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Minutes — January 25, 2016

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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.

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Council Meeting Minutes — January 11, 2016

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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.

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Minutes of the Council Meeting — December 14, 2015

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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.

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Minutes of the Special Meeting — 11/30/2015

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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.

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City Council Minutes — November 23, 2015

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY NOVEMBER 23, 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 BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED HE WANTED TO GO OUT OF ORDER OF THE AGENDA. MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED MR. GENE ALEXANDER TO COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL. MAYOR KONDRITZ READ A PROCLAMATION THAT PROCLAIMED NOVEMBER 25, 2015 AS “MR. A” DAY IN THE CITY OF BENTON.

COMMISSIONER MILLER INTRODUCED JALAYNE LUCKETT FROM GRAY, HUNTER, STENN. MS. LUCKETT REVIEWED THE CITY OF BENTON’S ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT. SHE STATED THAT THE CITY OF BENTON HAS STAYED PRETTY CONSISTENT AND WE HAVE NO LONG TERM DEBT AT THIS POINT.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 9, 2015 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.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 12, 2015 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER MOORE AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE ABSTAINED.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED HE HAD NOTHING TO DISCUSS.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL FROM CURT ERWIN CONSTRUCTION FOR REPAIRS TO THE STREET DEPARTMENT BARN IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,109.00 TO BE PAID FROM THE $0.02 GAS TAX FUND. 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 APPROVE ORDINANCE #15-31 “NO PARKING –TOW AWAY” ON SOUTH LICKLITER STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT OPENED BID PROPOSALS FROM SESSER PAVE AND SEAL AND GOSCO CONSTRUCTION FOR STRIPING OF THE SQUARE AND MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS. SESSER PAVE AND SEAL’S PROPOSAL WAS FOR $8,108.60 AND GOSCO CONSTRUCTION’S PROPOSAL WAS FOR $10,687.00. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM SESSER PAVE AND SEAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,108.60 TO BE PAID FROM THE $0.02 GAS TAX FUND. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO WITHDRAW PLACEMENT OF “IN GOD WE TRUST” DECALS ON POLICE AND FIRE VEHICLES. 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 PAYROLL FOR NOVEMBER 20, 2015 FOR GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,158.27, WATER AND SEWER IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,481.72, AND AIRPORT CARETAKER IN THE AMOUNT OF $850.00 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $105,489.99. 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 SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR BILL YOUNG AT 608 NORTH FRISCO AND LORI COWSERT OF 705 NORTH BROWN AS THEY ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ORDINANCE. 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 THE VA REPRESENTATIVE’S CONTRACT ALLOWING HIS OFFICE TO BE IN CITY HALL. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #001006 TO RURAL KING FOR TABLES, CHAIRS, AND CARTS FOR TWIN OAKS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,784.36. COMMISSIONER MILLER 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.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT THERE ARE SOME LEAKS IN THE ROOF AT THE CAR MUSEUM AND HE IS HAVING THOSE LOOKED INTO. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE ALSO STATED THAT SEVEN (7) WINDOWS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT TWIN OAKS.

ALSO UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT HE IS IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING AN APPRAISAL FOR THE SCOUT CABIN ON WASHINGTON STREET.

COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED THAT THE FIRE FIGHTERS HAVE BEEN HELPING DECORATE THE BUILDINGS ON THE SQUARE FOR THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS. COMMISSIONER MOORE ALSO STATED THAT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IS COLLECTING TOYS FOR THE “TOYS FOR TOTS” PROGRAM AND CITIZENS CAN CALL 618-985-6128 TO REPORT A NEED FOR TOYS. COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED THAT THE SAFETY COMMITTEE WILL MEET AGAIN IN JANUARY AND THEN THEY WILL BE MEETING EVERY TWO (2) MONTHS. COMMISSIONER MOORE ALSO STATED THAT THE TRANSFER OF DISPATCH SERVICES FROM FRANKLIN COUNTY TO WEST CITY HAS GONE WELL SO FAR.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, MARCIA MASSEY STATED SHE HAS A PROBLEM WITH HER WATER BILL. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE ASKED MS. MASSEY TO RETURN DURING BUSINESS HOURS AND HE STATED HE WOULD DO WHAT HE COULD TO HELP HER.

