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SPECIAL CALLED COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – 09-01-2026

 

NOTICE

 

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

SEPTEMBER 1, 2026

 

 

AGENDA

 

BENTON CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 AT 9:30 A.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL COUNCIL ROOM IN THE BASEMENT OF THE CAMPBELL BUILDING LOCATED AT 901 PUBLIC SQUARE, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

 

  1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
  2. PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE FAÇADE GRANT APPLICATION MADE BY LANA BAIN FOR RENOVATIONS LOCATED AT 120 EAST MAIN STREET
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION CLOSING ROADS FOR THE HOMECOMING PARADE
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ADVERTISING INTERNALLY FOR PUBLIC WORKS POSITION
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BIDS FOR MALKOVICH PARK FENCE PROJECT
  7. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF DONATION OF PICNIC TABLE TO THE BUS DRIVERS FOR BENTON DISTRICT 47
  8. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  1. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE
  2. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
  3. 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.

 

 

 

 

BEC

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08/28/26

Trick or Treat Hours

Budget FY 26-27

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Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE

 

 

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the City of Benton Illinois will hold a special meeting at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The meeting will be held at the Benton Council Chambers, Campbell Building, 901 Public Square, Benton IL    Item on the agenda is:

 

  1.  To review and possibly act on a letter received from the City of Benton requesting the Board prepare a probationary firefighter candidate for hire.

 

 

John D. Aiken, Chairman

City of Benton IL Fire and Police Commissioners

Bids for Fence at Malkovich Park

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2026-2027 Draft Budget

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Requesting Bids for 2026 Mowing Season

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Ordinance #2025-09 – Tax Levy for 2026-2027

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Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE – Hydrant Testing & Maintenance 

 

The City of Benton Fire Department will again be testing and maintaining fire hydrants during the summer months this year. Areas of current testing within the city can be found each week on the City of Benton webpage as well as the Benton Fire Department Facebook page. This testing process may cause your household water to become discolored. In the process of flushing & testing fire hydrants, sediments may get stirred up and pass into your water system. If this occurs, please run your cold water until the discoloration disappears. Should you have any questions regarding this process, please contact the City of Benton Fire Department at (618)439-2511

 

May 13- 23 – NorthWest Benton 

May 26- June 6 – SouthWest Benton 

 

TBA after that

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

 

 

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the City of Benton Illinois will hold a special meeting at 2:00 PM on Monday, September 30, 2024.  The meeting will be held at the Benton Fire Department, 107 N. Maple Street, Benton IL  62812.  The Agenda for the meeting is as follows:

 

  1. To Review all final test results and possibly approve the hire of a probationary firefighter.

 

John D. Aiken, Chairman

City of Benton IL Fire and Police Commissioners