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AMENDED CITY COUNCIL AGENDA — 11/10/2025

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  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PUBLIC PROPERTY USE PERMITS

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                          COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3.      APPROVAL OF POOL ADJUSTMENTS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFERS
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF POLICY FOR TRASH SERVICE FOR NON-WATER USING CUSTOMERS
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF WATER SAMPLE INCENTIVE
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ADVERTISING FOR PARTTIME WATER CLERK POSITION AT $15 PER HOUR FOR 20 HOURS PER WEEK
  8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH IDNR
  9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT ON THE BENTON SQUARE
  10. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ROAD CLOSURE FOR HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS ON NOVEMBER 29. 2025

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS 
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNICATION SERVICES
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ADDITION TO THE PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTER ROSTER
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY FIREFIGHTER APPOINTMENT

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
  2. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TAX LEVY
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HEALTH INSURANCE
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDED PAY RESOLUTION
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTING JOHN DAUGHERTY AS AN AUTHORIZED AGENT FOR THE CITY OF BENTON WITH IMRF

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                                 MAYOR MESSERSMITH
  2. UPDATES
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DONATION TO TAKE ACTION TODAY
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DONATION TO THE EDGE PROGRAM

E/     DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REAPPOINTMENT OF VICTOR SHOCKLEY AND GARRETT COLLIER TO THE ZONING BOARD

 

  1. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

 

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  2.       DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE                                                  
  3. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
  4. 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 11/07/2025 11:00 A.M./BC

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – NOVEMBER 10, 2025

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1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PUBLIC PROPERTY USE PERMITS

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. APPROVAL OF POOL ADJUSTMENTS
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFERS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF POLICY FOR TRASH SERVICE FOR NON-WATER USING CUSTOMERS
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF WATER SAMPLE INCENTIVE
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ADVERTISING FOR PARTTIME WATER CLERK POSITION AT $15 PER HOUR FOR 20 HOURS PER WEEK
G. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH IDNR
H. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT ON THE BENTON SQUARE
I. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ROAD CLOSURE FOR HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS ON NOVEMBER 29. 2025

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNICATION SERVICES
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ADDITION TO THE PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTER ROSTER
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY FIREFIGHTER APPOINTMENT

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER KAYS
A. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
B. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TAX LEVY
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HEALTH INSURANCE
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDED PAY RESOLUTION

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR MESSERSMITH
A. UPDATES
B. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DONATION TO TAKE ACTION TODAY
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DONATION TO THE EDGE PROGRAM
E/ DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REAPPOINTMENT OF VICTOR SHOCKLEY AND GARRETT COLLIER TO THE ZONING BOARD

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.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – OCTOBER 27, 2025

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  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PUBLIC PROPERTY USE PERMITS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF POLICY FOR TRASH SERVICE FOR NON-WATER USING CUSTOMERS

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                          COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3.      APPROVAL OF POOL ADJUSTMENTS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFERS
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF A 6-MONTH SUBLEASE BETWEEN BRYAN AND MEGAN LYLES AND AMY BAKER LOCATED AT 53 LEWIS LANE
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PARTIAL PAY ESTIMATE #5 TO WIGGS EXCAVATING
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF WORKING WITH HORNER SHIFRIN ENGINEERING

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS 

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
  2. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF OBTAINING AN APPRAISAL FOR TWIN OAKS
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ICRMT INSURANCE RENEWAL

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                                 MAYOR MESSERSMITH
  2. UPDATES
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS

 

  1. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

 

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  2.       DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE                                                  
  3. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
  4. 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 10/23/2025 4:00 P.M./BC

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Agenda – 10/13/2025

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  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PUBLIC PROPERTY USE PERMITS

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                          COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3.      APPROVAL OF POOL ADJUSTMENTS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFERS
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF A 6-MONTH SUBLEASE BETWEEN BRYAN AND MEGAN LYLES AND AMY BAKER LOCATED AT 53 LEWIS LANE

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS 
  3.      DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF UPDATING FIRE DEPT  BILLING ORDINANCES TO REFLECT RATES FOR 2025
  4.      DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF UPDATING BROWNING TOWNSHIP FIRE/EMS COVERAGE AGREEMENT
  5.     DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING KARASTIN SHEEDY FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMIN ASSISTANT
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ADDING TO THE PAID ON CALL ROSTER FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT            

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
  2. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                                 MAYOR MESSERSMITH
  2. UPDATES
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS FOR HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF GRANT MONITORING TRAINING FOR DAMIEN WILBURN
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT MADE BY CAITLIN GRAY TO OWN AND OCCUPY AN EXISTING SINGLE WIDE MOBILE HOME LOCATED AT 1111 ANNA STREET
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT MADE BY BRANDON OVERTON TO OWN AND OCCUPY A NEW DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE HOME LOCATED AT 415 WILSON STREET
  8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTING GREG BAKER TO THE ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A TERM OF 4 YEARS
  9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTING GAY BOWLIN TO THE ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A TERM OF 4 YEARS
  10. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING MORAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO PREPARE AND FILE THE ANNUAL COMPTROLLER’S REPORT
  11. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FUNDRAISING FOR THE 2026 RODEO

 

  1. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

 

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  2.       DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE                                                  
  3. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
  4. 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 10/09/2025 4:00 P.M./BC

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA — SEPTEMBER 22, 2025

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025

5:00 P.M.

