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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

AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 28, 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
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF POSSIBLE HIRING OF WASTEWATER OPERATOR

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR MFT OIL AND CHIP PROGRAM
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF 3-WAY STOP SIGN AT ANNA AND HICKMAN
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF 20 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON GRAYSON FROM NORTH MCLEANSBORO TO TENTH STREET
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF 20 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON ANNA STREET FROM NORTH MCLEANSBORO TO NORTH TENTH STREET

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER BURNETT
A. PURCHASE ORDERS
B. PRESENTATION BY PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTER JOHN OWENS
C. 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 OF ENTERPRISE ZONE APPLICATION

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 07/24/14 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 14, 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
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAY ESTIMATE #18 FOR PETROFF ROAD AND
VARIOUS ROADS
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TRANSFER OF LAKE LOT LEASES

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ALLEY CLOSING ORDINANCE

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER BURNETT
A. PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF UPDATING 31-YEAR-OLD FIRE DEPT. CITY ORDINANCE
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ACTING FIRE CHIEF DURING THE 2 WEEK ABSENCE OF FIRE CHIEF SEAN FAIRES.
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ARSON INVESTIGATOR TRAINING REQUEST.

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
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CLOSING EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES

8. CITY ATTORNEY THOMAS MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KRAFT
A. UPDATE REPORTS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF WORK HARDENING PROGRAM
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REMOVAL OF FUEL TANKS AT THE FIRE DEPT.

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 07/10/14 AT 4:00 P.M./BC

AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 23, 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
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SEALED BIDS FOR DRIVEWAY AT 205 WEST
WEBSTER

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTARY ADJUSTMENT TO 2014 MFT
PROGRAM
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ACCEPTING BIDS ON MADISON ST. PROJECT

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

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
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PREVAILING WAGE ORDINANCE

8. CITY ATTORNEY THOMAS MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KRAFT
A. UPDATE REPORTS
B. PRESENTATION FROM REHAB UNLIMITED

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 06/19/14 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 9, 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
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAY ESTIMATE #17 FOR PETROFF ROAD AND
VARIOUS ROADS

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED
ALLEY CLOSINGS

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER BURNETT
A. PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING DONALD T. RICHARDSON AS A PART-TIME POLICE OFFICER

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 SEEKING BIDS FOR ADA COMPLIANT
HANDICAPPED RAMP FOR A MARS APPLICANT

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 06/05/14 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

NOTICE

SPECIAL MEETING
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 16, 2014

AGENDA

BENTON CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2014 AT 8:35 A.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

(1) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING OF PART-TIME, 20-HOURS PER WEEK TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE IN THE STREET DEPARTMENT

BEC
POSTED AT 3:00 P.M.
05/13/14