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05/01/2023 Organizational Meeting — Agenda

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NOTICE

 

THE CITY OF BENTON, ILLINOIS WILL HOLD AN ORGANIZATIONAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, MAY 1, 2023 AT 5 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN STREET BENTON, ILLINOIS. 

 

THE FOLLOWING ITEM IS ON THE AGENDA: 

 

  1. SWEARING IN OF ELECTED OFFICERS
  2. APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS TO DEPARTMENTS
  3. APPOINTMENT OF CITY CLERK
  4. APPOINTMENT OF CITY TREASURER
  5. APPOINTMENT OF CITY ATTORNEY
  6. APPOINTMENT OF CITY ENGINEER

 

BROOK CRAIG

CITY CLERK

 

04/19/2023

 

 

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Agenda — City Council Meeting 04/24/2023

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2023 

5:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFERS
  4. DEPARTMENT REPORT
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING A NEW EMPLOYEE IN THE WATER DEPT.

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                          COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DEPARTMENT REPORT
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR CROSSING INTERSTATE 57 AT PETROFF ROAD

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS 
  3. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE LATERAL HIRE ORDINANCE

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
  3. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                  MAYOR KONDRITZ
  2. UPDATES
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEMBERS
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE PERCENTAGE FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BENTON AND 5 HINMAN HOLDINGS LLC
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PROCLAMATIONS FOR VOLUNTEER AWARENESS MONTH

 

  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 PROBABLE 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 04/20/23 AT 2:00 P.M./BEC

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AGENDA — CITY COUNCIL MEETING 04/10/2023

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2023 

5:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFERS
  4. DEPARTMENT REPORT

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                          COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DEPARTMENT REPORT

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS 
  3. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LATERAL HIRE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PURCHASING K9

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
  3. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                  MAYOR KONDRITZ
  2. UPDATES
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF 2023/2024 BUDGET
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PETITION TO VACATE AN ALLEY LOCATED IN THE CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF BENTON
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF A BID TO PURCHASE SURPLUS PROPERTY FROM THE APRIL 3, 2023 AUCTION
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BENTON AND 5 HINMAN HOLDINGS LLC
  8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF A FAÇADE GRANT APPLICATION MADE BY DAVID GARAVALIA FOR FAÇADE IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT 417 NORTH MAIN STREET
  9. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF A FAÇADE GRANT APPLICATION MADE BY JAMES FORD FOR FAÇADE IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT 1103 PUBLIC SQUARE.
  10. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF A FAÇADE GRANT APPLICATION MADE BY SAMUEL SHILLINGBURG FOR FAÇADE IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT 501 PUBLIC SQUARE

 

  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 PROBABLE 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.

 

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AMENDED AGENDA — CITY COUNCIL MEETING 03/27/2023

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AMENDED AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2023 

5:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFERS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REMOVAL OF TREES PURSUANT TO LAKE LOT LEASE, LOTS 1-4
  5. DEPARTMENT REPORT

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                          COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DEPARTMENT REPORT

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS 
  3. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ADOPTING THE FRANKLIN COUNTY MULTI-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PURCHASING K9

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
  3. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT POLICY
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CITY AND FEDERAL PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT POLICY
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAY RESOLUTION FOR NONUNION EMPLOYEES

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                  MAYOR KONDRITZ
  2. UPDATES
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS

 

  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 PROBABLE 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.

 

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City Council Agenda — March 27, 2023

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2023 

5:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFERS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REMOVAL OF TREES PURSUANT TO LAKE LOT LEASE, LOTS 1-4
  5. DEPARTMENT REPORT

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                          COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DEPARTMENT REPORT

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS 
  3. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ADOPTING THE FRANKLIN COUNTY MULTI-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
  3. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT POLICY
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CITY AND FEDERAL PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT POLICY

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                  MAYOR KONDRITZ
  2. UPDATES
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS

 

  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 PROBABLE 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 03/23/23 AT 2:00 P.M./BEC

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City Council Meeting Agenda — February 27, 2023

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2023 

5:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFERS
  4. DEPARTMENT REPORT

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                          COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DEPARTMENT REPORT
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF WASTENA STREET RESOLUTION
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR

         WASTENA STREET

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS 
  3. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DRUG TASK FORCE PARTICIPATION
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RAISING THE BASE PAY FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PURCHASING AR 15 FOR EACH POLICE OFFICER
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CITY GIVING A MONETARY DONATION FOR THE K9

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
  3. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EASTER EGG HUNT AT THE BENTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                  MAYOR KONDRITZ
  2. UPDATES
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SURPLUS REAL ESTATE
  5. S3DA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT UPDATE FROM RICK AND BARB LINTON

 

  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 PROBABLE 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.

