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Council Meeting Minutes — September 12, 2016

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MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING OF THE BENTON CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 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 AND ROLL WAS TAKEN. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE READING AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 22, 2016 MEETING AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #002265 TO UNIVERSAL INC FOR 48 GALLONS OF CITRUS FLOAT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,814.40. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001513 TO SPECTRATECH FOR 3 MANHOLE LININGS IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,478.75. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001515 TO TEREX SERVICES FOR A 3” TRASH PUMP IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,900.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001516 TO IMCO FOR A FISHER LOCATER IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,200.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001514 TO HD SUPPLY FOR 24 5/8” I PEARL METERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE A LAKE LOT TRANSFER FOR LOTS #130, #129, #128, AND #127 FROM DEBBIE YUCUS AND KAYE KONDRITZ TO KAYE KONDRITZ AND RYAN KONDRITZ. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT THE CITY HAS EXCESS PROPERTY ON STUYVESANT STREET THAT IS CURRENTLY NOT BEING UTILIZED BY THE CITY. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO PUT 3 ACRES OF THIS LAND OUT FOR BID SURVEY HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS PROPERTY WITH AN APPRAISAL AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO HIRE JOHN WINSTEAD AS A TEMPORARY SEASONAL FULL TIME EMPLOYEE FOR 120 DAYS, RETROACTIVE TO 08/29/16. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT 75% OF HIS SUMMER OIL AND CHIP PROGRAM HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND THAT HE EXPECTS THE PROJECT TO BE COMPLETED BY THE 3RD WEEK OF SEPTEMBER.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #00934 TO TRUCK CENTERS INC. FOR TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTICS AND FILTER CHANGE ON ENGINE #803 IN THE AMOUNT OF $535.86. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #00935 TO BUMPER TO BUMPER FOR 6 BATTERY REPLACEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $615.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO PAY MONTHLY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $258,010.26. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED PAYROLL PAYABLE FOR 08/26/16 FOR GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $54,206.18, WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,629.32, AND AIRPORT CARETAKER IN THE AMOUNT OF $850.00 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $91,480.37. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO PAY THIS PAYROLL. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED PAYROLL PAYABLE FOR 09/09/16 FOR GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $54,206.18 AND WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,509.29 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $86,715.47. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO PAY THIS PAYROLL. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED POOL ADJUSTMENTS FOR DUSTIN COCKE OF 505 WEST MITCHELL, MICHELE GULLEY OF 208 NORTH SEVENTH STREET, WILLIAM GALLOWAY OF 708 SOUTH WILSON, JAY SUEDMEYER OF 512 NORTH EIGHTH STREET, RAYNEE GOFFINET OF 507 WEST REED, AND AMY PRESUTTI OF 603 NORTH HICKMAN STREET. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE POOL ADJUSTMENTS AS THEY MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR ROGER LANE OF 703 WEST WASHINGTON STREET AND JODY SMITH OF 1208 ESPY STREET. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS AS THEY MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RENEWING THE BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD EMPLOYEE INSURANCE PLAN WITH A 7% INCREASE. THE RENEWAL DATE IS OCTOBER 1 AND WOULD BE GOOD THROUGH JANUARY OF 2019. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER GAVE AN UPDATE ON CITY HALL AND DISCUSSED THE POSSIBLE RESURFACING OF THE PARKING LOT AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #16-08 RESTRICTING FUNDS FOR A NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED AN OWNER/CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BENTON AND ERWIN BUILDERS. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE MAYOR KONDRITZ TO SIGN THIS AGREEMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #16-09 FOR PAYMENT OF FIRE TRUCK. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT HE HAS A MATTER FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING THE BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR THE WATER, SEWER, AND STREET DEPARTMENTS.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT BRIAN AND HOLLY WYANT OF HEARTLAND OFFICE SUPPLY HAVE BEEN IN A BAD WRECK. MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED THOSE IN ATTENDANCE TO PRAY FOR THE WYANT FAMILY.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO TABLE APPROVAL OF A CITY ENGINEER UNTIL 09/26/16. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO TABLE DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CITY ENGINEER UNTIL 09/26/16. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED THE LADIES OF THE BENTON WEST CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL. MAYOR KONDRITZ READ A PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 AS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WEEK IN THE CITY OF BENTON. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PROCLAMATION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ PRESENTED RESOLUTION 16-10 PROVIDING COUNCIL SUPPORT FOR A CDAP GRANT. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT IF AWARDED THIS GRANT, HOMES CHOSEN WILL RECEIVE UP TO $45,000.00 IN REPAIRS. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 16-10. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT CURRENTLY THE REZONING FEE IN THE CITY OF BENTON IS $400.00 PER OWNER. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE FELT THIS WAS HIGH. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE THE COUNCIL TO CONSIDER WAIVING THE REZONING FEE FOR POPE STREET PROPERTIES. COMMISSIONER WYANT WAS NOT SURE THAT THIS WAS A GOOD IDEA. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO TABLE THIS MATTER UNTIL A LATER DATE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN GIVEN SOME STORAGE CONTAINERS TO USE IN TRAINING. COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT FREEMAN ENVIRONMENTAL HAS ALLOWED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO HOUSE THEM ON THEIR PROPERTY LOCATED ON WASTENA STREET.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE READING AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE BENTON ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSIONER MEETING FROM AUGUST 1, 2016. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

