MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2014 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.
MAYOR KRAFT CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AND DIRECTED ROLL TO BE CALLED. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. COMMISSIONER WYANT AND COMMISSIONER BURNETT WERE ABSENT.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF AND APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 27, 2014 REGULAR MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT PURCHASE ORDER #002568 TO HD SUPPLY FOR 24, 5/8” I PEARL METERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3000.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO REMOVE THE LANDLINE TELEPHONE FROM TWIN OAKS SUBJECT TO SAFETY REASONS BEING REVIEWED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE RENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BENTON AND CAMP MANITOWA FOR A PERIOD OF 1 YEAR. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE READ THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT ON BEHALF OF COMMISSIONER BURNETT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT WAS FOR JANUARY 24, 2014 THROUGH FEBRUARY 10, 2014. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO 11 INCIDENTS WHICH INCLUDED 5 FIRST RESPONDER/SERVICE CALLS, 1 FALSE ALARM, 1 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT, 2 BRUSH FIRES, 1 MUTUAL AID CALL, AND 1 SEARCH AND RESCUE. WATER LOSS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2014 WAS 3,000 GALLONS. ENGINE 801 HAS A MINOR AIR LEAK, BUT THE TRUCK IS STILL IN SERVICE AND WAITING ON F.A.S.T. TRUCK AND TRAILER TO LOOK AT IT AGAIN. ENGINES 803 AND 805 ARE IN SERVICE.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL DATED 01/31/2014 FOR THE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,874.51 AND GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,506.80 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $85,381.31. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN: YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT PURCHASE ORDER #000970 TO HEARTLAND OFFICE SUPPLY FOR A KYOCERA COPIER AND MONTHLY SERVICE AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,667.00. THIS PRICE INCLUDES THE FIRST MONTH OF THE SERVICE AGREEMENT AND EACH SUBSEQUENT MONTH WILL BE $42.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR DONALD STOREY, 1208 S COMMERCIAL; SHERRI MARTIN, 910 N MADISON; ELLEN SLAYTON, 1106 S LICKLITER, LOT 4; MARCUS ABBOTT, 1106 S LICKLITER, LOT 7; JUSTIN WRIGHT, 1106 S LICKLITER, LOT 27; PAUL BRUYERE, 421 N TENTH; DORIS MABRY, 422 N TENTH; MONA SANDEFUR, 727 E TAYLOR; AND CLAYTON ROBB, 340 W MCFALL. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN: YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE CITY HAD RECEIVED A REVOLVING LOAN FUND APPLICATION FROM THE BIOFUEL PLANT. THE REQUEST WAS FOR $90,000 TO BE PAID BACK IN 6-12 MONTHS. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT HE HAD NO PROBLEM WITH THIS AS LONG AS THE PRIOR OWNER HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH IT.
MAYOR KRAFT STATED THAT GREATER EGYPT REGIONAL PLANNING HAD SENT OFF OUR EDA APPLICATION GRANT PACKET ASKING FOR $3 MILLION FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. HE STATED HE WOULD UPDATE THE COUNCIL WHEN HE RECEIVED MORE INFORMATION.
MAYOR KRAFT PRESENTED A TIF REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR JD PROPERTIES LLC. JD PROPERTIES LLC REQUESTED FOR 75% REIMBURSEMENT. IT WAS DISCUSSED TO OFFER A 35% REIMBURSEMENT. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE TIF REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH JD PROPERTIES LLC WITH CHANGES FOR A 35% REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REMAINING LIFE OF THE TIF, NOT TO EXCEED $50,000. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO CONTINUE THE MEETING UNTIL FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2014 AT 8:15 A.M. TO PAY BILLS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KRAFT. NAYS: 0.
TIME: 7:20 P.M.
