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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY JULY 13, 2020
6:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT COMMISSIONER PERKINS
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RAISING WATER RATES
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING RESOLUTION #2019-18

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. UPDATE FROM DAVE HARP WITH CHASTAIN AND ASSOCIATES
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF STREET CLOSURE FOR CHAMBER CAR
SHOW
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY STRUCTURE AT 1205 ELECTION DRIVE

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REZONING THE NORTH ½ OF PART OF PARCEL 08-07-401-003 CONSISTING OF 2½ ACRES DIRECTLY WEST OF MIDWEST TIRE DISPOSAL ON EAST ILLINOIS STREET
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR JEFF SHOCKLEY TO PURCHASE AND RESIDE IN A MANUFACTURED HOME AT 405 WEST TAYLOR STREET
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL TO ACCEPT 427 WEST WEBSTER FOR DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY FROM OWNER BIG C PROPERTIES LLC
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL TO SELL VACANT LOT AT 210 BUCHANAN STREET ON THE CORNER OF EAST SMITH STREET, PARCEL #08-18-417-001
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL TO OBTAIN BIDS FOR THE EAST MAIN PARKING LOT EXTENSION
G. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON NEGOTIATING BARGAINING AREEMENTS
H. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING LANGUAGE IN LAKE LOT LEASE AGREEMENTS AT LAKE BENTON
I. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO BROWN AND ROBERTS FOR NEW TERMINAL PROJECT

J.  DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SEEKING BIDS FOR ROOF AT CITY HALL

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 07/09/20 AT 6:00 P.M./BEC

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY JUNE 22, 2020

6:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT             COMMISSIONER PERKINS
5. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS 
6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PARTIAL PAY ESTIMATE #3 TO WIGGS EXCAVATING

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                         COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
6. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                           COMMISSIONER STOREY
7. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS 
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING OF NEW FIREFIGHTER
9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING RESOLUTION #2020-01

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT             COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
8. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
9. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
10. UPDATE ON CENSUS 2020

8. CITY ATTORNEY                         TOM MALKOVICH
9. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                            MAYOR KONDRITZ
10. UPDATES
11. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL FOR THE CLEAN UP OF 1002 NORTH MCLEANSBORO PURSUANT TO TERMS OF COURT ORDER ENTERED FEBRUARY 19, 2020.
12. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON PROPOSAL BY CHRIS MENCHOWSKI TO DEMOLISH CITY OWNED PROPERTY AT 511 EAST SMITH STREET, PARCEL #08-18-428-010
13. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF WORKFORCE REDUCTION
14. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL NEGOTIATING BARGAINING AGREEMENTS

10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

11. OLD BUSINESS
12. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FOLLOW UP TO PROPOSAL FROM JIM EMBERTON TO REMOVE SPECIFIED ITEMS FROM THE REAL ESTATE OF 1107 HIGHLAND STREET PURSUANT TO COURT ODER AND SUGESTION BY GENERAL COMMISSIONERS TO REVISIT THIS ISSUE IN JUNE OF 2020 AS PER COUNCIL ACTION ON DECEMBER 23, 2019, TABLING THE MATTER AT THAT TIME TO PURSUE ASSISTANCE FROM VOLUNTEER OR RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS.

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 06/18/20 AT 3:00 P.M./BEC               

Note:  Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order in response to COVID-19 issued March 16, 2020, this meeting will be held by telephone conference or computer attendance only for public. 

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY JUNE 8, 2020

6:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT             COMMISSIONER PERKINS
5. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS 
6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR PERMIT TO EXCAVATE
7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                         COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
6. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                           COMMISSIONER STOREY
7. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS 
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING OF NEW FIREFIGHTER
9. DISCUSSION AND/OR BIDDING FEMA GRANT EXHAUST SYSTEM
10. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SEALED BIDS FOR DOG KENNEL

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

8. CITY ATTORNEY                         TOM MALKOVICH
9. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                            MAYOR KONDRITZ
10. UPDATES
11. DISCUSSION OF ATV AND FOUR-WHEELERS AT LAKE BENTON
12. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF WORKFORCE REDUCTION
13. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL NEGOTIATING BARGAINING AGREEMENTS
14. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF USING PUBLIC PROPERTIES, INCLUDING SIDEWALKS, BY BUSINESSES, RESTAURANTS, AND/OR BARS

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 06/04/20 AT 4:00 P.M./BEC               

Note:  Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order in response to COVID-19 issued March 16, 2020, this meeting will be held by telephone conference or computer attendance only for public. 

The call  # is +1 (646) 749-3129, access code:  151-683-053.  You can also attend via computer at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/151683053.  