UNDER NEW BUSINESS, CITY CLERK BROOK CRAIG ANNOUNCED THAT COMMISSIONER STOREY’S SEAT WILL BE UP FOR ELECTION IN APRIL OF 2017. MRS. CRAIG STATED THAT BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 PETITIONS CAN BE CIRCULATED FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR THIS SEAT. MRS. CRAIG ALSO STATED THAT THESE PACKETS MAY BE PICKED UP IN HER OFFICE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8 A.M. TO 5 P.M.

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, JULIE PAYNE HUBLER STATED THAT SHE FEELS THAT SHAWNEE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES HAS NOT FOLLOWED UP ON PROMISES THAT THEY PREVIOUSLY MADE TO THE CITY OF BENTON. MRS. HUBLER ALSO STATED THAT SHE FEELS THAT SHAWNEE HAS ALSO LOST ITS BEST EMPLOYEES.

ALSO UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, NELSON HENRIETTO ASKED IF THE CAMPBELL BUILDING WAS STILL GOING TO BE UTILIZED BY THE COUNTY. MR. HENRIETTO WAS TOLD THAT THIS WOULD BE A QUESTION TO BE DIRECTED TO THE FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ITEMS (B) DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS AND (C) 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. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

7:10 P.M.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION.
SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER
BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER,
AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

7:30 P.M.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH ASKED FOR A MOTION TO BE MADE APPROVING THE WATER, SEWER, AND STREET UNION CONTRACT RETROACTIVE TO 05/01/2016 SUBJECT TO IRS UNIFORM CODE REWORDING. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE THIS MOTION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 1. COMMISSIONER MILLER.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

7:35 P.M.

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Council Meeting Minutes — October 24, 2016

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY OCTOBER 24, 2016 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 BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.    

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 10, 2016 REGULAR SESSION MEETING.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001754 TO ALAN ENVIRONMENTAL FOR GREASE GOBLIN IN THE AMOUNT OF $928.62.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #16-23 VACATING PART OF AN ALLEY IN BLAKE, HART AND WILLIAMS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF BENTON.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT THERE WILL BE A BID LETTING FOR THE 2017 OVERLAY PROJECT ON NOVEMBER 9, 2016 AT 10:00 A.M. 

 

COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001961 TO NOVACOM FOR 3 VERTEX RADIOS, MICROPHONES, AND LEATHER RADIO CASES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,394.91.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT.   VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT ENGINE #803 IS BACK IN SERVICE. 

 

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #16-13 CLOSING THE SQUARE FOR FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS ON NOVEMBER 26, 2016 FROM 5 P.M. TO 10 P.M.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.   YEAS 5:  COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0.

 

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO HIRE DAVID R. RAMSEY AS AN AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICER.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL DATED 10/21/16 FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,636.09 AND FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,534.19 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $96,170.28.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR GARY GISCHER OF 701 CARBON STREET AND DANAE MCDANIEL OF 105 WEST RUTH STREET AS THEY BOTH MEET THE CRITERIA SET FOR IN THE ORDINANCE.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED ITEM (D) IS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION.

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT WAS IN THE PACKETS FOR THE COMMISSIONER TO LOOK THROUGH. 

 

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT ON AT THE LAST MEETING CINNAMON SMITH, AN EXPERT ON SOLAR ECLIPSES HAD SPOKEN TO THE COUNCIL TO EDUCATE THEM ON THE UPCOMING SOLAR ECLIPSE.   MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO USE SOME OF THE FARM PROPERTY BY THE AIRPORT DURING THE SOLAR ECLIPSE.  MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD NOT WANT CORN, WHEAT, ETC. PLANTED ON THIS LAND NEXT SUMMER.  MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO SEE SOME ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TAKING PLACE ON THIS PROPERTY. 

