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6/7/17 Benton Zoning & Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda

BENTON ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 7, 2017
TO FOLLOW PUBLIC HEARING

I.      Call meeting to order

II.     Roll Call

III.      Old business

  1. A) Discussion and/or approval of Special Use Application/Permit submitted by Leslie R. Rone and Zella Rone

 

  1. B) Discussion and/or approval of Special Use Application/Permit submitted by Joshua Cross and Britteny Cross
  1. C) Update of Mendenhall Building

 

  1. D) Update on GIS mapping

 

  1. E) Discussion/approval of absentee policy for Benton Zoning and Planning Commission members

 

  1. F) Discussion of meeting with Mr. Malkovich regarding manufactured home ordinance

 

  1. Approval of minutes

 

            Discussion/approval of minutes of April 5, 2017

 

            Discussion/approval of minutes of May 3, 2017

 

  1. New business

 

  1. Miscellaneous business

 

 VII.     Public comments

 

VIII.     Next regular business meeting July 5, 2017

 

  1. Adjournment              

6/7/17 Benton Zoning & Planning Commission Public Hearing Agenda

BENTON ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
JUNE 7, 2017
6:00 PM

I.        Call meeting to order

II.       Roll call

III.      To take into evidence for or against the following applications:

 

  1. A) Special Use Application submitted by Leslie and Zella Rone to own and occupy a 1998 Southern 16′ x 80′ mobile home located at 502 East Webster Street, Benton, IL.  Legal as follows:  West 50 feet, Lot 41 of the NE 1/4 19-6-3 (Parcel Number:  0819226001).

 

  1. B) Special Use Application submitted by Joshua and Britteny Cross to own, install and occupy a 2017 Champion 32′ x 76′ manufactured home located at 1000 Wilson Street, Benton, IL.  Legal as follows:  Lots 36, 37 and 38 in Frisco Heights Addition (Parcel Number:  part of 0819427006).

 

  1. Adjourn public hearing

 

6/1/2017 Airport Board Agenda

AGENDA
BENTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT BOARD
THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017
6:00 P.M.
Location of Meeting: Airport Terminal, Benton, Illinois

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF BILLS

 

  1. BIDS ON GAS CARD READER

 

  1. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
    1. VOTE TO RESCIND THE 30 DAYS OF THE SELECTION OF OFFICERS.
    2. DISCUSS AND VOTE ON NEW OFFICERS FOR THE AIRPORT BOARD.
    3. DISCUSS AND VOTE ON AN ATTORNEY FOR THE AIRPORT PRESENTED TO THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL (REVIEW ALL CONTRACTS).
    4. DISCUSS AND VOTE ON “CONTENT” OF NEW BY-LAWS.
    5. DISCUSS AND VOTE ON THE “FIXING UP” BIDDING OF OLD AIRPORT TERMINAL
    6. DISCUSS AND VOTE ON TABLING THE FENCE PROJECT. (PROVIDING NOTICE TO CONTRACT ENGINEER) AS DIRECTED BY MAYOR.
    7. DISCUSS AND VOTE ON THE PURCHASING A TAPE RECORDER AND TRANSCRIBER WITH DICTATION ACCESSORIES FOR PUBLIC MEETING.

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS
    1. PAYMENT OF BROWN ROBERTS BILL
    2. CONSULTANT SELECTION

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC

 

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
    1. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITON AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE
    2. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
    3. 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 OR AGAINST LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY TO DETERMINE ITS VALIDITY.

 

  1. ADJOURNMENT POSTED

 

5/30/2017 AT 9:00 A.M./MW

 

SPECIAL AGENDA — May 25, 2017

A G E N D A

THE CITY OF BENTON WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CALLED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY 05/25/2017 AT 8:30 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. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ACCEPING RESIGNATION OF AIRPORT BOARD MEMBER.
2. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF NEW AIRPORT BOARD MEMBER
.

