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Minutes of the Special Meeting — May 12, 2016

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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016 AT 8:30 A.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

MAYOR KONDRITZ CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AND DIRECTED ROLL TO BE CALLED. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. COMMISSIONER MILLER WAS ABSENT.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR/CODE ENFORCER CHRIS FLENER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTEVOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO HIRE DAVID GARAVALIA AS ZONING AND CODE ENFORCER OFFICER/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

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Council Meeting Minutes — May 23, 2016

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2016 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

MAYOR KONDRITZ CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AND DIRECTED ROLL TO BE CALLED. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE WAS ABSENT.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING AND APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MAY 12, 2016. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

IN THE ABSENCE OF COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #002563 TO ALAN ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS FOR GREASE GOBLIN IN THE AMOUNT OF $928.62. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #002564 TO HD SUPPLY FOR A 4” METER IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,957.63. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT OPENED A BID FOR DEMOLITION OF THE OLD WATER PLANT ON GRAND STREET FROM TERRY BAKER EXCAVATING IN THE AMOUNT OF $84,900.00. MAYOR KONDRITZ OPENED THE SECOND BID RECEIVED BY EARTH SERVICES AND HANDED IT OVER TO COMMISSIONER WYANT. COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT THE BID FROM EARTH SERVICES WAS $59,900.00. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO TABLE THE BID UNTIL SUCH A TIME AS COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE WOULD BE ABLE TO REVIEW THEM. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW SESSER PAVE AND SEAL TO STRIPE NORTH AND SOUTH DUQUOIN STREETS AT THE WEST MAIN INTERSECTION AND ILLINOIS AVENUE AND PETROFF ROAD AT THE NORTH MAIN INTERSECTION. COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THIS WOULD BE P0AID FOR OUT OF THE ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE OR #000931 TO AMERICAN TEST CENTER FOR ANNUAL LADDER TESTING OF THE AERIAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $570.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE GRANT FOR FENCING AT THE BENTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT THE FLOOR IN THE TRUCK BAY AT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IS IN VERY BAD CONDITION. HE STATED THAT THE FLOOR NEEDED REFINISHED. COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT IT WILL COST $18,100.00 TO RESURFACE THE FLOOR AND THAT HE HAD A COMMITMENT OF $5,000.00 FROM THE FOREIGN FIRE FUND. COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO GO FORWARD WITH RESURFACING THE FLOOR IN THE TRUCK BAY AT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 1. COMMISSIONER MILLER.

COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL BE CHANGING OIL THEMSELVES AND ALSO CHANGING BATTERIES ON THE STORM SIRENS THEMSELVES FROM NOW ON. COMMISSIONER STOREY SAID THIS WOULD BE A MONEY SAVING PRACTICE.

COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT HE HAD SPOKEN WITH THE RAILROAD REGARDING THE CROSSING ON SOUTH MAIN STREET. COMMISSIONER STOREY SAID THE RAILROAD TOLD HIM THEY ARE WAITING ON A SWITCH IN HURST TO BE REPAIRED AND THIS SHOULD SOLVE THE ISSUE.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #000977 TO HEARTLAND OFFICE SUPPLY FOR THE PURCHASE OF NEW OFFICE CHAIRS FOR THE NEW CITY HALL IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,466.78. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $$70,016.06, WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,932.67, AND AIRPORT CARETAKER IN THE AMOUNT OF $850.00 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL FOR MAY 20, 2016 OF $107,798.74. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE POOL ADJUSTMENTS FOR JANIS THOMAS OF 1352 WHISPER WAY, STEVEN JOHNSON OF 1209 WHISPER WAY, AMY BROWN OF 208 KIRSCH, DAMIEN DAWSON OF 1205 WHISPER WAY, AND JIM BATTS OF 707 LICKLITER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO DENY THE POOL ADJUSTMENT OF ANDREW AND ALICE FREEMAN OF 1207 WHISPER WAY AS IT DID NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO DENY THE SEWER ADJUSTMENT OF CHARLES WILLIAMS AT 217 NORTH MADISON AS THE WATER WENT INTO THE SEWER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THERE WERE MULTIPLE PROJECTS THAT NEEDED TO BE LOOKED INTO AT THE NEW CITY HALL LOCATED AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED WE NEEDED TO RESURFACE THE LOT, POSSIBLY REVERSE THE ENTRANCE AND EXIT, INSPECT THE GENERATOR, AND DECIDE ON MODE OF ACCESS TO THE BUILDING, SIGNAGE, LANDSCAPING, ELEVATOR CONTRACT, AND PURCHASE OF FURNITURE. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO PURCHASE A PLAQUE FOR THE NAMES OF ALL PAST MAYORS TO BE DISPLAYED. THE PICTURES CURRENTLY HANGING IN THE COUNCIL ROOM WOULD BE PLACED IN A PHOTO ALBUM. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW HIMSELF AND CITY CLERK BROOK CRAIG TO PURCHASE OFFICE FURNITURE FOR 1403 SOUTH MAIN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW THE GENERATOR AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN TO BE TESTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD RATIFIED THEIR CONTRACT FOR FOUR YEARS BEGINNING MAY 1, 2016 AND GOING THROUGH APRIL 30, 2020. COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS UNION CONTRACT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE SOME SUGGESTIONS ON WHERE TO MOVE THE MONUMENTS THAT ARE LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE CURRENT CITY HALL. HE STATED THAT THERE WERE SUGGESTIONS TO MOVE THEM WITH THE NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT OR POSSIBLY MOVE THEM TO THE CEMETERY.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO PRESENT THE ORDINANCES TO BE PASSED.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH ASKED FOR A MOTION TO BE MADE APPROVING ORDINANCE #16-13 ADDING ARTICLE III TO CHAPTER 36 ENTITLED “SIMPLIFIED TELECOMMUNICATIONS TAX”. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE THAT MOTION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH ASKED FOR A MOTION APPROVING ORDINANCE #16-14 ADDING ARTICLE IV TO CHAPTER 36 ENTITLED “GAS TAX”. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE THIS MOTION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH ASKED FOR A MOTION APPROVING ORDINANCE #16-15 ADDING ARTICLE V TO CHAPTER 36 ENTITLED “ELECTRICITY TAX”. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE THIS MOTION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH ASKED FOR A MOTION TO BE MADE APPROVING ORDINANCE #16-16 FOR A CABLE/VIDEO SERVICE PROVIDER FEE. COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE THIS MOTION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH ASKED FOR A MOTION TO BE MADE APPROVING ORDINANCE #16-18 FOR A CABLE/VIDEO CUSTOMER PROTECTION ORDINANCE. COMMISSIONER MILLER. MADE THIS MOTION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH ASKED FOR A MOTION TO BE MADE APPROVING ORDINANCE #16-18 ADOPTING THE UPDATED REVISED CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF BENTON, ILLINOIS. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE THIS MOTION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS, MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THE TIRE PICKUP WAS A SUCCESS. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE BENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY RECENTLY HAD A 100 YEAR CELEBRATION THAT HE TOOK PART IT. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH THE BCHS GRADUATING CLASS OF 2016. THEY RECEIVED $800,000.00 IN SCHOLARSHIPS.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT THERE WAS ANOTHER ISSUE WITH A SEWER BACK UP AT TWIN OAKS DURING A WEDDING RECEPTION. ATTORNEY MALKOVICH ASKED FOR A MOTION TO REFUND THE RENTAL AND DEPOSIT TO THIS COUPLE. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE THIS MOTION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, FUTIVA REPRESENTATIVE KEVIN PYLE ADDRESSED THE COUNCIL. HE STATED HE WOULD LIKE TO BRING FUTIVA TO THE RESIDENTS OF BENTON. ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PROVIDED MR. PYLE WITH COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE’ S PHONE NUMBER AND SUGGESTED THAT THEY SPEAK.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, JULIE PAYNE-HUBLER STATED THAT THE MENDENHAL BUILDING ON EAST MAIN HAS BECOME AN EYE SORE AND SHE WOULD LIKE THE CITY TO CLEAN IT UP.