 

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS. 

 

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT A LOCATION NEEDED TO BE DECIDED UPON FOR THE DIGITAL SIGN CURRENTLY HOUSED AT 500 WEST MAIN.  DISCUSSION WAS HELD REGARDING PLACEMENT.  COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO MOVE THE DIGITAL SIGN TO 1403 SOUTH MAIN.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  2 YEAS.  COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER MILLER.  NAYS:  3. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, MAYOR KONDRITZ.  COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO MOVE THE DIGITAL SIGN TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  1. COMMISSIONER MILLER. 

 

NO NEW BUSINESS. 

 

UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, TOM CARTER STATED THAT MARION RECEIVED A GRANT FOR A NEW FIRE TRUCK.  COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT WE WERE NOT IN THE RUNNING FOR THAT GRANT. 

 

ALSO UNDER PUBLIC COMMENTS, ROCKY MORRIS DISCUSSED AN ADDITIONAL PAYMENT TO EARL SANDUSKY.  HE STATED THAT THE AIRPORT BOARD VOTE WAS 3-2.  THE AIRPORT BOARD IS A 7 PERSON BOARD AND SINCE THERE APPEARED TO BE NO SPECIFIC BI-LAWS FOR THE AIRPORT BOARD, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THERE MUST BE 4 AFFIRMATIVE VOTES FOR A MOTION TO PASS. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ITEM (C) 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.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

6:40 P.M. 

 

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.   VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

7:15 P.M. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPOINT A COMMITTEE TO ADVISE THE COUNCIL ON THE POSSIBLE HIRING OF A PUBLIC RELATIONS /ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY.  VOTE TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

7:20 P.M.

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Council Meeting Minutes — October 10, 2016

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY OCTOBER 10, 2016 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 BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.    COMMISSIONER WYANT WAS ABSENT. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 REGULAR SESSION MEETING.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO GO OUT OF ORDER OF THE AGENDA.  MAYOR KONDRITZ INVITED CINNAMON SMITH, AN EXPERT ON SOLAR ECLIPSES, TO SPEAK BEFORE THE COUNCIL REGARDING THE UPCOMING SOLAR ECLIPSE.   MRS. SMITH STATED THAT SCIENTISTS ARE PREDICTING BETWEEN 30,000 AND 50,000 PEOPLE TO BE IN OUR AREA FOR THE ECLIPSE.  MRS. SMITH STATED THAT THE COMPLETE ECLIPSE WILL BE VISIBLE IN OUR AREA FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES AND 36 SECONDS. 

 

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #16-12 AMENDING RESOLUTION #16-02 TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS TRANSFERRED AND RESTRICTED FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM $75,000.00 TO $55,000.00 PER MONTH.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

IN THE ABSENCE OF COMMISSIONER WYANT, ATTORNEY MALKOVICH ASKED THAT A MOTION BE MADE APPROVING THE IDOT CONTINUOUS NEEDS CLASSIFICATION MAP.  COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE IDOT FIVE (5) YEARS CONTINUOUS NEEDS CLASSIFICATION MAP.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #000936 TO NOVACOM FOR REPAIR OF THE STORM SIRENS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,360.00.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001041 TO CONCEPTE OF ILLINOIS FOR A BLOCK OF 50 HOURS TO BE USED FOR PHONE SUPPORT, REMOTE SUPPORT, ONSITE SUPPORT, AND REPAIRS.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF MONTHLY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $246,070.18.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL DATED 10/07/16 FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,876.94 AND FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,170.76 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $86,047.70.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR EMILY SPENCER OF 706 SOUTH COMMERCIAL STREET AND STEVE VOLINI OF 503 SOUTH MAIN STREET AS THEY MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE POOL ADJUSTMENTS FOR TRENT WILLIAMS OF 1207 WHISPER WAY AND DOLORES OYLER OF 209 WEST WEBSTER AS THEY BOTH MEET THE CRITERIA SET FOR IN THE ORDINANCE.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO BEGIN GATHERING EXCESS EQUIPMENT THAT THE CITY OF BENTON HAS TO BE SOLD AT A LATER DATE.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT RSP HEATING AND COOLING HAD SUBMITTED AN ESTIMATE FOR YEARLY MAINTENANCE ON THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING UNITS AT TWIN OAKS AND CITY HALL.  COMMISSIONER MILLER ASKED THAT THE COUNCIL REVIEW THESE AND HE STATED THAT THEY CAN BE DECIDED UPON AT A LATER MEETING. 