BEC
05/22/2017

5/16/17 Benton Firefighter Pension Board Meeting

                                                           AGENDA
                       BENTON FIREFIGHTER PENSION BOARD
                           TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2017 AT 10:00 A.M.
                                             BENTON CITY HALL
                                  1403 S. MAIN, BENTON, IL 62812

1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS

3. MINUTES – Reading and approval of the minutes for the previous meeting

4. CORRESPONDENCE

5. BILLS

6. TREASURER’S REPORT – Lisa Meno

7. INVESTMENT REPORT – John Johnson of Zeminick & Walker

8. OLD BUSINESS
A) Discuss status election results for the active duty seat currently held by Jeff
Coleman, term expires 4/30/2017
B) Discuss compliance with deadlines regarding mandatory training of all
pension board trustees (2016).

9. NEW BUSINESS
A) Discuss adopting possible travel expense reporting rule.
B) Discuss 2017 mandatory trustee training opportunities:
i. IPPFA Regional Seminar, Lewis & Clark Community College, June
20, 2017;
ii. IPPFA Mid-America Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, October 3 – 6,
2017.
iii. IPPFA Regional Seminar, John A. Logan College (Carterville),
November 15, 2017.
C) Matt Carpenter request for combined years of service from Benton Fire
Pension Fund to Effingham Fire Pension Fund.
D) FOIA Officer/Open Meetings Act Compliance Officer must complete annual
on-line training through Attorney General’s website.
E) Discuss possible change in July meeting date from July 21, 2017 to July 14, 2017.

10. APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

11. APPLICATION FOR BENEFITS

12. NEXT MEETING DATE / ADJOURNMENT

5/16/17 Benton Police Pension Board Meeting

AGENDA
BENTON POLICE PENSION BOARD
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2017 AT 8:30 A.M.
BENTON CITY HALL
1403 S. MAIN ST., BENTON, IL 62812

1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS

3. MINUTES – Reading and approval of the minutes for the previous meeting

4. CORRESPONDENCE

5. BILLS

6. TREASURER’S REPORT – Lisa Meno

7. INVESTMENT REPORT – Zemenick & Walker, John Johnson

8. OLD BUSINESS
A) Discuss status of reappointment of Lisa Meno, term expires 5/9/17
B) Status of filing of Statement of Economic Interest with County Clerk by all
board members. (Due May 1, 2017)

9. NEW BUSINESS
A) Discuss adopting possible travel expense reporting rule.
B) Discuss 2017 mandatory trustee training opportunities:
i. IPPFA Regional Seminar, Lewis & Clark Community College
(Edwardsville), June 20, 2017;
ii. IPPFA Mid-America Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, October 3 – 6,
2017.
iii. IPPFA Regional Seminar, John A. Logan College (Carterville),
November 15, 2017.
C) FOIA Officer/Open Meetings Act Compliance Officer must complete annual
on-line training through Attorney General’s website.
D) Discuss possible change in July meeting date from July 21, 2017 to July 14,
2017.

10. APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

11. APPLICATION FOR BENEFITS

12. NEXT MEETING DATE / ADJOURNMENT

Agenda — Council Meeting 05/08/2017

AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY MAY 8, 2017
6:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. SWEARING IN OF DON STOREY

4. 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 ORDINANCE FOR NO PARKING TOW AWAY ZONE ON SOUTH MAIN
FROM EAST CHURCH TO THE SQUARE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE ROAD
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR NO PARKING TOW AWAY ZONE ON SOUTH MAPLE FROM WEST MAIN TO THE ALLEY ON THE WEST SIDE
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ACCEPTING BIDS FOR RESURFACING OF TENNIS COURT AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
E. TREATMENT OF JOPLIN STREET FROM FRISCO TO NORTH MCLEANSBORO

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION OF THE NEED FOR ADDITIOANL FULL-TIME OFFICERS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF A TEMPORARY FULL-TIME OFFICER FOR A 60-DAY APPOINTMENT

