Category Archives: Meeting Agendas

AMENDED AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY AUGUST 10, 2026

5:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC COMMENT

5. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
6. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
7. UPDATES

6.  WATER, SEWER, STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                   COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
7. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFERS
9.     APPROVAL OF POOL ADJUSTMENTS
10. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF A CDBG RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR EAST WEBSTER WATER

                LINE      

7. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
8. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS
9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READERS/FLOCK SYSTEM POLICY

AND PROCEDURES

8. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
9. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
10. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS
11. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF A LONG-TERM STORAGE SOLUTION FOR CITY HALL ITEMS
12. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CREATING A BUDGET OFFICER ORDINANCE
13. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE GRANT MANAGEMENT POLICY BOOK
14. DISCUSISON AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING THE PURCHASE ORDER ORDINANCE
15. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING THE FIXED ASSET AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT POLICY

9. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
10. UPDATES

10. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                                 MAYOR MESSERSMITH
11. UPDATES
12. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
13. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL THE APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT BY VIRGINIA CHINN TO OWN AND OCCUPY A NEW DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE HOME LOCATED AT 403 NORTH STOTLAR STREET
14. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL TO ACCEPT BIDS TO DEMOLISH THE FORMER RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 404 SOUTH COMMERCIAL STREET

11. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

12. OLD BUSINESS

13. NEW BUSINESS

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.

AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY JULY 13, 2026

5:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC COMMENT

5. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
6. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
7. UPDATES
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REDOING THE BACK CONCRETE PAD AT THE FIRE DEPT.
9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL FOR GETTING BIDS FOR A FENCE AT MALKOVICH PARK

5.  WATER, SEWER, STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                   COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
6. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFERS
8.     APPROVAL OF POOL ADJUSTMENTS        
9. DISCUSSION REGARDING EPA VIOLATIONS
10. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BID(S) ACCEPTANCE  
11. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RLCD WATER CONTRACT
12. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ACCEPTING EMERGENCY BIDS FOR SEWER LINE PROJECT ON CARTER DRIVE

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
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 APPROVAL OF CREATING GRANT MANAGEMENT POLICY BOOK

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 BOB REA CEREMONY
13. DICUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL FOR FALL/WINTER FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT(S)

10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

11. OLD BUSINESS

12. NEW BUSINESS

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.

NOTICE

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

JULY 17, 2026

AGENDA

BENTON CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026 AT 9:15 A.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
2. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FORMAL PROPOSAL TO WEST CITY FOR FIRE PROTECTION
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION

1. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE
2. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
3. 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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POSTED AT 8:20 A.M.

07/15/26

 AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY JULY 13, 2026

5:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC COMMENT

5. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
6. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
7. UPDATES
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTING A PUBLIC PROPERTY PROJECT MANAGER

5.  WATER, SEWER, STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                   COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
6. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFERS
8.     APPROVAL OF POOL ADJUSTMENTS          

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
7. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ADDITION TO THE PAID-ON CALL FIREFIGHTER ROSTER
9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DIRECTING THE MERIT BOARD TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING THE POLICE OFFICER VACANCY

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 APPOINTING BROOK CRAIG TO THE POLICE PENSION BOARD FOR A 2 YEAR TERM
13. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DONATION TO THE BENTON AREA VOLUNTEERS FOR THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL BLOCK PARTY
14. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FAÇADE GRANT APPLICATION MADE BY SHANNON APPLETON FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 114 EAST MAIN STREET.
15. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION OF LAND FOR DEMOLITION PURPOSES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 404 SOUTH COMMERCIAL

10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

11. OLD BUSINESS

12. NEW BUSINESS

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.

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THE CITY OF BENTON WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CALLED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING FRIDAY 06/26/2026 AT 2:30 P.M. AT THE BENTON CITY HALL LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT OF THE CAMPBELL BUILDING AT 901 PUBLIC SQUARE, BENTON, ILLINOIS 62812.

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ON THE AGENDA FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING:

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF POSSIBLE DISCIPLINE OF CITY EMPLOYEE(S)

EXECUTIVE SESSION:
DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE
DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
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.

POSTED 2:30 P.M. 06/24/26 BY DW

 AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY JUNE 22, 2026

5:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC COMMENT

5. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
6. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
7. UPDATES

5. WATER, SEWER, STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                          COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
6. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFERS
7.     APPROVAL OF POOL ADJUSTMENTS     
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TANK MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
7. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH MCQUEEN FOR A NEW FIRE ENGINE

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
8. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
9. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS
10. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF A NEW INVENTORY SYSTEM

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 ASSIGNMENT OF PERSONNEL
13. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL
14. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF POSSIBLE DISCIPLINE OF CITY EMPLOYEE(S)
15. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ATTENDING THE ANNUAL ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE CONFERENCE
16. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH JUDGE SERVICES FOR LIGHTING THE SQUARE

10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

11. OLD BUSINESS

12. NEW BUSINESS

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.

 AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026

5:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

5. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
6. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PUBLIC USE OF CITY PROPERTY – MCLEANSBORO STREET
8. UPDATES

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

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
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

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 AUCTION BIDS FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY
13. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CHASTAIN & ASSOCIATES

10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

11. OLD BUSINESS

12. NEW BUSINESS

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 05/22/2026 3:00 P.M./BC

 AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026

5:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
5. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PUBLIC USE OF CITY PROPERTY
7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ACCEPTANCE OF 2026 MOWER RESIGNATION
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ACCEPTING A NEW MOWING BID FOR THE CITY OF BENTON

5. WATER, SEWER, STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                   COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
6. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
7.     APPROVAL OF POOL/LEAK ADJUSTMENTS
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER(S)
9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING OF SEASONAL PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
7. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS 
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE MERIT BOARD TO PREPARE A PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER CANDIDATE FOR HIRE
9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF 60 DAY APPOINTMENT OF A FIREFIGHTER
10. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SAFETY STIPEND FOR PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTERS
11. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH WEST CITY FOR FIRE PROTECTION
12. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PUBLIC COMMENTS BEFORE ACTION ITEMS

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

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 SETTING COMPENSATION FOR BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
13. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH PERRY ENVIRONMENTAL FOR LUST INCIDENT
14. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ENFORCING ILLEGAL BURN ORDINANCE

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 05/07/2026 4:00 P.M./BC