 

ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH STATED THAT A LETTER HAD BEEN SENT TO THE CIVIC CENTER AUTHORITY BOARD REGARDING THE POSSIBLE ACQUISITION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED ON HUDELSON STREET. 

 

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE HAD RECEIVED A LETTER OF INTENT FROM IDOT REGARDING THE WIDENING OF BAILEY LANE AND ROUTE 37.  MAYOR KONDRITZ ALSO STATED THAT HE WILL BEGIN LOBBYING FOR A RAILROAD OVERPASS ON SOUTH MAIN.  MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THE TRAINS BEING STOPPED ON THE TRACKS ARE BECOMING A LIFE/DEATH SITUATION. 

 

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO REAPPOINT CIVIC CENTER AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS WHOSE APPOINTMENTS HAVE EXPIRED.  MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO REAPPOINT BENITA COFFEL FOR A TERM THAT EXPIRES FEBRUARY 9, 2018; ALLAN KIMBALL FOR A TERM THAT EXPIRES FEBRUARY 9, 2019; MARTY LEFFLER FOR A TERM THAT EXPIRES NOVEMBER 13, 2018; AND JEREMY YOUNG FOR A TERM THAT EXPIRES OCTOBER 14, 2019.  COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPOINT THESE INDIVIDUALS.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0.

 

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS. 

 

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE CITY WILL BE CONDUCTING A FLU CLINIC ON OCTOBER 28, 2016 FROM 9 A.M. TO 11 A.M. AT THE KIMMEL CHAPLAIN PHARMACY.  COMMISSIONER MILLER ALSO STATED THAT THE CITY WILL BE HOLDING AN OPEN HOUSE FOR THE PUBLIC ON OCTOBER 18, 2016 FROM 3 P.M. TO 6 P.M. 

 

ALSO UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE THE COUNCIL TO THINK ABOUT DIRECTING ANY NEW FUNDS THE CITY RECEIVES FOR VIDEO GAMING PARLOR ESTABLISHMENTS TOWARDS THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.  HE STATED THAT THE FOREIGN FIRE FUND RECEIVES $20,000.00 A YEAR AND THAT THE POLICE ONLY RECEIVE A FEW THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM THE FEES AND IMPOUNDS OVER THE YEAR. 

 

UNDER NEW BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE CITY WILL BEGIN USING NIXLE TO REPORT BOIL ORDERS AND OTHER MATTERS THAT AFFECT PUBLIC SAFETY. 

 

UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, JUDY KELLY ASKED WHERE THE CITY WAS ON REZONING THE PROPERTY FORMALLY OWNED BY PEYTON CONCRETE REQUESTED BY JACK SCHANZ.  ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT REZONING THAT PROPERTY WOULD HAVE TO BE DONE BY THE CITY OR THE CURRENT LANDOWNER. 

 

ALSO FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, DONNA AND KEVIN MONTGOMERY STATED THAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO OPEN A VIDEO GAMING PARLOR.  ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH STATED THAT AT THIS TIME THERE WAS NO VIDEO GAMING PARLOR LICENSE AVAILABLE. 

 

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

7:15 P.M.

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Council Meeting Minutes — September 26, 2016

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 AT

6:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS. 

 

MAYOR KONDRITZ CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER.  THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.    

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 REGULAR SESSION MEETING.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 SPECIAL MEETING.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE ABSTAINED. 

 

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD ALLOW RICK CAMPBELL TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING A BOOKLET OF FREE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE CITY OF BENTON.  MR. CAMPBELL STATED THAT WITH THE COUNCIL’S APPROVAL HE WOULD PRINT 5,000 OF THESE BOOKLETS.  COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW MR. CAMPBELL TO MOVE FORWARD.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001517 TO ALAN ENVIRONMENTAL FOR GREASE GOBLIN IN THE AMOUNT OF $928.62.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT HE HAD NO BUSINESS TONIGHT.  AS AN UPDATE COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT 95% OF THE 2016 OIL AND CHIP PROGRAM IS COMPLETED WITH APPROXIMATELY 4 BLOCKS LEFT.  COMMISSIONER WYANT ALSO STATED THAT HE IS STILL WAITING ON A BID FOR THE OVERLAY PROJECT. 