TOM CARTER SUGGESTED THAT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE FOREIGN FIRE BOARD SHOULD BE AT A COUNCIL MEETING. COMMISSIONER STOREY SAID HE WOULD LOOK INTO THIS.

ROCKY MORRIS STATED THAT HE STILL DOES NOT HAVE AN ACCURATE NUMBER OR AIRPLANES IN AND OUT OF THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AND WAS WONDERING IF THE COUNCIL COULD GET THAT INFORMATION FOR HIM.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO BEGIN MARKETING THE AIRPORT. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT IN 2017 THERE IS TO BE A SOLAR ECLIPSE AND THAT OUR AREA IS THE PRIME VIEWING AREA. MAYOR KONDRITZ WOULD LIKE OUR AIRPORT TO BE USED DURING THIS TIME.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

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City Council Meeting Minutes — May 9, 2016

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MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING OF THE BENTON CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY MAY 9, 2016 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET BENTON, ILLINOIS.

MAYOR KONDRITZ CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AND ROLL WAS TAKEN. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE READING AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED APRIL 25, 2016 MEETING AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE READING AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 25, 2016 PUBLIC HEARING AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ADDRESSED THE AUDIENCE. HE STATED THAT WE HAVE A CRISIS ON OUR HANDS REGARDING THE RAILROAD CROSSING ON SOUTH MAIN. MAYOR KONDRITZ OFFERED A PHONE NUMBER TO UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD FOR CITIZENS TO CALL TO COMPLAIN. POLICE CHIEF KYLE MELVIN AND FIRE CHIEF SHANE COCKRUM SPOKE TO THE AUDIENCE AND STATED THAT THIS HAS BECOME DETRIMENTAL TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY OF BENTON.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE ASKED ZONING OFFICIAL CHRIS FLENER TO DISCUSS ITEM (B) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF WATER/SEWER DEPOSIT INCREASE TO $150.00. MR. FLENER STATED THAT IN THE PROCESS OF CODIFYING OUR ORDINANCES WE HAD BEEN TOLD THAT OUR DEPOSIT AMOUNT WAS OUTDATED AND THAT IT WAS RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY OF BENTON INCREASE THEIR WATER/SEWER DEPOSIT TO $150.00. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO INCREASE THE WATER/SEWER CONSUMER DEPOSIT TO $150.00. 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 PANDORA REYLING HAD RENTED THE TWIN OAKS LODGE ON APRIL 30, 2016. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT UNFORTUNATELY THE SEWER HAD BACKED UP THAT WEEKEND AND CAUSED PROBLEMS AT THE WEDDING RECEPTION. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO RETURN THE RENTAL MONIES AND DEPOSIT TO MS. REYLING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. 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 #16-09 FOR A STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF BENTON CAMP ROAD AND ALEXANDER DRIVE FOR SOUTH BOUND TRAFFIC. 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 #16-10 FOR A STOP SIGN AT THE NORTH END OF TWIN OAKS ON MELODY LANE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. 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 #16-11 FOR A 15 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON ALEXANDER DRIVE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. 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 #16-12 FOR A 20 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON NORTH BUCHANAN FROM JOPLIN TO CRISP. 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 THERE WERE WATER AND WEED ISSUES AT THE LINCOLN DRIVE APARTMENTS. COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED HE WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUES. COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT HE WOULD GO LOOK AT THE AREA AND REPORT BACK TO THE MAYOR ON THE SITUATION.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001956 TO NOVACOM FOR 12 MOBILE RADIOS AND TESTING OF THESE RADIOS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,548.00. 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 APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #002309 TO NOVACOM FOR 11 PORTABLE RADIOS, MICROPHONES, AND LEATHER CARRYING CASES IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,902.89. 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 COUNCIL HAD RECEIVED A MEMO IN THEIR PACKET REGARDING INCREASING THE PAID-ON-CALL RATE OF PAY. CHIEF COCKRUM STATED THAT THE PAY SCALE IS COMPETITIVE WITH THE CURRENT POLICE AUXILIARY RATES. RATES WOULD BE $9.50 FOR NEW HIRES, $10.50 FOR 5+ YEARS, AND $12.50 FOR 10+ YEARS. COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO INCREASE THE PAID-ON-CALL PAY RATE FOR FIREMEN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO TABLE ITEM (C) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT FLOOR. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $173,167.09. 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 APPROVE PAYROLL FOR 04/22/16 FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,129.83 AND WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,944.32 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $86,074.15. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. 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 KELSEY INGRAM LOCKHART OF 802 NORTH COMMERCIAL STREET AND WILLIAM JONES OF 905 NORTH MCLEANSBORO STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER INTRODUCED AIRPORT REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL WYANT TO THE COUNCIL. MR. WYANT GAVE AN ANNUAL REPORT OF THE AIRPORT. MR. WYANT STATED THAT THE GRANTS FOR LAND ACQUISITION AND BEACON RELOCATION HAD BEEN COMPLETED. MR. WYANT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIRPORT AT $144,822.00 IN REVENUE THAT INCLUDED $23,000.00 FROM TAX PAYERS, $16,000.00 FROM FARM LEASES, AND $7,800.00 IN HANGER RENTAL. MR. WYANT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIRPORT HAD $145,231.00 IN EXPENSES LEAVING A DEFICIT.