ROCKY MORRIS STATED HE WOULD LIKE THE COUNCIL TO BE AWARE THAT HE HAD FILED FOIA REQUESTS WITH THE AIRPORT BOARD AND THAT HE HAD BEEN WAITING 30-45 DAYS FOR A RESPONSE.

JULIE PAYNE-HUBLER QUESTIONED IF THE AIRPORT BOARD HAD A FOIA OFFICER. MS. HUBLER WAS INFORMED THAT JEFF COLEMAN WAS THE AIRPORT BOARD’S FOIA OFFICER AND HAS TAKEN THE NECESSARY TRAINING. MS. HUBLER ALSO QUESTIONED THE AIRPORT BOARD NOT REGULARLY INFORMING THE CITY COUNCIL. THE COUNCIL STATED THEY WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION FROM THE AIRPORT BOARD.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A 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.

7:20 P.M.

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City Council Meeting Minutes — November 9, 2015

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY NOVEMBER 9, 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 BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 26, 2015 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER MOORE ABSTAINED.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #002260 TO VANDEVANTER ENGINEERING FOR ONE 4” 10 HP PUMP IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,434.00. 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 ALLOW ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE FOR “NO PARKING – TOW AWAY ZONE” ON LICKLITER STREET FROM EAST HUDELSON SOUTH TO THE RAILROAD TRACKS. 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 #000918 TO EMERGENCY REPORTING FOR SOFTWARE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,188.00. 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 #000919 TO SENTINEL EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS FOR REPAIRS TO ENGINE 801 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,332.49. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE , COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #000920 TO BANNER FIRE EQUIPMENT FOR PUMP AND LADDER TESTING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,844.50. 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 THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CHIEF’S REPORT HAD BEEN PLACED IN THE COUNCIL’S PACKETS FOR REVIEW.

COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED THAT THERE WAS SOME INTEREST BETWEEN THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS REGARDING PLACING “IN GOD WE TRUST” DECALS ON THE POLICE AND FIRE VEHICLES. COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED THAT IF THIS WAS APPROVED, THERE WOULD BE NO COST TO THE CITY. AFTER A DISCUSSION WAS HELD, COMMISSION MOORE MADE A MOTION TO TABLE THIS ITEM. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE ADDENDUM REQUESTED BY FIRE CHIEF COCKRUM TO THE CURRENT MABAS CONTRACT. 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 PURCHASE ORDER #001005 FROM THE ZONING DEPARTMENT FOR AN NFPA HANDBOOK, ICC PDF COLLECTION, AND IML PUBLICATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $939.00. 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 DATED 11/06/15 FOR GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,425.12, WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,165.73, AND AUXILIARY POLICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,360.70 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $85,951.55. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PAYROLL. 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 SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR RICKEY GRAMMAR OF 612 NORTH WARD AND TETERRAN YAKUBINIS OF 1106 SOUTH LICKLITER, LOT 32. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE BOTH OF THESE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS AS THEY MEET THE CRITERIA LISTED IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE , COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE CITY HAS A PIECE OF PROPERTY WHERE THE HOUSE HAS BEEN DEMOLISHED. GERALD OWENS CONTACTED THE CITY AND SAID HE CAN SELL THE LOT AND THE CITY WILL PROFIT $500.00. THE CITY CURRENTLY HAS A LIEN ON THIS PIECE OF PROPERTY THAT IS 20 YEARS OLD. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO RELEASE THE LIEN for $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 MILLER STATED THAT THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT HAS BEEN AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE FOR A FEW WEEKS. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE 2015 AUDIT FROM GRAY, HUNTER, STENN. 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 HE WAS TABLING ITEM (E) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF VA REPRESENTATIVE’S CONTRACT.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO FINISH THE LIGHTING PROJECT AT INDUSTRIAL PARK II FOR A COST OF $8,690.00 PLUS $19.33 PER MONTH PER LIGHT INSTALLED. 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 RENEW THE IPRF WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE AT A PRICE OF $255,106.00 ANNUALLY. 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 HE WOULD LIKE AN UPDATE ON THE UPDATED CITY MAP FROM SHAWNEE PROFESSIONALS. COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT HE SPOKE WITH SHAWNEE PROFESSIONALS THIS WEEK REGARDING THE UPDATING OF THE CITY MAP. COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT THEY ARE ONLY WAITING ON UPDATED ALLEY AND STREET CLOSURES FROM THE ZONING OFFICIAL IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS MAP. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO MOVE FORWARD GETTING INFORMATION TO SHAWNEE PROFESSIONALS FOR THE UPDATED CITY MAP. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE , COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ READ A PROCLAMATION FOR NURSE PRACTITIONERS WEEK PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER 8, 2015 THROUGH NOVEMBER 14, 2015 AS NATIONAL NURSE PRACTIONERS WEEK IN THE CITY OF BENTON, ILLINOIS. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PROCLAMATION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE , COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ READ A PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL ADOPTION AWARENESS PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER 2015 AS NATIONAL ADOPTION AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF BENTON, ILLINOIS. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PROCLAMATION. 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 ITEM (E) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CONTINUING NEGOTIATIONS FOR PURCHASE OF NEW CITY HALL AND/OR POLICE DEPARTMENT LOCATIONS, WOULD BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT IN THE FLU CLINIC HELD AT THE BENTON CITY HALL IN OCTOBER, THERE WERE 23 INDIVIDUALS VACCINATED DURING A 2 HOUR PERIOD AND THAT THE PHARMACY CONDUCTING THE FLU CLINIC CONSIDERED THIS TO BE A SUCCESSFUL CLINIC. ALSO UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT HE WAS CURRENTLY DEALING WITH THE EPA ON THE NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.

UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, TOM CARTER ASKED IF THE CITY WAS CURRENTLY WORKING ON A “LIGHT DUTY” POLICY. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT A SAFETY COMMITTEE HAS BEEN FORMED AND THEY ARE LOOKING INTO THIS RECOMMENDATION. ALSO UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, JULIE PAYNE HUBLER STATED THAT IF THE CITY VACATES THIS BUILDING, SHE WOULD LIKE TO SEE SOMETHING RETAIL TAKE OVER.

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

7:30 P.M.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW THE COMMITTEE TO MOVE FORWARD WITH ACQUISITION OF THE GRADE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE FOR POSSIBLE 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 CONTINUE SEARCHING FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO RELOCATE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE , COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A 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.

7:35 P.M.

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Special Meeting — November 12, 2015

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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12, 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 WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE AND COMMISSIONER MOORE WERE ABSENT.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED BILLS FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $109,286.48, FOR THE WATER AND SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $142,269.54, AND OTHER FUND BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $151,766.60 FOR A TOTAL OF $403,322.62. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO PAY THESE BILLS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED FOR BIDS FOR PAINTING OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE AND MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS. THERE WERE NO BIDS RETURNED. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO GIVE COMMISSIONER WYANT THE AUTHORITY TO OBTAIN ESTIMATES FOR PAINTING OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE AND MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #15-30 AMENDING ORDINANCE #15-19, GOLF CARTS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

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

8:40 A.M.

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Council Meeting Minutes — October 26, 2015

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MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON OCTOBER 26, 2015 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 MOORE WAS ABSENT.

