Category Archives: Meeting Minutes

Council Meeting Minutes — March 28, 2016

Posted on April 12, 2016 by | Comments Off on Council Meeting Minutes — March 28, 2016

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.

6:35 P.M.

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.

8:10 P.M.

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.

8:15 P.M.

Comments Off on Council Meeting Minutes — March 28, 2016

Posted in Announcements, Meeting Minutes

Tagged , , , , ,

Council Meeting Minutes — March 14, 2016

Posted on March 29, 2016 by | Comments Off on Council Meeting Minutes — March 14, 2016

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.

7:32 P.M.

Comments Off on Council Meeting Minutes — March 14, 2016

Posted in Announcements, Meeting Minutes

Tagged , , , ,

City Council Meeting Minutes — February 22, 2016

Posted on March 15, 2016 by | Comments Off on City Council Meeting Minutes — February 22, 2016

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.

Comments Off on City Council Meeting Minutes — February 22, 2016

Posted in Announcements, Meeting Minutes

Tagged , , , ,

Special City Council Meeting Minutes — February 18, 2016

Posted on March 1, 2016 by | Comments Off on Special City Council Meeting Minutes — February 18, 2016

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.

Comments Off on Special City Council Meeting Minutes — February 18, 2016

Posted in Announcements, Meeting Minutes

Tagged ,

Continued City Council Meeting Minutes — February 11, 2016

Posted on March 1, 2016 by | Comments Off on Continued City Council Meeting Minutes — February 11, 2016

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.

Comments Off on Continued City Council Meeting Minutes — February 11, 2016

Posted in Announcements, Meeting Minutes

Tagged , , ,

Council Meeting Minutes — February 8, 2016

Posted on March 1, 2016 by | Comments Off on Council Meeting Minutes — February 8, 2016

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2016 AT
6 P.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 MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 25, 2016 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED. 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 ROB WILT AND JEFF HAARMAN OF AGE (AFFORDABLE GAS & ELECTRIC) TO COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL. THEY ARE BROKERS AND WOULD BE INTERESTED IN PROVIDING THEIR SERVICES TO THE CITY OF BENTON. A BROCHURE AND HANDOUT CONTAINING PRICES WAS PROVIDED OUT TO THE COUNCIL. THE COUNCIL STATED THEY WOULD THINK ABOUT THE INFORMATION THAT HAD BEEN GIVEN AND REVISIT THIS AT A LATER DATE.

MAYOR KONDRITZ INVITED RICK KNIGHT, A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BENTON CIVIC CENTER BOARD, TO COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL. MR. KNIGHT SAID HE WAS ACCOMPANIED BY CIVIC CENTER REPRESENTATIVES BILL KING AND RON SINK. MR. KNIGHT UPDATED THE COUNCIL ON THE EVENTS AND ATTENDANCE OVER THE LAST YEAR AT THE CIVIC CENTER. A HANDOUT WITH PROFIT/LOSS COMPARISON WAS ALSO PROVIDED TO THE COUNCIL.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #001025 TO STOTLAR’ S FOR CONSTRUCTION ITEMS FOR THE TWIN OAKS RENOVATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,312.20. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE 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 BAUMGARTE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #001026 TO HOME DEPOT FOR LIGHT FIXTURES FOR THE TWIN OAKS RENOVATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,319.90. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE 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 WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #16-01 AMENDING THE CURRENT ORDINANCE FOR NO PARKING/30 MINUTE LOADING ZONE/VIOLATORS WILL BE TOWED AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WEST CHURCH FROM SOUTH MAIN TO CENTER DRIVE. 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 APPROVE ORDINANCE #16-02 AMENDING 24-6-8, PARKING VIOLATIONS, TO RAISE THE FINE FROM $10.00 TO $50.00 FOR ANY TICKETS, PLUS COURT COSTS WHEN APPLICABLE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT THE CITY’S CURRENT STREET SWEEPER IS 16 YEARS OLD AND IS REQUIRING MANY COSTLY REPAIRS. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A NEW PELICAN STREET SWEEPER IN THE AMOUNT OF $189,610.20 SUBJECT TO FINANCING. COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT HE HAS $80,000.00 TO PUT AS A DOWN PAYMENT AND A TRADE IN AMOUNT OF $9,500.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO PAY REED HEATING $1,500.00 TO INSTALL A FURNACE FROM THE BOY SCOUT CABIN IN THE STREET DEPARTMENT BARN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #002305 TO THIN LINE PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR TWO 10-8 IN CAR VIDEO SYSTEMS WITH INSTALLATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,038.000. COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PURCHASE ORDER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #002306 TO RAY O’HERRON FOR 9 ARMOR EXPRESS VESTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,975.000. COMMISSIONER MOORE 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 MOORE STATED THAT HE HAD RECEIVED TWO REQUESTS FOR REMOVAL OF PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTERS; BRYCE SNEDDON AND MARK MACMANAWAY. COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO REMOVE THESE PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTERS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO INVITE FIRE CHIEF SHANE COCKRUM TO SPEAK BEFORE THE COUNCIL. CHIEF COCKRUM STATED THAT IN THE PAST THE CITY HAS REPLACED A FIRE TRUCKS APPROXIMATELY EVERY 10 YEARS. THE CITY CURRENTLY OWNS A 32 YEAR OLD FIRE TRUCK, A 20 YEAR OLD FIRE TRUCK, AND A 10 YEAR OLD FIRE TRUCK. ACCORDING TO CHIEF COCKRUM, THE 32 YEAR FIRE TRUCK IS THE CITY’S ONLY AERIAL APPARATUS AND IS IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. THE COUNCIL TOLD CHIEF COCKRUM THEY APPRECIATED HIS PRESENTATION, BUT THIS ITEM WOULD NEED TO BE REVISITED AT A LATER DATE DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF MONEY THE CITY IS OBLIGATED TO PAY THIS YEAR.

COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED THAT AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION, HE WOULD LIKE TO LET THE COUNCIL KNOW THAT THE FIREMEN WILL BE HAVING A FIRE AND ICE GALA HOSTED BY HERITAGE WOODS ON FEBRUARY 11, 2016. THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO PAY MONTHLY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $189,352.92 WITH THE ADDITION OF BILLS FROM CENTERPOINT ENERGY, REPUBLIC SERVICES, AND TERRA PRO EXCAVATING IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,475.32 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF BILLS TO BE PAID OF $219,828.24. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL DATED 01/29/2016 FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,648.75, FROM THE WATER AND SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,178.18, AIRPORT CARETAKER IN THE AMOUNT OF $850.00, AND AUXILIARY POLICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $240.13 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $86,917.06. 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 GARY GERBER OF 107 COPPLE, EDDIE VAUGHN OF 626 EAST JOPLIN, BRADLEY NOEL OF 1106 S LICKLITER LOT #7, AND KRISTEN HEAVRIN OF 601 EAST SMITH. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS AS THEY MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT HE WANTED THE COUNCIL TO BEGIN THINKING ABOUT HAVING A PLANNING RETREAT THIS SPRING AT TWIN OAKS. THE TENTATIVE DATE FOR THE RETREAT WOULD BE MARCH 5, 2016.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE CONTRACT THE CITY HOLDS WITH CENTERSTONE FOR CLEANING OF CITY HALL EXPIRES IN MARCH OF 2016. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO DISCUSS WITH CENTERSTONE AND/OR PREPARE A BID FOR A CLEANING CONTRACT FOR 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 MADE A MOTION TO AMEND ORDINANCE #05-11, NAMING THE CITY ATTORNEY AS ETHICS MUNICIPAL ADVISOR. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PRESENTED ORDINANCE #16-03 AMENDING CHAPTER 6, BUILDING REGULATIONS. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THIS ORDINANCE. 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 THERE ARE MANY UPDATES GOING ON AT TWIN OAKS. THE UPDATES INCLUDE ELECTRICITY, HEATING, AND AIR. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED HE IS VERY EXCITED ABOUT THE UPDATES THAT ARE HAPPENING.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT ZONING ADMINISTRATOR/CODE ENFORCER CHRIS FLENER WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK TO THE COUNCIL ABOUT THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR THE CITY. MR. FLENER STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO BRING UPDATES TO OUR CITIZENS VIA FACEBOOK. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW MR. FLENER TO UPDATE CITIZENS ON THINGS HAPPENING IN THE CITY OF BENTON THROUGH THE CITY HALL FACEBOOK PAGE. 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 HE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE AN ORDINANCE PREPARED FORMING A BENTON TOURISM BOARD. HE STATED THAT THIS TOURISM BOARD WOULD OVERSEE HAPPENINGS AT TWIN OAKS. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE FORMING THE BENTON TOURISM BOARD. 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 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR/CODE ENFORCER CHRIS FLENER TO SPEAK TO THE COUNCIL ON THE ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION. MR. FLENER STATED THAT THE CITY CURRENTLY HAS A ZONING BOARD AND A PLANNING COMMISSION. MR. FLENER WOULD LIKE TO OVERHAUL THESE 2 BOARDS INTO ONE 7-MEMBER BOARD FOR ZONING AND PLANNING. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO AMEND THE ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION ORDINANCES. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED FOR A MOTION TO REAPPOINT TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, MICHAEL MCGUIRE FOR A TERM OF 3 YEARS, TOM MALKOVICH FOR A TERM OF 2 YEARS, AND ROBERT REA FOR A TERM OF 2 YEARS. MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED FOR A MOTION TO APPOINT , TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, CHRISTOPHER FLENER FOR A TERM OF 1 YEAR AND KAREN MULLINS FOR A TERM OF 1 YEAR. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 1. COMMISSIONER MOORE.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE THE COUNCIL TO RECONSIDER ALLOWING A POUR LICENSE FOR K&M LIQUORS TO OPEN A GAMING PARLOR. COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED HE WOULD REVISIT THIS AT THE NEXT MEETING.

