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10/2/18 Benton Municipal Airport Advisory Board Special Meeting
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City Council Meeting Agenda – September 24, 2018
Please refer to the document below for the full 9/24/18 Benton City Council agenda. The Council meets every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at Benton City Hall at 6 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.
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City Council Meeting Agenda — September 10, 2018
AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
6:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF 20 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON SHERIDAN FROM CARLTON NORTH TO THE DEAD END ON SHERIDAN
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF NO PARKING DURING SCHOOL HOURS 7 A.M. TO 4 P.M. ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MCKENZIE FROM KENNETH TO SOUTH MCLEANSBORO STREET
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF NO PARKING/TOW AWAY SIGNS ADJACENT TO BENTON MEDICAL CENTER
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF MUNDELL DRIVE/SKIERS RUN
6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION CLOSING THE PUBLIC SQUARE FOR THE FALL FESTIVAL
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DRUG TASK FORCE FUNDING
7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER MILLER
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TRICK OR TREATING HOURS
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESTRICTING FUNDS FOR OUT OF TOWN SURCHARGE ON WATER BILLS TO PAY FOR OUT OF TOWN INFRASTRUCTURE/IMPROVEMENTS
8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES
9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
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 09/06/18 AT2:00 P.M./BC
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9/11/18 Benton Municipal Airport Advisory Board Meeting
Please reference the document below to view the agenda for the regular Benton Municipal Airport Advisory Board meeting set for Tuesday, September 11th at 5:30 p.m. at the Benton Municipal Airport. Thank you!
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9/5/18 Benton Zoning & Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda
Please reference the document below to view the agenda for the regular Benton Zoning & Planning Commission meeting set for Wednesday, September 5th at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Thank you!
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Council Meeting Minutes — July 23, 2018
MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING OF THE BENTON CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY JULY 23, 2018 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 AND ROLL WAS TAKEN. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE WAS ABSENT.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE READING AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF JULY 9, 2018 AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES FROM THE SPECIAL CALLED JULY 12, 2018 MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER STOREY ABSTAINED.
IN THE ABSENCE OF COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #18-08 AMENDING OUT OF TOWN WATER RATES, RAISING THE RATES $3.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PAY REQUEST FROM JOHN H. CRAWFORD FOR DESIGN ENGINEERING ON WATER MAIN REPLACEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,693.50. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO TABLE ACCEPTING BIDS FOR DEMOLITION AND HAUL OFF OF THE OLD SEWER PLANT AT LAKE HAMILTON. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001376 TO DIAMOND EQUIPMENT FOR A 36 INCH DIGGING BUCKET IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,125.00. COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT THIS WOULD BE PAID OUT OF THE $0.02 GAS TAX FUND. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001987 TO ELITE K-9 FOR A BITE SUIT FOR TRAINING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,217.82. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001121 TO NOVACOM FOR BATTERY BACKUP FOR THE RADIO REPEATER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,309.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #000968 TO HALES AUTOMOTIVE FOR REPAIR OF AN AIR LEAK IN THE WHEEL SEALS WITH AIR VALVE REPLACEMENT FOR ENGINE #801 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,087.66. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #18-06 APPROVE ROAD CLOSURE FOR THE BENTON WEST CITY CHAMBER CAR SHOW TO TAKE PLACE ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2018 FROM 4:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL FOR JULY 27, 2018 FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $66,272.10, FOR THE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,224.71, FOR THE AIRPORT CARETAKER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,100, AND FOR THE PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,954.05 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $101,550.86. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO DENY A POOL ADJUSTMENT FOR CHRIS ELY AND ROGER AKIN AS THEY DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE POOL ADJUSTMENTS FOR LOYD TITTLE OF 712 GRAND STREET, SANDY BLACKMAN OF 229 NORTH MCLEANSBORO, BARB MAUE OF 404 NORTH STOTLAR, MICHELLE NOVAK OF 508 EAST SMITH, CASSIE COCKE OF 505 MITCHELL STREET, AND MARY LEWIS OF 906 SOUTH MAIN STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE A SEWER ADJUSTMENT FOR BILL WHITTINGTON OF 205 NORTH MADISON AS IT MEETS THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE SPENDING UP TO $2,000.00 TO MARKET/ADVERTISE THE SALE OF LAKE HAMILTON ESTATES, PHASE 1 SUBDIVISION LOTS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION ESTABLISHING OCTOBER 22, 2018 AS THE DATE TO ACCEPT SEALED BIDS FOR THE SALE OF LAKE HAMILTON ESTATES, PHASE 1 SUBDIVISION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED HE WOULD LIKE A MOTION APPROVING THE RESOLUTION FOR THE 1-57 ENTERPRISE ZONE. COMMISSIONER MILER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #18-07 FOR THE I-57 ENTERPRISE ZONE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS, MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED WATER AND SEWER SUPERINTENDENT CRAIG MILES TO GIVE AN UPDATE ON COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. MR. MILES STATED THAT COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE HAS SPEND NUMEROUS WEEKS IN THE HOSPITAL, BUT IS ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY.
