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Agenda — City Council Meeting February 9, 2015

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 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\
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EQUIPMENT BIDS FOR TIME PERIOD 03/01/15-2-28/16

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TRIMMING TREE IN ALLEY BEHIND 519 E TAYLOR
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF UPDATING STREET/ALLEY/CORPORATE LIMIT MAP
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REPAIRS FOR SWEEPER

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER BURNETT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT FOR INTERIM 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
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF NEWWAVE CONTRACT

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KRAFT
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY FOR RESIDENTIAL AND SMALL COMMERCIAL RETAIL CUSTOMERS
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING CHAPTER 21 LIQUOR CODE, ARTICLE II – LICENSES CLASS “C” – TO LIMIT OF FIVE
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SELECTING ARCHITECT 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 2/5/15 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

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Agenda — Benton City Council Meeting January 26, 2015

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 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 RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER AND RESTRICT FUNDS – WASTE
WATER TREATMENT PLANT

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE G – RESTRICTED PARKING ZONES CHAPTER 24
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24 – MOTOR VEHICLE CODE BY ADDING SCHEDULE K – NO PASSING ZONE
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24 – MOTOR VEHICLE CODE BY AMENDING SCHEDULE K – NO PASSING ZONE

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

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KRAFT
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL TO RESCIND ORDINANCE # 14-12 APPROVING SALE OF MUNICIPAL REAL ESTATE

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 1/22/15 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

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Agenda for Special Called Meeting — 01/20/2015

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A G E N D A

THE CITY OF BENTON WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015 AT 10:00 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. MEETING WITH ILLINOIS PUBLIC RISK FUND TO GO OVER WORKER’S COMPENSATION POLICY

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Benton City Council Minutes — December 22, 2014

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY DECEMBER 22, 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 BE GOING OUT OF ORDER ON THE AGENDA AND ALLOW JALAYNE LUCKETT FROM GRAY, HUNTER, STENN TO PRESENT OF THIS YEAR’S FINANCIAL AUDIT. MRS. LUCKETT PROVIDED GRAPHS TO GO ALONG WITH THE AUDIT FINDINGS. SHE STATED THE CITY WAS DOING VERY WELL WITH VERY LITTLE LONG-TERM DEBT.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF AND APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 8, 2014 REGULAR MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. VOTE WAS TAKEN: YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER BAUNGARTE ABSTAINED.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF AND APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 12, 2014 CONTINUED MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN: YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER WYANT ABSTAINED.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #14-14 FOR A TWO-WAY STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH BUCHANAN AND TAYLOR STREETS WITH STOP SIGNS ON TAYLOR STREET FOR EAST AND WEST BOUND TRAFFIC. 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 FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR DECEMBER 9, 2014 THROUGH DECEMBER 22, 2014. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO 10 CALLS WHICH INCLUDED 3 MEDICAL CALLS, 1 SERVICE CALL, 2 FALSE ALARMS, 3 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS/FIRE, AND 1 HAZMAT CALL. FIRE INSPECTIONS ARE ONGOING. ALL 3 FIRE ENGINES ARE IN SERVICE. THE EMERGENCY STORM SIRENS ARE 100% IN SERVICE.

COMMISSIONER BURNETT PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER # 002045 TO BANNER FIRE EQUIPMENT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR PUMP AND GROUND LADDER TESTING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1165.60. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN: YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BURNETT STATED THAT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD RECEIVED A CHECK FROM MABAS FOR REIMBURSEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $388.50. HE STATED THAT THIS IS THE SECOND REIMBURSEMENT FROM MABAS THIS YEAR.