AS A MATTER OF INTEREST, COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT OUR HELPER FROM SOUTHERN ILLINOIS COLLEGIATE COMMON MARKET WILL NOW BE WORKING FOR THE CITY 29 HOURS. ALL COMMISSIONERS WERE IN AGREEMENT THAT MR. TATE HAS BEEN AN ASSET AND IS A HARD WORKER.

ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH STATED THAT HE HAS AN ITEM FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION.

UNDER PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATES, MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE HAD DONE SOME RETHINKING AND WOULD LIKE TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE FENCING GRANT AT THE AIRPORT. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE GRANT FOR A FENCE AT THE BENTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. MOTION DIED FOR A LACK OF SECOND.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO DISPOSE OF THE PROPANE TANK AT TWIN OAKS SINCE IT IS NO LONGER IN USE. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO SELL THE PROPANE TANK NO LONGER IN USE AT THE TWIN OAKS LODGE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED HE WOULD LIKE TO REAPPOINT DAVE MITCHELL, STEVE BROWNING, MIKE WYANT, AND DENNIS MILLER TO THE AIRPORT ALONG WITH NEW APPOINTMENTS OF VERNON “ROCKY” MORRIS, CHRIS HAMMONDS, AND TOM CARTER. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THESE APPOINTMENTS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO APPOINT CITY CLERK BROOK CRAIG TO THE POLICE PENSION BOARD. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS APPOINTMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO APPOINT CITY CLERK BROOK CRAIG TO THE FIRE PENSION BOARD. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS APPOINTMENT. SECOND BY STOREY BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO TABLE ITEM (F) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CHANGE TO MUNICIPAL UTILITY GAS TAX. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO TABLE ITEM (F). SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED ZONING OFFICIAL CHRIS FLENER TO EXPLAIN ITEM (G). MR. FLENER STATED THAT GARRETT COILER OF EGYPTIAN TECHNOLOGIES WAS WILLING TO REDO OUR WEBSITE FREE OF CHARGE AND CHANGE BENTONIL.COM TO BENTONIL.GOV. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO TABLE THIS ITEM UNTIL A FURTHER DATE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ INVITED ZONING OFFICIAL CHRIS FLENER AND AARON DAUBY FROM SHAWNEE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO SPEAK BEFORE THE COUNCIL. IT WAS STATED THAT THE ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY OF BENTON HAD TO BE UPDATED BY MARCH OF 2017. MR. DAUBY STATED THAT THE CURRENT MAP WAS DONE IN 2008. MR. DAUBY GAVE THE COUNCIL OPTIONS FOR MAP UPDATES. THE COUNCIL THANKED MR. DAUBY FOR HIS PRESENTATION.

MAYOR KONDRITZ INVITED KEVIN PYLE WITH FUTIVA TO DO A PRESENTATION. MR. PYLE STATED THAT HIS COMPANY WOULD LIKE PERMISSION TO BURY FIBER IN THE CITY OF BENTON. HE OFFERED THE CITY HALL FREE INSTALLATION AND FREE SERVICE. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO TABLE THIS MATTER UNTIL A FURTHER DATE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

IN MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS, MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THE REND LAKE WATER FESTIVAL WENT VERY WELL. HE STATED THAT HE WAS PROUD OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE WORK THEY DID.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO REMIND THE PUBLIC OF THE TIRE CLEAN UP DAYS ON 05/14/16 AND 05/28/16.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, KAREN MULLENS THANKED THE CITY AND ALL WHO WERE INVOLVED FOR THEIR WORK DURING THE REND LAKE WATER FESTIVAL. MS. MULLENS ALSO STATED THAT THE CHAMBER WOULD BE COHOSTING A SHRED DAY IN JUNE. SHE STATED WHEN SHE GETS SPECIFICS SHE WILL CONVEY THOSE TO THE PUBLIC.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR:

A. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE
B. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
C. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION,
DISCIPLINE, PERFORMANCE, OR DISMISSAL OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES OF THE
PUBLIC BODY OR LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY, INCLUDING HEARING
TESTIMONY ON A COMPLAINT LODGED AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE OF THE PUBLIC
BODY OR AGAINST LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY TO DETERMINE ITS
VALIDITY.

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

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

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COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE POLICE UNION CONTRACT FOR MAY 1, 2016 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2020. 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 CONTACT AN APPRAISER FOR THE CITY OWNED PROPERTY ON HUDELSON STREET FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELLING SAID PROPERTY. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

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

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Council Meeting Minutes — April 25, 2016

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MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING OF THE BENTON CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY APRIL 25, 2016 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET BENTON, ILLINOIS.

MAYOR KONDRITZ CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AND ROLL WAS TAKEN. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT WE WOULD BE GOING OUT OF ORDER OF THE AGENDA. MAYOR KONDRITZ READ A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING MAY 7, 2016 AS “RED” SHOCKLEY DAY IN THE CITY OF BENTON. MAYOR KONDRITZ PRESENTED THE PROCLAMATION TO THE SHOCKLEY FAMILY. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING MAY 7, 2016 AS “RED” SHOCKLEY DAY. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED ROB TOLINI OF CLEARWAVE COMMUNICATIONS TO GIVE A PRESENTATION TO THE COUNCIL. MR. TOLINI EXPLAINED THE SERVICES HIS COMPANY COULD PROVIDE AT THE NEW CITY HALL. HE ASKED IF THERE WERE ANY QUESTIONS OF THE COUNCIL OR THE AUDIENCE. COMMISSIONER MILLER THANKED MR. TOLINI AND STATED THAT A DISCUSSION REGARDING THIS SUBJECT WOULD BE HELD AT A LATER DATE.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE READING AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED APRIL 11, 2016 MEETING AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE READING AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF RETREAT HELD APRIL 14, 2016 AS PRESENTED. 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 WAIVE READING AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF RETREAT HELD APRIL 21, 2016 AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. 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 #002562 TO JOHN DEERE COMPANY FOR A RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR A TRACTOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,200.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO HAVE ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PREPARE AN ORDINANCE FOR A STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF BENTON CAMP ROAD AND ALEXANDER DRIVE FOR SOUTH BOUND TRAFFIC. 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 HAVE ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PREPARE AN ORDINANCE FOR A STOP SIGN AT THE NORTH END OF TWIN OAKS ON MELODY LANE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO HAVE ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PREPARE AN ORDINANCE FOR A 15 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON ALEXANDER DRIVE. 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 HAVE ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PREPARE AN ORDINANCE FOR A 20 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON NORTH BUCHANAN FROM JOPLIN TO CRISP. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION ALLOWING HIM THE ABILITY TO SPEAK WITH MIKE ROLLA FROM THE FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD CONCERNING REPLACING THE STORM DRAIN ON WASHINGTON STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY READ THE MONTHLY POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS TO THE COUNCIL.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001024 TO HEARTLAND OFFICE SUPPLY FOR 25 FORTRESS RIVETED STEEL SHELVES IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,064.75. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THESE WERE FOR THE NEW CITY HALL AND THAT THEY WERE BEING PURCHASED NOW AS THEY WERE ON SALE AND SAVING THE CITY $100.00 PER SHELVE. 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 APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #000976 TO BENTON DISTRICT 47 FOR SURPLUS FURNITURE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500.00. 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 PAYROLL FOR 04/22/16 FOR THE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,199.97, GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,844.25, AND AIRPORT CARETAKER IN THE AMOUNT OF $850.00 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $85,894.22. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. 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 THE FY 2016 CITY OF BENTON BUDGET, ORDINANCE #16-08. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THE COUNCIL HAD BEEN GIVEN 2 PROPOSALS FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL IN THEIR PACKETS. ONE PROPOSAL WAS FROM WILLIAM KELLEY AND THE OTHER PROPOSAL WAS FROM M.O.S.T. COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL OF M.O.S.T. FOR A TERM OF 1 YEAR WITH A COST OF $8,100.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. ABSTAINED: COMMISSIONER MILLER.

