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Council Meeting Minutes — February 27, 2017

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY FEBRUARY 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, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 13, 2017 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 FEBRUARY 17, 2017 SPECIAL CALLED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #001749 TO RABEN TIRE TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES ON THE BACKHOE 580 SUPER N IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,134.00. 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 DIRECT ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE INCREASING WATER RATES. THE MINIMUM RATE WOULD BE INCREASED BY $2.00 AND EACH OTHER INCREMENT WOULD BE INCREASED BY $1.00. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT WATER RATES HAD NOT BEEN RAISED IN FOUR 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 PRESENTED ORDINANCE #17-02 FOR A THREE-WAY STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF ASH STREET AND WASHINGTON 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 PRESENTED ORDINANCE #17-03 FOR A FOUR-WAY STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF JESSE STREET AND WASHINGTON STREET. 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 APPOINT JOHN OWENS AS A TEMPORARY FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER DURING THE TIME DYLAN DEFOREST IS GONE TO FIREFIGHTER SCHOOL. 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 ADD DANNY STOWERS AS A PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTER TO THE CURRENT ROSTER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

POLICE CHIEF KYLE MELVIN GAVE THE COUNCIL AN UPDATE ON THE NEW POLICE STATION. HE STATED THAT THE GENERATOR IS SCHEDULED TO BE PUT IN ON MARCH 1, 2017 AND THEY WOULD BEGIN DOING BUSINESS AT THE WASHINGTON STREET ADDRESS ON MARCH 6, 2017. A FORMAL RIBBON CUTTING WILL TAKE PLACE ON MARCH 13, 2017.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL DATED FEBRUARY 24, 2017 FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,954.01 AND WATER AND SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,640.96 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $91,594.97. 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 SEWER APPLICATIONS FOR JUSTIN MORNEWEG OF 204 NORTH COLLEGE, DUSTIN GOODWIN OF 510 WEST FIFTH STREET, RYAN MCCOLLUM OF 502 WEST FIFTH STREET, AND DEAN SEVERIN OF 806 SOUTH MCLEANSBORO 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 A LIST OF CITY OWNED REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY IS BEING PUT TOGETHER FOR AN AUCTION. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THIS AUCTION WILL LIKELY TAKE PLACE IN MAY OR JUNE OF 2017.

UNDER CITY UPDATES, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT THE OLD WATER PLANT ON GRAND STREET HAS BEEN TORN DOWN. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT THE PLANT HAD BEEN THERE SINCE THE 1940’S. ALSO UNDER UPDATES, COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT THE RECYCLING DUMPSTER HAS BEEN SET AT THE STREET DEPARTMENT AND IT HAS ONLY BEEN EMPTIED ONCE IN A TWO WEEK PERIOD.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT THE VILLAGE OF CYPRESS HAD PICKED UP THE FIRE TRUCK THE CITY DONATED TO THEM. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT SHAWNEE ENGINEERING HAS BEEN SPEAKING WITH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DAVID GARAVALIA ABOUT MOVING FORWARD WITH THE GIS MAP.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, ROCKY MORRIS STATED THAT HE HAD RECEIVED MULTIPLE CALLS FROM CITIZENS REGARDING THE CITY HAVING AN AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING UNIT PLACED BY RSP. MR. MORRIS STATED THAT HE DID NOT FEEL THAT THE COUNCIL SHOULD HAVE USED A COMPANY FROM CARTERVILLE WHEN THE CITY OF BENTON HAS A HEATING AND COOLING DEALER IN TOWN. JULIE PAYNE HUBLER STATED THAT SHE ALSO FELT THE CITY SHOULD HAVE USED A COMPANY IN BENTON. TOM CARTER STATED THAT IF THERE WAS A REASON NOT TO USE THE COMPANY IN BENTON, HE FELT THAT THE CITY SHOULD HAVE USED DARNELL HEATING FROM WEST FRANKFORT IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP THE MONEY IN FRANKLIN COUNTY.

6:30 P.M.

MAYOR KONDRITZ Z ASKED FOR A SHORT RECESS TO ALLOW TIME FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES TO ARRIVE AT THE MEETING.

6:40 P.M.

