MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2018 AT
6:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.
MAYOR KONDRITZ CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 22, 2018 REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER STOREY ABSTAINED.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON OCTOBER 29, 2018. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE ABSTAINED.
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE AMENDING THE WATER RATE ORDINANCE TO CHARGE BY THE GALLON. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT CURRENTLY THE WATER DEPARTMENT BILLS PER 1,000 GALLONS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE AMENDING THE SEWER RATE ORDINANCE TO CHARGE BY THE GALLON. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT CURRENTLY THE WATER DEPARTMENT BILLS PER 1,000 GALLONS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE 2019 MFT PROGRAM. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001125 TO ANDERSON OVERHEAD DOOR FOR REPAIR OF BROKEN DOOR SPRINGS AND FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW DOOR SPRINGS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,031.65. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001123 TO FAST TRUCK AND TRAILER FOR REPAIR OF A HYDRAULIC CYLINDER IN ENGINE #803 IN THE AMOUNT OF $562.34. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001124 TO FIRE APPARATUS SUPPLY FOR ANNUAL PUMP TESTING AS REQUIRED ON ENGINES #801 AND #803, AND TRUCK #805. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001126 TO THE FIRST RESPONDER TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATED RESPONSE TO ACTIVE SHOOTER EXERCISES IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00. COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT THIS WILL BE SPLIT BETWEEN THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS AT A COST OF $250.00 EACH. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001990 TO MAGNET FORENSICS FOR INTERNET EVIDENCE FINDER FOR COMPUTER FORENSICS LICENSING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,125.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE MONTHLY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,3971.40. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL FOR NOVEMBER 2, 2018 FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,547.33 AND WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,479.00 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $85,026.33. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL FOR NOVEMBER 16, 2018 FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,563.11, WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,651.46, PAID ON CALL POLICE OFFICERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,559.76, AND AIRPORT CARETAKER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,100.00 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $93,874.33. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR TARA MONTGOMERY OF 305 WEST FIFTH STREET AND JIMMIE HAYS OF 731 OLD ORCHARD DRIVE AS THEY MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR POOL FILLS FOR DWAYNE KIRKMAN OF 1315 WHISPER WAY AND KYLE NEAL OF 1306 SOUTH POPE STREET AS THEY MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE CITY HAD BEEN APPROVED FOR A SAFETY GRANT THROUGH IPRF FOR AN AMOUNT OVER $15,000.00. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT A GRANT COMMITTEE WILL BE BRINGING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COUNCIL ON HOW TO BEST SPEND THESE FUNDS.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE PROHIBITING SEXUAL HARASSMENT, ORDINANCE #18-17. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #18-14 ADOPTING BENEFITS OF A CAFETERIA PLAN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO TABLE DISCUSSION ON A CITY HALL GENERATOR. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE LIGHTING OF THE GEORGE HARRISON MURAL. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THIS PROJECT WILL BE AROUND $4,000.00 AND HE STATED THAT GRANT FUNDS CAN BE USED TO PAY FOR THIS PROJECT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO TABLE APPROVAL OF FREIGHT GRANT FINANCING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE/RENEWAL EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2019. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE INSURANCE RATES DROPPED $2.95 PER EMPLOYEE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO DIRECT LEGAL COUNSEL TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION TO UNRESTRICT DESIGNATED FUNDS FROM THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT RESTRICTED FUND. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO DIRECT LEGAL COUNSEL TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION TO RESTRICT FUNDS DESIGNATED SPECIFICALLY FOR NEW METERING SYSTEM. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
MAYOR KONDRITZ PRESENTED A PROCLAMATION FOR JOHN D. AIKEN DAY PRESENTED TO MR. AIKEN ON THE DAY OF HIS RETIREMENT. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PROCLAMATION FOR JOHN D. AIKEN DAY. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS IS SCHEDULED TO BE ON DECEMBER 1, 2018 FROM 4 P.M. TO 8 P.M. ON THE BENTON PUBLIC SQUARE. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE TIMES FOR THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING REGULARLY SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 24, 2018 SHOULD BE RESCHEDULED TO DECEMBER 26, 2018. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO RESCHEDULE THE REGULAR DECEMBER 24, 2018 COUNCIL MEETING TO WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 26, 2018 AT 6:00 P.M. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT DAVID GARAVALIA HAD BEEN WORKING ON AN IJRL TIF AGREEMENT WITH BLUE RIDGE TRACTORS FOR 75% REIMBURSEMENT PAID AT 100% FOR THE FIRST FIVE YEARS AND 50% FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE IJRL TIF REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH BLUE RIDGE TRACTOR. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION ENTERING THE CITY OF BENTON INTO AN I-57 ENTERPRISE ZONE. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #18-15. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
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MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN ENTERPRISE ZONE WITHIN THE CITY OF BENTON. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #18-18 ESTABLISHING AN ENTERPRISE ZONE WITHIN THE CITY OF BENTON. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THE ZONING BOARD HAD RECOMMENDED A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR SALE OF 1971 TORNADO MANUFACTURED HOME LOCATED AT 215 ELECTION STREET FROM MARSHA KAY KERN TO ASIA BAILEY. COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS SPECIAL USE PERMIT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
NO OLD BUSINESS.
NO NEW BUSINESS.
IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, JANICE HICKS PRESENTED TO THE COUNCIL REGARDING THE FLOODING OF HER BASEMENT DURING HEAVY RAINS. TOM CARTER ASKED IF THE CITY WOULD STILL HAVE A MINIMUM USAGE BILL WHEN THEY BEGIN CHARGING PER GALLON.
COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
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