MAYOR KONDRITZ READ A MEMO REGARDING A TIRE RECYCLING DRIVE. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO HOLD A TIRE RECYCLING DRIVE ON MAY 14, 2016 AND MAY 28, 2016 THROUGH EARTH SERVICES. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. 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 MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT OF POLICE CHIEF KYLE MELVIN FOR A TERM OF 1 YEAR AT A RATE OF $65,000.00. 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 THE REPUBLIC TRASH BILL WAS RECEIVED LATE AND HE MADE A MOTION TO PAY THIS BILL. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, ROCKY MORRIS STATED HE WOULD LIKE AN UPDATE AS TO IF A DECISION HAD BEEN MADE ON THE CITY SPONSORING A FENCE AT THE AIRPORT. MR. MORRIS WAS TOLD THAT THE COUNCIL HAD UNTIL OCTOBER TO MAKE A DECISION. NELSON ENRIETTO WANTED TO STATE THAT HE THOUGHT THE CITY HAD BEEN DOING A GOOD JOB CLEANING UP. JULIE PAYNE HUBLER ASKED FOR AN UPDATE ON THE SCOUT CABIN. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT BILL SMITH IS IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING THE BUILDING DOWN.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO CONTINUE NEGOTIATIONS ON ALL UNION CONTRACTS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

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

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Public Hearing — April 25, 2016

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MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD MONDAY APRIL 25, 2016 AT 5:45 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST 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.

JULIE PAYNE HUBLER QUESTIONED IF THE COUNCIL WAS BEING PROACTIVE WITH WORKER’S COMPENSATION IN ORDER TO LESSEN OUR PREMIUMS. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT A WORKING SAFETY COMMITTEE HAS BEEN FORMED AND THE CITY IS DOING ITS PART TO BRING THE PREMIUMS DOWN. NO OTHER PUBLIC OR COUNCIL COMMENTS WERE MADE.

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

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Council Meeting Minutes — March 28, 2016

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MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON MARCH 28, 2016 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

MAYOR KONDRITZ CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AND DIRECTED ROLL TO BE CALLED. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE READING OF AND APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 14, 2016 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #002586 TO HD SUPPLY FOR 24 5/8” I PEARL METERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001029 TO DISPLAYS TO GO FOR ONE 4-TIER ACRYLIC LITERATURE RACK IN THE AMOUNT OF $149.77. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO HIRE BRIAN PARKS AS A SEASONAL EMPLOYEE TO WORK 5 DAYS A WEEK, 40 HOURS A WEEK. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER MILLER ABSTAINED.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED PAYROLL FOR MARCH 25, 2016 FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,543.90, FROM THE WATER AND SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,557.31, AIR AIRPORT CARETAKER IN THE AMOUNT OF $850.00 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $85,951.21. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PAYROLL. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED A SEWER ADJUSTMENT FOR LISA SUMMERS OF 901 MCKENZIE. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE DATES OF APRIL 14, 2016 AND APRIL 21, 2016 FOR THE CITY OF BENTON RETREAT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT AGE (AFFORDABLE GAS AND ELECTRIC) HAD PROVIDED THE CITY WITH ELECTRICITY RATES AND THAT THE CITY NEEDED TO DECIDE ON A TERM FOR THE CONTRACT. THE RATES PROVIDED WERE $0.047/KWH FOR 1 YEAR, $0.048/KWH FOR 2 YEARS, AND $0.049/KWH FOR 3 YEARS. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO SIGN A CONTRACT FOR 3 YEARS WITH A RATE OF $0.049/KWH. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THE IMPROVEMENTS AT TWIN OAKS ARE PROCEEDING AND THAT LAKE COVE RESORT HAS TAKEN OVER RESERVATIONS AT THIS TIME. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT IN DECEMBER THE CITY WILL BE HAVING A “WINTER WONDERLAND” AT TWIN OAKS.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ALSO STATED THAT AS AN UPDATE, THERE ARE INTERESTED PARTIES LOOKING AT LAND IN INDUSTRIAL PARK II.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT LARRY AND CAROLYN DARR HAVE PURCHASED THE PROPERTY AT 502 NORTH STUYVESANT AND CLEANED THIS PROPERTY UP. IT HAS COME TO THE ATTENTION OF THE MAYOR THAT THIS PROPERTY HAS NOT BEEN ZONED. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO ZONE THE PROPERTY AT 502 NORTH STUYVESANT AS “R4”. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THERE IS A FEE THAT HAS BEEN CHARGED TO REZONE PROPERTIES IN THE PAST. IT WAS MAYOR KONDRITZ’S RECOMMENDATION TO NOT CHARGE A FEE IN THIS INSTANCE BECAUSE WE WERE NOT REZONING THIS PROPERTY. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO CHARGE NO FEE TO LARRY AND CAROLYN DARR FOR THE ZONING OF PROPERTY AT 502 NORTH STUYVESANT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT MR. AND MRS. DARR WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN ORDER TO BRING A MOBILE HOME ONTO THE PROPERTY AT 502 NORTH STUYVESANT. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR 502 NORTH STUYVESANT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THE CITY NEEDS TO REIMBURSE THE COUNTY FOR THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ANNUAL FEE. THE TOTAL FEE IS $300.00 THE COUNTY WILL PAY $200.00 OF THE FEE AND THE CITY WILL REIMBURSE THE COUNTY $100.00. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO REIMBURSE FRANKLIN COUNTY $100.00 FOR THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ANNUAL FEE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.

