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Merit Board Public Notice

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PUBLIC NOTICE

 

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the City of Benton Illinois will hold a special meeting at 10 AM on Friday, May 27, 2022.  The meeting will be held in the council chamber of the Benton City Hall, 1403 South Main Street, Benton IL  62812.  The purpose of the meeting is:

  1. Review Examination Results and possibly approve the hiring of a probationary police officer.
  2. Discuss and possibly approve a request from the City Council and Fire Department to hire a temporary firefighter.

 

                                                                             John D. Aiken, Chairman

                                                                             City of Benton Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

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AGENDA –CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON MAY 23, 2022

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, MAY 23, 2022

6:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER
  4. DEPARTMENT REPORT
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CONTRACT ADJUSTMENT FROM DAVID BOOKER DUE TO GAS PRICE INCREASE
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PERMITTING A CAMPER TO SIT ON THE NORTH SIDE OF TWIN OAKS ON JUNE 6, 2022

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                               COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DEPARTMENT REPORT

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS 
  3. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REMOVING PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTER (S)
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING MATT WARREN AS A FIREFIGHTER WITH A 60-DAY TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF INCREASING RATES FOR “TREAT NO TRANSPORT” AND “MILEAGE” FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT CALLS

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
  3. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF QUOTES FOR CONSTRUCTION IN THE WATER DEPARTMENT AT CITY HALL
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REPLACING FENCING AT MALKOVICH PARK
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF INSURANCE BEING PROVIDED FOR CITY COUNCIL

MEMBERS

  1. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ADOPTING A BAD DEBT WRITE OFF POLICY
  2. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ADOPTING A SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT POLICY

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY                                                                                      TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES   

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                  MAYOR KONDRITZ
  2. UPDATES
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AIRPORT GROUND LEASE TO GRUENINGER AVIATION
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF VACATING AN ALLEY LOCATED WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BENTON

 

  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.

 

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Special Meeting — Fire and Police Comm. Board

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PUBLIC  NOTICE

 

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the City of Benton Illinois will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at the Benton City Hall, 1403 South Main Street, Benton IL.  The meeting will begin at 4:00 PM.  The purpose of the meeting is:

 

  1. To discuss and possibly act on beginning the process of hiring a candidate from the Firefighters Final Eligibility List for employment as a probationary firefighter.

 

 

 

John D. Aiken, Chairman

City of Benton IL Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

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Benton City Council Meeting Agenda — May 9, 2022

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, MAY 9, 2022

6:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ACCEPTING/DENYING BID FOR FENCING AT THE STREET BARN

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                               COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ACCEPTING LOW BID FOR THE MFT ROCK BID

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS 
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF UNION CONTRACT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTING AND SWEARING IN OF CHRIS FUNKHOUSER AS POLICE CHIEF WITH A 15-MONTH CONTRACT
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING A 6TH FIREMAN

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
  3. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CONTINUING TO OFFER HEALTH INSURANCE FOR

ELECTED OFFICIALS

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY                                                                                      TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES   

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                  MAYOR KONDRITZ
  2. UPDATES
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AIRPORT GROUND LEASE TO GRUENINGER AVIATION
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION OF JOHN MOHR FROM THE ZONING BOARD
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF ZONING BOARD MEMBER

 

  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.

 

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA — APRIL 25, 2022

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2022

6:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ACCEPTING BID FOR A WINDOW AND WALL IN THE WATER DEPARTMENT
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL FOR FUNDING OF THE VACTOR SEWER TRUCK
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PURCHASING MATERIALS FOR THE PARRISH STREET WATER MAIN PROJECT

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                               COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FAÇADE PROGRAM FOR NON-DOWNTOWN

       TIF BUSINESS OWNERS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS

  1. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR BCHS GRADUATION PARADE
  2. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING AN EMPLOYEE IN THE STREET DEPARTMENT
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ACCEPTING LOW BID FOR THE MFT ROCK BID

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS 
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CONTINUING UNION NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTING CHRIS FUNKHOUSER AS POLICE CHIEF WITH A 15-MONTH CONTRACT
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ALLOWING THE MERIT BOARD TO START THE INTERVIEWING PROCESS FOR LATERAL HIRING IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL TO ALLOW THE MERIT BOARD TO START THE TESTING PROCESS FOR THE POLICE OFFICER ELIBILITY LIST

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
  3. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FY 2022-2023 BUDGET
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAY RESOLUTION FOR NON-CONTRACT/NON-UNION EMPLOYEES

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY                                                                                      TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES   

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                  MAYOR KONDRITZ
  2. UPDATES
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AIRPORT GROUND LEASE TO GRUENINGER AVIATION
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AIRPORT SPONSOR

 

  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.

