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12/06/17 Zoning & Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
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Public Hearing Minutes — November 27, 2017
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR VACATING AN ALLEY IN BLAKE, HART, AND WILLIAMS FIRST ADDITION AND VACATING EAST STREET WAS HELD MONDAY NOVEMBER 27, 2017 AT 5:45 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.
MAYOR KONDRITZ CALLED THE PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ .
MARVIN SULLIVAN STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO SEE EAST STREET CLOSED. THERE WERE NO OPPOSING COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSURE OF THE STREET.
MARY MCKENDREE STATED SHE WAS OPPOSED TO CLOSING THE ALLEY AS SHE BELIEVES THIS WOULD CUT OFF ACCESS TO HER BACK YARD. JEREMY SHEFFER STATED HE WAS IN FAVOR OF CLOSING THE ALLEY. HE STATED THAT HE HAS ALWAYS USED THIS ALLEY AS A DRIVEWAY AND THAT WITHOUT IT, THERE WOULD NOT BE A GOOD ENTRANCE INTO HIS HOME.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
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City Council Meeting Minutes — November 27, 2017
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY NOVEMBER 27, 2017 AT
6:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.
MAYOR KONDRITZ CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE WAS ABSENT.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 13, 2017 REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
UNDER COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE’S AGENDA ITEMS, ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH STATED THAT A CHANGE HAD BEEN MADE TO THE AMOUNT OF THE CHANGE ORDER FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION APPROVED AT THE LAST COUNCIL MEETING. THE CHANGE ORDER WAS APPROVED IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,032.00 AND IT WILL NEED TO BE AMENDED TO $41,951.00. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CHANGE ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $41,951.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO NOT PASS THE ORDINANCE FOR THIRTY (30) MINUTE PARKING/TOW-AWAY ZONE ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH MAIN STREET FROM THE PUBLIC SQUARE TO WEST CHURCH. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #17-19 FOR A FOUR (4) WAY STOP AT ROBIN LANE, LAKESHORE DRIVE, AND SKIERS RUN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO GIVE CHRISTMAS BONUSES TO THE CITY EMPLOYEES. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO NOT GIVE CHRISTMAS BONUSES TO THE CITY EMPLOYEES. NO SECOND AND SO MOTION DIED. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO GIVE CHRISTMAS BONUSES TO CITY EMPLOYEES. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 2. COMMISSIONER STOREY AND COMMISSIONER WYANT. NAYS: 2 COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. MOTION DID NOT PASS.
COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001983 TO GPS CITY FOR 8 TABLET COMPUTER MOUNTING SYSTEMS FOR THE PATROL CARS WITH KEYBOARDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,743.07. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #002139 TO VERIZON WIRELESS FOR FOUR (4) MICROSOFT SURFACE PRO 3 TABLETS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,199.96. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT HE DID NOT BELIEVE WE SHOULD CONTINUE HAVING A NO PARKING ZONE ON EAST MAIN STREET BECAUSE HE DID NOT FEEL THAT THE TOW-AWAY ZONE WAS BEING ENFORCED. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO TABLE THIS MATTER UNTIL FURTHER INVESTIGATION COULD BE MADE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001066 TO THE ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE FOR MEMBERSHIP DUES IN THE AMOUNT OF $825.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL PAYABLE NOVEMBER 3, 2017 FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,706.76, WATER AND SEWER IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,417.76, AIRPORT CARETAKER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,100.00, AND AUXILIARY POLICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,973.14 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $93,197.14. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: . COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE A SEWER ADJUSTMENT FOR BRENDA K. TAYLOR OF 1210 ANNA STREET AND ROBERTA MCKINNEY OF 206 NORTH TENTH STREET AS THEY MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #17-20 FOR THE ANNUAL TAX LEVY. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #17-13 TO SELL SURPLUS REAL ESTATE PURSUANT TO 65 ILCS 5/11-76-4.2. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE 2018 CITY HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE BCHS COOP AGREEMENT FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE CHANGING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE FOR THE SECOND MEETING IN DECEMBER TO WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 27, 2017 AT 6 P.M. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ACCEPTING IPRF SAFETY GRANT MONEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,116.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE FINANCING DOCUMENTS FROM PROSPECT BANK OF PARIS, ILLINOIS FOR THE 2009 CASE 580 SUPER M BACKHOE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO MENTION HOW SADDENED HE WAS BY THE NEWS OF THE PASSING OF RICKY NIX. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WILL BE FONDLY REMEMBERED.
MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO APPOINT CHARLES CASEY, CHRIS HAMMONDS, AND GARRETT COLLIER TO THE BENTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THESE APPOINTMENTS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER MILLER ABSTAINED.
MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE HAD BEEN APPROACHED BY A STUDENT OF REND LAKE COLLEGE WHO WAS IN THE DRONE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO APPROVE DRONE TAKE OFFS AND LANDINGS AT THE BENTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE DRONE TAKE OFF/LANDINGS AT THE BENTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO APPOINT A COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL LOT LEASES OR OTHER REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENTS AT LAKE BENTON. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPOINT TOM MALKOVICH, DAVID GARAVALIA, AND FRED KONDRITZ TO THIS COMMITTEE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE CREDIT CARD AND SAFETY MANUAL POLICIES THAT HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REVIEWED BY THE COUNCIL. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
ALSO UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MILLER REMINDED THE COUNCIL AND AUDIENCE THAT THE PLANNING WORKSHOP OF THE CITY OF BENTON WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 5, 2017 AT 1 P.M. TO 4 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL ROOM.
NO NEW BUSINESS.
IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, TOM CARTER ASKED THE COUNCIL IF THE CITY IS STILL REQUIRED TO RECEIVE 80% OF THE APPRAISED VALUE OF SURPLUS REAL ESTATE AT THIS TIME. ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT THE CITY COULD ACCEPT LESS PURSUANT 65 ILCS 5/11-76-4.2. JULIE PAYNE HUBLER QUESTIONED THE PARKING RULES ON EAST MAIN STREET, COMPUTERS IN POLICE CARS, AND A POSSIBLE COMPROMISE REGARDING CHRISTMAS BONUSES. ROCKY MORRIS QUESTIONED BONUSES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES AND INDICATED THAT HE WOULD MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO DISCUSS HIS CONCERNS. MR. MORRIS ALSO STATED THAT HE WAS CONCERNED WITH THE RECENT STORAGE RENTAL AT THE BENTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, AS WELL AS TRAFFIC ISSUES AT THE BENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
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11/1/17 Zoning & Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
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City Council Meeting Minutes — November 13, 2017
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2017 AT
6:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.
MAYOR KONDRITZ CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 23, 2017 REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 27, 2017 SPECIAL CALLED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER STOREY ABSTAINED.
COMMISSIONER STOREY INVITED THAD SNELL OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICE TO SPEAK TO THE AUDIENCE AND CITY COUNCIL. MR. SNELL STATED THAT THE ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICE IS OPEN FROM 7 A.M. TO 3 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, BUT THAT THEY ARE AVAILABLE TO WORK 24-7. MR. SNELL ALSO STATED THAT THE CITY DOES HAVE A LEASH LAW AND THAT IT IS BEING ENFORCED. MR. SNELL STATED THAT ALL ANIMALS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE LEASH LAW.
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAY REQUEST #10 FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $873833.40. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE A CHANGE ORDER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,032.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE AMENDING APPENDIX #6 OF CHAPTER 38 – UTILITIES ORDINANCE. SECOND WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A USED 2009 CASE 580 SUPER M LOADER BACKHOE. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT THE CITY WOULD RECEIVE $35,000.00 ON THE TRADE IN OF THE WATER DEPARTMENT’S CURRENT BACKHOE AND WE WOULD MAKE TWO ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS OF $18,450.13 OVER THE NEXT 3 YEARS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO DIRECT ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE FOR 30-MINUTE PARKING/TOW AWAY ZONE ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH MAIN STREET FROM THE PUBLIC SQUARE TO WEST CHURCH STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO DIRECT ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOUR-WAY STOP SIGN AT ROBIN LANE, LAKESHORE DRIVE, AND SKIERS RUN AT LAKE BENTON. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE 2018 MFT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $328,453.35. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001982 TO MAGNET FORENSICS FOR SOFTWARE RENEWALS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,125.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #000955 TO NOVACOM FOR ENGINE #805 RADIO INSTALL IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,552.50. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #000956 TO ALL STARTS AND STICHES FOR LETTERING ON ENGINE #805 IN THE AMOUNT OF $900.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #000957 TO SENTINEL EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS FOR REPAIR OF A THERMAL IMAGER CAMERA IN THE AMOUNT OF $525.80. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001063 TO CONCEPT OF ILLINOIS FOR A BLOCK OF 50 HOURS OF TECHNICAL SUPPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,750.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001064 TO ERWIN BUILDERS FOR REMODEL OF THE KITCHEN AND EAST DOOR AT TWIN OAKS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,768.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001065 TO ZOBRIO FOR REMOTE YEAR END ASSISTANCE AND PROCESSING IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,900.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE BILLS PAYABLE NOVEMBER 13, 2017 IN THE AMOUNT OF $299.977.03. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL PAYABLE NOVEMBER 3, 2017 FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,907.57, WATER AND SEWER IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,814.00, AND PAID ON CALL FIRE IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,141.95 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $95,863.52. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE A SEWER ADJUSTMENT OF DARRELL ELLIS OF 803 HICKMAN STREET AS IT MEETS THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO DECLINE THE SEWER ADJUSTMENT FOR ROSE AND GEORGE SAVKO OF 1203 SOUTH COMMERCIAL AS IT DOES NOT MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER STOREY ABSTAINED.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE CITY OF BENTON. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #17-12 TO INCLUDE TAXABLE ALLOWANCES AS IMRF EARNINGS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER ASKED THE COUNCIL TO REVIEW THE CREDIT CARD AND SAFETY MANUAL POLICIES THAT THEY RECEIVED IN THEIR PACKETS. HE STATED THAT IF THERE WERE NO CHANGES, THESE COULD BE APPROVED AT A FUTURE MEETING.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #17-11 OF SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT OF FUNDS FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO DIRECT ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION TO SELL SURPLUS REAL ESTATE PURSUANT TO 65 ILCS 5/11-76-4.2. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
MAYOR KONDRITZ PRESENTED AN AMENDMENT TO THE AIRPORT BOARD ORDINANCE AND ASKED FOR A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS AMENDMENT. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #17-17 AMENDING THE AIRPORT BOARD ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
MAYOR KONDRITZ PRESENTED AN IDOT AGREEMENT FOR APPROVAL OF THE PROJECTED FIVE-YEAR AIRPORT LAYOUT PLAN WITH THE ENGINEERING SERVICES OF JIM BROWN. HE ASKED FOR A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE IDOT AGREEMENT FOR AIRPORT ENGINEERING SERVICES. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 2. COMMISSIONER STOREY AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.
MAYOR KONDRITZ PRESENTED AN AMENDMENT TO THE LIQUOR CODE, DEFINING ADDITIONAL HOURS. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #17-18 DEFINING ADDITIONAL HOURS IN THE LIQUOR CODE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 1. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON PUBLIC AFFAIRS ITEM “E”, DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL LIQUOR LICENSE CLASSIFICATION.
MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO APPOINT CRAIG MILES TO THE GREATER EGYPT REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF CRAIG MILES TO THE GREATER EGYPT PLANNING COMMISSION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED PUBLIC INFORMATION COORDINATOR RACHEL GARTNER TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON ACTIVITIES THAT WILL BE GOING ON DURING THE 2017 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS. MS. GARTNER READ THE LIST TO THE COUNCIL. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS ACTIVITIES. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
NO OLD BUSINESS.
NO NEW BUSINESS.
UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, TOM CARTER QUESTIONED AS TO WHETHER OR NOT A TERMINATION DATE WAS IN THE IDOT AIRPORT AGREEMENT. ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT THE AGREEMENT WAS FOR A PROPOSED A FIVE-YEAR PLAN WITH A 30-DAY TERMINATION CLAUSE. ALSO UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, DARRELL ELLIS THANKED THE COUNCIL FOR APPROVING HIS SEWER ADJUSTMENT. JULIE PAYNE HUBLER QUESTIONED THE COUNCIL DISCUSSING HIRING AN ENGINEER FOR THE AIRPORT.
COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
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Special Called City Council Meeting Minutes — October 27, 2017
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD FRIDAY OCTOBER 27, 2017 AT 8:30 A.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.
MAYOR KONDRITZ CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. COMMISSIONER STOREY WAS ABSENT.
ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT CURRENTLY THE BARS ARE ABLE TO PURCHASE 12 SUNDAY PERMITS PER YEAR FOR $50.00 A TIME. HE STATED THAT MAYOR KONDRITZ WAS APPROACHED BY A TAVERN OWNER WHO INQUIRED IF THE SUNDAY PERMITS COULD BE USED TO STAY OPEN LATE DURING THE WEEK AS WELL. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A MOTION ALLOWING BUSINESSES THAT SELL ALCOHOL TO HAVE 12 PERMITS EITHER OPEN TWO (2) ADDITIONAL HOURS MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY OR SUNDAY 11 A.M. TO 10 P.M.. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE THAT MOTION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 1. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.
COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT HE HAD BEEN IN CONTACT WITH GEORGE HOPKINS AND A REND LAKE COLLEGE LIAISON REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STORAGE BUILDING ON THE PROPERTY AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT HE AND DAVID GARAVALIA HAD MET WITH THESE TWO GENTLEMEN TO GO OVER THE PROS AND CONS OF CONSTRUCTION OF THIS BUILDING USING THE HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING TRADES CLASS. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT IT WOULD BE HIS RECOMMENDATION TO PURCHASE A BUILDING FROM K&K STORAGE THAT IS 10 FOOT X 14 FOOT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,600.00. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THIS BUILDING COULD BE DELIVERED ON NOVEMBER 8, 2017. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO PURCHASE THIS BUILDING FROM K&K STORAGE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE SENDING COMMISSIONER DENNIS MILLER ALONG WITH MAYOR KONDRITZ AND ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO THE AIRPORT TIP MEETING IN SPRINGFIELD ON OCTOBER 31, 2017. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE SCHEDULING A CITY PLANNING WORKSHOP FOR DECEMBER 5, 2017 FROM 1 P.M. TO 5 P.M. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
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City Council Meeting Minutes — October 23, 2017
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY OCTOBER 23, 2017 AT
6:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.
MAYOR KONDRITZ CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 9, 2017 REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ ABSTAINED .
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH FRANKLIN COUNTY FOR THE FALL FEST REGARDING USE OF COUNTY PROPERTY. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #17-15 FOR NO PARKING NORTH SIDE OF EAST MAIN STREET FROM THE PUBLIC SQUARE TO NORTH COMMERCIAL STREET. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE REMOVAL OF A TREE ON SOUTH DUQUOIN STREET AND WEST WEBSTER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO DONATE A 2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIA TO THE FRANKLIN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY. COMMISSIONER STOREY ALSO READ A LETTER FROM RYAN BUCKINGHAM AT THE FRANKLIN COUNTY EMA REGARDING THIS DONATION. SECOND TO THE MOTION MADE BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,898.68, FROM THE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,001.81, AIRPORT CARETAKER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,100.00, AND PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTERS FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL TO BE PAID ON OCTOBER 20, 2017 OF $98,952.44. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR NICOLE HUGHES OF 1106 SOUTH LICKLITER, TINA IPPEL OF 1209 EAST ANNA STREET, BREANNA CARIAS OF 1211 EAST GRAYSON, JAMES DUNCAN OF 409 LICKLITER, LISA PAGE OF 14839WHITE BIRCH COURT, AND CHRIS HAMMONDS OF 103 BLAKE STREET AS THEY MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE CITY OF BENTON WILL BE ON DISPLAY IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE FOR TWO (2) WEEKS IF ANY OF THE COMMISSIONERS WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT IT.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RENTAL OF A SMALL AIRPORT HANGER IN THE AMOUNT OF $100.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
UNDER PUBLIC AFFAIRS, MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THERE IS LAND TO BE CLEANED OUT AT TWIN OAKS/CAMP MANITOWA. COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT HE MAY BE ABLE TO GET A CAT DONATED TO DO THE CLEANUP WORK.
MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT ITEM (B) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AIRPORT WILD LIFE FENCE PROJECT, WILL BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT ITEM (C) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RFQ PROCESS FOR NEW ENGINEERING SERVICES, WILL BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #17-16 AMENDING THE LIQUOR CODE, CLASS A LICENSE. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE THAT MOTION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 1. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.
MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT BONZFIRE GRILL HAS APPLIED FOR A LIQUOR LICENSE AND HE WOULD LIKE TO APPROVE THIS. COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE A CLASS E LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BONZFIRE GRILL. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 1. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.
MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT CHARLIE PAUL HAD APPLIED FOR A CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR GOOD TIMES. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE A CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR GOOD TIMES. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 1. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.
UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT THE LEASH LAW IN TOWN NEEDS TO BE ENFORCED BETTER.
UNDER OLD BUSINESS, MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT FRANKLIN COUNTY HAS OFFERED TO DONATE GUARD RAIL FOR THE SPILLWAY AT LAKE BENTON. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS DONATION OF GUARD RAIL FROM FRANKLIN COUNTY. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE HAD SPOKEN WITH JAKE BETTS FROM JOE’S PIZZA. HE STATED THAT MR. BETTS HAS BEEN CLEANING THE MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT UP ON SUNDAY MORNINGS.
IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, DOUG HAGER SPOKE ON SEMI-TRUCK PARKING IN THE CITY OF BENTON. MR. HAGER ASKED THE CITY TO PROVIDE A SPOT FOR TRUCK DRIVERS TO PARK ON WEEKENDS AND POSSIBLY CHARGE A PERMIT FEE FOR THIS.
ALSO IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, TOM CARTER STATED THAT HE DID NOT THINK THE COUNCIL WAS FOLLOWING THE RULES OF THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT BY GOING INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE AIRPORT OR TO DISCUSS WHO WILL BE ATTENDING THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF AERONAUTICS TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM IN SPRINGFIELD.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ITEM (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. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
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COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
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COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE RFQ PROCESS FOR A NEW AIRPORT ENGINEERING SERVICE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE MOVING FORWARD WITH THE AIRPORT WILDLIFE FENCE PROJECT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
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Benton Zoning and Planning Commission Minutes , Regular Business Meeting — 10-4-17
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City Council Meeting Minutes — October 9, 2017
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY OCTOBER 9, 2017 AT
6:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BENTON,
ILLINOIS.
COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION FOR COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE TO RUN THE MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ WERE ABSENT.
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001111 TO ERWIN BUILDERS FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE BACK DOOR AND REPLACEMENT OF GLASS IN THE ELEVATOR ACCESS DOOR AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,639.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO PAY THE PAY REQUEST #9 TO RIVER CITY CONSTRUCTION FOR THE WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $737,707.77. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE LOW BID ON THE AIRPORT SEWER EXTENSION OF $86,390.00 FROM WIGGS EXCAVATING. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT ONLY ONE OTHER BID WAS RECEIVED AND IT WAS FROM SKUTA CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $$122,912.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE CYPRESS CREEK SOLAR AGREEMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO DIRECT ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE FOR NO PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EAST MAIN STREET FROM THE PUBLIC SQUARE TO NORTH COMMERCIAL STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #000952 TO NOVACOM FOR THE FREQUENCY LICENSE TO OPERATE IN THE AMOUNT OF $675.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #000954 TO SENTINEL EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS TO REPAIR AN AIR COMPRESSOR MOTOR AND ANNUAL MAINTENANCES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,243.65. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO SET TRICK OR TREAT HOURS FOR OCTOBER 28, 2017 FROM 4 P.M. TO 8 P.M. THIS WILL RUN CONCURRENT WITH THE FALL FESTIVAL TO BE HELD ON THE PUBLIC SQUARE. SECOND BY C COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE MONTHLY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $245,546.02. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL DATED OCTOBER 6, 2017 FOR GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,532.84 AND WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,679.49 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $85,212.33. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE SEWER ADJUSTMENT FOR ELIZABETH CARNEY OF 1110 VALE STREET AS IT MEETS THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO DENY SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR DARRELL ELLIS OF 803 NORTH HICKMAN AND L.P. FRANKLIN PROPERTIES OF 406 SOUTH JONES STREET AS THEY DO NOT MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT UNDER PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT, ITEMS (B), (C), AND (D) WOULD BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES OF 10/04/17. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF 10/04/17. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE SPECIAL USE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY BOBBIE ARNOLD FOR A 2014 FLEETWOOD MANUFACTURED HOME AT 403 SOUTH WARD STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE SPECIAL USE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY MYRA JUNE HOGAN FOR A 2018 MODULAR HOME AT 1203 EAST BOND STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO TABLE ITEMS (G), (H), AND (I) UNTIL THE LIQUOR COMMISSIONER CAN BE IN ATTENDANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.
NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
NO OLD BUSINESS.
NO NEW BUSINESS.
UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, TOM CARTER QUESTIONED ACCEPTING RFQ’S FOR AN AIRPORT ENGINEER. JULIE PAYNE-HUBLER ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CYPRESS CREEK SOLAR AGREEMENT. TRICIA NEAL BROUGHT IN PICTURES AND STATED HER DISCONTENTMENT WITH THE CURRENT RECYCLING PROGRAM LOCATION.
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ITEM (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 AGAIN AN EMPLOYEE OF THE PUBLIC BODY OR AGAINST LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY TO DETERMINE ITS VALIDITY. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.
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COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.
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COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO TABLE ITEMS (B) AND (D) UNDER PUBLIC AFFAIRS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW TOM MALKOVICH AND FRED KONDRITZ TO ATTEND THE AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM MEETING IN SPRINGFIELD ON OCTOBER 31, 2017. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.
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