 

COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED CAREER FIREFIGHTER MATT CARPENTER HAD SUBMITTED HIS RESIGNATION AFTER TAKING A POSITION WITH THE EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS FIRE DEPARTMENT.  FIRE CHIEF SHANE COCKRUM STATED THAT MR. CARPENTER HAD BEEN A FIVE YEAR CAREER FIREFIGHTER WITH THE CITY OF BENTON AND HAD BEEN A VOLUNTEER FOR 2 YEAR PRIOR TO THAT, GIVING HIM A TOTAL OF 7 YEARS WITH THE BENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT.  COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF CAREER FIREFIGHTER MATT CARPENTER WITH HIS LAST DAY BEING OCTOBER 10, 2016.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO HIRE JOHN OWENS AS A TEMPORARY FULL TIME FIREFIGHTER FOR 60 DAYS WITH A START DATE OF 10/11/16.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS 4:  COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  1. COMMISSIONER MILLER. 

 

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW THE FIRE AND POLICE MERIT BOARD TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE PROCESS OF HIRING A FULL TIME CAREER FIREFIGHTER.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE BEGINNING TO RAISE MONEY FOR A K9 UNIT IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000.00.  COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT THIS COST WOULD INCLUDE THE DOG, THE TRAINING, AND THE EQUIPMENT.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW POLICE STATION IS SLATED TO BEGIN THIS WEEK WITH A COMPLETION DATE TENTATIVELY SET AS MARCH 1, 2017. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL DATED 09/23/16 FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,058.69, FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,252.1, AND PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,276.19 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $103,587.03.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR CAROL OVERBEY OF 310 NORTH MCLEANSBORO AND SUE DIRKS OF 401 EAST BOND AS THEY BOTH MEET THE CRITERIA SET FOR IN THE ORDINANCE.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO SET TRICK-OR-TREAT HOURS ON OCTOBER 29, 2016 FROM 5 P.M. TO 9 P.M.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH STATED THAT WE NEEDED TO AMEND THE SIMPLIFIED TELECOMMUNICATIONS TAX ORDINANCE CHANGING THE DATE OF FIRST COLLECTION FROM JANUARY OF 2017 TO FEBRUARY OF 2017.  COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #16-22 AMENDING THE SIMPLIFIED TELECOMMUNICATIONS TAX COLLECTION DATE.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT ON OCTOBER 10, 2016 CINNAMON SMITH, AN EXPERT ON SOLAR ECLIPSES, WILL BE AT THE COUNCIL MEETING TO EDUCATE US ON THE UPCOMING SOLAR ECLIPSE. 

 

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WANTS TO OFFER TO SELL TO THE BENTON CIVIC CENTER THE CITY OWNED LOTS ON HUDELSON STREET FOR $10,500.00, REPRESENTING THE CITY’S EXPENSE.  COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION AUTHORIZING LEGAL COUNSEL TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE BENTON CIVIC CENTER AUTHORITY BOARD REGARDING THE SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY ON HUDELSON STREET.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  3. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  2. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE AND COMMISSIONER STOREY.

 

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT WALKER’S BLUFF WANTS SUPPORT FROM NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES REGARDING BUILDING A RESORT AND CASINO.  MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THIS WILL CREATE OVER 1,000 CONSTRUCTION JOBS DURING A FOUR-YEAR PERIOD AND 726 PERMANENT JOBS ONCE COMPLETED.  COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION APPROVING RESOLUTION 16-11 SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RESORT AT WALKERS BLUFF.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS. 

 

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT A LETTER HAD BEEN RECEIVED FROM THE EPA STATING THAT WE HAVE MET ALL STANDARDS AND WE NOW WAIT 30 DAYS TO SEE IF ANYONE CONTESTS THIS. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT A SURVEY IS BEING DONE ON THE CITY OWNED PROPERTY ON STUYVESANT STREET. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE CHAMBER AFTER HOURS EVENT AT CITY HALL WENT VERY WELL.  COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT HE WOULD NOW LIKE TO WORK ON A CITIZEN OPEN HOUSE THAT WILL LIKELY BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 3 P.M. TO 5 P.M. OR 3 P.M. TO 6 P.M. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO SEEK BIDS TO HAVE THE DIGITAL SIGN CURRENTLY LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN MOVED. 

 

COMMISSIONER MILLER ALSO STATED THAT A FLU CLINIC HAS BEEN SET UP WITH KUMMEL CHAPLAIN PHARMACY.  THIS CLINIC WILL TAKE PLACE AT KUMMEL CHAPLAIN PHARMACY ON OCTOBER 18, 2016 FROM 9 A.M. TO 11 A.M.  THIS WILL BE OPEN TO EMPLOYEES AS WELL AS CITIZENS. 