THE MEETING RESUMED.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED RANDAL CROCKER, FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN, TO SPEAK TO THE COUNCIL AND THE AUDIENCE REGARDING THE PROPOSED 1% COUNTY WIDE TAX INCREASE. MR. CROCKER STATED THAT THE CURRENT FRANKLIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE WAS BUILT IN 1875 AND IS EXPERIENCING FUNCTION AND MECHANICAL ISSUES. MR. CROCKER STATED THAT THE BOARD WOULD LIKE TO BUILD A NEW COURTHOUSE WITH A POSSIBLE SOUTH MAIN OR EAST MAIN LOCATION. MR. CROCKER STATED THAT THE PROPOSED 1% TAX WOULD HAVE A 20 YEAR SUNSET THAT COULD BE REACHED EARLIER. MR. CROCKER STATED THAT THE TAX WOULD NOT BE INCLUDED ON FOOD, DRUGS, TITLED VEHICLES, AND FUEL. JIM MUIR, FRANKLIN COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK, AS SPOKE REGARDING THIS ISSUE. HE STATED THAT HE BELIEVED THE TAX WAS A GOOD MOVE TO SECURE THE FUNDS NEEDED FOR THE PROJECT.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

7:15 P.M.

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Continued Council Meeting Minutes — February 17, 2017

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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17, 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 STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE CITY OFFICIALS TO SIGN REPLAT OF LOTS 123-124 OF LAKE BENTON CITY PARK. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

8:30 A.M.

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Council Meeting Minutes — February 13, 2017

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY FEBRUARY 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 JANUARY 23, 2017 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 INVITED SHAWNEE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BEFORE THE COUNCIL TO PRESENT THE CITY’S GIS MAP. THE MAP WAS SHOWN AND ALL OPTIONS WERE EXPLAINED TO THE COUNCIL AND THE AUDIENCE. THE COUNCIL THANKED SHAWNEE PROFESSIONALS FOR THEIR PRESENTATION.

COMMISSIONER MILLER ASKED DENA KIRK AND BRANDI MEYER TO COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL AND EXPLAIN THE SIH WORKCARE PLAN. THE LADIES WENT OVER ALL THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SIH WORKCARE PLAN INCLUDING POST OFFER PREEMPLOYMENT TESTING, DRUG TESTING, AND INJURY ASSESSMENT. THE COUNCIL THANKED THEM FOR THEIR TIME.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #000983 TO MCCLEAN EQUIPMENT FOR A TRACTOR LEASE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,997.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. 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 PURCHASE ORDER #001746 ALAN ENVIRONMENTAL FOR GREASE GOBLIN IN THE AMOUNT OF $845.00. 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 PURCHASE ODER #001747 TO LEAK DETECTION SERVICES FOR A SURVEY OF THE WATER SYSTEM IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,673.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. 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 PAYMENT #1 TO RIVER CITY CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $364,612.50 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. 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 MALKOVICH TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE CHANGING A TWO-WAY STOP TO A FOUR-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF JESSE STREET AND WASHINGTON STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. 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 MALKOVICH TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE CHANGING A ONE-WAY STOP TO A THREE-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF ASH STREET AND WASHINGTON STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. 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 A STREET SWEEPER AGREEMENT WITH WEST CITY INCREASING THE PER HOUR RATE TO $109.26. 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 AN EXTENSION OF THE DISPATCH AGREEMENT WITH WEST CITY FOR TWO YEARS WITH NO RATE INCREASE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. 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 RESOLUTION #17-01 FOR ROAD CLOSURE FOR THE REND LAKE PARADE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. 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 IN THE AMOUNT OF $290,788.92. 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 PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,117.63 FOR THE GENERAL FUND AND $29,025.65 FOR WATER AND SEWER FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $87,143.28. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR MICHELLE NEAL OF 739 SHERIDAN DRIVE, RUTH MATYI OF 708 EADS STREET, NORMAL MELVIN OF 710 SOUTH COMMERCIAL, JEMI MILLER OF 1109 GLENDALE, WILLIAM ARMSTRONG OF 1204 NORTH LINCOLN DRIVE, STEVE TENNENBAUM OF 216 NORTH MADISON, VITA MALCOM OF 909 NORTH GLENDALE, AND JASON OSBORN OF 210 WEST SIXTH STREET. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS AS THEY MET 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 ALLOW ATTORNEY MALKOVICH, MAYOR KONDRITZ, AND HIMSELF THE AUTHORITY TO MOVE FORWARD WITH INITIATING THE SIH WORKCARE PLAN. 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 AIRPORT BOARD HIRED CHARLES CASEY AS CARETAKER. HE STATED THAT MR. CASEY HAS A ONE YEAR CONTRACT.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO SCHEDULE DATALOCK SHREDDING COMPANY TO COME SHRED ITEMS FOR THE CITY. 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 AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ADVERTISE FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS REAL ESTATE AT 500 WEST MAIN, EAST WEBSTER STREET, AND SOUTH STUYVESANT STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PRESENTED AGENDA ITEMS FOR MAYOR KONDRITZ AS THE MAYOR STATED HE HAD BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A CONCUSSION.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO TABLE THE ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSIONER RECOMMENDATIONS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO TABLE THE APPOINTMENT OF A ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSIONER BOARD MEMBER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO TABLE THE ELIMINATION OF ONE CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT THE RECYCLING BINS HAVE BEEN MOVED FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO THE STREET DEPARTMENT ON GRAND STREET.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PREPARATION OF TWO RESOLUTIONS FOR ROAD CLOSURES FOR FARM CITY DAYS ON JUNE 10, 2017. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

