CONTINUED MINUTES
BENTON CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
The Benton City Council convened in continued session on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in the Benton City Council Chambers, 901 Public Square, Benton, Illinois.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
Commissioner Storey made a motion to return to regular session. Second by Commissioner Kays.
Vote was taken:
Yeas: 5 — Commissioner Cockrum, Commissioner Storey, Commissioner Garavalia, Commissioner Kays, and Mayor Messersmith.
Motion carried.
PAYROLL APPROVAL
Commissioner Kays reported that there is one (1) payroll for February 13, 2026, totaling $132,330.72, with the following breakdown:
General Fund: $87,607.85
Revenue Fund: $44,722.87
Commissioner Kays made a motion to approve the payroll as presented. Second by Commissioner Cockrum.
Vote was taken:
Yeas: 5 — Commissioner Cockrum, Commissioner Storey, Commissioner Garavalia, Commissioner Kays, and Mayor Messersmith.
Motion carried.
BILLS APPROVAL
Commissioner Kays presented the bills for approval with the following breakdown:
Accounts Payable (AP): $522,812.42
Revenue Fund: $152,476.28
Motor Fuel Tax (MFT): $2,400.00
TIF No. 2: $5,573.33
Commissioner Kays made a motion to approve payment of bills as presented. Second by Commissioner Storey.
Vote was taken:
Yeas: 5 — Commissioner Cockrum, Commissioner Storey, Commissioner Garavalia, Commissioner Kays, and Mayor Messersmith.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner Storey. Second by Commissioner Kays.
Vote was taken:
Yeas: 5 — Commissioner Cockrum, Commissioner Storey, Commissioner Garavalia, Commissioner Kays, and Mayor Messersmith.
Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 a.m.