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, TOM CARTER STATED HE WANTED THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE AWARE THAT THE AGENDA FOR THE LAST AIRPORT BOARD MEETING HAD NOT BEEN POSTED. MR. CARTER STATED THAT HE WILL BE SEEKING AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE MATTER WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE.

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

7:37 P.M.

COMMISSIONER MOORE 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.

8:20 P.M.

NO ACTION TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO CONTINUE THE MEETING TO 8:30 A.M. ON THURSDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2016. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

8:20 P.M.

Comments Off on Council Meeting Minutes — February 8, 2016

Posted in Alerts, Meeting Minutes

Tagged , ,

Minutes — January 25, 2016

Posted on February 16, 2016 by | Comments Off on Minutes — January 25, 2016

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY JANUARY 25, 2016 AT
6 P.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 MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 11, 2016 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER WYANT ABSTAINED.

MAYOR KONDRITZ INVITED MICHAEL WYANT, A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE AIRPORT, TO COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL AND GIVE UPDATES. MR. WYANT STATED THAT THE AIRPORT HAD A STUDY DONE BY THE FEDERAL AVIATION DEPARTMENT IN 2011 AND THE RESULTS OF THAT STUDY SHOWED THERE WERE 8,000 OPERATIONS AT THE BENTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT IN 2011. MR. WYANT STATED THAT AN OPERATION CONSISTS OF EITHER A TAKEOFF OR A LANDING. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO GO ON RECORD STATING THAT HE DOES NOT BELIEVE THESE NUMBERS TO BE TRUE AS THAT WOULD BE 22 TAKE OFFS OR LANDINGS PER DAY. MR. WYANT STATED THAT THE FLIGHT SCHOOL AT SIU DOES TOUCH DOWNS AT THE BENTON AIRPORT AND THAT WOULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE NUMBERS. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE FARMED AIRPORT LAND BID OUT IN THE FUTURE. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE ALONG WITH COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT THEY ALSO DO NOT FEEL THAT THE CITY SHOULD BE PAYING ANY PART OF THE GRANTS THAT THE AIRPORT MAY RECEIVE. MR. WYANT STATED THAT ANY “LOCAL SHARE” OWED ON GRANTS IS PAID OUT OF THE AIRPORT BUDGET. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE AIRPORT MOVED AS HE BELIEVES IT IS ON PRIME REAL ESTATE THAT SHOULD BE DEVELOPED.