COMMISSIONER BURNETT PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #002293 TO PUBLIC AGENCY TRAINING COUNCIL FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $850.00. THIS IS FOR TRAINING OF PROPERTY IN THE EVIDENCE ROOM. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN: YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL FOR 12/19/2014, TOTAL GENERAL FUND PAYROLL OF $64,064.59 AND WATER AND SEWER OF $28,213.73, AIRPORT CARETAKER OF $850.00, AND AUXILIARY OF $3,020.75 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $96,149.07. 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 A SEWER ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION FOR SHIRLEY WILLIAMS OF 206 N MADISON. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS SEWER ADUSTMENT. 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 NEEDED TO TABLE ITEM (E) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN RENEWAL FOR FEBRUARY 1, 2015 UNTIL A FURTHER TIME.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE CITY NEEDED TO INQUIRE INTO RE-CODIFICATION OF ORDINANCES. A QUOTE WAS SUBMITTED BY ILLINOIS CODIFICATION SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,350.00 FOR 600 PAGES. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE HIRING ILLINOIS CODIFICATION SERVICES. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER ASKED THE COUNCIL TO LOOK OVER A LIST OF SURPLUS OFFICE EQUIPMENT. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE LIST OF SURPLUS OFFICE EQUIPMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT ALL INVENTORY LISTS HAD BEEN TURNED BACK IN TO THE CLERK’S OFFICE. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THIS LIST WOULD BE TURNED OVER TO SCD REA INSURANCE.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, ONE BID WAS TURNED IN FOR THE VACANT PROPERTY AT 1008 CUTLER STREET. MAYOR KRAFT OPENED THE BID. THE BID WAS RECEIVED FROM JEFF WILLIAMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $400.00. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE BID OF $400.00 FROM JEFF WILLIAMS FOR THE PROPERTY AT 1008 CUTLER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

NO MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE.

COMMISSIONER WYANT 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: 7:45 P.M.

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Agenda — 01/12/2015

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 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 TRANSFERRING MONEY TO RESTRICTED FUND FOR SEWER PLANT

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL NO PARKING THIS BLOCK/TOW AWAY ZONE SIGNS ON WEST REED STREET FROM NORTH MAIN STREET TO MAPLE STREET
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF NO PASSING SIGNS IN GRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT

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 HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN RENEWAL FOR FEBRUARY 1, 2015

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH WEST CITY

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KRAFT
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

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 1/8/15 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

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Warming Center

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“The Benton City Hall will be open as a warming center
Monday through Friday
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.”

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Continued Council Meeting Minutes — December 12, 2014

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MINUTES OF THE CONTINUED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD FRIDAY DECEMBER 12, 2014 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 BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. COMMISSIONER WYANT WAS ABSENT.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO PAY BILLS FOR DECEMBER 12, 2014 FOR GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $82,527.62, WATER AND SEWER $121,605.26, AND OTHER FUNDS OF $147,644.71 FOR A TOTAL OF $351,777.59. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. VOTE WAS TAKEN: YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

TIME: 8:40 A.M.

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Council Meeting Minutes — December 8, 2014

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY DECEMBER 8, 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 WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE WAS ABSENT.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF AND APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 8, 2014 REGULAR MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN: YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER BURNETT ABSTAINED.

COMMISSIONER WYANT PRESENTED FOR COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE IN HIS ABSENCE.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #02576 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000.00 TO HD SUPPLY FOR 24 5/8 INCH I PEARL METERS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE 2015 MFT OIL AND CHIP PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $309,089.57. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO WRITE AN ORDINANCE FOR A TWO-WAY STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH BUCHANAN AND TAYLOR STREETS WITH STOP SIGNS ON THE EAST AND WEST SIDES OF TAYLOR STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE A TRANSFER OF $20,159.09 FROM THE MFT FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE 2011 DUMP TRUCK PAYMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT.

COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT THE STREET DEPARTMENT IS WORKING ON WAYS TO FASTEN THE STORM GRATES DOWN TO KEEP THEM FROM BEING STOLEN. HE STATED THAT THE STORM GRATES THAT HAD BEEN STOLEN FROM INDUSTRIAL PARK HAVE NOT BEEN RETURNED AT THIS TIME.

COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED TO THE COUNCIL THAT THE HOUSE AT 502 COMMERCIAL HAS BEEN TORN DOWN AND THE LOT CLEANED UP.