REVISED AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY MAY 26, 2020

6:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT             COMMISSIONER PERKINS
5. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS 
6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF WATER MAIN RELOCATION BID

      ACCEPTANCE

1. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EXCAVATION PERMIT
2. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BID FOR BUSH HOG FOR AIRPORT

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                         COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
6. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO CHASTAIN AND ASSOCIATES FOR REPLACEMENT OF DUQUOIN STREET BRIDGE OVER SUGAR CREEK

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                           COMMISSIONER STOREY
7. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS 
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF K9 DONATION TO SPARTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FIRE CHIEF’S CONTRACT
10. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR SPLIT CREWS IN EACH DEPARTMENT

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

8. CITY ATTORNEY                         TOM MALKOVICH
9. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                            MAYOR KONDRITZ
10. UPDATES
11. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL BY CHRIS MENCKOWSKI FOR CLEAN AND HAUL AWAY OF CONCRETE AND ROCK PILES FROM PARCEL 07-13-100-022 LOCATED IN THE BENTON INDUSTRIAL TIF
12. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF WORKFORCE REDUCTION
13. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ALLEY AGREEMENT WITH KIRKPATRICK MOTORS
14. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAYMENT FOR INVOICE #9 TO CHASTAIN AND ASSOCIATES FOR THE I-57 INTERCHANGE PROJECT
15. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF USE OF MALKOVICH PARK, CAPITAL PARK, MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS, AND ANY OTHER CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR OUTDOOR DINING PURPOSES

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 05/22/20 AT 7:45 A.M./BC               

Note:  Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order in response to COVID-19 issued March 16, 2020, this meeting will be held by telephone conference or computer attendance only. 

The call  # is +1 (872) 240-3412, access code:  823-289-173.  You can also attend via computer at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/823289173.  

AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY MAY 26, 2020

6:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT             COMMISSIONER PERKINS
5. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS 
6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF WATER MAIN RELOCATION BID

      ACCEPTANCE

1. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EXCAVATION PERMIT
2. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BID FOR BUSHHOG FOR AIRPORT

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                         COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
6. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO CHASTAIN AND ASSOCIATES FOR REPLACEMENT OF DUQUOIN STREET BRIDGE OVER SUGAR CREEK

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                           COMMISSIONER STOREY
7. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS 
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF K9 DONATION TO SPARTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FIRE CHIEF’S CONTRACT
10. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR SPLIT CREWS IN EACH DEPARTMENT

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

8. CITY ATTORNEY                         TOM MALKOVICH
9. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                            MAYOR KONDRITZ
10. UPDATES
11. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ACCEPTION PROPOSAL BY CHRIS MENCKOWSKI FOR CLEAN AND HAUL AWAY OF CONCRETE AND ROCK PILES FROM PARCEL 07-13-100-022 LOCATED IN THE BENTON INDUSTRIAL TIF
12. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF WORKFORCE REDUCTION
13. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ALLEY AGREEMENT ITH KIRKPATRICK MOTORS
14. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAYMENT FOR INVOICE #9 TO CHASTAIN AND ASSOCIATES FOR THE I-57 INTERCHANGE PROJECT

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 05/21/20 AT 4:00 P.M./BC               

Note:  Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order in response to COVID-19 issued March 16, 2020, this meeting will be held by telephone conference or computer attendance only. 

The call  # is +1 (872) 240-3412, access code:  823-289-173.  You can also attend via computer at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/823289173.  

AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY MAY 11, 2020

6:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                         COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
6. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
7. SIDEWALK PROJECT UPDATE FROM JOHN H. CRAWFORD AND ASSOCIATES

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                           COMMISSIONER STOREY
7. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS 
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING ORDINANCE INCREASING IMPOUND FEES
9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FIRE CHIEF’S CONTRACT
10. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SRO CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS FOR BENTON HIGH SCHOOL AND BENTON GRADE SCHOOL
11. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR GRADUATION PARADE

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT             COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
8. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
9. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
10. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FY 2020/2021 BUDGET

8. CITY ATTORNEY                         TOM MALKOVICH
9. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                            MAYOR KONDRITZ
10. UPDATES
11. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BARGAINING AGREEMENTS NEGOTIATIONS
12. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF NEGOTIATION OF LABORER’S 318 GROUP GRIEVANCE
13. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
14. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROAL OF AMENDING ORDINANCE #1396, SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE FRANCHISE
15. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF WORKFORCE REDUCTION
16. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AIRPORT MANAGER CONTRACT
17. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF BROOK CRAIG TO THE POLICE PENSION BOARD
18. DISCUSSION OF CITY MOWING OF VACANT AND ABANDONED LOTS

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 05/07/20 AT 3:00 P.M./BC               

Note:  Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order in response to COVID-19 issued March 16, 2020, this meeting will be held by telephone conference or computer attendance only. 

The call  # is 1 (646) 749-3131, access code:  506-575-317.  You can also attend via computer at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/506575317.  

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the City of Benton IL will hold a special meeting on Friday, May 1, 2020, at the Benton City Hall in Benton IL. The time of the meeting will be 2:00 PM. The purpose of the meeting is:

1. Review and possibly act on a request from the City of Benton and Benton Fire Chief for the possible employment of 60 day temporary hires to the Benton Fire Department.
2. Review and possibly act on a request from the City of Benton to fill a vacancy on the Benton Fire Department for a full time probationary firefighter. The appointment would come from the current eligibility list of firefighter candidates in accordance with applicable statutes.

John D. Aiken, Chairman
City of Benton IL Fire and Police Commission