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PUBLIC PROPERTY USE PERMITS

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                              COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
    1. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
    2. APPROVAL OF POOL ADJUSTMENTS
    3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFERS

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                             COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
    1. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS
    2. UPDATE TO FIRE DEPARTMENT BILLING ORDINANCES TO RELFECT RATES FOR 2025
    3. UPDATE TO BROWNING TOWNSHIP FIRE/EMS COVERAGE AGREEMENT
    4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR STANDBY AMBULANCE SERVICE

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
    1. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
    2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
    1. UPDATES

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                                 MAYOR MESSERSMITH
    1. UPDATES
    2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS

 

  1. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

 

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  2.       DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE                                                  
  3. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
  4. 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 09/16/2025 4:00 P.M./BC

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 8, 2025, 5 P.M.

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PUBLIC PROPERTY USE PERMITS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REPAIRS TO THE DOOR ON THE ANTIQUE GARAGE MUSEUM

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                          COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3.      APPROVAL OF POOL ADJUSTMENTS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFERS
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ROAD CLOSURE FOR BCHS HOMECOMING PARADE

 

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

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
  2. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                                 MAYOR MESSERSMITH
  2. UPDATES
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  4. PRESENTATION BY RICK AND BARB LINTON
  5. DISCUSSION OF INSPECTION FINDINGS FOR 105 NORTH MAIN STREET IN BENTON.
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF COUNCIL POSITION/RESPONSIBILITY RE-ASSIGNMENT
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE RESIGNATION OF BRANDTLEE BROWN FROM THE ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION

 

  1. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

 

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  2.       DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE                                                  
  3. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
  4. 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 09/04/2025 4:00 P.M./BC

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA — 08/25/2025

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2025

5:00 P.M.

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PUBLIC PROPERTY USE PERMITS

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                          COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3.      APPROVAL OF POOL ADJUSTMENTS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFERS

 

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

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
  2. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                                 MAYOR MESSERSMITH
  2. UPDATES
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTING GUNNER BAILEY TO THE ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A TERM OF 4 YEARS
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTING LORI HOLMAN TO THE ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A TERM OF 4 YEARS
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF “NATIONAL SEE TRACKS? THINK TRAIN® WEEK”
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BROWN & ROBERTS

 

  1. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

 

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  2.       DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE                                                  
  3. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
  4. 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 08/21/2025 4:00 P.M./BC

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AMENDED AGENDA – 08/11/2025

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  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                          COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3.      APPROVAL OF POOL ADJUSTMENTS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFERS
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PARTIAL PAY ESTIMATE #3 TO WIGGS EXCAVATING
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ROAD CLOSURE FOR THE CHAMBER CAR SHOW

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS 
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF POSTING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION FOR HIRE
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING JAMES WILLIAMSON AND SYDNEY HENSON AS A PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICERS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE MERIT BOARD
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ALLOWING THE MERIT BOARD TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF TESTING TO FORM A NEW POLICE ELIGIBILITY LIST

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
  2. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PROVIDING NONUNION/NONCONTRACTURAL EMPLOYEES WITH A CLOTHING ALLOWANCE

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                                 MAYOR MESSERSMITH
  2. UPDATES
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TRICK OR TREAT HOURS
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SETTING HOURS FOR CAPIOL PARK AND MALKOVICH PARK
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF OBTAINING A SURVEY OF A PORTION OF THE LAND AT THE BENTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT MADE BY STEPHANIE HOGAN TO OWN AND OCCUPY A NEW DOUBLE WIDTH MOBILE HOME LOCATED AT 1111E. BOND STREET

 

  1. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

 

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  2.       DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE                                                  
  3. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
  4. 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 08/07/2025 4:00 P.M./BC

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – 08/11/2025

Posted on August 7, 2025 by | Comments Off on CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – 08/11/2025
  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                          COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3.      APPROVAL OF POOL ADJUSTMENTS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFERS
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PARTIAL PAY ESTIMATE #3 TO WIGGS EXCAVATING
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ROAD CLOSURE FOR THE CHAMBER CAR SHOW

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS 
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF POSTING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION FOR HIRE
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING SYDNEY HENSON AS A PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICER AS RECOMMENDED BY THE MERIT BOARD
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ALLOWING THE MERIT BOARD TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF TESTING TO FORM A NEW POLICE ELIGIBILITY LIST

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
  2. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PROVIDING NONUNION/NONCONTRACTURAL EMPLOYEES WITH A CLOTHING ALLOWANCE

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                                 MAYOR MESSERSMITH
  2. UPDATES
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TRICK OR TREAT HOURS
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SETTING HOURS FOR CAPIOL PARK AND MALKOVICH PARK
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF OBTAINING A SURVEY OF A PORTION OF THE LAND AT THE BENTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT MADE BY STEPHANIE HOGAN TO OWN AND OCCUPY A NEW DOUBLE WIDTH MOBILE HOME LOCATED AT 1111E. BOND STREET

 

  1. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

 

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  2.       DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE                                                  
  3. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
  4. 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 08/07/2025 4:00 P.M./BC

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Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Special Meeting

Posted on July 28, 2025 by | Comments Off on Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Special Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE

 

 

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the City of Benton Illinois will hold a special meeting at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.  The meeting will be held at the Benton Fire Department, 107 N. Maple Street, Benton IL  62812.  Commissioner Gary Messersmith will be attending by telephone.  The Agenda for the meeting is as follows:

 

  1. To review and possibly act on the written exam scores from the July 19, 2025 Firefighter Test

 

John D. Aiken, Chairman

City of Benton IL Fire and Police Commissioners

 

 

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