UNDER NEW BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT THE CITY OF BENTON IS CURRENTLY UNDER A BURN BAN.

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, SARAH STOWERS ASKED THAT THE CITY RECONSIDER THE MOVING OF COUNCIL MEETINGS FROM 6 P.M. TO 2 P.M. STATING THAT WOULD NOT MAKE IT AS CONVENIENT FOR PEOPLE WHO WORK. TOM CARTER QUESTIONED CERTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES IN THE SEWER PLANT. ROCKY MORRIS STATED THAT THE AIRPORT WILL BE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ENGINEERS AT THE AIRPORT. GAY BOWLIN STATED THAT THE FRANKLIN COUNTY FARM BUREAU WILL BE HOLDING A MEETING ON MARCH 7, 2017 REGARDING INFORMATION ON THE PROPOSED 1% SALES TAX INCREASE THAT WILL BE ON THE APRIL 4, 2017 BALLOT.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

7:00 P.M.

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Council Meeting Minutes — January 23, 2017

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY JANUARY 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 MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 9, 2017
REGULAR 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 MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 12, 2017
CONTINUED MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED STEVEN BROWNING TO COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL. MR. BROWNING SPOKE ON THE FARM CITY DAY’S EVENT HE WOULD LIKE TO HOLD IN JUNE OF 2017. MR. BROWNING STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO CLOSE THE SQUARE FOR FOUR (4) TO SIX (6) HOURS FOR THE FESTIVAL AND THE PARADE. THE COUNCIL TOLD MR. BROWNING THEY WOULD LIKE TO MEET WITH HIM TO GET EXACT DATES AND TIMES AND THEN A FINAL DECISION COULD BE MADE.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #000984 TO USA BLUEBOOK FOR LAB EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,017.85. 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 #17-01 FOR A TWO-WAY STOP SIGN AT BENTON CAMP ROAD AND OLD LAKE ROAD. 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 INCREASING THE STREET SWEEPER RATE FOR OTHER MUNICIPALITIES FROM $94.12 PER HOUR TO $109.26 PER HOUR. THIS INCLUDES THE RAISE FOR THE OPERATOR, WORKER’S COMPENSATION, USE OF SWEEPER, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SWEEPER. 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 #001970 TO RAY O’HERRON FOR ONE ARMOR EXPRESS BALLISTIC VEST IN THE AMOUNT OF $788.89. 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 DONATION OF THE OLD FIRE TRUCK TO A COMMUNITY IN NEED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. 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 THE ADDITION OF A PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTER TO THE ROSTER, STEVEN J. IONSON. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #001057 TO CONCEPTE OF ILLINOIS FOR A COMPUTER, MONITOR, PRINTER, AND SCANNER FOR THE PUBLIC INFORMATION COORDINATOR’S OFFICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,706.20. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED PAYROLL FOR 01/13/2017 FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $66,850.40 AND WATER AND SEWER IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,628.51 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $96,478.91. 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 SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR CHERYL NORRIS OF 411 LAWRENCE STREET AND PATSY JOHNSON OF 801 E WILLIAMS 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 MADE A MOTION TO DENY SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR JUSTIN MORNEWEG OF 204 NORTH COLLEGE STREET AND NATHAN MORGAN OF 10950 EAST OLD HICKORY COURT AS THEY DO NOT MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT HE HAD MET WITH SIH WORK CARE AND THAT THE PLAN THEY HAD IS IN THE COMMISSIONER’S PACKETS. COMMISSIONER MILLER ASKED THE COUNCIL TO LOOK OVER THIS AND STATED THAT WE WOULD DISCUSS IT AGAIN AT A FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS ITEM C. DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MILER STATED THAT THERE ARE SOME MONIES AVAILABLE IN OUR MARKETING LINE ITEM FOR MARKETING AT THE BENTON CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL.

