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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY JULY 26, 2021

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 LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFERS
7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BEGINNING THE PROCESS FOR HIRING OF A MAINTENANCE POSITION IN THE WATER DEPARTMENT

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                          COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
6. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BEGINNING THE PROCESS FOR HIRING OF A MAINTENANCE POSITION IN THE STREET DEPARTMENT

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                           COMMISSIONER STOREY
7. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS 
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ENTERING INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH BCHS FOR STANDBY AMBULANCE SERVICE
9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF UNION NEGOTIATIONS

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT            COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
8. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
9. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
10. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BEGINNING THE PROCESS OF HIRING A WATER CLERK
11. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CYBERSECURITY INSURANCE POLICY

8. CITY ATTORNEY                                                             TOM MALKOVICH
9. UPDATES   

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                            MAYOR KONDRITZ
10. UPDATES
11. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
12. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF STOCKING LAKE BENTON WITH ALGAE EATING CARP AT NO COST TO THE CITY

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 07/22/21 AT 3:00 P.M./BC               

AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY JULY 12, 2021

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 LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFERS

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 DEEMING FIRE DEPT. BOAT SURPLUS PROPERTY
9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF UNION NEGOTIATIONS

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT            COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
8. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
9. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
10. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ATTENDING IML CONFERENCE
11. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CYBERSECURITY INSURANCE POLICY

8. CITY ATTORNEY                                                             TOM MALKOVICH
9. UPDATES   

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                            MAYOR KONDRITZ
10. UPDATES
11. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
12. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SELLING LOT EIGHT (8) IN INDUSTRIAL PARK SUBDIVISION III PURSUANT TO TERMS OF A REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT OFFER FROM 618 FIXMYRV, LLC FOR THE PURPOSES OF A RV REPAIR BUSINESS RELOCATING FROM MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS
13. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIGHWAY AUTHORITY AGREEMENT

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 07/08/21 AT 5:00 P.M./BC               

A G E N D A

THE CITY OF BENTON WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CALLED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING FRIDAY 07/02/2021 AT 8:30 A.M. VIA TELEPHONE CONFERENCE, COMPUTER, OR IN PERSON ATTENDANCE AT THE BENTON CITY HALL LOCATED AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS 62812.

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

1. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH BROWNING TOWNSHIP FOR FIRE/EMS PROTECTION

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 as well. 

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06/29/2021

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY JUNE 28, 2021

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 LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFERS

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

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

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. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
12. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CORPORATE RESOLUTION

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 06/24/21 AT 3:00 P.M./BC               

AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY JUNE 14, 2021

6:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

5. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT             COMMISSIONER PERKINS
6. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                          COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
6. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF INVESTIGATING FEASIBILITY OF A POSSIBLE COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND
8. UPDATES ON 1-57 INTERCHANGE FROM DAVID HARP OF CHASTAIN AND ASSOCIATES

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                           COMMISSIONER STOREY
7. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS 
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CONTINUING UNION NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ADDING PERSONNEL TO THE PAID-ON CALL FIREFIGHTER ROSTER
10. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REMOVAL OF PERSONNEL FROM THE PAID-ON CALL FIREFIGHTER ROSTER

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. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
12. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
13. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
14. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL REAPPOINTING LISA MENO TO THE FIRE PENSION BOARD FOR A TERM ENDING IN MAY OF 2024
15. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REAPPOINTING LISA MENO TO THE POLICE PENSION BOARD FOR A TERM ENDING IN MAY OF 2023
16. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF JONATHON NEACE TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

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 06/10/21 AT 3:00 P.M./BC               

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY MAY 24, 2021

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 LOCATION FOR AIR CONDITIONERS AT HISTORIC CAR MUSEUM

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                          COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
6. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ENTERING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH IDOT REGARDING MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                           COMMISSIONER STOREY
7. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS 
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CONTINUING UNION NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT            COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
8. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
9. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
10. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL FROM S.C.D. REA INSURANCE FOR RESEARCH OF CYBERSECURITY POLICY
11. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAY RESOLUTION FOR NONUNION AND NONCONTRACT EMPLOYEES
12. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING VENDOR PERMIT

8. CITY ATTORNEY                                                             TOM MALKOVICH
9. UPDATES   

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                            MAYOR KONDRITZ
10. UPDATES
11. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
12. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY

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 05/20/21 AT 12:00 P.M./BC               

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