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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2024

5:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
5. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CAPITAL PARK RESTROOM RENOVATION

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                    COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
6. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
7.     APPROVAL OF POOL ADJUSTMENTS
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER(S)

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
7. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS 

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
8. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
9. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS
10. 2023 ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE CONFERENCE UPDATES
11. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 BUDGET
12. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING A FULL TIME TREASURER
13. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RAISING WATER AND TRASH RATES

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
9. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                                 MAYOR MESSERSMITH
10. UPDATES
11. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
12. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BIDDING FOR MALKOVICH PARK RENOVATIONS
13. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESEARCHING WORKFLOW PLATFORMS
14. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EDC PARTICIPATION AT $2,500.00 LEVEL

10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

11. OLD BUSINESS

12. NEW BUSINESS

13. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
15.      DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE                                                  
16. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
17. 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 04/18/2024 4:00 P.M./BC

AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024

5:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
5. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                    COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
6. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
7.     APPROVAL OF POOL ADJUSTMENTS
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER(S)
9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF 2024 MFT PROGRAM

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
7. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS 
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING ZACK ANDREWS AS FULL-TIME PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICER
9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF INSTALLING FIXTURES AND REMOVAL OF ALL BALLAST AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
10. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REMOVING PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTER(S)
11. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ADDING PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTER(S)
12. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PURCHASING PUMPER TRUCK FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
8. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
9. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS
10. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS IN CHAPTER 1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
11. 2023 ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE CONFERENCE UPDATES
12. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF WRITING OFF BAD DEBT FROM THE WATER DEPARTMENT
13. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PLACING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 BUDGET ON DISPLAY

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
9. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                                 MAYOR MESSERSMITH
10. UPDATES
11. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
12. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PETROFF INTERCHANGE UPDATES/PLANS
13. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED ESTIMATE TO REPAIR THE CODE ENFORCEMENT CAR

10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

11. OLD BUSINESS

12. NEW BUSINESS

13. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
15.      DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE                                                  
16. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
17. 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 03/04/2024 4:00 P.M./BC

AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2024

5:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
5. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                    COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
6. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
7.     APPROVAL OF POOL ADJUSTMENTS
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER(S)

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
7. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS 
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EVIDENCE SCANNING SYSTEM
9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DIRECTING MERIT BOARD TO PROCEED WITH HIRING OF POLICE OFFICER TO FILL VACANCY
10. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REMOVAL OF POC FIREFIGHTER(S)
11. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ADDITION OF POC FIREFIGHTER(S)
12. DISCUSSION OF REVAMPING MERIT BOARD

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
8. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
9. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS
10. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ONLINE BILLING OPTIONS FOR WATER DEPT.
11. 2023 ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE CONFERENCE UPDATES
12. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ACCEPTING TREASURER’S RESIGNATION
13. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ADVERTISING FOR POSITION OF FULL-TIME TREASURER

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
9. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                                 MAYOR MESSERSMITH
10. UPDATES
11. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
12. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION

10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

11. OLD BUSINESS

12. NEW BUSINESS

13. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
15.      DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE                                                  
16. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
17. 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 03/21/2024 4:00 P.M./BC

AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2024

5:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
5. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING DAVID BOOKER FOR MOWING, TERM OF 1 YEAR

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                    COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
6. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
7.     APPROVAL OF POOL ADJUSTMENTS
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER(S)

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
7. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS 

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
8. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
9. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS
10. DISCUSSION AND OR APPROVALOF EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
9. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                                 MAYOR MESSERSMITH
10. UPDATES
11. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
12. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ACCEPTING RESIGNATION OF AIRPORT BOARD MEMBER REECE RUTLAND
13. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF STRATEGIC PLANNING UPDATES
14. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE PETITION FOR ANNEXATION SUBMITTED BY CAROL AND MAURICE PHILLIPS TO ANNE THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1208 SOUTH MCLEANSBORO STREET INTO THE CORPORATE BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF BENTON
15. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT SUBMITTED BY ANDREW KALLY TO OWN AND OCCUPY AN EXISITNG DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE HOME LOCATED AT 611 EAST GARDNER STREET
16. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CREATING AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 40-ZONING PERTAINING TO ADULT-USE CANNIBAS

10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

11. OLD BUSINESS

12. NEW BUSINESS

13. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
15.      DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE                                                  
16. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
17. 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 03/07/2024 4:00 P.M./BC

AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

5:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
5. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL TO ALLOW THE BENTON AREA VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE AN ICE-SKATING RINK FOR 2024 HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS
7. DISCUSSION OF THE MOWING CONTRACT FOR DAVID BOOKER
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL TO USE THE CITY PROPERTY BEHIND THE LIBRARY, LOTS 502, 504 AND 506 COMMERCIAL STREET, FOR AN EASTER EGG HUNT ON MARCH 23RD PROVIDED BY THE BENTON AREA VOLUNTEERS AND BENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                    COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
6. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
7.     APPROVAL OF POOL ADJUSTMENTS
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER(S)
9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION CLOSING THE SQUARE FOR A CONCERT
10. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION CLOSING THE SQUARE FOR A PARADE