NO OLD BUSINESS.
NO NEW BUSINESS.
IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, TOM CARTER QUESTIONED AS TO WHY THE CITY WAS NOT USING LOCAL REAL ESTATE AGENTS TO SELL THE PROPERTY AT LAKE HAMILTON.
COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
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Agenda — August 13, 2018
AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY AUGUST 13, 2018
6:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAY REQUEST FROM HMG ENGINEERS
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER
5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING ORDINANCE IN CHAPTER 24, SCHEDULE E TO ADD NO PARKING ON THE EAST SIDE OF SOUTH WARD FROM EAST WEBSTER TO EAST MAIN
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL TO AMENDING ORDINANCE IN CHAPTER 24, SCHEDULE E, SECTION III, MAKING THE INTERSECTION AT GARDNER STREET AND NORTH EIGHTH STREET A FOUR WAY STOP
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BID TO PLACE CONCRETE BARRIERS IN A DITCH ON BOND STREET
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CLOSING AN ALLEY IN THE MCFALLS AND THE DIMOND ADDITIONS OF THE CITY OF BENTON
6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT CONCERNING GOLF CART USAGE BETWEEN BENTON AND WEST CITY
C. DISCUSSION AND OR APPROVAL OF 20 FOOT BY 30 FOOT AMERICAN FLAG FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ADDING A PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTER TO THE ROSTER
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LATERAL HIRING FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER MILLER
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FLU CLINIC
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF COOP PROGRAM WITH THE BENTON HIGH SCHOOL
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MEMBERSHIP TO THEILLINOIS FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONER ASSOCIATION
8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES
9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE REVISED CODE OF ORDINANCES, CONCERNING SUNDAY PERMITS
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.
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8/1/18 Zoning & Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Please see the attached document to view the full agenda for the Benton Zoning & Planning Commissions Regular Meeting. The meeting is set to be held on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 6p.m. in the downstairs meeting area of City Hall.
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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY JULY 23, 2018
6:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE AMENDING OUT OF TOWN WATER RATES
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAY REQUEST FROM JOHN H. CRAWFORD
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAY REQUEST FROM HMG ENGINEERS
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ACCEPTING BID FOR DEMOLITION AND HAUL OFF OF OLD SEWER PLANT AT LAKE HAMILTON
5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR BENTON/WEST CITY CHAMBER CAR SHOW
7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER MILLER
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SPENDING UP TO $2,000.00 TO MARKET/ADVERTISE
THE SALE OF LAKE HAMILTON ESTATES, PHASE 1 SUBDIVISION LOTS.
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ESTABLISHING A DATE TO ACCEPT SEALED BIDS FOR
THE SALE OF LAKE HAMILTON ESTATES, PHASE 1 SUBDIVISION
8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES
9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR THE 1-57 ENTERPRISE ZONE
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.
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7/13/18 Benton Police Pension Board
Please see below to view the agenda for the Benton Police Pension Board meeting to be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 13, 2018 at the Benton City Hall.
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