MAYOR KONDRITZ PRESENTED MINUTES FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE DATES OF AUGUST 17, 2015 AND DECEMBER 21, 2015 ALONG WITH PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES FROM AUGUST 17, 2015. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE MINUTES AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO BEGIN A TIRE RECYCLING PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF BENTON DURING THE MONTH OF MAY. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO DO THIS IN ORDER TO HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF THE ZIKA VIRUS. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT BEFORE THE CITY BEGINS COLLECTING TIRES HE WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK WITH THE EPA. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THIS MATTER WOULD BE TABLED AT THIS TIME.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT ITEMS (F), (G), (H), (I), AND (J) ARE FOR DISCUSSION IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MILLER ASKED THE COUNCIL WHERE WE WERE WITH SCHEDULING NOVACARE TO DO JOB ANALYSIS. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED HE WOULD LOOK INTO THIS AND GET BACK TO THE COUNCIL.

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, ROCKY MORRIS ASKED IF THE COUNTY’S RECYCLING COORDINATOR COULD HELP WITH A TIRE RECYCLING PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF BENTON.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR (B) DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS 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: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

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COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION.
SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER
BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER AND
MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

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COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO CONTINUE LABOR NEGOTIATIONS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO TABLE ITEM (G) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AIRPORT FENCE GRANT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON ITEM (H).

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON ITEM (I).

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPOINTMENT DON STOREY AS PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSIONER EFFECTIVE 6 P.M. ON APRIL 11, 2016. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER MILLER ABSTAINED.

 
COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

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Council Meeting Minutes — March 14, 2016

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MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON MARCH 14, 2016 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

MAYOR KONDRITZ CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AND DIRECTED ROLL TO BE CALLED. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE READING OF AND APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 22, 2016 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ INVITED CARE-A-VAN REPRESENTATIVES, JENNIFER HAMMONDS (SOCIAL WORKER) AND JENI CHAMBLESS (PA) TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. THE REPRESENTATIVES STATED THAT THEY WERE SORRY THEY COULD NOT ATTEND THE LAST COUNCIL MEETING WHERE A PROCLAMATION WAS MADE REGARDING THEIR SERVICES PERFORMED AT BENTON CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL. THEY THANKED THE COUNCIL FOR THE PROCLAMATION.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT AGE (AFFORDABLE GAS AND ELECTRIC) REPRESENTATIVE ROB WEILT HAD BROUGHT RATES FOR THE COUNCIL TO LOOK OVER. HE STATED THAT WE WOULD LOOK AT RATES ONE MORE TIME BEFORE SIGNING A CONTRACT.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #0022584 FOR ALAN ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS FOR A GREASE GOBLIN IN THE AMOUNT OF $928.62. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #0022585 FOR HD SUPPLY FOR 1 2” COMPOUND METER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,344.38. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001028 FOR HOME DEPOT FOR TWO 3-LIGHT TEXTURED CEILING LIGHTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $119.98. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE TWIN OAKS RESERVATIONS CONTRACT WITH LAKE COVE HOTEL. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT HE WOULD BE OBTAINING BIDS FOR 1,000 TONS OF CA-10 FOR THIS YEAR’S UPCOMING ROAD PROJECT. COMMISSIONER WYANT ALSO STATED THAT, WEATHER PERMITTING; HE WOULD BEGIN LOOKING INTO WHICH STREETS NEED TO BE INCLUDED IN THIS YEAR’S PROGRAM. COMMISSIONER WYANT ALSO UPDATED THE COUNCIL ON THE PAINTING BEING DONE ON THE SQUARE. HE SAID THAT THE CROSS WALKS WILL BE FININSHED THIS WEEK, WEATHER PERMITTING.

COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #16-01 APPROVING ROAD CLOSURES FOR THE REND LAKE PARADE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001038 TO HEARTLAND OFFICE SUPPLY FOR A SWINGLINE SHREDDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,999.99. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001023 TO CONCEPTE OF ILLINOIS FOR MICROSOFT SQL SERVERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,561.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL FOR FEBRUARY 26, 2016 FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,820.67, FROM THE WATER AND SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,781.77, AND AIRPORT CARETAKER IN THE AMOUNT OF $850.00 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $93,452.44. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO PAY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $285,411.51. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL FOR MARCH 11, 2016 FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,823.53 AND FROM THE WATER AND SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,732.24 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $81,564.77. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR JACOB CURRY OF 504 NORTH BUCHANAN, BETH ANN WILSON OF 220 NORTH COMMERCIAL, AND BCMW OF 510 JOPLIN. SECOND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AUDIT ENGAGEMENT LETTER FROM GRAY, HUNTER, STENN FOR OUR NEXT AUDIT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THERE ARE MANY THINGS THAT NEED TO BE DONE IN ORDER TO BE READY FOR THE MOVE TO THE NEW CITY HALL. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW HIMSELF AND CITY CLERK BROOK CRAIG TO BEGIN TALKING WITH VENDORS CONCERNING THE NEW CITY HALL. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED TO THE COUNCIL THAT IN THE NEW CITY HALL HE WOULD BE INTERESTED IN REPLACING THE PICTURES OF PREVIOUS MAYORS ON A PLAQUE. THIS PLAQUE WOULD BE PLACED IN THE NEW COUNCIL ROOM. PICTURES OF FORMER MAYORS WOULD BE KEPT IN A PHOTO ALBUM AND AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING WHEN REQUESTED. COMMISSIONER MILLER ASKED THE COUNCIL TO TAKE SOME TIME AND LET HIM KNOW THEIR FEELINGS ON THIS.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THERE WAS SOME REPORTED DAMAGE AT TWIN OAKS FROM FOUR-WHEELERS. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE HAD SURVEYED THE DAMAGE AND COULD SEE APPROXIMATELY 60 RUTS IN THE FRONT YARD AT TWIN OAKS.