 

NO NEW BUSINESS. 

 

UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, JERRY WIGGS STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THE RIGHT AWAY ON HIS PROPERTY HAS NOT BEEN MOWED.  COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT THIS WOULD BE LOOKED INTO.  MR. WIGGS ALSO STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHERE THE CITY STANDS ON THE BURNOUT LOCATED ON GLENDALE STREET.  CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH STATED THAT THIS WAS CURRENTLY ON THE CITY’S LIST FOR DEMOLITION. 

 

NELSON HENRIETTO STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE CITY FOR THE CLEANUP OF 2 MOBILE HOMES ON SOUTH MCLEANSBORO STREET. 

 

MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED TONY LANG IF THERE HAD BEEN ANY PROGRESS ON HIS ISSUES OF FLOODING IN HIS YARD.  MR. LANG STATED THAT THERE HAD BEEN NO PROGRESS MADE.  THE MAYOR TOLD MR. LANG THAT WE WOULD BE LOOKING INTO THIS FURTHER.  MR. LANG ALSO QUESTIONED BRINGING OTHER CABLE TV PROVIDERS TO THE CITY OF BENTON.  ATTORNEY MALKOVICH EXPLAINED THAT THE CITY HAS A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT CURRENTLY WITH NEWWAVE COMMUNICATIONS FOR CABLE TV. 

 

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN.  SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.  VOTE WAS TAKEN.  YEAS:  5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.  NAYS:  0. 

 

6:58 P.M.

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Council Meeting Minutes — August 22, 2016

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY AUGUST 22, 2016 AT
6:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

MAYOR KONDRITZ CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 8, 2016 REGULAR SESSION MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 12, 2016 CONTINUED SESSION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 17, 2016 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001512 TO ALAN ENVIRONMENTAL FOR GREASE GOBLIN IN THE AMOUNT OF $928.62. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT HE HAD NO BUSINESS TONIGHT.

COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE FOR THEIR HELP WITH THE MOVE.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO HIRE JEREMY WATKINS FROM THE CURRENT ELIGIBILITY LIST AS A NEW POLICE OFFICER SUBJECT TO BACKGROUND CHECK AND FURTHER TESTING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO HIRE CURT ERWIN CONSTRUCTION TO CONSTRUCT A NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT USING ORDINANCE #10-29 WITHOUT THE NEED FOR BIDDING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT THE NEW FIRE TRUCK WILL BE FINISHED IN MARCH. HE STATED THAT THERE WILL NEED TO BE FOUR (4) TRIPS MADE TO OKLAHOMA TO CHECK ON PROGRESS.

COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT HE HAD BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE RAILROAD AND THAT THE PROBLEM CAUSING TRAINS TO STOP IN BENTON WILL BE TAKEN CARE OF THIS YEAR. THE RAILROAD TOLD COMMISSIONER STOREY THAT WIRING IS BEING REPLACED FROM BENTON TO INA.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL DATED 08/12/16 FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $69,158.67 AND FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,298.36 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $99,457.03. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE GIS MAPPING TO BE DONE FOR THE CITY OF BENTON BY SHAWNEE ENGINEERING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO TERMINATE CLEANING SERVICES WITH CENTERSTONE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2016. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO HIRE LISA KEENER OF KEENER’S CLEANERS TO CLEAN 1403 SOUTH MAIN ONCE A WEEK. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO HIRE SEVERIN’S LANDSCAPING TO TRIM THE SHRUBS AT CITY HALL IN THE AMOUNT OF $785.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 1. COMMISSIONER WYANT.

ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH STATED THAT HE HAS A MEETING WITH THE UNION TO DISCUSS THE CONTRACT FOR THE WATER, SEWER, AND STREET DEPARTMENTS THIS COMING THURSDAY.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE HAD BEEN IN CONTACT WITH MARTY LEFLER OVER MOVING THE MONUMENTS THAT ARE CURRENTLY AT 500 WEST MAIN. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT MASONIC AND ODD FELLOWS HAVE OFFERED TO PAY FOR THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE PADS FOR THE MONUMENTS IF THE MONUMENTS ARE MOVED TO MONUMENT CIRCLE AT THE CEMETERY. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MOVING OF THE MONUMENTS AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET TO MASONIC AND ODD FELLOW’S CEMETERY BY J.W. REYNOLDS MONUMENT COMPANY. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE ASKED WHAT THE PLANS FOR THE PROPERTY AT 500 WEST MAIN WERE TO BE AFTER THE NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN CONSTRUCTED. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THE PROPERTY IS FOR SALE.

