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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY APRIL 13, 2020
9:00 A.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT COMMISSIONER PERKINS
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF I-57 INTERCHANGE PAYMENT #8

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL 60 DAY TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF FIREFIGHTERS
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DIRECTING MERIT BOARD TO BEGIN HIRING PROCESS FOR A FIREFIGHTER
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE BENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR “MOW TO OWN” PROGRAM
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FY 2020/2021 BUDGET
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DISCONTINUING SEWER ADJUSTMENTS

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF WORKFORCE REDUCTION, DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EMPLOYEE WORK POLICIES/ PROCEDURES DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AIRPORT BOARD MEMBER APPOINTMENT

10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

11. OLD BUSINESS

12. NEW BUSINESS

13. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE VIA TELEPHONE ACCESSS

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.

ADJOURNMENT POSTED 03/09/20 AT 1:00 P.M./BC

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 only.

The call # is 1-571-317-3122, access code: 504-683-549. You can also attend via computer at https://www.gotomeet.me/CityofBenton/benton-city-council-meeting.

AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY MARCH 9, 2020
6:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT COMMISSIONER PERKINS
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROvAL OF AMENDING ORDINANCE FOR NO PARKING ON THE FIRST BLOCK OF WEST CHURCH STREET WEST OF SOUTH MAIN ON THE SOUTH SIDE
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROvAL OF AMENDING ORDINANCE FOR NO PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EAST CHURCH STREET, TWO SPOTS BESIDE CAMPBELL BUILDING
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROvAL OF AMENDING ORDINANCE FOR NO PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EAST CHURCH STREET, FOUR SPOTS BESIDE COUNTY PARKING LOT
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY CLOSING STREETS FOR THE REND LAKE WATER FESTIVAL PARADE

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ADDING PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTERS
C. DISCUSSION OF CAR MUSEUM

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR RESTRICTING FUNDS FOR REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR RESTRICTING FUNDS FOR PROVIDING EXTRICATION SERVICES

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH MORAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THE ENTERPRISE ZONE
C. DISCUSSION OF DEMOLITION OF VARIOUS HOMES

10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

11. OLD BUSINESS

12. NEW BUSINESS

13. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

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.

ADJOURNMENT POSTED 03/05/20 AT 6:00 P.M./BC

AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2020
6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT COMMISSIONER PERKINS
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DUQUOIN STREET SPEED LIMIT CHANGE NORTH OF I-57

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HAZMAT AND EXTRICATION ACCOUNT
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ADDING AN AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICER
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MABAS MEETING ATTENDANCE FOR FIRE CHIEF WITH
REIMBURSEMENT OF GAS COSTS BY THE CITY

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF NEW LANGUAGE IN THE AIRPORT HANGAR LEASES
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF A BENTON DOWNTON TIF FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

11. OLD BUSINESS

12. NEW BUSINESS

13. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

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.

ADJOURNMENT POSTED 02/20/20 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2020
6:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT COMMISSIONER PERKINS
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER FOR LOT 104
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER FOR LOTS 91 AND 92

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR STOP SIGN ON FRISCO STREET
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OR ORDINANCE AMENDING PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR THE OUTER PARKING SPOTS ON THE PUBLIC SQUARE
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PICKUP/DROP OFF PARKING SPOTS ON THE PUBLIC SQUARE
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RFQ ACCEPTANCE FOR SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROJECT
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DUQUOIN STREET CROSSWALK PLACEMENT
G. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DUQUOIN STREET SPEED LIMIT CHANGE NORTH OF I-57

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HAZMAT AND EXTRICATION ACCOUNT

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SPRING/SUMMER IML CONFERENCES
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY RENEWAL

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATIONS FROM AIRPORT BOARD REGARDING AMENDING AIRPORT HANGAR LEASES
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH MORAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LLC CONCERNING TIF/REDEVLOPMENT PROJECTS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF A BENTON DOWNTON TIF FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO BE ESTABLISHED BY MORAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

11. OLD BUSINESS

12. NEW BUSINESS

13. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

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.

ADJOURNMENT POSTED 02/06/20 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

Please see the document below for the Benton Zoning and Planning Commission’s Regular Business Meeting agenda. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 6 p.m. at the Benton City Hall.