COMMISSIONER BURNETT PRESENTED THE POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 20, 2014 THROUGH DECEMBER 5, 2014. THE DEPARTMENT HANDLED A TOTAL OF 208 DISPATCH CALLS FOR SERVICE. THESE INCLUDED 7 TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AND 17 TRAFFIC STOPS, 3 DOMESTIC DISPUTES, 4 THEFT REPORTS, AND SEVERAL OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE. THE DEPARTMENT COMPLETED A TOTAL OF 56 WRITTEN REPORTS.

COMMISSIONER BURNETT PRESENTED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 24, 2014 THROUGH DECEMBER 8, 2014. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO 6 CALLS WHICH INCLUDED 3 MEDICAL CALLS, 1 SERVICE CALLS, 1 FALSE ALARM, AND 1 HAZMAT CALL. FIRE INSPECTIONS ARE ONGOING. ALL 3 FIRE ENGINES ARE IN SERVICE. THE EMERGENCY STORM SIRENS ARE 100% IN SERVICE. THE NEW BENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTERIOR SIGN HAS BEEN INSTALLED.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL FOR 12/05/2014, TOTAL GENERAL FUND PAYROLL OF $61,840.57 AND WATER AND SEWER OF $27,651.71 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $89,492.28. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. VOTE WAS TAKEN: YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED SEWER ADJUSTMENT APPLICATIONS FOR BILL AND KIM LAWS OF 215 MCFALL AND RICHARD DAVIS OF 1400 BAILEY LANE. AFTER REVIEW OF THESE APPLICATIONS COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED MORE RESEARCH ON THE ISSUES WITH THESE LEAKS NEEDED TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE APPROVAL OR DENIAL.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE STATE COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE WOULD BE AT THE NEXT MEETING TO DISCUSS THE ILLINOIS DEBT RECOVERY PROGRAM.

MAYOR KRAFT PRESENTED THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE NEW ENTERPRISE ZONE. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE NEW ENTERPRISE ZONE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KRAFT PRESENT ORDINANCE 14-13 DESIGNATING THE NEW ENTERPRISE ZONE. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 14-13 DESIGNATING THE NEW ENTERPRISE ZONE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KRAFT PRESENTED RESOLUTION 14-12 FOR A NEW ENTERPRISE ZONE. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 14-12 FOR A NEW ENTERPRISE ZONE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNETT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KRAFT STATED THAT THE EDA PROJECT HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY CLOSED OUT. HE STATED WE RECEIVED A CHECK BACK FROM THE EDA FOR $170,000.00. MAYOR KRAFT STATED THAT THIS WAS A $2.8 MILLION PROJECT.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

NO OLD BUSINESS.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, PAULA GALLOWAY ASKED IF THE COUNCIL HAD DISCUSSED THE HOME AT 210 N BUCHANAN. THIS IS THE PROPERTY THAT WELLS FARGO IS INTERESTED IN DONATING TO THE CITY OF BENTON. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THIS PROPERTY AS A DONATION FROM WELLS FARGO PENDING ATTORNEY APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO CONTINUE THE COUNCIL MEETING TO FRIDAY DECEMBER 12, 2014 AT 8:30 A.M. TO PAY BILLS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BURNETT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

TIME: 7:15 P.M.

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Agenda — December 22, 2014

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 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
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ORDINANCE FOR TWO-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH BUCHANAN AND TAYLOR WITH STOP SIGNS ON THE EAST AND WEST SIDES OF TAYLOR

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. GRAY HUNTER STENN REPRESENTATIVE AUDIT REVIEW
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN RENEWAL FOR FEBRUARY 1, 2015
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CODIFICATION AND RECODIFICATION OF ORDINANCES
G. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS OFFICE EQUIPMENT
H. DISCUSSION OF INVENTORY LIST

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

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.

15. ADJOURNMENT POSTED 12/18/14 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

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Council Minutes — November 24, 2014

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY NOVEMBER 24, 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 MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. COMMISSIONER BURNETT WAS ABSENT.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF AND APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 10, 2014 REGULAR MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN: YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #02252 IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,997.00 TO JOHN DEERE FOR A 1 YEAR LEASE ON A TRACTOR FOR THE SEWER PLANT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT THE STREET DEPARTMENT HAS ORDERED 50 TON OF SALT AND 100 TON OF CINDERS IN PREPARATION FOR WINTER WEATHER.