MAYOR KONDRITZ INVITED MICHAEL WYANT FROM THE AIRPORT BOARD TO SPEAK TO THE CITY COUNCIL. MR. WYANT STATED THAT THE AIRPORT HAD RECEIVED A LETTER STATING THEY HAD BEEN AWARDED A $670,000.00 GRANT FOR A PERIMETER FENCE. THIS FENCE WOULD HELP WITH KEEPING WILDLIFE OFF THE RUNWAYS.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE READING OF AND APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 12, 2015 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. 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 WAIVE READING OF AND APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 12, 2015 PUBLIC HEARING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. 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
#002582 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 STATED THAT HE WAS REJECTING THE PREVIOUSLY OPENED BID FOR PAINTING OF CAR MUSEUM FROM RP COATINGS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6500.00.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO REJECT THE TWO PREVIOUSLY OPENED BIDS FOR PAINTING OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE DUE TO THE BID SPECIFICATIONS NOT BEING CORRECT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR PAINTING OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE, NORTH MAIN/MAPLE STREET PARKING LOT, AND NORTHEAST SQUARE PARKING LOT. ALL BIDS MUST COMPLY WITH THE PREVAILING WAGE ACT AND THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF INSURANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #15-28 TO MAKE THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH SEVENTH STREET AND KIRKPATRICK STREET A THREE-WAY STOP. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0

COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT HIS 2015MFT HAS COME IN UNDER BUDGET. HE HAD PLANNED ON USING 23,024 GALLONS OF OIL AND ONLY USED 20,560 GALLONS. HE ALSO HAD PLANNED ON USING 960 TONS OF CA-16 AND ONLY USED 939 TONS OF CA-16.

IN THE ABSENCE OF COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED FOR HIM.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #000916 TO FAST TRUCK & TRAILER FOR WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF A COOLING SYSTEM ON TRUCK #805 FOR A TOTAL OF $1,852.50. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PURCHASE ORDER. SECOND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #000917 TO SENTINEL EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS FOR REPAIR OF AN AIR LEAK AND ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ON THE STATION CASCADE SYSTEM AND SCBA FILL STATION FOR A TOTAL OF $799.96. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PURCHASE ORDER. SECOND COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT HAD COME TO HIM WITH CONCERNS ABOUT CHILDREN RIDING IN GOLF CARTS. A DISCUSSION REGARDING THIS WAS HELD BY THE COUNCIL. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO AMEND ORDINANCE #15-19, GOLF CARTS, TO INCLUDE THE CHILD PASSENGER PROTECTION ACT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

A DISCUSSION WAS HELD BY THE COUNCIL ON AMENDING 24-7-1 & 25-4-1 OF THE REVISED CODE REGARDING ABANDONED/INOPERABLE VEHICLES. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW ATTORNEY MALKOVICH, POLICE CHIEF ANDREWS, AND COMMISSIONER MOORE TO CONSIDER AMENDING THESE ORDINANCES. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED PAYROLL FOR OCTOBER 23, 2015 GENERAL FUND $59,724.82, WATER AND SEWER $31,185.07, AND AIRPORT CARETAKER IN FOR A TOTAL OF $91,795.89. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO PAY PAYROLL AS PRESENTED. SECOND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR ERICA ROBINSON OF 1106 SOUTH LICKLITER LOT 6, CARRIE CLOVER OF 403 LICKLITER, AND BLAKE KEARNEY OF 407 WEST CHURCH. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS AS PRESENTED. SECOND COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT HAD BEEN DELIVERED AND WAS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE.

COMMISSIONER MILLER TABLED ITEM (E) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF VA REPRESENTATIVE’S CONTRACT.

COMMISSIONER STATED THAT KROGER WILL BE HOLDING A FLU VACCINE CLINIC AT THE BENTON CITY HALL ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2015 FROM 10 A.M. TO 12 P.M.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #15-29, 2015 TAX LEVY. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED HE HAD AN ITEM FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED ITEMS (C) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CONTINUING NEGOTIATIONS FOR PURCHASE OF NEW CITY HALL AND/OR POLICE DEPARTMENT AND (D) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EMPLOYING WHITE & BORGONONI ARCHITECTS FOR DESIGN FOR POSSIBLE NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT, WERE FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED HE WOULD LIKE TO OBTAIN BIDS FOR DEMOLITION OF THE WASHINGTON STREET SCOUT CABIN. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED HE HAD LEARNED OF A COMPANY THAT MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN TAKING THE BUILDING DOWN AT THEIR COST. COMMISSIONER MILLER ASKED THAT THIS ITEM BE TABLED SO HE COULD DO SOME MORE RESEARCH ON THIS TOPIC.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

NO OLD BUSINESS.

