMENTS

8. CITY ATTORNEY THOMAS MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KRAFT
A. UPDATE REPORTS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ENTERPRISE ZONE APPLICATION PROCESS
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PLAT OF VACATION FOR A PORTION OF LAKE
MOSES SUBDIVISION II, PHASE I, LOTS #10 – 14
D. DISCUSISON AND/OR APPROVAL OF PLAT OF VACATION FOR THE COUNTRY CLUB
ESTATES, LOT #1 AND #2, AND WHAT IS KNOWN AS WAGON ROAD

10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

11. OLD BUSINESS

12. NEW BUSINESS

13. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. ILCS 120(c)(2) COLLECTIVE NEGOTIATING MATTERS BETWEEN THE PUBLIC BODY AND ITS EMPLOYEES OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVES, OR DELIBERATIONS CONCERNING SALARY SCHEDULES FOR ONE OR MORE CLASSES OF EMPLOYEES.
B. POSSIBLE SALE OR ACQUISITION OF REAL-ESTATE
C. TO CONSIDER THE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION, DISCIPLINE, PERFORMANCE OR DISMISSAL OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES OR TO HEAR TESTIMONY ON A COMPLAINT LODGED AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE TO DETERMINE ITS VALIDITY

15. ADJOURNMENT

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Watch local Firefighter

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Click HERE to watch this video featuring Benton’s own Volunteer Firefighter John Owens

 

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