UNDER NEW BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT EMPLOYEE INSURANCE WILL BE UP FOR RENEWAL IN OCTOBER AND THAT HE ALSO WOULD LIKE TO SCHEDULE A FLU CLINIC TO BE DONE AT CITY HALL. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT HE THINKS THE FLU CLINIC IS A GREAT THING DONE BY THE CITY.

UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, TOM CARTER STATED THAT THE BUILDING AT THE AIRPORT IS IN NEED OF SOME REPAIRS. MR. CARTER STATED THAT HE HAD GOTTEN AN ESTIMATE AND THAT THE REPAIRS WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $17,500.00. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT A NEW TERMINAL IS TO BE BUILT NEXT YEAR AND HE WAS NOT SURE WE SHOULD PUT $17,500.00 INTO A BUILDING WHEN A NEW ONE WILL BE CONSTRUCTED IN A YEARS’ TIME.

MR. CARTER ALSO STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THE INTERIOR DOORS AT THE NEW CITY HALL ARE LOCKED AND WHY HE IS NOT ALLOWED IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO THE CLERK, MAYOR, OR ZONING. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE LOCKED DOORS ARE A NEW SECURITY MEASURE AND THAT THE CITY OF BENTON IS BEING PROACTIVE WITH SAFETY MEASURES. COMMISSIONER MILLER ALSO STATED THAT THERE IS A PHONE IN THE LOBBY THAT CAN BE ACCESSED TO CALL EMPLOYEES. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT PEOPLE WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO INTERRUPT MEETINGS THAT ARE ONGOING AT CITY HALL.

ROCKY MORRIS QUESTIONED THE COUNCIL AS TO WHERE THE MONEY TO PAY FOR 1403 SOUTH MAIN CAME FROM. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE CITY HAD SET MONEY ASIDE FOR THE PURCHASE AND THAT NO LOAN WAS TAKEN OUT ON THE PURCHASE OF THE NEW CITY HALL.

TONY LANG STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO COMPLIMENT THE COUNCIL FOR THE TIRE PROJECT THAT WAS DONE IN THE SPRING. MR. LANG ALSO STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO SEE IF THE CITY CAN DO ANYTHING ABOUT HIS PROPERTY AND THE FLOODING THAT OCCURS AFTER A RAIN. COMMISSIONERS BAUMGARTE AND WYANT STATED THAT THEY WOULD LOOK INTO THIS. ZONING OFFICER DAVID GARAVALIA TOLD MR. LANG HE WOULD COME LOOK AT THE PROPERTY AS WELL.

JULIE PAYNE-HUBLER ASKED THE COUNCIL IF ANY PROGRESS HAD BEEN MADE ON THE CITY OWNED PROPERTIES. SHE WAS TOLD THAT AT THIS POINT, THERE IS NOTHING NEW TO REPORT.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ITEM (B) DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.

6:58 P.M.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

7:20 P.M.

NO ACTION TAKEN DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

7:25 P.M.

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Special Called Meeting Minutes — July 18, 2016

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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY JULY 18, 2016 AT
8:30 A.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

MAYOR KONDRITZ CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION HIRE BART BRADLEY AS A SEASONAL FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE FOR UP TO 120 DAYS IN THE WATER DEPARTMENT FOR MOWING AND MAINTENANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

8:35 A.M.

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Special Called Meeting Minutes — July 13, 2016

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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY JULY 13, 2016 AT
8:30 A.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

IN THE ABSENCE OF MAYOR KONDRITZ, COMMISSIONER MILLER CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO TRANSITION JEREMY YOUNG FROM A PART-TIME POLICE OFFICER TO A TEMPORARY FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO ADD MATTHEW WARREN TO THE PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTER’S ROSTER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0.

8:35 A.M.

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Council Meeting Minutes — 07/11/2016

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY JULY 11, 2016 AT
6 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

IN THE ABSENCE OF MAYOR KONDRITZ, COMMISSIONER MILLER CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 27, 2016 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE OPENED THE ONE (1) BID RECEIVED FOR REMOVAL OF THE PROPANE TANK AT TWIN OAKS. THE BID RECEIVED WAS FROM SCOTT CHOISSER FOR $51.00. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THIS BID OF $51.00 FROM SCOTT CHOISSER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #16-20 AUTHORIZING A LOAN AGREEMENT FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO INSTRUCT ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE FOR A NO PARKING/TOW AWAY ZONE ON MITCHELL STREET BETWEEN MAPLE AND ELECTION STREETS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT THE ONLY BID RECEIVED AT THE 2016 OIL AND CHIP MFT BID LETTING WAS FROM ILLINI ASPHALT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,313.57. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE BID OF $50,313.57 FROM ILLINI ASPHALT FOR THE 2016 OIL AND CHIP MFT PROGRAM. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE ABSTAINED.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001958 TO THINK LINE PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR 1 IN CAR CAMERA SYSTEM IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,708.95. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0.