UNDER COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC, MAYOR KONDRITZ INVITED JERE SHAW, PREVIOUS REND LAKE CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD MEMBER, TO SPEAK TO THE COUNCIL. MR. SHAW STATED THAT HE BELIEVES THE FUNDS ARE BEING MISHANDLED AT RLCD. MR. SHAW STATED THAT FUNDS FROM WATER ARE BEING USED TO PAY FOR GOLF CARTS INSTEAD OF FUNDS FROM RECREATION. MR. SHAW RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY LOOK INTO THESE ACTIONS. MR. JIM RIPPY, A BOARD MEMBER OF THE RLCD, ALSO SPOKE AND AGREED WITH THE STATEMENTS MADE BY MR. SHAW. TODD THOMAS, THE CITY’S APPOINTED BOARD MEMBER ON THE REND LAKE CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD, THEN ADDRESSED THE COUNCIL. MR. THOMAS STATED THAT EVERYTHING THE BOARD HAS DONE HAS BEEN LEGAL AND ETHICAL. MR. THOMAS ALSO STATED THAT MR. SHAW AND MR. RIPPY HAVE PREVIOUSLY SUED THE RLCD AND LOST. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT IF ANYONE HAD ANY QUESTIONS FOR MR. THOMAS, THEY NEEDED TO CONTACT HIM AT THE RLCD MEETING.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #002583 TO HD SUPPLY FOR 2 SENSUS BARCODE SCANNER HAND READERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,600.00 FOR WATER METER READING. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PURCHASE ORDER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO DIRECT CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CURRENT ORDINANCE FOR NO PARKING/30 MINUTE LOADING ZONE/VIOLATORS WILL BE TOWED AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WEST CHURCH FROM SOUTH MAIN TO CENTER DRIVE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO DIRECT CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 24-6-8, PARKING VIOLATIONS, TO RAISE THE FINE FROM $10.00 TO $50.00 FOR ANY TICKETS, PLUS COURT COSTS WHEN APPLICABLE. 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 THE CITY’S CURRENT STREET SWEEPER IS 16 YEARS OLD AND IS REQUIRING MANY COSTLY REPAIRS. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO SEEK A PRICE ON A NEW STREET SWEEPER FROM KEY EQUIPMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #000928 TO “I AM RESPONDING” FOR A ONE (1) YEAR ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION TO DISPATCH SOFTWARE IN THE AMOUNT OF $850.00. COMMISSIONER MOORE 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 MOORE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #000929 TO MID-AMERICA FIRE SAFETY FOR 1 SENSIT GOLD CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,787.00. COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED THAT IN NOVEMBER OF 2015 MARATHON OIL GIFTED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WITH A FIRST RESPONDER GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,240.00 AND THAT THE COST OF THIS CO2 DETECTOR WOULD BE DEDUCTED FROM THIS GRANT. COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PURCHASE ORDER. 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 DATED 01/15/2016 FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $66,966.11 AND FROM THE WATER AND SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,197.38 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $98,163.49. 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 A SEWER ADJUSTMENT FOR LINDA VOLZ OF 711 CARBON STREET. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS SEWER ADJUSTMENT AS IT MET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

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

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT ZONING ADMINISTRATOR/CODE ENFORCER CHRIS FLENER BROUGHT TO HIS ATTENTION THAT WE NEEDED TO UPDATE OUR ORDINANCE OF BUILDING CODES FROM BOCA TO ICC. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO DIRECT CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH TO PREPARE AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 6, BUILDING REGULATIONS, IN THE REVISED CODE OF ORDINANCES 98-03. 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 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR/CODE ENFORCER CHRIS FLENER HAS BEEN WORKING WITH RICK LINTON ON PREPARING A NEW CITY LOGO. MR. FLENER STATED THAT THE LOGO HAD A SIMILAR BACKGROUND TO THE SIGN AT THE ENTRY OF THE BENTON PARK WITH A BACKGROUND DONE IN MAROON AND A RED HEART. THE LOGO STATES THE PHRASE “SMALL TOWN BIG HEART!”. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW THE USAGE OF A NEW CITY LOGO. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. 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 THERE WERE TWO (2) 4-TON HEATING/AIR CONDITIONERS AT THE BOY SCOUT CABIN. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT HE HAD SPOKEN WITH JERRY MCCANN AND HE TOLD COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE THAT HE WOULD BE ABLE TO REMOVE THE UNITS AT A COST OF $500.00. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE BELIEVED THAT THE PIANO, APPLIANCES, AND ANY OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS COULD REMAIN IN THE SCOUT CABIN AND BE PART OF THE SALE PROCESS. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW JERRY MCCANN TO REMOVE THE HVAC UNITS FROM THE SCOUT CABIN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ALSO UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT WE ARE STILL WAITING ON A CONSTRUCTION PERMIT TO PROCEED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THE FORMATION OF A TWIN OAKS COMMITTEE IS UNDERWAY AND HE WILL BE PRESENTING THAT TO THE COUNCIL SOON.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