UNDER NEW BUSINESS, MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO START HAVING MEETINGS AT AN EARLIER TIME BEGINNING IN MARCH. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE MEETINGS AT 2 P.M. AND THIS WOULD ALLOW EMPLOYEES TO BE AVAILABLE IF NECESSARY AND LESS OVERTIME WOULD BE PAID.

IN PUBLIC COMMENTS, JULIE PAYNE HUBLER ASKED HOW LONG THE NEW SWEEPER RATE WOULD BE GOOD FOR. COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT THE NEW RATE WOULD BE GOOD AT LEAST TWO YEARS.

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.

6:40 P.M.

COMMISSIONER WYANT 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.

7:34 P.M.

NO ACTION TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

7:35 P.M.

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Continued Council Meeting Minutes — January 12, 2017

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MINUTES OF THE CONTINUED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY JANUARY 12, 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 STOREY, WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PAYMENT OF BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $369,488.36 . SECOND BY COMMISSINOER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #001968 TO HEARTLAND OFFICE SUPPLY FOR OFFICE FURNITURE IN THE NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,794.53. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THE SOUTHERN ILLINOISIAN HAD WRITTEN A VERY NICE ARTICLE REGARDING THE CITY’S PURCHASE OF THE NEW CITY HALL, WANTED TO PUBLICALLY THANK THEM FOR THE ARTICLE.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. 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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Council Meeting Minutes — January 9, 2017

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY JANUARY 9, 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 MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 27, 2016
REGULAR MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER STOREY AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE ABSTAINED.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001745 TO ALAN ENVIRONMENTAL FOR GREASE GOBLIN IN THE AMOUNT OF $676.00. 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 TRANSFER LAKE LOT LEASE #123 FROM JANET KEHL TO DARREL AND DONNA JONES. 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 PURCHASED A 2017 CASE BACKHOE IN THE AMOUNT OF $89,835.00 WITH PAYMENTS TO BE MADE FOR 3 YEARS OUT OF MFT FUNDS. 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 ALL FINANCE COMMISSIONER DENNIS MILLER TO SEEK FINANCING OPTIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE 2017 CASE BACKHOE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. 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 MALKOVICH TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE FOR A TWO-WAY STOP SIGN AT BENTON CAMP ROAD AND OLD LAKE ROAD. 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 #000943 TO NRE POWER SYSTEMS FOR GENERATOR MAINTENANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $650.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. 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 #000942 TO FAST TRUCK AND TIRE FOR A STARTER REPLACEMENT FOR ENGINE #803 IN THE AMOUNT OF $640.10. SECOND BY COMMISSIOENR 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 #000945 TO EMERGENCY SERVICES MARKETING CORP. FOR A SUBSCRIPTION TO “I AM RESPONDING” IN THE AMOUNT OF $735.00. 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 #001967 TO T. HAM SIGN FOR LETTERS FOR THE NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,227.60. SECOND BY COMMISSIOENR 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 #001965 TO STATEWIDE TIRE FOR POLICE TIRES IN THE AMOUNT OF $516.72. 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 PAYROLL FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,244.63 AND THE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,278.11 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $84,522.74. 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 FOR ANDREA WEIR OF 1034 HUNTERS CIRCLE AS IT MEETS THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. 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 TABLE THE LOANING OF PLAQUES TO THE FRANKLIN COUNTY JAIL OR CAR MUSEUM. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT CITY REPRESENTATIVES HAVE MET WITH A CONSULTANT WORKING FOR UNION PACIFIC REGARDING THE TRAIN ISSUES ON SOUTH MAIN. HE STATED THAT AN INCIDENT FOLDER WILL BE OPENED WITH THE RAILROAD AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS WILL BE DISCUSSED.