IN COMMISSIONER BURNETT’S ABSENCE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE HANDLED HIS MATTERS IN THE COUNCIL MEETING.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER # 002041 TO SENTINEL IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,330.70 TO PURCHASE SCBA AIR PACKS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER # 002040 TO SENTINEL IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,015.00 TO PURCHASE SCBA SUPPLIES FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE PRESENTED THE POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 5, 2014 THROUGH NOVEMBER 19, 2014. THE DEPARTMENT HANDLED A TOTAL OF 159 DISPATCH CALLS FOR SERVICE. THESE INCLUDED 13 TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AND 24 TRAFFIC STOPS, 8 DOMESTIC DISPUTES, 6 THEFT REPORTS, AND SEVERAL OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE. THE DEPARTMENT COMPLETED A TOTAL OF 50 WRITTEN REPORTS.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE PRESENTED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 10, 2014 THROUGH NOVEMBER 24, 2014. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO 14 CALLS WHICH INCLUDED 2 MEDICAL CALLS, 2 SERVICE CALLS, 6 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS/FIRES, 1 STRUCTURE FIRE, 2 ILLEGAL BURNS, AND 1 HAZMAT CALL. ALL 3 FIRE ENGINES ARE IN SERVICE. THE EMERGENCY STORM SIRENS ARE 100% IN SERVICE. CHIEF FAIRES’ REPORT NOTED THAT THE UNDERGROUND FUEL TANKS HAVE BEEN REMOVED.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL FOR 11/21/2014, TOTAL GENERAL FUND PAYROLL OF $53,366.28, WATER AND SEWER OF $28,584.67, AIRPORT CARETAKER OF $850.00, AND AUXILIARY POLICE OF $1,956.57 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $84,757.52. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN: YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH STATED THAT HE AND MAYOR KRAFT HAD MET WITH ALPHA HOME HEALTH OWNER FRANK CLARK. ALPHA HOME HEALTH HAS PROVIDED A PREFERRED VENDOR DISCOUNT PROGRAM TO THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF BENTON AND THEIR FAMILIES. ATTORNEY MALKOVICH ASKED FOR A MOTION TO ALLOW MAYOR KRAFT TO SIGN A PARTERNSHIP AGREEMENT WITH ALPHA HOME HEALTH. COMMISISONER MILLER MADE A MOTION ALLOWING MAYOR KRAFT TO SIGN A PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH ALPHA HOME HEALTH. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PRESENTED ORDINANCE 14-12 FOR SALE AND OPTION OF INDUSTRIAL PARK LOTS. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 14-12 FOR SALE AND OPTION OF LOTS IN INDUSTRIAL PARK II. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT THE CITY OWNS SURPLUS PROPERTY ON KIRKPATICK AND CUTLER STREETS. MAYOR KRAFT STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO SELL THIS PROPERTY AS THE CITY HAD NO NEED TO KEEP IT. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO SELL THE PROPERTY ON KIRKPATRICK AND CUTLER STREETS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KRAFT PRESENTED THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S 3D PREVENTION PROCLAMATION. HE STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO PROCLAIM DECEMBER AS DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING PREVENTION MONTH IN THE CITY OF BENTON. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW MAYOR KRAFT TO PROCLAIM DECEMBER AS DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING PREVENTION MONTH. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KRAFT STATED THAT IT WAS THE TIME OF THE YEAR FOR CHRISTMAS BONUSES. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO GIVE FULL TIME EMPLOYEES A CHRISTMAS BONUS OF $100.00 EACH, PART TIME EMPLOYEES A CHRISTMAS BONUS OF $50.00 EACH, AND AUXILARY A CHRISTMAS BONUS OF $25.00 EACH. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

NO OLD BUSINESS.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, DISCUSSION WAS HELD REGARDING ADDITIONAL CITY OWNED PROPERTIES THAT MAY BE SOLD IN THE FUTURE IF THEY ARE OF NO USE TO THE CITY.

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

TIME: 7:25 P.M.

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