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 RESOLUTION TO SELL SURPLUS REAL ESTATE AND
PERSONAL PROPERTY
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SATISFACTION OF JUDGEMENT OF DEMOLITION ON
REAL PROPERTY
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PERSONAL PROPERTY DONATION FROM CITY HALL TO BENTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF INCREASING THE MAYOR’S SALARY TO $28,000.00 PER YEAR STARTING WITH THE NEWLY ELECTED MAYOR IN 2019
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PROVIDING CURRENT MAYOR WITH AN ATTRACTIVE SUV OR COMPARABLE LATE MODEL CAR FOR HIM TO CONDUCT CITY BUSINESS AND TRAVELS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REMODELING TWIN OAKS BATHROOMS AND KITCHEN; REPLACE FRONT DOORS AND WINDOWS THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED WHEN THE BROKEN WINDOWS WERE REPLACED
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAVING THE UNLOADING AREA BY THE BACK DOOR WHERE THE ROCK IS NOW AT TWIN OAKS
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PLACING A FLOATING DOCK ON LAKE HAMILTON FOR KAYAKS TO LOAD AND ENTER THE WATER
G. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL TO FIX THE BOAT RAMP BY THE SPILLWAY AT LAKE BENTON WHERE THERE IS A MAJOR DROP OFF AT THE END OF THE RAMP
H. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REPLACING THE ENTIRE SPILLWAY AT LAKE BENTON AS PREVIOUSLY DISCUSSED
I. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REPLACING THE OUTDATED ROAD SIGNS AT LAKE HAMILTON AND LAKE BENTON
J. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MOWING AND MAINTAINING ALL ISLANDS BETWEEN THE SIDEWALKS AND STREETS
K. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF WEED SPRAYING ALL STREET SIGNS IN BENTON AND ALSO SPRAYING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIGNS TO PREVENT WEED GROWTH
L. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PLACING A FLAT SCREEN T.V. IN THE MAYOR’S OFFICE, IN THE HALLWAY OF THE MAIN FLOOR, AND ONE IN THE COUNCIL MEETING BOARD ROOM WITH ALL BEING HOOKED TO THE INTERNET
M. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LANDSCAPING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT YARD BEYOND THE LANDSCAPING PREVIOUSLY AGREED TO
N. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RECULTIVATING AND SEEDING THE LAWN OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; THE LAWN SHOULD LOOK LIKE A GOLF COURSE
O. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL TO PAVE OR REPLACE ALL CONCRETE ON THE CITY HALL PARKING LOT AND STRIPE FOR PARKING
P. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REMOVING ALL UNUSED JUNK FROM ALL DEPARTMENT BUILDINGS TO HAUL OFF OR DESTROY
Q. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CUTTING AND TRIMMING THE SHRUBS AT THE OLD CITY HALL AND MAKE IT SPOTLESS TO PREPARE FOR SALE
R. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL TO START REMOVING OR REPLACING ALL CRUMBLING AND DANGEROUS SIDEWALKS IN THE CITY
S. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING A WINDOW CLEANER OR DESIGNATING A PERSON TO CLEAN ALL CITY OWNED WINDOWS WEEKLY TO MAKE THEM SPOTLESS
T. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF STRAIGHTENING ALL STREET SIGNS OR REMOVE THEM IF THEY ARE OUTDATED
U. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REPLACING ALL STREET SIGNS THAT HAVE BEEN STOLEN OR DESTROYED
V. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF WASHING ALL CITY OWNED VEHICLES ON A WEEKLY BASIS
W. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REMOVING JUNK FROM ALL TRASH CONTAINERS IF THEY ARE OVERFLOWING BEFORE REPUBLIC CAN PICK THEM UP
X. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CUTTING AND REMOVING THE TREES, UNDERGROWTH, AND VINES GROWING OVER THE RAILING ON THE DUQUOIN STREET BRIDGE
Y. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PLACING A DIGITAL SIGN ON THE POLICE DEPARTMENT LAWN COMPARABLE TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Z. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PURCHASING A DRONE TO AID IN FIRE AND POLICE SURVEILLANCE, TRAINING, MAPPING, SEARCH AND RESCUE, MEDICAL RESPONSE, TRAFFIC MONITORING, ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, AND DOCUMENTATION