UNDER NEW BUSINESS, MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE HAS BEEN DOING A LOT OF WORK AT TWIN OAKS AND IS PLEASED WITH THE WAY THINGS ARE LOOKING.

UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, ROCKY MORRIS WANTED TO GO ON RECORD THAT HE AGREED WITH AMENDING THE GOLF CART ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE THE CHILD PASSENGER PROTECTION ACT DUE TO THE DANGERS THAT CAN OCCUR.

ALSO UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC, VERNON ROBERTS STATED HE HAD SOME ISSUES WITH PARKING OF INOPERABLE/ABANDONED VEHICLES IN HIS NEIGHBORHOOD. THE COUNCIL TOLD MR. ROBERTS THEY WOULD CONTINUE TO LOOK INTO THIS SITUATION.

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

6:42 P.M.

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

7:25 P.M.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO CONTINUE TO ALLOW THE
COMMITTEE OF ATTORNEY MALKOVICH, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR
KONDRITZ TO MOVE FORWARD WITH NEGOTIATIONS OF THE PROPERTY ON
SOUTH MAIN STREET FOR POSSIBLE ACQUISITION. 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 CONTINUE TO EMPLOY WHITE &
BORGNONI FOR DESIGN OF A POSSIBLE NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT AND TO LOOK
AT ANY EXISTING BUILDINGS TO CONSIDER FOR A POLICE DEPARTMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN.
YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER
MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

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

7:35 P.M.

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Council Meeting Minutes — October 12, 2015

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MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETNG ON OCTOBER 12, 2015 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNCIPAL 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 SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. 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
002259 TO UNIVERSAL CHEMICALS FOR 275 GALLONS OF DIGEST-ALL AND 30 GALLONS OF CITRUS FLOAT IN THE AMOUNT OF $8053.25. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSION WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE OPENED ONE BID FOR PAINTING OF CAR MUSEUM FROM RP COATINGS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6500.00. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE TO TABLE ACTION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSION WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.
NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 15-17 TO UNRESTRICT FUNDS FROM EAST WEBSTER STREET PROJECT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSION MOORE, COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 15-18 TO RESTRICT FUNDS FOR WASTENA STREET PROJECT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO HAVE AN ORDINANCE MADE TO MAKE THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH SEVENTH STREET AND KIRKPATRICK STREET A THREE-WAY STOP. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0

COMMISSIONER WYANT OPENED TWO BIDS RECEIVED FROM RP COATINGS IN THE AMOUNT OF 2900.00 AND VI CORPS INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $550.00 FOR PAINTING OF BENTON SQUARE PROJECT. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE MOTION TO TABLE DECISION ON PROJECT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 15-27 FOR CLOSING ALLEY IN THE KIRKPATRICK AND DIAMONDS ADDITION. SECOND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MOORE PRESENTED PURCHASE ORDER #002304 TO RAY O’ HERRON FOR 1 RADAR RAPTOR DUAL K-BAND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1600.00. THE AMOUNT OF $1200.00 WILL COME FROM MONEY DONATED BY THE ROTARY.
SECOND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5 COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED MONTHLY BILLS FOR GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,516.59, WATER AND SEWER BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $87,034.87, AND OTHER FUND BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $148,897.00 FOR A TOTAL OF $294,448.46. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO PAY BILLS AS PRESENTED. SECOND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE TAKEN. YEAS: 5 COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED PAYROLL FOR OCTOBER 9, 2015 GENERAL FUND $58,301.57, WATER AND SEWER $25,874.88, AND AUXILIARY FIRE $2,400.96 FOR A TOTAL OF $86,577.41. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO PAY PAYROLL AS PRESENTED. SECOND COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR WILLIAM C. BEATY AT 604 E. CHURCH, CHRIS SKIBO AT 104 BAILEY LANE, AND DONALD PECK AT 402 E. WEBSTER. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS AS PRESENTED. SECOND COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 1. COMMISSIONER MOORE.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED SEWER ADJUSTMENT ELIJAH SENTEL OF 10973 PRESTWICK DRIVE THAT DID NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR SEWER ADJUSTMENT. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO DECLINE THE APPLICATION. SECOND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 15-19 FOR IMRF PARTICIPATION BY ELECTED OFFICIALS. SECOND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED TAX LEVY ORDINANCE COMMENCING MAY 01, 2015 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2016 TO BE HELD OVER FOR REVIEW UNTIL NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH ADVISED COUNCIL THAT WEST CITY HAS EXECUTED THE DISPATCH AGREEMENT.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ADVISED THE COUNCIL THAT A DUSK TO DAWN LIGHT NEEDED TO BE PUT ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE CAR MUSUEM. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO HAVE FW ELECTRIC OR AMEREN INSTALL A LIGHT.
SECOND COMMISSIONER MOORE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

