MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2020 IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN STREET IN BENTON, ILLINOIS AT 6:00 P.M.
MAYOR KONDRITZ CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER. THOSE IN ATTENDANCE WERE COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRTIZ. COMMISSIONER PERKINS WAS ABSENT.
COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 27, 2020 REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
IN THE ABSENCE OF COMMISSIONER PERKINS, ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT THE COUNCIL NEEDED TO APPROVE TWO LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFERS. THE FIRST LAKE LOT TO BE TRANSFERRED WAS LAKE LOT 104 FROM STANLEY AND JOSEPHINE LYSKANOWSKI TO KEVIN AND TAMMY WESTON. COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH MADE A MOTION TO TRANSFER LAKE LOT LEASE 104 FROM STANLEY AND JOSEPHINE LYSKANOWSKI TO KEVIN AND TAMMY WESTON. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRTIZ. NAYS: 0.
THE SECOND LAKE LOT LEASE TO BE TRANSFERRED WAS THE LEASE FOR LOTS 91 AND 92 FROM THE ESTATE OF SECCA MOSS TO MELVIN AND JANET HALL. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER FOR LOTS 91 AND 92 FROM THE ESTATE OF SECCA MOSS TO MELVIN AND JANET HALL. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
MAYOR KONDRTIZ STATED THAT WE WOULD BE GOING OUT OF ORDER OF THE AGENDA. MAYOR KONDRTIZ ASKED ATTORNEY THOMAS MALKOVICH TO READ THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD. THE AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY CRAFT LANGUAGE TO BE ADDED TO THE HANGAR LEASE AGREEMENT AS FOLLOWS: “PARAGRAPH #11 – LESSEE AGREES TO KEEP AIRCRAFT REGISTERED AND INSURED AT ALL TIMES. LESSEE WILL PROVIDE PROOF OF INSURANCE UPON REQUEST.” IN ADDITION, IN ORDER TO PROMOTE INCREASED USAGE AND ATTRACT MORE TENANTS, THE AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDED THAT AN INTRODUCTORY PROGRAM BE CREATED/APPROVED TO PROVIDE NEW TENANTS, WHO AGREE TO LEASE ON A MONTH-TO-MONTH BASIS, RECEIVE 3 MONTHS FREE. TENANTS WHO AGREE TO A YEARLY LEASE SHALL RECEIVE 6 MONTHS FREE.
ATTORNEY MALKOVICH ASKED FOR A MOTION APPROVING PARAGRAPH #11. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PARAGRAPH #11. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
ATTORNEY MALKOVICH ASKED FOR A MOTION TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE INTRODUCTORY PROGRAM FOR THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE INTRODUCTORY PROGRAM FOR THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
MAYOR KONDRTIZ ASKED ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AND CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER DAVID GARAVALIA TO SPEAK TO THE COUNCIL REGARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE BETWEEN THE CITY OF BENTON AND MORAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, LLC. MR. GARAVALIA STATED THAT MORAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WOULD BE USED FOR ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY FOR A COST OF $95.00 PER HOUR. MR. GARAVALIA STATED THAT THIS WOULD BE PAID THROUGH TIF FUNDS. COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE BETWEEN THE CITY OF BENTON AND MORAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, LLC. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRTIZ. NAYS: 0.
MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED MR. GARAVALIA TO ALSO SPEAK TO THE COUNCIL REGARDING A BENTON DOWNTOWN TIF FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO BET ESTABLISHED BY MORAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. MR. GARAVALIA PROPOSED A PROGRAM THAT WOULD MATCH 50% OF COSTS UP TO $5,000.00 FOR EACH BUSINESS OWNER IN THE DOWNTOWN TIF DISTRICT TO IMPROVE THE FAÇADE OF THEIR BUILDING. MR. GARAVALIA STATED THAT THIS WOULD BE PAID THROUGH DOWNTOWN TIF FUNDS. COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE DOWNTOWN TIF FAÇADE PROGRAM. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4 COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRTIZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA STATED THAT THE MEETING WILL NEED TO BE CONTINUED TO FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, FOR PAYMENT OF BILLS.
COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $72,469.26 AND WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,157.24 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $99,626.50. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW THE APPROPRIATE INDIVIDUALS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND THE SPRING AND SUMMER ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE WORKSHOPS FOR MUNICIPAL LICENSING AND REGULATION OF LIQUOR AND GAMING, MUNICIPAL REGULATION OF ADULT USE CANNABIS, AND NOT-S0-NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS WORKSHOPS. COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH ASKED COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA THE COSTS OF THESE WORKSHOPS AND HOW MANY ATTENDEES SHE HAD IN MIND FOR EACH. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA STATED THE COST IS $50.00 PER ATTENDEE LAND SHE ANTICIPATED NO MORE THAN TWO ATTENDEES FROM THE CITY OF BENTON FOR EACH WORKSHOP. COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH SECONDED THIS MOTION. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA MADE A MOTION NOT APPROVE THE LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY RENEWAL THROUGH BLISS MCKNIGHT, INC. ON A QUARTERLY PLAN WITH A COST OF $36,439.00 PER QUARTER. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA STATED THAT IN THE PAST THE CITY OF BENTON HAD A $0.00 DEDUCTIBLE, BUT DUE TO SOME CLAIMS FOR THE CITY OF BENTON IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR, OUR INSURANCE AGENT SUGGESTED WE TAKE THE $5,000.00 DEDUCTIBLE PLAN IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP OUR PREMIUM FROM RISING. COMMISSIONER STOREY SECONDED THIS MOTION, HOWEVER, STATED THAT IN THE FUTURE HE WOULD LIKE TO USE A BIDDING PROCESS TO SEARCH FOR INSURANCE COVERAGE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRTIZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #00009 TO ILLINOIS FIRE SERVICE INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED COMPANY OFFICER TRAINING FOR JEFF COLEMAN AND ERIC DAVIS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #00008 TO FIRE APPARATUS AND SUPPLY TEAM FOR REPAIR OF ENGINE 801 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,122.55. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO TABLE APPROVAL OF HAZMAT AND EXTRICATION ACCOUNT DISCUSSION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #00226 TO SOUTHERN FS FOR A 55 GALLON DRUM OF 15-40 MOTOR OIL IN THE AMOUNT OF $542.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #00227 TO FAST TRUCK AND TRAILER FOR TWO 10-22.5 REAR TIRES IN THE AMOUNT OF $720.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRTIZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #20-02 FOR A THREE-WAY STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF FRISCO AND DIAL STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH DISTRIBUTED A DIAGRAM TO THE COUNCIL MEMBERS SHOWING PLACEMENT OF WHERE HE WOULD LIKE “PUBLIC SQUARE PATRON PARKING” SIGNS PLACED ON THE SQUARE. COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH MADE A MOTION AMENDING PARKING RESTRICTIONS WITH AN ORDINANCE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE TO “PATRON ONLY” PARKING MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8 A.M. AND 4 P.M. WITH A $75.00 FINE FOR THOSE DISOBEYING THE SIGNS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 1. COMMISSIONER STOREY.
COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH MADE A MOTION TO CREATE AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING TWO PARKING SPOTS IN FRONT OF 205 EAST MAIN STREET, ONE PARKING SPOT IN FRONT OF THE BUZZ, AND ONE PARKING SPOT IN FRONT OF SEASONING BISTRO AS 15-MINUTE PICKUP/DROP OFF PARKING SPOTS BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 11 A.M. AND 1 P.M. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH STATED THAT THE CITY HAD SENT ADVERTISED (RFQ) REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE UPCOMING SIDEWALK PROJECT. COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH STATED THAT ONLY ONE RFQ HAD BEEN RETURNED TO THE CITY OF BENTON. COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE RFQ FOR JOHN H. CRAWFORD AND ASSOCIATES FOR THE SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROJECT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH MADE A MOTION TO TABLE ITEM (F) “DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON NORTH DUQUOIN STREET CROSSWALK PLACEMENT” UNTIL A LATER DATE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH MADE A MOTION TO DIRECT ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE SPEED LIMIT TO 25 MPH FROM NORTH OF I-57 TO PETROFF ROAD ON NORTH DUQUOIN STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
NO OLD BUSINESS.
NO NEW BUSINESS.
IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, TROY RAY, OWNER OF SEASONING BISTRO, ASKED IF THE CITY HAD DISCUSSED PLACING “YIELD” SIGNS ON THE SQUARE. IT WAS EXPLAINED TO MR. RAY THAT THE MIDDLE OF THE SQUARE BELONGS TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AND NOT THE CITY OF BENTON.
MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH TO CONTINUE THE MEETING UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING, 02/14/2020, AT 8:0 A.M. FOR PAYMENT OF MONTHLY BILLS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER GARAVALIA, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MESSERSMITH, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.
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