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Agenda — November 14, 2016

AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2016

6:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE  
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS  

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                 COMMISSIONER WYANT
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE MAKING CARLTON AND MAPLE STREET A FOUR-WAY STOP
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR 2017 MFT PROGRAM
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF 2017 MFT PROGRAM
  6. DISCUSISON AND/OR APPROVAL OF 2017 OVERLAY BID

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                               COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS  

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                 COMMISSIONER MILLER
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
  3. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  4. APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC AGGREGATION
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FY 2016 AUDIT

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY                                 TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                                MAYOR KONDRITZ
  2. UPDATES
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING LIQUOR CODE
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING SECTION 25-5-2 OF THE REVISED CODE OF ORDINANCES #16-18

 

  1. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

 

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  2.       DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE                                                   
  3. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
  4.     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 11/10/16 AT 2:00 P.M./BC                                                                                                                  

Council Meeting Agenda – October 24, 2016

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Council Meeting Agenda – October 10, 2016

AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY OCTOBER 10, 2016

6:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE  
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS  
  3.   DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING RESOLUTION 16-02

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                 COMMISSIONER WYANT
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF IDOT CONTINUOUS NEEDS CLASSIFICATION MAP

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS  

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                 COMMISSIONER MILLER
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
  3. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  4. APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EXCESS EQUIPMENT SALE
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BUILDING UPDATES/IMPROVEMENTS

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY                                 TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                 MAYOR KONDRITZ
  2. UPDATES
  3. PRESENTATION BY CINNAMON SMITH ON THE UPCOMING SOLAR ECLIPSE
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CIVIC CENTER BOARD APPOINTMENTS

 

  1. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

 

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  2.      DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE                                                   
  3. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
  4.     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 10/06/16 AT 3:00 P.M./BC                                                                                                                   

Council Meeting Agenda — 09/26/16

AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
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

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF FIREFIGHTER
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF FIREFIGHTER
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF K9 UNIT
E. UPDATE ON CONSTRUCTION OF NEW POLICE STATION

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-TREAT HOURS

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING “SIMPLIFIED TELECOMMUNICATIONS TAX” ORDINANCE

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR WALKER’S BLUFF RESORT
D. PRESENTATION OF FREE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE CITY OF BENTON

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 09/22/16 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

Agenda — 09/12/16

AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
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 LAKE LOT TRANSFER
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SALE OF EXCESS CITY OWNED PROPERTY ON STUYVESANT STREET

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING A TEMPORARY SEASONAL EMPLOYEE

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

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 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD EMPLOYEE INSURANCE PLAN
E. CITY HALL UPDATE
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TO RESTRICT FUNDS FOR A NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT
G. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR PAYMENT OF FIRE TRUCK

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BARGAINING AGREEMENT CONTRACT (S)

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CITY ENGINEER
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PROCLAMATION FOR CHAMBER WEEK.
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR CDAP GRANT
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF WAIVING REZONING FEE FOR POPE STREET PROPERTY

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 09/08/16 AT 5:00 P.M./BC

AGENDA — AUGUST 22, 2016

AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY AUGUST 22, 2016
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

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING A NEW POLICE OFFICER
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT
D. UPDATE ON NEW FIRE TRUCK
E. UPDATE ON RAILROAD

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 GIS MAPPING
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TERMINATING CURRENT JANITORIAL CONTRACT
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING OF KEENER’S KLEANERS
G. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING SEVERIN’S LANDSCAPING TO TRIM SHRUBS AT CITY HALL

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BARGAINING AGREEMENT CONTRACT (S)

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MOVING MONUMENTS BY J.W. REYNOLDS MONUMENT COMPANY

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 08/22/16 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

Agenda — Special Meeting August 17, 2016

NOTICE

SPECIAL MEETING
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 17, 2016

AGENDA

BENTON CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY AUGUST 17, 2016 AT 8:30 A.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

1) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PURCHASING A FIRE APPARATUS

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08/12/16

Agenda — August 8, 2016

AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY AUGUST 8, 2016
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

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. UPDATE ON FIRE TRUCKS
C. UPDATE ON NEW POLICE STATION
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTIES
E. UPDATE ON POPE STREET
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF NEW HIRE FOR 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 GIS MAPPING
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AFTER HOURS EVENT ON 09/15/16 FROM 5 P.M. TO 7 P.M.
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PLAT FOR I-57 AIPORT BUSINESS PARK
G. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF J.W. REYNOLDS MONUMENT COMPANY ESTIMATE TO MOVE MONUMENTS

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BARGAINING AGREEMENT CONTRACT (S)

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ACQUIRING DEED OF 207 E PLUM
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MOVING MONUMENTS TO WEST CITY
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF CIVIC CENTER BOARD MEMBER JIM PAGE
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF MIKE HOFFMAN TO CIVIC CENTER BOARD

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 08/04/16 AT 6:00 P.M./BC

Agenda — July 25, 2016

AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY JULY 25, 2016
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 MITCHELL STREET BETWEEN MAPLE AND ELECTION
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR REND LAKE CAR SHOW
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR BCHS HOMECOMING PARADE

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF SMEALL APPARATUS
C. DISCUSSION OF POLICE AND FIRE REPORTS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTIES

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 NEW CITY HALL UPDATES
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION CLOSING REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ATTENDING IML & TIF CONFERENCES

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BARGAINING AGREEMENT CONTRACT (S)

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 07/21/16 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

Town Hall Meeting

TOWN HALL MEETING NOTICE

AN INFORMATIONAL MEETING CONCERNING HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUES INCLUDING POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF A NEW LADDER TRUCK FOR THE BENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT AND CONSTRUCTION/PURCHASE OF A NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE CITY OF BENTON WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, 07/26/16, AT 6 P.M. AT THE BENTON CITY HALL, 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

Posted 07/20/16 @ 1 P.M.
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