MAYOR KONDRITZ PRESENTED A PURCHASE ORDER TO HAVE A VIDEO ON THE SCREENS DURING SPORTING EVENTS AT THE HIGH SCHOOL. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO TABLE THIS PURCHASE ORDER. SECOND BY COMMISIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

NO MISCELLANOUS BUSINESS.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MILER STATED THAT THE APPRAISAL FOR 500 WEST MAIN HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE CITY. THE OLD CITY HALL BUILDING WAS APPRAISED FOR $296,000.00.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

IN PUBLIC COMMENTS, TOM CARTER QUESTIONED IF THE RAISE IN ANIMAL CONTROL RATES WOULD BE PASSED ON TO THE CITIZENS. CITY CLERK BROOK CRAIG EXPLAINED THAT THE RAISE IN RATES WILL BE COVERED BY THE CITY AND NOT PASSED ON TO CITIZENS. THE NEW RATE IS $2.38 PER CITIZEN.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO CONTINUE THE MEETING TO JANUARY 12, 2017 AT
8:30 A.M. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

6:40 P.M.

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Council Meeting Minutes — December 27, 2016

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY DECEMBER 27, 2016 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 WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE AND COMMISSIONER STOREY WERE ABSENT.

MAYOR KONDRITZ CALLED JEREMY WATKINS BEFORE THE COUNCIL. MR. WATKINS WAS SWORN IN AS A FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF BENTON, ILLINOIS BY MAYOR KONDRITZ. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE SWEARING IN OF JEREMY WATKINS AS FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF BENTON, ILLINOIS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ CALLED DYLAN DEFOREST BEFORE THE COUNCIL. MR. DEFOREST WAS SWORN IN AS A FIREFIGHTER FOR THE CITY OF BENTON, ILLINOIS BY MAYOR KONDRITZ. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE SWEARING IN OF DYLAN DEFOREST AS A FIREFIGHTER FOR THE CITY OF BENTON, ILLINOIS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 12, 2016
REGULAR MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

NO BUSINESS UNDER PUBLIC PROPERTIES.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO TRANSFER $20,000.00 FROM MFT TO THE GENERAL FUND IN ORDER TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT ON A NEW BACKHOE. COMMISSIONER MILLER SECONDED. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #16-31 AMENDING THE PERMITS SECTION OF ORDINANCE #15-19 ALLOWING REPLACEMENT OF A LOST GOLF CART/UTV PERMIT OR TRANSFER OF A PERMIT AT A COST OF $5.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE A ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT WITH FRANKLIN COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL AT A COST OF $2.38 PER CITIZEN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED PAYROLL FOR 12/16/16 FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,924.66 AND WATER AND SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,264.29 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $95,188.95. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE A SEWER ADJUSTMENT FOR RICHARD DALE OF 414 LAMBERSON AS IT MEETS THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO OBTAIN AN APPRAISAL OF THE WEBSTER JUNIOR HIGH/LOGAN GRADE SCHOOL PROPERTY. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO TABLE THE APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH SIH WORK CARE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ PRESENTED AN AGREEMENT FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE ENTERPRISE ZONE APPLICATION. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS AGREEMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE 2017 TAX LEVY HAS BEEN ON DISPLAY FOR TWO WEEKS IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE 2017 TAX LEVY, ORDINANCE #16-32. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

NO MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

6:25 P.M.

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Council Meeting Minutes — December 12, 2016

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY DECEMBER 12, 2016 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 BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