 

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Agenda — April 11, 2022

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2022

6:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                               COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CREATING A FAÇADE PROGRAM FOR NON-DOWNTOWN

       TIF BUSINESS OWNERS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS

  1. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR FUNDING THE EAST MAIN ROAD

PROJECT

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS 
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CONTINUING UNION NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
  3. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PLACING THE FY 2022-2023 BUDGET ON PUBLIC

DISPLAY FOR 2 WEEKS

  1. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REQUIRING MONTHLY REPORTS FROM EACH

DEPARTMENT

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY                                                                                      TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES   

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                  MAYOR KONDRITZ
  2. UPDATES
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF VACATING A PORTION OF CRISP STREET AND A PORTION OF COPPY STREET ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF BENTON STREET DEPARTMENT FACILITY
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DOWNTOWN TIF FAÇADE PROGRAM APPLICATION MADE BY LANA BAIN
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DOWNTOWN TIF FAÇADE APPLICATION PROGRAM APPLICATION MADE BY DAVID KIMMEL
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION MADE BY HEIDI L. ZSIDO TO OWN AND OPERATE A HOME OCCUPATION AT 1354 WHISPER WAY
  8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION MADE BY DOROTHY VOICE TO OWN AND OCCUPY A SINGLE WIDE MOBILE HOME ALREADY PLACED AT 411 S. BROWN STREET
  9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BIDS FOR CITY OWNED PROPERTY AUCTIONED ON APRIL 9, 2022

 

  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.

 

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City Council Meeting Agenda — March 28, 2022

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022

6:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING WATER DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE

EMPLOYEE

  1. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAINTING THE WATER TOWER

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                               COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ELIMINATING PARKING ON EAST MAIN STREET
  4. DISCUSSION AND OR/APPROVAL OF AUTHORIZATION FOR GREATER EGYPT REGIONAL

PLANNING TO PROCEED WITH APPLICATION FOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNING FUNDS

  1. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF OVERLAY PROJECT ON MCLEANSBORO STREET
  2. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BEGINNING THE HIRING PROCESS FOR A STREET DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS 
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION OF POLICE CHIEF MICHAEL ANDREWS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTING ACTING/INTERIM POLICE CHIEF

 

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

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY                                                                                      TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES   

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                  MAYOR KONDRITZ
  2. UPDATES
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EXTENDING THE SIMEC ELECTRIC AGGREGATION CONTRACT
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PURCHASING A LAUNCH KIT FROM SIDWELL TO CREATE AND CONFIRGURE THE ArcGIS SUBSCRIPTION
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL FOR AEROSPACE ENGINEER STUDY FOR COMMUNITY HANGAR CONSTRUCTION

 

  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.

 

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AGENDA — CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON MARCH 14, 2022

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2022

6:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MOWING BIDS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF UTILITY TRACTOR PURCHASE AND OLD EQUIPMENT TRADE IN
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ENTERING AGREEMENT WITH THE REND LAKE CORPS OF ENGINEERS FOR WATER AND SEWER SERVICE
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REPLACING DRIVEWAY AT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ON THE MAPLE STREET ENTRANCE

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                               COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS 

 

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

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY                                                                                      TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES   

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                  MAYOR KONDRITZ
  2. UPDATES
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ADOPTING A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY’S STRONG COMMUNITIES PROGRAM

 

  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.

 

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City Council Meeting Agenda — February 28, 2022

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2022

6:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT             COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. OPENING OF MOWING BIDS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MOWING BIDS
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ESTIMATE FOR AIRPORT SIGN
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SURVEY OF STREET DEPARTMENT PROPERTY FOR INSTALLATION OF FENCE

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                          COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR CLOSING THE SQUARE FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE DEDICATION
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF INVOICE #21 FOR I-57 INTERCHANGE

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT             COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS 
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING A 6TH FIREMAN
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FIRE DEPARTMENT UNION NEGOTIATIONS
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTERS
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SALE OF 2011 CHEVY TAHOE

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT            COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
  3. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR THE POSITION POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF NEW TITLE FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY                                                             TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES   

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT              MAYOR KONDRITZ
  2. UPDATES
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SURPLUS CITY OWNED REAL ESTATE
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PURCHASING ArcGIS PROFESSIONAL BASIC SUBSCRIPTION WITH ESRI WITH EDITING CAPABILITIES FOR ZONING CHANGES AND LAND ANNEXATIONS

 

  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 02/24/22 AT 12:00 P.M./BC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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AGENDA — CITY COUNCIL MEETING 02/14/2022

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2022

6:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT             COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFERS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING LAKE LOT LEASE LANGUAGE
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REWIRING OF THE STREET BARN

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                          COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PARKING REGULATIONS ON EAST MAIN STREET
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR CLOSING THE SQUARE FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE DEDICATION
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR CLOSING THE SQUARE FOR THE REND LAKE WATER PARADE
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MONTHLY “CRUISE” CAR SHOWS FOR 2022
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPROACHING COUNTY FOR CARES FUNDING
  8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF QBS POLICY FOR WASTENA STREET
  9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TO RELEASE RFQ FOR WASTENA STREET

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT             COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS 
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING A 6TH FIREMAN
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR LATERAL HIRING IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT            COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
  3. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR THE POSITION POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY                                                             TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES   

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT              MAYOR KONDRITZ
  2. UPDATES
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SALE OF SURPLUS CITY OWNED REAL ESTATE
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF INCREASING SECURITY MEASURES AT ALL CITY OWNED PROPERTIES
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR SOLAR POWER FOR CITY PROPERTIES
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTING A COMMITTEE FOR RESEARCH ON SOLAR POWER FOR CITY OWNED PROPERTIES
  8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR DOROTHY VOICE TO POSSESS A SINGLE WIDE MOBILE HOME ALREADY PLACED ON BROWN STREET
  9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DRAFTING AN ORDINANCE FOR REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS

 

  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 02/10/22 AT 5:30 P.M./BC

 

 

 

 

 

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