NO OLD BUSINESS.

COMMISSIONER MILLER ADVISED COUNCIL THAT IT WAS TIME TO SET UP FLU SHOTS TO BE HELD AT CITY HALL. COMMISSIONER MILLER WILL BE SETTING UP TIME AND DATE.

NO MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 
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.

6:50 P.M.

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Minutes September 24, 2015

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MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 AT 7:00 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 SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 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 SHERRY JOHNSON, MELISSA PYRON, AND CINDY PAGE TO JOIN HIM AT THE FRONT OF THE COUNCIL ROOM. THESE LADIES WERE AT THE COUNCIL MEETING TO BRING AWARENESS TO THE “KICK OUT CANCER” FOOTBALL GAME TO BE HELD AT BCHS ON OCTOBER 9, 2015.  MAYOR KONDRITZ ALLOWED THE LADIES TO SPEAK ON THIS GAME AND THEY ASKED THAT THE CITY OF BENTON BECOME INVOLVED.  MAYOR KONDRITZ READ A PROCLAMATION THAT PROCLAIMED OCTOBER 4, 2015 THROUGH OCTOBER 10, 2015 AS KICK OUT CANCER WEEK IN THE CITY OF BENTON. 

 

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #002580 TO HD SUPPLY FOR 24 5/8 I PEARL METERS AND METER PIT HOUSINGS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,200.16.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.    

 

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 15-22 AMENDING CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION SECTION 1-2-3 MEETINGS CHANGING COUNCIL MEETING START TIME TO 6:00 P.M.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED HE WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS FUTURE USE OF THE BOY SCOUT CABIN ON WASHINGTON STREET.  REPAIRS HAVE BEEN DONE TO THIS BUILDING, BUT THERE ARE STILL MANY REPAIRS TO BE MADE BEFORE IT COULD BE USED AGAIN.  THE COUNCIL IS UNSURE OF WHAT THE FUTURE OF THIS PROPERTY WILL BE.  COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO HAVE THE BOY SCOUT CABIN APPRAISED SO THE COUNCIL CAN MAKE A DECISION ON THE FUTURE OF THIS PROPERTY.  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 #15-23 ELIMINATING ALL TWO HOUR PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON THE PUBLIC SQUARE.  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 APPROVE ORDINANCE #15-24 ELIMINATING ALL PARKING IN ALLIES/DRIVES IN THE CORNERS OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE.  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 APPROVE ORDINANCE #15-25 ESTABLISHING EIGHT (8) 15 MINUTES LOADING ZONES ON THE PUBLIC SQUARE.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER WYANT HELD A DISCUSSION ON TAKING BIDS FOR PAINTING OF CROSSWALKS AND YIELD SIGNS ON THE PUBLIC SQUARE.  COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR PAINTING OF THE CROSSWALKS AND YIELD SIGNS ON THE PUBLIC SQUARE.  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 APPROVE ORDINANCE #15-26 APPROVING 24-HOUR PARKING IN DESIGNATED PUBLIC PARKING LOTS.  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 MAKE THE FINAL PAYMENT TO ET SIMONDS FOR THE WEBSTER STREET PROJECT.  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 HAVE VARIOUS TREES REMOVED IN THE CITY OF BENTON THROUGH A CUT ABOVE TREE SERVICE WITH PAYMENT BEING MADE UPON RECEIPT OF INVOICE.  COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THEY SHOULD NOT BE PAID UNTIL ALL BILLS ARE PAID AS THIS CAUSES STRAIN ON THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT’S SCHEDULE.  COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT HE DID NOT SEE A PROBLEM WITH PAYING THEM UPON RECEIPT AND STATED HIS MOTION WOULD NOT CHANGE.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  4. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  1. COMMISSIONER MILLER. 