10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

11. OLD BUSINESS

12. NEW BUSINESS

13. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT POSTED 05/04/17 AT 3:00 P.M./BC

5/4/17 Benton Airport Board Meeting

Benton Municipal Airport Board Meeting

Thursday, May 4th 2017

6:00pm

Airport Terminal

 

  • Call to order
  • Roll Cal
  • Reading and approval of minutes
  • Election of Officers
  • Approval of Bills
  • Old business
    1. Fencing Project
  • New Business
    1. Discuss and vacate old stored equipment in hangers
    2. OMA-FOIA Agendas and Minutes – Storage of record possession of public records; awareness of the Illinois Local Records Act 50 ILCS 205/1 et seq.
    3. By-Laws 1st Draft – Recommendations from Board
    4. Quarterly Financial Report
    5. Construct a road to advertising billboards
    6. Legal update and review for hanger agreements
    7. Discuss storage tank (above ground)
    8. Website says, “a courtesy car is also available for use.”
    9. Farm leases
    10. Provide an annual notification of Airport Meeting
  • Matters from the public audience
  • Adjournment

Agenda — April 24, 2017

AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY APRIL 24, 2017
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 ORDINANCE FOR NO PARKING TOW AWAY ZONE ON SOUTH MAIN
FROM EAST CHURCH TO THE SQUARE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE ROAD
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR NO PARKING TOW AWAY ZONE ON SOUTH MAPLE FROM WEST MAIN TO THE ALLEY ON THE WEST SIDE
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION CLOSING THE SQUARE FOR FARM CITY DAYS
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CLOSING A PORTION OF NORTH MAIN AND THE SQUARE FOR FARM CITY DAYS PARADE

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RECEIVING MONEY FOR THE K9 UNIT
C. REPORT FROM POLICE CHIEF KYLE MELVIN

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 COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROL AGREEMENT

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF POUR LICENSE
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF POLICE PENSION BOARD APPOINTMENT
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FIRE PENSION BOARD APPOINTMENT
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AIRPORT BOARD APPOINTMENT

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 04/20/17 AT 3:00 P.M./BC

4/21/17 Benton Firefighter Pension Board Meeting

AGENDA
BENTON FIREFIGHTER PENSION BOARD
FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2017 AT 10:00 A.M.
BENTON CITY HALL
1403 S. MAIN, BENTON, IL 62812


1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
3. MINUTES – Reading and approval of the minutes for the previous meeting
4. CORRESPONDENCE
5. BILLS
6. TREASURER’S REPORT – Lisa Meno
7. INVESTMENT REPORT – John Johnson of Zeminick & Walker
8. OLD BUSINESS
A) Discuss status election results for the active duty seat currently held by Jeff
Coleman, term expires 4/30/2017
B) Discuss compliance with deadlines regarding mandatory training of all
pension board trustees (2016).
9. NEW BUSINESS
A) Discuss adopting possible travel expense reporting rule.
B) Discuss 2017 mandatory trustee training opportunities:
i. IPPFA Regional Seminar, Lewis & Clark Community College, June
20, 2017;
ii. IPPFA Mid-America Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, October 3 – 6,
2017.
iii. IPPFA Regional Seminar, John A. Logan College (Carterville),
November 15, 2017.
C) Matt Carpenter request for portability from Benton Fire Pension Fund to
Effingham Fire Pension Fund.
D) FOIA Officer/Open Meetings Act Compliance Officer must complete annual
on-line training through Attorney General’s website.
10. APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
11. APPLICATION FOR BENEFITS
12. NEXT MEETING DATE (Friday, July 21, 2017 @ 10:00 a.m.) / ADJOURNMENT