MAYOR KONDRITZ CALLED BECKY LEWIS OF THE GARDEN GATE CLUB BEFORE THE COUNCIL. MRS. LEWIS STATED THAT THE GARDEN CLUB HAS BEEN IN CHARGE OF TAKING CARE OF MALKOVICH PARK ON THE SOUTH WEST CORNER OF THE SQUARE. SHE STATED THAT THERE HAS BEEN A WATER LEAK AND THEREFORE THE WATER WAS TURNED OFF IN THE PARK. MRS. LEWIS STATED THAT THE GARDEN CLUB WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A DRIP SYSTEM INSTALLED TO WATER THE PLANTS AND THAT THIS IRRIGATION SYSTEM WILL HAVE TO BE HOOKED UP TO THE WATER LINE THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY TURNED OFF. MRS. LEWIS STATED THAT THEY WOULD LIKE THE CITY TO LOOK AT FIXING THE LEAK SO THAT THIS IRRIGATION SYSTEM CAN BE INSTALLED. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE ASKED MRS. LEWIS TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH STEVE SHOULTZ AND THAT THEY WOULD BEGIN THE PROCESS OF FIXING THE LEAK.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 28, 2016 PUBLIC HEARING. 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 MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 28, 2016 REGULAR MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. 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 PURCHASE ORDER #001744 TO HD SUPPLY FOR 24 METER HEADS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,488.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. 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 PURCHASE ORDER #000897 TO COE EQUIPMENT FOR A 500 FOOT JETTER HOSE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,677.35. 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 A CONTRACT WITH JOHN H. CRAWFORD AND ASSOCIATES FOR THE WASTENA STREET PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,250.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. 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 A CONTRACT WITH HOLCOMB FOUNDATION ENGINEERING CO., INC. FOR SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION AND PAVEMENT DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS ON WASTENA STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. 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 A LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN WITH JOHN. H. CRAWFORD AND ASSOCIATES FOR A COST OF $4,200.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE,AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED MADE A MOTION TO HIRE DYLAN DEFOREST AS A FULL TIME FIREFIGHTER AT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE MERIT BOARD. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE,AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO TABLE CANDIDATE TESTING FOR POLICE AND FIRE MERIT BOARD UNTIL A FURTHER DATE. 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 HAVE ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PREPARE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE #15-19 TO TRANSFER GOLF CAR STICKERS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. 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 #001964 FROM KYLE MELVIN FOR A SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM FROM NOVACOM IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,999.98. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THIS SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM WOULD BE PAID FOR THROUGH THE IPRF GRANT PROGRAM. THE CITY RECENTLY RECEIVED NOTICE THAT IPRF HAD RESERVED $8,033.00 FOR THE CITY OF BENTON. 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 BILLS FOR DECEMBER 12, 2016 IN THE AMOUNT OF $383,396.22. 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 PAYROLL DATED 12/02/16 FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,576.39, FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,670.70, AND FOR AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,032.51 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $92,279.60. 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 DECLINE A SEWER ADJUSTMENT FOR CARMEN BARNFIELD OF 1201 HIGHLAND STREET AS IT WAS NOT DUE TO A LEAK. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5 COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER INDICATED THAT THREE PROPERTIES WERE AVAILABLE @AT 304 NORTH GRAND, 220 NORTH MADISON, AND 11 EAST BOND FOR A TOTAL PRICE OF $1,938.00 THROUGH THE FRANKLIN COUNTY TAXING AGENT. COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO PURCHASE THESE PROPERTIES THROUGH THE FRANKLIN COUNTY TAX AGENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE,AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO MOVE THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING TO TUESDAY DECEMBER 27, 2016 AS CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY DECEMBER 26, 2016. 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 2016 TAX LEVY WOULD BE ON DISPLAY IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE FOR INSPECTION AND WOULD BE VOTED ON AT THE DECEMBER 27, 2016 MEETING.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THERE IS NOT ADEQUATE LIGHTING ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CITY HALL BUILDING AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO PLACE ONE (1) POST WITH TWO (2) DIRECTION LIGHTS ON THE EAST END OF THE PROPERTY. MAYOR KONDRITZ STOPPED THE COUNCIL MEETING AND ASKED ALL THE COMMISSIONERS TO WALK OUT TO THE PARKING LOT TO SEE THE ISSUE. UPON RETURNING FROM THE PARKING LOT, COMMISSIONER STOREY SECONDED THIS MOTION. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 1. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPOINT SCOTT INGOLDSBY TO THE AIRPORT BOARD FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS. 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 ITEMS I & J WOULD BE FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT HE HAD A MATTER FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION.

MAYOR KONDRITZ GAVE A PRESENTATION ON WORKERS COMPENSATION AND WHAT COULD BE DONE TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF CLAIMS THE CITY HAS. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE BELIEVES THE EMPLOYEES SHOULD STRETCH BEFORE WORK EVERY DAY. MAYOR KONDRITZ ALSO STATED THAT WE SHOULD EDUCATE OUR EMPLOYEES ON HOW TO PREVENT INJURIES.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT WE HAVE RECEIVED A CONTRACT FROM FRANKLIN COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL THAT NEEDS TO BE SIGNED. COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO TABLE THE SIGNING OF THIS CONTRACT UNTIL HE COULD DO FURTHER RESEARCH INTO THE SITUATION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER STOREY PROVIDED TWO RECENT EXAMPLES AS TO THE NEED FOR SECURITY MEASURES TO BE TAKEN AT CITY HALL TO PROTECT EMPLOYEES.