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
7. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BODY CAM AGREEMENT FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF UPGRADING INTERVIEW ROOM AT POLICE DEPARTMENT

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
8. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
9. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS
10. DISCUSSION OF EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
9. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                                 MAYOR MESSERSMITH
10. UPDATES
11. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
12. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE PETITION FOR ANNEXATION SUBMITTED BY JEFFERY AND CRYSTAL DOXSIE TO ANNEX THE LAND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 602 & 604 N. STUYVESANT STREET INTO THE CORPORATE BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF BENTON
13. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE FAÇADE GRANT APPLICATION MADE BY HART, CANTRELL & THOMPSON LLC LOCATED AT 602 PUBLIC SQUARE
14. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EMPLOYEE ACCOUNTABILITY/DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE
15. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CONTRIBUTION TO S3DA TOURNAMENT
16. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATIONS

10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

11. OLD BUSINESS

12. NEW BUSINESS

13. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
14.      DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE                                                  
15. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
16. 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 02/22/2024 2:00 P.M./DW

AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2024

5:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
5. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                    COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
6. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
7.     APPROVAL OF POOL ADJUSTMENTS
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER(S)

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
7. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS 
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DONATING SURPLUS BICYCLES TO BCHS

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
8. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
9. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
9. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                                 MAYOR MESSERSMITH
10. UPDATES
11. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
12. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT BY CHARLES AND SHIRLENE CAPPS TO OWN AND OCCUPY AN EXISTING DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE HOME LOCATED AT 1210 ANNA STREET
13. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SPONSORING SI COMIC CON
14.  DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL TO RELEASE LIEN ON REAL ESTATE LOCATED ON BEATRICE STREET

10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

11. OLD BUSINESS

12. NEW BUSINESS

13. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
15.      DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE                                                  
16. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
17. 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 02/08/2024 2:00 P.M./DW

NOTICE

SPECIAL MEETING

BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

AGENDA

BENTON CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING   MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2024 AT 9:30 A.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

• DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING A CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
• EXECUTIVE SESSION

1. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF

REAL ESTATE

1. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
2.      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.

BEC

POSTED AT 4:00 P.M.

01/31/24

AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2024

5:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
5. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF COZY CLUB PARTICIPATION

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                    COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
6. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
7.     APPROVAL OF POOL ADJUSTMENTS
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER(S)
9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PETROFF ROAD PAY ESTIMATE #1

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
7. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS 
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF A POLICE OFFICER

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
8. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
9. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS
10. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CATASTROPHIC EVENT POLICY

8. CITY ATTORNEY                                                                                         TOM MALKOVICH
9. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                                 MAYOR MESSERSMITH
10. UPDATES
11. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
12. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING SUNDAY LICENSE OPTIONS
13. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DONATION FOR AMERICAN FLAGS
14. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

11. OLD BUSINESS

12. NEW BUSINESS

13. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
15.      DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE                                                  
16. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
17. 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 01/18/2024 4:00 P.M./BC

AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2024

5:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
5. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                    COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
6. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
7.     APPROVAL OF POOL ADJUSTMENTS
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER(S)
9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PERRY RIDGE NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE SERVICE AGREEMENT

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
7. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS 
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CREATING A LATERAL TRANSFER ORDINANCE FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
8. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
9. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS
10. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PEOPLE’S NATIONAL BANK LINE OF CREDIT RESOLUTION

8. CITY ATTORNEY                                                                                         TOM MALKOVICH
9. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                                 MAYOR MESSERSMITH
10. UPDATES
11. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
12. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE PETITION TO VACATE AN ALLEY LOCATED IN REED’S 1^ST ADDITION
13. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION MADE BY APRIL WILKINS TO OPERATE A BODY AND FENDER WORKS BUSINESS LOCATED AT 605 NORTH MAIN
14. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION MADE BY APRIL WILKINS TO OPERATE AN AUTOMOBILE SALES BUSINESS LOCATED AT 605 NORTH MAIN
15. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CREATING AN ORDINANCE DEFINING SHIPPING CONTAINERS AND PROHIBITING THE USE OF SHIPPING CONTAINERS AS A PRIMARY OR PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE, ACCESSORY BUILDING, STORAGE BUILDING, GARAGE, LIVING UNIT OR OTHER SIMILAR PURPOSE

10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

11. OLD BUSINESS

12. NEW BUSINESS

13. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
15.      DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE                                                  
16. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
17. 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 01/03/2024 4:00 P.M./BC