Category Archives: Meeting Agendas

AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2014 AT 7:00 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 2015 MFT OIL AND CHIP PROGRAM
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TWO-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH BUCHANAN AND TAYLOR WITH STOP SIGNS ON THE EAST AND WEST SIDES OF TAYLOR
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TRANSFER OF $20,159.09 FROM MFT TO GENERAL FUND FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR 2011 DUMP TRUCK PAYMENT

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

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER MILLER
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MISCELLANEOUS BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS
D. GRAY HUNTER STENN REPRESENTATIVE AUDIT REVIEW
E. DISCUSSION OF ILLINOIS DEBT RECOVERY PROGRAM THROUGH THE STATE COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE.

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KRAFT
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR NEW ENTERPRISE ZONE
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE DESIGNATING NEW ENTERPRISE ZONE
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF NEW ENTERPRISE ZONE RESOLUTION
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF OPTION ON LOT #10 AT INDUSTRIAL PARK II

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 12/04/14 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 AT 7:00 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 INCREASING SEWER RATES

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING OF A FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE IN THE STREET DEPT.
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR POSSIBLE ALLEY CLOSING

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

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER MILLER
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MISCELLANEOUS BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TAX LEVY
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL FLU CLINIC IN OCTOBER

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KRAFT
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF MURRAY CENTER
C. DISCUSSION OF ELECTRIC RATES

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 09/04/14 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2014 AT 7:00 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 INCREASING SEWER RATES

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER BURNETT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR HOMECOMING PARADE AT THE BENTON HIGH SCHOOL

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER MILLER
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MISCELLANEOUS BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EQUIPMENT DISPOSAL
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CALLING SHREDDING COMPANY

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION OF RENEWAL OF CITY’S CONTRACT WITH DIRECT ENERGY

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KRAFT
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 08/21/14 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

NOTICE

SPECIAL MEETING
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 19, 2014

AGENDA

BENTON CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2014 AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

1) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF FINANCING FOR NEW SEWER PLANT

AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2014 AT 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE
A. PURCHASE ORDERS

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR A 3-WAY STOP SIGN AT ANNA AND HICKMAN
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR A 20-MPH SPEED LIMIT ON GRAYSON FROM NORTH MCLEANSBORO TO TENTH STREET
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR A 20-MPH SPEED LIMIT ON ANNA STREET FROM NORTH MCLEANSBORO TO NORTH TENTH STREET
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAY REQUEST #1 – MADISON ST & ELECTION ST

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER BURNETT
A. PURCHASE ORDERS
B. POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER MILLER
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SEWER/POOL ADJUSTMENTS

8. CITY ATTORNEY THOMAS MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KRAFT
A. UPDATE REPORTS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ENTERPRISE ZONE APPLICATION PROCESS
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PLAT OF VACATION FOR A PORTION OF LAKE
MOSES SUBDIVISION II, PHASE I, LOTS #10 – 14
D. DISCUSISON AND/OR APPROVAL OF PLAT OF VACATION FOR THE COUNTRY CLUB
ESTATES, LOT #1 AND #2, AND WHAT IS KNOWN AS WAGON ROAD

10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

11. OLD BUSINESS

12. NEW BUSINESS

13. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. ILCS 120(c)(2) COLLECTIVE NEGOTIATING MATTERS BETWEEN THE PUBLIC BODY AND ITS EMPLOYEES OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVES, OR DELIBERATIONS CONCERNING SALARY SCHEDULES FOR ONE OR MORE CLASSES OF EMPLOYEES.
B. POSSIBLE SALE OR ACQUISITION OF REAL-ESTATE
C. TO CONSIDER THE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION, DISCIPLINE, PERFORMANCE OR DISMISSAL OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES OR TO HEAR TESTIMONY ON A COMPLAINT LODGED AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE TO DETERMINE ITS VALIDITY

15. ADJOURNMENT

POSTED 08/07/14 AT 2:00 P.M./BC