IN OTHER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, ED FINLEY SPOKE TO THE COUNCIL REGARDING A BROKEN SEWER TAP. MR. FINLEY STATED THAT TO FIX THIS ISSUE IT COST HIM $3,985.00 AND WOULD LIKE THE CITY TO REIMBURSE HIM AS HE BELIEVED THIS TO BE THE CITY’S ISSUE. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE EXPLAINED TO MR. FINLEY THAT THE CITY DOES NOT OWN THE SEWER TAP, THE CUSTOMER DOES.

JULIE PAYNE HUBLER SPOKE TO THE COUNCIL AND VOICED HER OPINION THAT EVEN IF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE AIRPORT ARE PAID FROM THE AIRPORT BUDGET, THIS IS STILL TAX PAYER MONEY. SHE STATED SHE WAS NOT OKAY WITH THIS.

JACK SCHANZ ASKED IF WATER METERS WERE BEING READ OR ESTIMATED. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT WEATHER PERMITTING, ALL METERS WERE READ ON A MONTHLY BASIS.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ITEM (A) DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

7:15 P.M.

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

7:20 P.M.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE TRANSFER OF PROPERTY AGREEMENT CONCERNING 1403 SOUTH MAIN. 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 ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

7:28 P.M.

Comments Off on Minutes — January 25, 2016

Posted in Announcements, Meeting Minutes

Tagged , , ,

Council Meeting Minutes — January 11, 2016

Posted on January 26, 2016 by | Comments Off on Council Meeting Minutes — January 11, 2016

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY JANUARY 11, 2016 AT
6 P.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 MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 28, 2016 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER WYANT WAS ABSENT.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT HE HAD NO UPDATES.

IN THE ABSENCE OF COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO TABLE ITEM (B) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR NO PARKING/30 MINUTE LOADING ZONE/VIOLATORS WILL BE TOWED AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE NORTH SIDE OF WEST CHURCH FROM SOUTH MAIN TO CENTER DRIVE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #000925 TO RABEN TIRE FOR 10 REPLACEMENT TIRES FOR ENGINE #803 IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,806.80. COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PURCHASE ORDER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #000927 TO REED HEATING AND AIR FOR FURNACE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS OF THERMOCOUPLES AND RELIGHT KITS IN THE AMOUNT OF $796.40.
COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PURCHASE ORDER. SECOND BY
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER
BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #000924 TO NOVACOM FOR 10 VERTEX 2-WAY RADIOS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,080.00. COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PURCHASE ORDER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #001022 TO CONCEPT OF ILLINOIS FOR 1 EPSON
RECEIPT PRINTER FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $619.95. COMMISSIONER MILLER
MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PURCHASE ORDER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.
VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER
MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED BILLS FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,444.83,
WATER AND SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $78,798.85, AND OTHER FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$76,305.33 FOR A BILL TOTAL OF $188,549.01 ALONG WITH THE BILLS FROM REPUBLIC TRASH SERVICE
(RECEIVED LATE) IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,188.03. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO
APPROVE THE PAYMENT OF THESE BILLS FROM THE AP FUND. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE.
VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER
MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL DATED 12/31/2015 FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $54,499.30 AND FROM THE WATER AND SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,633.03 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $82,132.33. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR ROXANNE GUNTER OF 1106 SOUTH LICKLITER, LOT #26, MILLBURN KING OF 1208 ESPY STREET, JOYCE ATCHISON OF 208 SOUTH DUQUOIN, AND JAMES PRESLAR OF 902 ANNA STREET. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS AS THEY MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO PAY OFF THE FREDCO LOAN ON THE SCOUT CABIN IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,760.24. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE EDC HAD MADE A FUNDING REQUEST OF $5,000.00 TO DO A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE EXTENSION OF GIACONE DRIVE.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PASSED OUT THE AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES TO THE COUNCIL FROM THE DECEMBER 3, 2015 MEETING.

