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THE CITY OF BENTON WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY 02/18/2016 AT 8:30 A.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET BENTON, ILLINOIS.

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

1. 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.

BEC
02/12/2016

AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY FEBRUARY 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
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING ORDINANCE FOR NO PARKING/30 MINUTE LOADING ZONE/VIOLATORS WILL BE TOWED AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE NORTH SIDE OF WEST CHURCH FROM SOUTH MAIN TO CENTER DRIVE
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL AMENDING ORDINANCE 24-6-8, PARKING VIOLATIONS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF STREET SWEEPER
E. DISCUSISON AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAYING REED HEATING $1,500.00 TO INSTALL A FURNACE FROM THE BOY SCOUT CABIN IN THE STREET DEPT.

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER MOORE
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REMOVAL OF TWO PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTERS
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OR LEASE OF AERIAL APPARATUS

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 RETREAT
E. CONTRACTS
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING ORDINANCE #05-11, ETHICS MUNICIPAL ADVISOR

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. CHAMBER REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
C. AFFORDABLE GAS & ELECTRIC PRESENTATION
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PROMOTING CITY THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BENTON TOURISM BOARD
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION
G. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

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

AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY DECEMBER 28, 2015
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 NAMING STREET AROUND TWIN OAKS

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER MOORE
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 PAYING OFF FREDCO LOAN
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FREDCO COMITTMENT LETTER
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR CLOSING EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSISON AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING TWIN OAKS AS A SEPARATE ENTITY/ACCOUNT/BOARD
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MOSQUITO CONTROL SERVICE
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF GAMING POUR/LIQUOR LICENSE

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 12/23/15 AT 10:00 A.M./BC