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY JANUARY 27, 2020
6:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT COMMISSIONER PERKINS
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ADVERTISING TO ACCEPT BIDS ON CERTAIN LAKE LOT LEASES

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF STOP SIGN ORDINANCE FOR FIRST AND WILLIAMS STREET
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR STOP SIGN ON FRISCO STREET
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OR ORDINANCE AMENDING PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR THE OUTER PARKING SPOTS ON THE PUBLIC SQUARE

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

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ATTORNEY ATTENDING SPRING IML CONFERENCE
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LETTERS TO MODIFY OR TERMINATE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS PURSUANT TO TERMS AND REQUIREMENTS OF EACH AGREEMENT

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING AIRPORT HANGAR LEASES
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PRESENTATION OF CURRENT STANDING OF AIRPORT AS TO FAA AND IDOT AERONAUTIC ISSUES
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL FROM JIM EMBERTON TO REMOVE SPECIFIED ITEMS FROM THE REAL ESTATE OF 1107 HIGHLAND STREET PURSUANT TO COURT ORDER OBTAINED BY CODE ENFORCEMENT
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DEMOLITION PROPOSALS FOR 202 EAST MAIN STREET AND 427 WEST WEBSTER STREET
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF INVOICE #6 FOR BENTON I-57 INTERCHANGE PROJECT

10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

11. OLD BUSINESS

12. NEW BUSINESS

13. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

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.

ADJOURNMENT POSTED 01/23/20 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY DECEMBER 8, 2019 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN STREET BENTON, ILLINOIS.

MAYOR KONDRITZ CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ WERE PRESENT FOR ROLL CALL. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA WAS ABSENT.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 25, 2019. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER PERKINS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ENGINEERING COSTS FOR THE EAST MAIN WATER LINE REPLACEMENT TO JOHN H. CRAWFORD AND ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,104.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

NO BUSINESS FOR STREETS AND IMPROVEMENTS.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001995 TO KIESELR POLICE SUPPLY FOR AMMO IN THE AMOUNT OF $946.15. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER PERKINS. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001996 TO NARCAN DIRECT FOR 12 CASES OF NARCAN NASAL SPRAY FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $900.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER PERKINS. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE DONATION OF A 2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA SQUAD VEHICLE FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO THE BENTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER PERKINS. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

IN THE ABSENCE OF COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH MADE A MOTION TO CONTINUE THE MEETING TO FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019 FOR APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DAVID GARAVALIA TO SPEAK TO THE COUNCIL ABOUT THE GIS MAP UPDATE. MR. GARAVALIA STATED THAT JOHN H. CRAWFORD SUBMITTED A PROPOSAL FOR AN UPDATED CITY AND ZONING MAP IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,400.00. MR. GARAVALIA STATED HE THOUGHT THE CITY SHOULD MOVE FORWARD WITH THIS PROJECT. COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THIS PROPOSAL. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON ITEM (C) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CHANGING COUNCIL MEETING TIMES.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT THE STATE HAD MADE SOME CHANGES TO THE VIDEO GAMING ACT INCLUDING ALLOWING 6 MACHINES PER ESTABLISHMENT AND STATED THAT AN ENTIRE LIST OF THE CHANGES WERE INCLUDED IN THE COMMISSIONERS PACKETS. NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THIS MATTER.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DAVID GARAVALIA TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL REGARDING THE APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT. MR. GARAVALIA STATED THAT THE ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION WERE RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR HOME OCCUPATION BUSINESS AT 900 NORTH DUQUOIN STREET BY MS. LAURA MONTGOMERY. COMMISSIONER PERKINS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS SPECIAL USE PERMIT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DAVID GARAVALIA TO SPEAK ABOUT THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM THE FRANKLIN COUNTY TAX AGENT. MR. GARAVALIA STATED HE WOULD LIKE THE COUNCIL TO TABLE THIS ITEM AT THIS TIME. COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH MADE A MOTION TO TABLE ITEM (F) DISCUSSION AND/’OR APPROVAL OF PURCHASING REAL PROPERTY FROM FRANKLIN COUNTY TAX AGENT AT 511 EAST SMITH STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER PERKINS, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

NO OLD BUSINESS.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, TOM CARTER ASKED THE COUNCIL TO CHANGE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS IN THE NEXT UNION CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS. MR. CARTER STATED THAT IN THE STREET, WATER, AND SEWER CONTRACT YOU CAN CURRENTLY LIVE ANYWHERE IN FRANKLIN COUNTY AND HE BELIEVES AN EMPLOYEE SHOULD LIVE WITHIN THE CITY OF BENTON TO WORK FOR THE CITY OF BENTON. JULIE PAYNE HUBLER ASKED THE COUNCIL HOW MUCH NARCAN THE CITY USES AS A WHOLE. COMMISSIONER STOREY SAID THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO GET THE NUMBER AND GET BACK TO HER. WILLIAM MCPHERSON ASKED THE COUNCIL IF AMMUNITION CAN GO BAD. COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT AMMO CAN EXPIRE, BUT WE DO NOT HAVE THAT PROBLEM AS WE USE AMMO AT THE SHOOTING RANGE.

6:20 P.M.