MAYOR KONDRITZ BROUGHT UP THE IDEA OF HOLDING CITY OF BENTON FIREWORKS AT LAKE BENTON IN 2016. THE COUNCIL HELD DISCUSSION AND THERE WERE MANY QUESTIONS. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED NO ACTION WAS NEEDED.

MAYOR KONDRITZ PRESENTED THE LATEST ESTIMATES FOR TWIN OAKS RENOVATIONS. F.W. ELECTRIC SUBMITTED A PROPOSAL FOR ELECTRICAL UPGRADES AT TWIN OAKS IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,500.00. MCCOY HEATING AND COOLING SUBMITTED A PROPOSAL FOR A MINI SPLIT SYSTEM AT TWIN OAKS IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,913.18. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE PROPOSALS SUBJECT TO FUNDING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0. MAYOR KONDRITZ ABSTAINED.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, TOM CARTER SPOKE ON ISSUES WITH THE REND LAKE CONSERVANCY DISTRICT. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THIS WAS NOT SOMETHING HE WAS AWARE OF AND WOULD LIKE THE CITY APPOINTED RLCD BOARD MEMBER TO PROVIDE THE COUNCIL WITH AN UPDATE.

ALSO UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, ROCKY MORRIS STATED THAT HE STILL WANTED MORE TRANSPARENCY FROM THE AIRPORT BOARD. COMMISSIONER MILLER INVITED EVERYONE TO THE AIRPORT BOARD MEETINGS. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE A MEMBER OF THE AIRPORT BOARD TO COME TO A CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND UPDATE THE COUNCIL.

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

7:00 P.M.

Comments Off on Council Meeting Minutes — January 11, 2016

Posted in Announcements, Meeting Minutes

Tagged , , , ,

Minutes of the Council Meeting — December 14, 2015

Posted on December 29, 2015 by | Comments Off on Minutes of the Council Meeting — December 14, 2015

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY DECEMBER 14, 2015 AT
6 P.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 WAIVE THE READING OF AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 23, 2015 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO TABLE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 30, 2015 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

IN THE ABSENCE OF COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT PRESENTED THE PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO RAISE THE TWIN OAKS RENTAL RATE FROM $100.00 PER DAY TO $200.00 ON FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS, AND SUNDAYS AND KEEPING THE RATE OF $100.00 FOR MONDAYS THROUGH THURSDAYS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE TRANSFER OF LAKE LOT LEASE #106 FROM JAMES BRISCOE AND PAULA TATE TO JAMES BRISCOE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW CODE ENFORCER/ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CHRIS FLENER TO BEGIN LOOKING FOR AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR TO CLEAN TWIN OAKS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVAL EMPLOYEE CHRISTMAS BONUSES IN THE AMOUNT OF $100.00 FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES AND $50.00 FOR PART TIME EMPLOYEES AND AUXILIARY POLICE AND FIRE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO DISMISS TEMPORARY STREET DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE BRIAN PARK AT 11:30 A.M. ON 12/18/2015. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE 2016 MFT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $309,089.57. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #000922 TO SIEGELS UNIFORMS FOR 3 CLASS A PACKAGES IN THE AMOUNT OF $854.80. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #000923 TO VERIZON WIRELESS FOR 3 IPADS WITH FD CAD IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,289.97. COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED THAT THE FOREIGN FIRE FUND WOULD BE PAYING FOR THE DATA PACKAGES ON THESE IPADS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #15-32 AUTHORIZING AN ADDENDUM TO THE MABAS AGREEMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE BILLS TO BE PAID ON 12/14/2015 FROM GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $67,063.47, FROM THE WATER & SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,346.16, AND FROM OTHER FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,391.81 FOR A TOTAL BILLS TO BE PAID OF $204,801.44. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL DATED 12/04/2015 FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,970.74 AND FROM THE WATER AND SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,027.63 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $87,998.37. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR 1106 SOUTH LICKLITER, LOT 30; 1106 SOUTH LICKLITER, LOT 6; 422 WEST FIFTH; 621 NORTH BUCHANAN; AND 1402 NORTH MAIN STREET. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS AS THEY MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED A SWIMMING POOL ADJUSTMENT FOR 722 OLD ORCHARD DRIVE. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS ADJUSTMENT AS IT MEETS THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPOINT MELISSA HUNGATE AS DEPUTY CITY CLERK FOR THE CITY OF BENTON. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED BENTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT BOARD MEETING MINUTES AND LANDLORD CROP REPORTS FROM THE BENTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PRESENTED ORDINANCE #15-33 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR CIVIC PURPOSES. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS WENT EXTREMELY WELL. THERE WAS A GOOD TURN OUT AND EVERYONE ENJOYED THEMSELVES. MAYOR KONDRITZ THANKED ALL WHO VOLUNTEERED THEIR TIME TO MAKE THIS EVENT A SUCCESS.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED ITEM (B) PRESENTATION FROM K&M LIQUOR CONCERNING ADDITION OF GAMING “POUR” LICENSES WAS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION.

