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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY MAY 10, 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 RAISING WATER RATES
7. ANNOUNCEMENT OF BID AWARD FOR MOWING AIRPORT PROPERTY

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                          COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
6. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
7. UPDATES FROM STREET DEPARTMENT
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF NO PARKING ORDINANCE FOR SOUTH MAIN STREET ONE BLOCK OFF THE SQUARE

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 COMMERCIAL APPRAISER FOR REAL ESTATE
13. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AUCTIONEER CONTRACT
14. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN ILLINOIS COLLEGIATE COMMON MARKET

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 05/06/21 AT 1:00 P.M./BC               

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY APRIL 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 RAISING WATER RATES
7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BIDS ON MOWING AIRPORT PROPERTY

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                          COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
6. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF I-57 INTERCHANGE INVOICE #13 FROM CHASTAIN AND ASSOCIATES
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PARKING ISSUES ON SOUTH MAIN STREET ONE BLOCK OFF THE SQUARE

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                           COMMISSIONER STOREY
7. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS 
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF 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 FY 2021-2022 BUDGET
11. PRESENTATION FROM REND LAKE AREA TOURISM

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 SALARIES FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF BENTON EFFECTIVE FOLLOWING THE 2023 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
13. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL APPRAISER FOR REAL ESTATE
14. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACT

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 04/22/21 AT 2:00 P.M./BC               

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NOTICE

SPECIAL MEETING

BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

APRIL 19, 2021

AGENDA

BENTON CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING   MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2021 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

• DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 BUDGET

BEC

POSTED AT 9:00 A.M.

04/14/21

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY APRIL 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 TRANSFER (S)
7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ENGINEERING AGREEMENT FOR H96-4774: REMARK REUNWAY 18-36
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DESIGN AND SPECIAL SERVICES PHASE ENGINEERING FOR H96-4786: REHABILITATION OF THE MAIN RAMP AREA R-1

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                         COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
6. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
7. I-57 INTERCHANGE UPDATE FROM CHASTAIN AND ASSOCIATES
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CITY MAINTAINED ROAD CLOSURE FOR HOMECOMING PARADE
9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ROAD CLOSURE/PARADE RESOLUTION FOR BCHS GRADUATION PARADE
10. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RETURNING RETAINER TO B.C. CONTRACTING FOR SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROJECT 2020

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                           COMMISSIONER STOREY
7. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS 
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING OF FULL-TIME PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICER
9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICERS

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT            COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
8. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
9. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
10. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PLACING FY 2021-2022 BUDGET ON DISPLAY

8. CITY ATTORNEY                                                             TOM MALKOVICH
9. UPDATES   

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                            MAYOR KONDRITZ
10. UPDATES
11. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
12. PRESENTATION FROM GARDEN GATE CLUB
13. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH PROCLAMATION
14. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION FROM ADENA CLARK FROM THE ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION
15. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESIGANTION FROM MICHAEL MCGUIRE FROM THE ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION
16. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF THERESA BATES TO THE ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION TO FILL THE VACANT POSITION
17. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF PAULA ARPASI TO THE ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION TO FILL THE VACANT POSITION
18. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON RE-PLAT OF LOTS 1-4 AND 1A OF LAKE BENTON PUBLIC PARK AND RECREATION CENTER
19. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL TO AFFIRM OR MODIFY THE DETERMINATION OF ZONING ADMINISTOR APPEALED TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TO LOCATE AN ACCESSORY BUILDING (POLE BARN GARAGE) 15 FEET FROM THE STREET R.O.W. AT 601 NORTH NINTH STREET
20. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED LAWN CARE FOR CITY HALL

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 04/08/21 AT 5:30 P.M./BC               

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AMENDED AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY MARCH 22, 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 ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR MOWING AT THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
7. AIRPORT MANAGER REPORT

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
10. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF NEW DROP BOX/DEAL DRAWER AT CITY HALL
11. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AVIATION FUEL PURCHASE
12. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON PRESENTATION BY ROBERT S. REA REQUESTING MONTHLY STIPEND FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY JAIL

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 FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT APPLICATION FOR BAIN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 314 SOUTH MAIN STREET
13. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT APPLICATION FOR KIMMEL INSURANCE, 104-106 WEST WASHINGTON STREET

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 03/18/21 AT 5:30 P.M./BC               

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A G E N D A

THE CITY OF BENTON WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CALLED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING FRIDAY 03/12/2021 AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN STREET BENTON, ILLINOIS.

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

1. OPENING OF BIDS RECEIVED FOR MOSQUITO ABATEMENT
2. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AWARDING MOSQUITO ABATEMENT BID

BEC

03/09/2021

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