NO OLD BUSINESS.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, MR. JACK SCHANZ ASKED IF THE COUNCIL COULD TELL HIM HOW MUCH MONEY HAS BEEN SPENT ON RENOVATIONS AT TWIN OAKS LODGE. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT A ROUGH ESTIMATE WOULD BE BETWEEN $35,000.00 AND $45,000.00. MR. SCHANZ ALSO ASKED IF MR. MILLER COULD TELL HIM THE COST OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT IT WILL COST AN ESTIMATED $375,000.00. MR. SCHANZ ASKED THE COUNCIL IF THEY COULD EXPLAIN WHERE THE MONEY FOR THE SEWER PLANT WILL COME FROM. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT A LOAN HAS BEEN TAKEN OUT WITH THE EPA TO COVER THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE $14.95 MILLION WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.

ALSO UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, MR. ROCKY MORRIS ASKED IF A FEASIBILITY STUDY HAD EVER BEEN COMPLETED ON GIACONE DRIVE. THE COUNCIL STATED THAT THEY HAD NOT COMPLETED THIS STUDY.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ITEMS (B) DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATION AND (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.

7:15 P.M.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

7:40 P.M.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO CLOSE EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES FROM DECEMBER 28, 2015 TO MARCH 28, 2016. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER STOREY ABSTAINED.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO CLOSE EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES FROM MAY 16, 2016 TO NOVEMBER 28, 2016. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO CLOSE EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES FROM DECEMBER 28, 2015 TO MARCH 28, 2016. 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 HIRE RACHEL GARTNER AS ADDITIONAL CITY HALL STAFF WITH A START DATE OF JANUARY 3, 2017. 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 STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

7:45 P.M.

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Council Meeting Minutes — November 28, 2016

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2016 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 BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 14, 2016 REGULAR SESSION MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #000896 TO ALAN ENVIRONMENTAL FOR GREASE GOBLIN IN THE AMOUNT OF $845.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT ALL THE PAPERS REGARDING THE LOAN FOR THE NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT HAVE BEEN SIGNED. HE SAID THE CONSTRUCTION MEETING WOULD TAKE PLACE WITHIN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS AND THEN THE GROUND BREAKING WOULD HAPPEN SOON.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #16-24 MAKING CARLTON STREET AND MAPLE STREET INTERSECTION A FOUR-WAY STOP. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #16-25 CLOSING AN ALLEY IN BLOCK 13 OF THE R.L. HAYES’ ADDITION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 1. COMMISSIONER STOREY.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #16-26 CLOSING AN ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, AND 6 IN TEDROW ADDITION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 1. COMMISSIONER STOREY.

COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED MADE A MOTION TO HIRE JEREMY WATKINS AS A PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF BENTON. COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT OFFICER WATKINS WOULD BE ATTENDING ACADEMY IN JANUARY OF 2017. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO TABLE A DISCUSSION OF PURCHASING TABLETS FOR THE POLICE OFFICERS UNTIL FURTHER RESEARCH COULD BE DONE INTO THIS PROJECT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO REMOVE THE “UNLOADING ZONE ONLY” SIGNS ON THE SQUARE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS 5: COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS SAVED $5,000.00 TOWARDS THE K9 UNIT.