 

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW SHAWNEE ENGINEERING TO COMPLETE THE FINAL PHASE OF THE WASTENA STREET PROJECT ENGINEERING PLANS.  COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT THE $65,000.00 COST COULD BE PAID OUT OF THE WEBSTER STREET PROJECT RESTRICTED FUND BY UNRESTRICTING THE REMAING FUNDS.  A RESOLUTION FOR THIS WILL BE DONE AT THE NEXT MEETING.  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 #002303 TO TASER INTERNATIONAL FOR 50 TASER CARTRIDGES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,229.48.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED ITEM (B) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL DISPATCH AGREEMENT WOULD BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED PAYROLL FOR 09/25/2015 FOR GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF 66,008.71, WATER & SEWER IN THE AMOUNT OF 29,624.29, AND AIRPORT CARETAKER OF $850.00 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $96,483.00.  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 POOL ADJUSTMENT FOR NANCY LAMBERT OF 634 BUCHANAN STREET.  COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS ADJUSTMENT AS IT MEETS THE REQUIRED CRITERIA 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 PRESENTED A PAYMENT PLAN REQUEST FOR WILLIAM BEATTY OF 604 EAST CHURCH DUE TO GRANDDAUGHTER LEAVING HIS OUTSIDE WATER HOSE ON.  COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW MR. BEATTY TO HAVE A PAYMENT PLAN.  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 RESOLUTION #15-15 ALLOCATING $10,000.00 ANNUALLY FROM THE MUNICIPAL UTILITY TAX FUND FOR THE PROMOTION AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE CITY OF BENTON.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE.  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 RESOLUTION #15-16 AMENDING RESOLUTION 15-2 TO TRANSFER AND RESTRICT FUNDS TO THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, CHANGING THE AMOUNT TRANSFERRED FROM $25,000.00 PER MONTH TO $55,000.00 PER MONTH.  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 ITEM (B), DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PURCHASING OF BUILDING TO AS NEW CITY HALL AND POLICE DEPARTMENT, WOULD BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

 

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT ITEM (C), DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING EMPLOYEE FOR ZONING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT, WOULD BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

 

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

 

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MOORE STATED THAT THE SAFETY COMMITTEE WOULD BE HAVING A MEETING AT 9 A.M. ON 09/29/2015.

 

NO NEW BUSINESS.

 

UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC, JACK SCHANZ ASKED THE COUNCIL WHERE THEY WERE WITH THE ISSUES ON WHISPER WAY. THE COUNCIL ASKED MR. SCHANZ TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH PAULA GALLOWAY AND SHE COULD UPDATE HIM ON THE SITUATION. 

 

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

 

8:00 P.M.

 

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

 

9:30 P.M.

 

COMMISSIONER MOORE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL DISPATCH AGREEMENT WITH WEST CITY. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  3. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  2. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW THE CITY ATTORNEY, THE FINANCE COMMISSIONER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ TO BEGIN NEGOTIATIONS ON THE POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF A PORTION OF THE PROFESSIONAL FEDERAL BUILDING ON WEST MAIN STREET FOR THE PURPOSE OF A NEW CITY HALL AND POLICE DEPARTMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO HIRE CHRISTOPHER FLENER FOR THE POSITION OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AND CODE ENFORCEMENT BEGINNING AT $35,000.00 PLUS BENEFITS. 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 ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOORE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER MOORE, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

9:45 P.M.

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