MAYOR KONDRITZ PRESENTED A PACKET REGARDING A PROPOSAL FOR AUDIT SERVICES. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE AUDITORS THE CITY OF BENTON IS CURRENTLY USING, BUT THIS FIRM HAD EXPRESSED INTEREST IN BIDDING THEIR SERVICES. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO TABLE THIS ITEM UNTIL IT COULD BE FURTHER RESEARCHED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS THE FUTURE USE/REMOVAL/SALE OF THE SCOUT CABIN ON WASHINGTON STREET. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO PREPARE A BID FOR THE SALE OF THE BUILDING/THE PERSONAL PROPERTY ONLY, NOT THE REAL ESTATE, OWNED BY THE CITY ON WASHINGTON STREET KNOWN AS THE SCOUT CABIN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

NO OLD BUSINESS.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC, TOM CARTER HAD SOME QUESTIONS ABOUT THE AUDIT PERFORMED BY GRAY, HUNTER, STENN. COMMISSIONER MILLER ASKED MR. CARTER TO WRITE HIS QUESTIONS DOWN AND HE WOULD BE HAPPY TO GET THE ANSWERS BACK TO HIM. ROCKY MORRIS ALSO SPOKE BEFORE THE COUNCIL. MR. MORRIS SPOKE ABOUT THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AND FOIA REQUESTS.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR (B) DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

6:56 P.M.

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

7:37 P.M.

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION.

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

7:40 P.M.

Comments Off on Minutes of the Council Meeting — December 14, 2015

Posted in Announcements, Meeting Minutes

Tagged , , ,

Minutes of the Special Meeting — 11/30/2015

Posted on December 29, 2015 by | Comments Off on Minutes of the Special Meeting — 11/30/2015

MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY NOVEMBER 30, 2015 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 BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. COMMISSIONER MOORE AND COMMISSIONER MILLER WERE ABSENT.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED WE HAD RECEIVED BIDS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF HOMES AT 440 WEST CHURCH AND 408 EAST WEBSTER IN THE CITY OF BENTON. BIDS WERE OPENED AND READ AS FOLLOWS:

TERRA PRO EXCAVATING FROM CREAL SPRINGS, ILLINOIS. THE BID FOR DEMOLITION OF 440 WEST CHURCH WAS $5,500.00 AND THE BID FOR THE DEMOLITION OF 408 EAST WEBSTER WAS $6,500.00;

EARTH SERVICES FROM BENTON, ILLINOIS. THE BID FOR DEMOLITION OF 440 WEST CHURCH WAS $6,560.00 AND THE BID FOR THE DEMOLITION OF 408 EAST WEBSTER WAS $6,690.00;

BAKER EXCAVATING FROM BENTON, ILLINOIS. THE BID FOR DEMOLITION OF 440 WEST CHURCH WAS $6,400.00 AND THE BID FOR THE DEMOLITION OF 408 EAST WEBSTER WAS $4,680.00; AND

JOPLIN SALVAGE FROM WEST FRANKFORT, ILLINOIS. THE BID FOR DEMOLITION OF 440 WEST CHURCH WAS $6,700.00 AND THE BID FOR THE DEMOLITION OF 408 EAST WEBSTER WAS $7,200.00.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE LOW BIDS FROM BAKER EXCAVATING FOR 408 EAST WEBSTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,680.00 AND FROM TERRA PRO EXCAVATING FOR 440 WEST CHURCH IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,500.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

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

8:40 A.M.

Comments Off on Minutes of the Special Meeting — 11/30/2015

Posted in Announcements, Meeting Minutes

Tagged , , , ,