 

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Agenda — City Council Meeting Minutes 02/13/2023

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2023 

5:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT             COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFERS
  4. DEPARTMENT REPORT
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF 2023 MOWING SEASON AGREEMENT
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL TWIN OAKS FLOOR REFINISH
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE REND LAKE CONSERVANCY DISTRICT WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                    COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DEPARTMENT REPORT
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR MFT

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT             COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS 
  3. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT RESOURCE OFFICER CONTRACT AMENDMENT

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT             COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
  3. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF COMIC CON SPONSORSHIP
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PURCHASING TABLE FOR THE HOSPITAL AUXILIARY DINNER

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT              MAYOR KONDRITZ
  2. UPDATES
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  4. PRESENTATION BY LITTLE EGYPT PEST CONTROL
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LETTER OF INTENT – SOLAR POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT FROM KEYSTONE POWER HOLDINGS, LLC FOR THE BENTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DESIGNATING THE LAND SURROUNDING THE SEWER PLANT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND HOLDING AN AUCTION TO SELL CITY SURPLUS PROPERTY
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION FOR ZONING CHANGE BY BEN’S LAWN SERVICE AND TRAILER SALES TO RE-ZONE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1502 N. MAIN STREET FROM B-6 TO B-2.
  8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT MADE BY BEN’S LAWN SERVICE AND TRAILER SALES TO OPERATE A BUSINESS IN THE B-2 ZONE FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELLING AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
  9. DISCUSSION OF RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL AGGREGATION PRICING
  10. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ACCEPTING RESIGNATION OF BENITA COFFEL FROM THE CIVIC CENTER BOARD
  11. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF BRAD BURZYNSKI TO THE CIVIC CENTER BOARD

 

  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 PROBABLE 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.

 

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Agenda, City Council Meeting – January 23, 2023

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Agenda, City Council Meeting – January 9, 2023

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2023 

5:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFERS
  4. DEPARTMENT REPORT

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                          COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DEPARTMENT REPORT
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ENTERING INTO CONTRACT WITH BFW ENGINEERING FOR THE WASTENA

STREET PROJECT AFTER REVIEW OF RFQ

  1. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR 2023 MFT
  2. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DEVELOPING A POSITION FOR PUBLIC WORKS/CODES/CITY WORKER

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS 
  3. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY 60- DAY APPOINTMENT IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AT $16.55/HR

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
  3. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF NEW PAY RESOLUTION
  5. DISCUSSION OF TAX DISTRUCTION RECEIVED ON DECEMBERR 29, 2022
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF OPENING AN ACCOUNT FOR PUSH TAX MONIES

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                  MAYOR KONDRITZ
  2. UPDATES
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION FOR ZONING CHANGE BY BEN’S LAWN SERVICE AND TRAILER SALES TO RE-ZONE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1503 N. MAIN STREET FROM B-6 TO B-2
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT MADE BY BEN’S LAWN SERVICE AND TRAILER SALES TO OPERATE A BUSINESS IN THE B-2 ZONE FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELLING AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
  6. DISCUSSION OF CLARIFICATION OF THE TERMS OF THE NON-DOWNTOWN TIF FAÇADE PROGRAM THAT WAS PASSED APRIL 11, 2022
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FAÇADE GRANT APPLICATION MADE BY KEVIN EDWARDS AT 504 PUBLIC SQUARE

 

  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.

 

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City Council Meeting Agenda — December 22, 2022

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY DECEMBER 22, 2022 

10:00 A.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER COCKRUM
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFERS
  4. DEPARTMENT REPORT
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PARTIAL PAY ESTIMATE #2 FOR PUMP HOUSE RENOVATIONS
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE SERVICE AGREEMENT

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                                          COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DEPARTMENT REPORT

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS 
  3. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REMOVAL AND ADDITION TO THE PAID ON-CALL ROSTER
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
  3. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DRAFT OF THE FY 21-22 AUDIT
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF OPENING CHECKING ACCOUNT FOR OPIOID MONIES

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                  MAYOR KONDRITZ
  2. UPDATES
  3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT OF LOCAL FUNDS FOR AN APPLICATION FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FAÇADE PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION MADE BY JOE SPRAGUE AT 302 AND 303 PUBLIC SQUARE
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SURVEY PERMIT FOR PRECISION GEOPHYSICAL, INC
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ACCEPTING RESIGNATION OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR BRIAN CALCATERRA
  8. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ADVERTISING FOR POSITION OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

 

  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 12/20/22 AT 8:00 A.M./BC

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