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Agenda – City Council Meeting Tuesday, October 13, 2026

AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 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
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PUBLIC USE OF CITY PROPERTY
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PUBLIC PROPERTY EVENT COORDINATOR POSITION
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION

6. WATER, SEWER, STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. APPROVAL OF POOL/LEAK ADJUSTMENTS
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER(S)
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF POSTING FOR REPLACEMENT OF WATER CLERK

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

8. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER KAYS
A. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
B. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF COUNCIL COMPENSATION

9. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

10. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR MESSERSMITH
A. UPDATES
B. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EMPLOYEE HIRING, RESIGNATIONS, COMPENSATION, OR DISCIPLINE
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ENTERING NEW CONTRACT WITH CTS FOR PHONE SERVICE
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL FAÇADE GRANT APPLICATION MADE BY LANA BAIN FOR IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT 116 W. MAIN STREET
F. DISCUSISON AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE PETITION FOR 2 ALLEYS TO BE VACATED WITHIN THE CORPORATE BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF BENTON

11. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

12. OLD BUSINESS

13. NEW BUSINESS

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.

Agenda – City Council Meeting 09/24/2026

AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 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
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PUBLIC USE OF CITY PROPERTY

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

7. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/UPDATES/DEPARTMENT REPORTS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TRUNK OR TREAT ON CITY STREETS OR PARKING AREAS

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

9. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

10. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR MESSERSMITH
A. UPDATES
B. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EMPLOYEE HIRING, RESIGNATIONS, OR DISCIPLINE
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE FAÇADE GRANT APPLICATION MADE BY ROBERTA KEARNEY FOR IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT 123 EAST MAIN
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL TO PLACE A BID NOT TO EXCEED $900.00 WITH THE FRANKLIN COIUNTY TRUSTEE TO ACQUIRE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 708 NORTH 9TH STREET FOR DEMOLITION PURPOSES
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL TO PLACE A BID NOT TO EXCEED $900.00 WITH THE FRANKLIN COUNTY TRUSTEE TO ACQUIRE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 701 NORTH 10TH STREET FOR DEMOLITION PURPOSES
G. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ABBY ROAD ON MCCANN STREET

11. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

12. OLD BUSINESS

13. NEW BUSINESS

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.

Agenda – City Council Meeting 09/14/2026

AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026
5:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC COMMENT

4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFERS
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF A BOAT RAMP AND DOCK PROJECT AT LAKE BENTON
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DOOR AND CARPET AT CHAMBER OFFICE
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CREATING AN EVENTS COORDINATOR POSITION ORDINANCE

5. STREETS & PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFERS
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ADVERTISING TO HIRE IN THE WATER DEPARTMENT

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DEPARTMENT REPORTS

COMMISSIONER GARA VLIA

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER KAYS
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REMOVING FLOCK SAFETY CAMERA SYSTEM

8. CITY ATTORNEY
A. UPDATES

TOM MALKOVICH

IO. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR MESSERSMITH
A. UPDATES
8. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
C. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING MORAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO PREPARE AND FILE THE ANNUAL COMPTROLLER’S TIF REPORTS.
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BUDGET OFFICER APPOINTMENT

11. MISCELLANEOUSBUSINESS

12. OLD BUSINESS

13. NEW BUSINESS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE
b. DISCUSSION OF PROBABLE 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 09/10/26 AT 4:00 P.M. D.W.

SPECIAL CALLED COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – 09-01-2026

 

NOTICE

 

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

SEPTEMBER 1, 2026

 

 

AGENDA

 

BENTON CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 AT 9:30 A.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL COUNCIL ROOM IN THE BASEMENT OF THE CAMPBELL BUILDING LOCATED AT 901 PUBLIC SQUARE, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

 

  1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
  2. PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE FAÇADE GRANT APPLICATION MADE BY LANA BAIN FOR RENOVATIONS LOCATED AT 120 EAST MAIN STREET
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION CLOSING ROADS FOR THE HOMECOMING PARADE
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ADVERTISING INTERNALLY FOR PUBLIC WORKS POSITION
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BIDS FOR MALKOVICH PARK FENCE PROJECT
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DONATION OF PICNIC TABLE TO THE BUS DRIVERS FOR BENTON DISTRICT 47
  8. 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.

 

 

 

 

BEC

POSTED AT 1:30 P.M.

08/28/26

City Council Meeting Agenda – August 24, 2026

 AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026

5:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC COMMENT

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PUBLIC USE OF CITY PROPERTY
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REPAIR OF DECORATIVE LIGHT POLES LOCATED BY THE FIRE STATION
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF OPENING EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES FROM JUNE 22, 2026 AND JUNE 23, 2026

 

  1. WATER, SEWER, STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                   COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3.     APPROVAL OF POOL/LEAK ADJUSTMENTS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER(S)
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION CLOSING THE PUBLIC SQUARE FOR THE CHAMBER CAR SHOW

 

  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 BUDGET OFFICER ORDINANCE
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT OF PURCHASE ORDER ORDINANCE

 

  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 BIDS TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 404 S. COMMERCIAL STREET
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SETTING HALLOWEEN HOURS

 

  1. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  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.

Amended Agenda — 08-10-2026

AMENDED AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY AUGUST 10, 2026

5:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC COMMENT

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. UPDATES

 

  1.  WATER, SEWER, STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                   COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFERS
  4.     APPROVAL OF POOL ADJUSTMENTS
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF A CDBG RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR EAST WEBSTER WATER

                LINE      

 

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

AND PROCEDURES

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                                 COMMISSIONER KAYS
  2. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS/MONTHLY BILLS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF A LONG-TERM STORAGE SOLUTION FOR CITY HALL ITEMS
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CREATING A BUDGET OFFICER ORDINANCE
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE GRANT MANAGEMENT POLICY BOOK
  7. DISCUSISON AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING THE PURCHASE ORDER ORDINANCE
  8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING THE FIXED ASSET AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT POLICY

 

  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 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
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL TO ACCEPT BIDS TO DEMOLISH THE FORMER RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 404 SOUTH COMMERCIAL STREET

 

  1. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  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.

City Council Meeting Agenda – July 27, 2026

AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY JULY 13, 2026

5:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC COMMENT

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. UPDATES
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REDOING THE BACK CONCRETE PAD AT THE FIRE DEPT.
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL FOR GETTING BIDS FOR A FENCE AT MALKOVICH PARK

 

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

 

  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 CREATING GRANT MANAGEMENT POLICY BOOK

 

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

 

  1. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  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.

AGENDA – SPECIAL MEETING

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.

 

 

 

 

BEC

POSTED AT 8:20 A.M.

07/15/26

AGENDA – CITY COUNCIL MEETING 07/13/2026

 AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON

MONDAY JULY 13, 2026

5:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC COMMENT

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. UPDATES
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTING A PUBLIC PROPERTY PROJECT MANAGER

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

  1. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  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.

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