MAYOR KONDRITZ MENTIONED THE ZIKA VIRUS AND WHAT WE CAN DO TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF THE ZIKA VIRUS. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT WE NEED TO BE PROACTIVE WITH THIS. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT ONE IMPORTANT THING TO DO IS TO RID THE CITY OF OLD TIRES AS THEY CAN BE A BREEDING GROUND FOR MOSQUITOS. HE STATED THAT WE WOULD REVISIT THIS IN THE FUTURE.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO APPLAUD “POINT MAN” ON THE EFFORTS IT HAS MADE WITH KEEPING OUR CITIZENS INFORMED. MAYOR KONDRITZ SAID HE APPRECIATES THINGS OF INTEREST BEING BROUGHT TO HIS ATTENTION.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THE ORIGINAL ORDINANCE OF THE AIRPORT WAS WRITTEN IN 1947 AND HE DID NOT PERSONALLY KNOW OF ANY AMENDMENTS TO DATE. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE MAY CONSIDER GETTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE INVOLVED AS HE DOES NOT BELIEVE THE MEETINGS TO BE OFFICIAL MEETINGS DUE TO QUORUMS NOT BEING PRESENT. MAYOR KONDRITZ ALSO STATED THAT HE WAS NOT SURE THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AND BROWN AND ROBERTS WAS LEGAL. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE HAS WALKED TO THE AIRPORT AND BACK APPROXIMATELY 18 TIMES IN THE PAST TWO WEEKS AND HAS YET TO SEE AN AIRPLANE LAND OR TAKE OFF. MAYOR KONDRITZ ALSO STATED THAT HE IS PLANNING ON OBJECTING TO THE RECENTLY AWARDED GRANT PROVIDING FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A FENCE AROUND THE AIRPORT.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO TABLE ITEM (C) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MOSQUITO/ZIKA ABATEMENT PROPOSAL. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO TABLE ITEM (C). SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED HE WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE A HALF PAGE AD FOR THE “VOICE OF THE CHILD” SPRING CASA EVENT. THE AMOUNT OF THE AD IS $55.00. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO PURCHASE A HALF PAGE AD AT $55.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO APPOINT JANE MILLER AND KYLE NEAL TO THE TOURISM BOARD FOR A TERM OF 2 YEARS EACH. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE APPOINTMENTS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER MILLER ABSTAINED.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO APPOINTMENT TRAVIS SEVERIN IN A 1 YEAR TERM ON THE ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSIONER. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS APPOINTMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT WE HAD RECEIVED THE RESIGNATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSIONER DAVID MOORE. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD ACCEPT THIS WITH REGRET. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF COMMISSIONER DAVID MOORE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT THE NEXT STEP WITH THE SEWER PLANT WILL BE A PUBLIC HEARING. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT WE MAY BEGIN CONSTRUCTION AS EARLY AS AUGUST.

ALSO UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE COUNCIL NEEDS TO MOVE FORWARD WITH NOVACARE ON GETTING JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND THE COUNCIL NEEDS TO BE THINKING ABOUT THE UPCOMING RETREAT.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, JULIE PAYNE-HUBLER THANKED COMMISSIONER MOORE FOR HIS SERVICE. SHE ALSO STATED SHE WAS AGAINST USING ANY FUNDS TO PUT A FENCE AROUND THE AIRPORT. MRS. HUBLER ALSO STATED THAT SHE HAS BEEN PICKING UP GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ON DUQUOIN STREET FROM HER HOME TO THE RAILROAD TRESTLE. MRS. HUBLER STATED THAT THERE IS MORE TRASH ON THE PROPERTY OF THE RAILROAD, BUT THAT THEY WOULD NOT ALLOW HER TO PICK IT UP. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CHRIS FLENER STATED HE WOULD SPEAK WITH THE RAILROAD.

ROCKY MORRIS SPOKE BEFORE THE COUNCIL. MR. MORRIS STATED THAT HE HAS PERSONALLY NOTED NUMEROUS VIOLATIONS AT THE AIRPORT AND THAT THE FAA HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. MR. MORRIS SAID THE FAA WILL BE IN CONTACT WITH THE CITY OVER THESE VIOLATIONS.

COY COCKRUM OF SHAWNEE ENGINEERING WANTED TO THANK COMMISSIONER MOORE FOR HIS SERVICE.

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

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City Council Meeting Minutes — February 22, 2016

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MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON FEBRUARY 22, 2016 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

MAYOR KONDRITZ CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AND DIRECTED ROLL TO BE CALLED. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

MAYOR KONDRITZ READ THE CARE-A-VAN PROCLAMATION AND DECLARED FEBRUARY 22, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 26, 2016 AS SCHOOL HEALTH CENTER AWARENESS WEEK. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE CARE-A-VAN PROCLAMATION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ INTRODUCED ZONING ADMINISTRATOR/CODE ENFORCER CHRIS FLENER. MR. FLENER USED THE PROJECTOR TO DISPLAY THE CITY OF BENTON FACEBOOK PAGE. MR. FLENER STATED THAT HE AND CITY CLERK BROOK CRAIG WERE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE PAGE AND THAT THE PAGE WOULD BE UPDATED WITH HAPPENINGS IN THE CITY.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE READING OF AND APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 8, 2016 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE READING OF AND APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE CONTINUED FEBRUARY 11, 2016 COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE ABSTAINED.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE READING OF AND APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 18, 2016 SPECIAL CALLED COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT AGE (AFFORDABLE GAS AND ELECTRIC) HAD PRESENTED THE CITY WITH A LETTER OF EXCLUSIVITY FOR OUR STREET LIGHTS AND MUNICIPAL PROPERTIES ONLY. ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT IF THE CITY SIGNS THE LETTER OF EXCLUSIVITY, AGE WILL BECOME OUR EXCLUSIVE BROKER FOR STREET LIGHTS AND MUNICIPAL PROPERTIES. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW MAYOR KONDRITZ TO SIGN THE LETTER OF EXCLUSIVITY FOR AGE TO BE OUR BROKER ON ELECTRICITY FOR STREET LIGHTS AND MUNICIPAL PROPERTIES. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #002261 FOR FLANDERS ELECTRIC FOR A GEARBOX IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,604.24. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PURCHASE ORDER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #001037 FOR CURT ERWIN CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,360.00. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PURCHASE ORDER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO TABLE ITEM (C) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TWIN OAKS RESERVATIONS CONTRACT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE OPENED A BID FOR PURCHASE OF THE SCOUT CABIN PERSONAL PROPERTY. ONE BID WAS RECEIVED. THE BID WAS FROM BILL SMITH OF BENTON, ILLINOIS. MR. SMITH BID $2,500.00 FOR THE PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 503 WEST WASHINGTON STREET IN BENTON ILLINOIS. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE BID OF $2,500.00 FROM BILL SMITH. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE ASKED ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO DISCUSS THE TWIN OAKS CLEANING CONTRACT. ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT THE CITY HAD BEEN IN CONTACT WITH NUMEROUS INDIVIDUALS ABOUT THE CLEANING OF TWIN OAKS. KEENER’S CLEANERS HAS BEEN OFFERED A 1 YEAR CLEANING CONTRACT WITH A CHARGE OF $100.00 FOR A FULL CLEANING AND $50.00 FOR A PARTIAL CLEANING. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE 1 YEAR CONTRACT WITH KEENER’S CLEANERS FOR THE CLEANING OF TWIN OAKS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT THE OLD WATER PLANT HAS NOT BEEN USED IN YEARS AND IS JUST SITTING. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO OBTAIN BIDS FOR DEMOLITION OF THE OLD WATER PLANT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT THE WATER DEPARTMENT USES A LOT OF COPPER, WATER METERS, AND ETC. HE STATED THAT EVERY YEAR BIDS ARE ACCEPTED FOR THESE PRODUCTS AND THIS YEAR SCHULTE SUPPLY CAME IN WITH THE LOW BID OF $2,014.14. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE BID FROM SCHULTE SUPPLY. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED HE HAD A COUPLE OF UPDATES. COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT THE NEW PELICAN STREET SWEEPER HAS BEEN DELIVERED. COMMISSIONER WYANT ALSO STATED THAT IDOT HAS APPROVED THE CITY’S 2016 MFT PROGRAM AND COMMISSIONER WYANT WILL SOON BE DECIDING WHICH STREETS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THIS YEAR’S PROGRAM.

COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS ITEM (C) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING NEW POLICE CHIEF.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #001027 FOR GSA OFFICE OF INFORMATION FOR THE WEBSITE DOMAIN NAME OF BENTONIL.GOV IN THE AMOUNT OF $125.00 PER YEAR. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PURCHASE ORDER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED PAYROLL FOR FEBRUARY 12, 2016 FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $54,075.81 AND FROM THE WATER AND SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,215.57 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $81,291.37. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PAYROLL. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR DALE BROADWAY OF 605 NORTH BUCHANAN AND RICK KNIGHT OF THE BENTON CIVIC CENTER. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS AS PRESENTED. SECOND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE ILLINOIS PUBLIC RISK FUND HAD AWARDED THE CITY OF BENTON A GRANT. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED HE WOULD LIKE TO USE THE GRANT FUNDS TO PURCHASE SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS FOR THE NEW CITY HALL. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT A FULL LIST OF ITEMS AVAILABLE UNDER THIS GRANT WAS IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE FOR REVIEW.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS COLLEGIATE COMMON MARKET HAD BEEN IN CONTACT WITH HIM REGARDING PLACEMENT OF A GENTLEMAN FOR 20 HOURS A WEEK. THE GENTLEMAN’S NAME IS CHARLES TATE. MR. TATE’S SALARY AND WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE WOULD BE PAID BY THE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS COLLEGIATE COMMON MARKET GRANT. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW MR. TATE TO BEGIN HIS HOURS AT THE BENTON CITY HALL. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED “GOOGLE FOR GOVERNMENT” TO THE COUNCIL. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THIS SERVICE WOULD BE USED ON THE CITY HALL COMPUTERS FOR SCHEDULING, DOCUMENT EXCHANGE, AND COMMUNICATION. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE USE OF GOOGLE GOVERNMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED ORDINANCE #16-4 AMENDING ORDINANCE #05-11, ETHICS MUNICIPAL ADVISOR. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THE CITIZENS OF BENTON HAVE MADE GREAT STRIDES IN KEEPING THEIR PROPERTIES CLEAN.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE FEELS TIF IS IMPORTANT. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO SEND CHRIS FLENER TO THE SPRING 2016 TIF CONFERENCE. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO SEND CHRIS FLENER TO THE SPRING 2016 TIF CONFERENCE MARCH 30 THROUGH APRIL 1, 2016 AT A COST OF $300.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO PRESENT ORDINANCE #16-5. ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THIS WOULD BE AN AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE 1, ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSIONER ORDINANCE. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #16-5. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT WE NEEDED TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO THIS BOARD. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE HAD INTERVIEWED THE INDIVIDUALS HE WOULD BE APPOINTING TO THE BOARD. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED HE WOULD LIKE TO APPOINTMENT MICHAEL MCGUIRE TO A 4 YEAR TERM, JULIE PAYNE-HUBLER TO A 3 YEAR TERM, COY COCKRUM TO A 3 YEAR TERM, GARRETT COLLIER TO A 2 YEAR TERM, ADENA BOWLIN TO A 2 YEAR TERM, AND KYLE NEAL TO A 1 YEAR TERM. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE APPOINTMENTS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PRESENTED ORDINANCE #16-6 AMENDING ORDINANCE #1062, ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE #16-6 AMENDING ORDINANCE #1062. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PRESENTED ORDINANCE #16-7 AMENDING CHAPTER 4, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, ESTABLISHING ARTICLE 7 OF CHAPTER 4 FORMING THE BENTON TOURISM BOARD WHICH WILL OVERSEE TWIN OAKS AND TOURISM IN THE CITY OF BENTON. THIS BOARD WILL CONSIST OF 5 MEMBERS, AT LEAST 2 YEAR TERMS, BUT NOT TO EXCEED 4 YEARS. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #16-6. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT WHEN BOARD MEMBERS ARE APPOINTED THERE IS NO COMPENSATION. HE STATED THERE WERE A LOT OF PEOPLE EXPRESSING THEIR DESIRE TO BE ON THE BOARD. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD BE APPOINTING 2 MEMBERS NOW AND 3 AT A LATER DATE. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD BE APPOINTING KAYE KONDRITZ TO A 3 YEAR TERM AND PAMELA APPLETON TO A 1 YEAR TERM. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE APPOINTMENTS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED HE WOULD LIKE TO BRING UP THE ADDITION OF A POUR LICENSE. COMMISSIONER MOORE ASKED IF HE COULD SPEAK. COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED THAT HE WAS “ASLEEP AT THE SWITCH” THE LAST TIME THIS WAS BROUGHT UP, BUT HAS NOW DONE SOME RESEARCH ON THIS TOPIC. COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED THAT HE BELIEVES THIS WILL BE GOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY. COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ONE POUR LICENSE. COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT HE HAS NOTHING AGAINST THE PEOPLE WANTING THE POUR LICENSE, BUT HE CANNOT VOTE IN FAVOR FOR IT. COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THERE ARE ENOUGH ESTABLISHMENTS IN TOWN PROVIDING LIQUOR ALREADY. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED HE IS AGAINST ANOTHER ALCOHOL LICENSE. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF SECOND.

MAYOR KONDRITZ INVITED CHRIS HORN FROM REPUBLIC SERVICES TO SPEAK TO THE COUNCIL. ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED AT THE CURRENT TIME THE CITY HAS A MONTH TO MONTH SERVICE WITH REVOLUTION RECYCLING. COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED HE IS UNHAPPY WITH THE CURRENT RECYCLING SERVICE AND WOULD BE INTERESTED IN A DIFFERENT SERVICE. MR. HORN STATED HE WOULD HAVE THE OFFICE GET IN CONTACT WITH MAYOR KONDRITZ WITH SOME PRICING FOR RECYCLING SERVICES.

UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED THAT KYLE MELVIN HAS BEEN INVITED TO A $50,000.00 NATIONAL FORENSIC TRAINING INSTITUTE AT NO COST THE CITY. THIS WILL TAKE PLACE BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2016 AND LAST 5 WEEKS.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED HE IS MOVING FORWARD ON A POSSIBLE CITY RETREAT. HE STATED HE WOULD PUT COPIES OF POSSIBLE ITEMS TO DISCUSS IN EVERYONE’S BOX.

UNDER NEW BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT DARYL ICE IS INTERESTED IN PLACING “NO PETS ALLOWED” AND “DO NOT WALK ON GRAVES” SIGNS. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO DONATE 3 SIGNS TO MR. ICE FOR THIS PROJECT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, RHONDA GILBREATH OF THE CHAMBER STATED THAT THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL BE HAVING FIREWORKS AT THE REND LAKE DAM ON 07/02/16 AND THAT THE CHAMBER WOULD APPRECIATE THE CITY’S SUPPORT.

GAY BOWLIN FROM THE FARM BUREAU STATED THAT SHE IS BEGINNING A PROJECT REGARDING SLOW MOVING VEHICLE SIGNS. MS. BOWLIN STATED THAT MANY PEOPLE USE THESE SIGNS TO MARK THEIR DRIVEWAYS AND THAT IS NOT WHAT THEY ARE INTENDED FOR. MS. BOWLIN SAID IT IS ACTUALLY ILLEGAL TO PLACE THESE SIGNS AS DRIVEWAY MARKERS AND THERE IS A $75.00 FINE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS. MS. BOWLIN SAYS SHE WILL REPLACE SLOW MOVING VEHICLE SIGNS WITH ACTUAL DRIVEWAY MARKERS FOR ANYONE WHO IS WILLING TO TAKE THEM DOWN AND REPLACE WITH THE CORRECT MARKERS. MS. BOWLIN BELIEVES THAT IF PEOPLE ONLY SEE THEM ON ACTUAL SLOW MOVING VEHICLES, THIS COULD PREVENT ACCIDENTS.

PAT HOLLIDAY STATED THAT SHE HAS HAD MANY SEWER ISSUES AND THAT SHE BELIEVES THE CITY SHOULD BEGIN REPLACING SEWER MAINS. MS. HOLLIDAY STATED THAT SHE BELIEVES IF THE CITY WOULD ALLOW ANOTHER POUR LICENSE, THUS ALLOWING A GAMBLING PARLOR; THIS WOULD BRING IN REVENUE TO ALLOW FOR THE CITY TO REPLACE SEWER MAINS.

PAUL MARTIN FROM UNIVERSAL GAMING SPOKE ON THE ISSUE OF A POUR LICENSE. MR. MARTIN STATED THAT HE BELIEVED THE CITY WOULD BENEFIT FROM THE OPENING OF A GAMBLING PARLOR AND HE ALSO BELIEVES THAT IT WOULD NOT TAKE MONEY AWAY FROM THE OTHER PLACES OFFERING GAMING CURRENTLY.

KRISTA SZCZEBLEWSKI STATED THAT SHE WOULD LIKE AN ANSWER AS TO WHY THE CITY WILL NOT APPROVE HER POUR LICENSE. COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT HE WAS NOT FOR ONE AT THIS TIME. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT HE WAS NOT FOR ONE AT ALL.

JACK SCHANZ STATED THAT HE BELIEVED THE GAMING PARLOR WOULD NOT BE GOOD FOR THE CITIZENS OF BENTON.

JULIE PAYNE-HUBLER SPOKE IN FAVOR ABOUT THE ADDING ONE POUR LICENSE.

ROCKY MORRIS SPOKE BEFORE THE COUNCIL. MR. MORRIS STATED HE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT THE ZONING REGULATIONS ARE CONCERNING DOUBLE WIDE TRAILERS AND MODULAR HOMES IN THE CITY LIMITS. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CHRIS FLENER RESPONDED BY STATING THE HOME MR. MORRIS WAS REFERRING TO IS A MODULAR AND NOT A DOUBLE WIDE TRAILER. MR. FLENER STATED THAT BECAUSE THE HOME IS A MODULAR IT IS TREATED AS A REGULAR HOME. DON STOREY ALSO SPOKE BEFORE THE COUNCIL AND HE STATED THAT THE HOME IN QUESTION WAS HIS NEICE’S HOME. MR. STOREY STATED THAT THIS HOME IS ACTUALLY MAKING THE NEIGHBORHOOD LOOK BETTER SO HE COULD NOT SEE WHERE ANYONE WOULD HAVE AN ISSUE WITH IT BEING BROUGHT IN.

REBECCA ADAMS SPOKE TO THE COUNCIL. MRS. ADAMS STATED THAT SHE IS A BUSINESS OWNER HERE IN THE CITY OF BENTON. MRS. ADAMS STATED THAT SHE BELIEVED THE SZCZEBLEWSKI’S SHOULD GET THE POUR LICENSE. MRS. ADAMS SAID SHE BELIEVES THE GAMBLING PARLOR WOULD BE FOR RECREATION.

MIKE SZCZEBLEWSKI ADDRESSED THE COUNCIL. MR. SZCZEBLEWSKI ASKED IF THE COUNCIL WOULD TAKE A VOTE ON THE ISSUE INSTEAD OF LETTING THE MOTION DIE. MR. SZCZEBLEWSKI STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE A VOTE ON RECORD. ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TOLD MR. SZCZEBLEWSKI THAT THE MOTION HAD DIED AND WOULD NOT BE REVISITED AT THIS MEETING.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 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 MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

7:25 P.M.

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

7:50 P.M.

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

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

7:55 P.M.

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Special City Council Meeting Minutes — February 18, 2016

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2016 AT 8:30 A.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

MAYOR KONDRITZ CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

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

8:35 A.M.

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

8:45 A.M.

COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF POLICE CHIEF MICHAEL ANDREWS EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 18, 2016 AT 3 P.M. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO APPOINT KYLE MELVIN AS ACTING POLICE CHIEF UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

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

8:50 A.M.

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Continued City Council Meeting Minutes — February 11, 2016

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MINUTES OF THE CONTINUED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD THURSDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2016 AT 8:30 A.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

MAYOR KONDRITZ CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE WAS ABSENT.

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: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE,
COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

8:35 A.M.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

9:50 A.M.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO CONTINUE FORWARD WITH CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

9:55 A.M.

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