COMMISSIONER STOREY ASKED CURT ERWIN TO GIVE THE COUNCIL AN UPDATE ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT. MR. ERWIN STATED THAT THE PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL IS 90% COMPLETE. MR. ERWIN STATED THAT CONSTRUCTION SHOULD BE COMPLETE BY THE END OF JANUARY.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL DATED 11/18/16 FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,910.70 AND FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,282.59 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $88,193.29. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR RAYMOND BEATY OF 1111 ANNA STREET AND LISA PATE OF 808 MICHAEL DRIVE AS THEY BOTH MEET THE CRITERIA SET FOR IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO TABLE A DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF FRANKLIN COUNTY TRUSTEE HOUSES AT A COST OF $646.00 PER HOUSE UNTIL COMMON ADDRESSES WERE PROVIDED TO THE COUNCIL. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO HAVE AN EMPLOYEE LUNCHEON AND NO CHRISTMAS BONUSES. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 1. COMMISSIONER WYANT.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION RATES HAD RISEN $2,000.00 PER MONTH FOR THE YEAR OF 2017.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ACQUIRE AN APPRAISAL ON THE CITY OWNED STUYVESANT PROPERTY. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THE CITY OF BENTON’S FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS WAS A SUCCESS. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THE BENTON AND WEST CITY FIREMEN BOTH WORKED VERY HARD HANGING LIGHTS AND HE WOULD LIKE TO COMMEND THEM ON THEIR SERVICE.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO PRESENT ORDINANCE #16-27 AMENDING BUSINESS CODE, ARTICLE IV, COIN-OPERATED MACHINES. ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PRESENTED THE ORDINANCE AND STATED A MOTION WOULD NEED TO BE MADE APPROVING THIS ORDINANCE. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #16-27 INCREASING COIN-OPERATED MACHINE YEARLY FEES TO $250.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO PRESENT ORDINANCE #16-28 AMENDING THE LIQUOR CODE. ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PRESENTED THE ORDINANCE AND STATED A MOTION WOULD NEED TO BE MADE APPROVING THIS ORDINANCE. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #16-28 INCREASING LIQUOR LICENSE YEARLY FEES BY $250.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO PRESENT ORDINANCE #16-29 AMENDING THE LIQUOR CODE. ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PRESENTED THE ORDINANCE AND STATED A MOTION WOULD NEED TO BE MADE APPROVING THIS ORDINANCE. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #16-29 AMENDING SUNDAY PERMITS AND HOURS OF OPERATION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO PRESENT ORDINANCE #16-30 AMENDING THE BUILDING CODE, SECTION 25-5-2. ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PRESENTED THE ORDINANCE AND STATED A MOTION WOULD NEED TO BE MADE APPROVING THIS ORDINANCE. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #16-30 DECREASING THE TIME FRAME FROM 30 DAYS TO 15 DAYS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT A CHANGE ORDER HAD BEEN ISSUED BY CURT ERWIN CONSTRUCTION REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT. COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,670.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

UNDER NEW BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE VETERAN’S SERVICE OFFICER CURRENTLY LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN SHOULD BE RELOCATED BY THE END OF JANUARY 2017.

ALSO UNDER NEW BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED HE HAD RECEIVED AN AIRPORT BOARD RESIGNATION FROM STEVE BROWNING. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION FROM STEVE BROWNING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT HE HAD RECEIVED A LETTER FROM SOUTHERN ILLINOIS COLLEGIATE COMMON MARKET STATING THAT THEIR PROGRAM HAD BEEN REASSIGNED BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1, 2017. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THERE IS A MEETING SET TO TAKE PLACE REGARDING THIS ON JANUARY 10, 2017 AT 9 A.M. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THIS WAS A GOOD PROGRAM AND THAT HE WOULD BE IN ATTENDANCE OF THIS MEETING.

UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, JULIE PAYNE-HUBLER ASKED THAT IF THERE WAS A POLICY IN PLACE THAT WOULD REQUIRE A POLICE OFFICER TO REPAY HIS SCHOOLING COSTS IF HE DID NOT STAY WITH THE CITY A CERTAIN PERIOD OF TIME. THE COUNCIL STATED THAT THEY WOULD LOOK INTO THIS.

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 BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

6:55 P.M.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

7:15 P.M.

NO ACTION TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

7:30 P.M.

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Public Hearing 11/28/2016

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MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD MONDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2016 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 BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

JIMMY BEACHAL STATED THAT HE WAS OPPOSED TO THE PROPOSED ALLEY CLOSURE IN THE R.L. HAYES’ ADDITION. HE STATED THAT THERE WERE UTILITIES IN THIS ALLEY THAT HE BELIEVED THE CITY WOULD HAVE ISSUES REACHING IF THE ALLEY WAS CLOSED. HE PROVIDED PICTURES TO THE COUNCIL. THE COUNCIL ASSURED MR. BEACHAL THAT THE CITY COULD REACH THESE UTILITIES.

LARRY TITTLE STATED THAT HE WAS IN FAVOR OF CLOSING THIS ALLEY IN THE R.L. HAYES’ ADDITION.

RON GIACONE, ATTORNEY FOR BENTON CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL STATED THAT HE WAS IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSED ALLEY CLOSURE IN THE TEDROW ADDITION NEXT TO THE HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT.

NO OTHER COMMENTS WERE HEARD FROM THE AUDIENCE.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

5:55 P.M.

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