IN UPDATES FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY, COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT THE ISO HAD BEEN CALLED AND THAT THEY WILL BE DOING AN INSPECTION IN BENTON. COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT HE RECENTLY DROVE THROUGH BENTON AND BELIEVES THAT WE HAVE 40+ BUILDINGS THAT WOULD REQUIRE A LADDER TRUCK IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE. COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT THE CITY HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT ON 07/18/16 DEMOLITION OF THE BUILDING THAT PREVIOUSLY HOUSED IGA WILL BEGIN.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT CHECK REGISTERS AND BILLS ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AND THAT ALL COMMISSIONERS NEED TO SIGN CHECK REGISTERS AFTER REVIEWING THEM. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE MONTHLY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $274,281.13. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL DATED 07/01/2016 FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,509.12, FROM THE WATER AND SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,626.59, AND AUXILIARY POLICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,952.87 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $89,088.58. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR TRANQUILINO COSTILLO OF 203 SOUTH BROWN, DEBBY TREADWELL OF 306 WEST FIFTH, AND CHARLOTTE PETRAZIO OF 612 E WEBSTER. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS AS THEY MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED POOL ADJUSTMENTS FOR ANDREW GREEN OF 218 NORTH MCLEANSBORO, SUE DIRKS OF 401 EAST BOND, RONALD OZBOURN OF 715 SHERIDAN, TIFFANY REIDELBERGER OF 205 ELECTION, MONIKA HUMBRECHT OF 511 WEST SIXTH, SANDRA HAYS OF 309 WEST PARK, ANGIE TONN OF 306 NORTH EIGHTH, CATHY JURGENS OF 402 SOUTH MAIN, HERVEY DAVIS OF 201 SOUTH MCKENZIE, VERNON MORRIS OF 1306 SOUTH POPE, TOM TEDESCHI OF 215 SOUTH MAIN, RACHEL EASTON OF 1006 SOUTH COMMERCIAL, BARB MAUE OF 404 NORTH STOTLAR, JEFF WHITLOW OF 914 JOPLIN, KEVIN CORNELISON OF 406 MCFALL, VINCE KELLEY OF 616 NORTH MADISON, AND FAITH MATZKER OF 805 EAST MAIN. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THESE POOL ADJUSTMENTS AS THEY DO MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRESENTED POOL ADJUSTMENTS FOR BETTY STEVERS OF 115 LAWRENCE AND BREANNA IRVIN OF 1211 GRAYSON. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO DENY THESE ADJUSTMENTS AS THEY DO NOT MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER PROVIDED AN UPDATE ON THE NEW CITY HALL. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE WALLS ARE FRAMED AND UP AND THAT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IS IN THE PROCESS OF WAXING THE FLOORS. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT HE HAD RECEIVED AN ESTIMATE FOR A MOVING COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,240.00 FOR 10 HOURS INCLUDING A TRUCK TO MOVE THE ITEMS. DISCUSSION WAS HELD. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO TABLE THE MOVING COMPANY UNTIL A LATER DATE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO DIRECT ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION TO DISSOLVE THE REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO HAVE AN ACTUARIAL REPORT FOR THE POLICE AND FIRE PENSIONS DONE. HE STATED THAT IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE CITY’S AUDIT, THIS HAD TO BE COMPLETED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT A UNION MEETING IS TO TAKE PLACE ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016 AT 9:00 A.M. REGARDING CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE WATER, SEWER, AND STREET EMPLOYEES.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT BIDS CONCERNING THE DEMOLITION OF 407 AND 409 SOUTH MCLEANSBORO HAD BEEN RECEIVED. ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT THREE (3) BIDS HAD BEEN RECEIVED AND HE DISTRIBUTED THEM TO THE COUNCIL TO BE OPENED. THE FIRST BID OPENED WAS FROM TERRA PRO EXCAVATING FOR $6,500.00. THE SECOND BID WAS FROM TERRY BAKER EXCAVATING FOR $7,650.00. THE THIRD BID RECEIVED WAS FROM S&S EXCAVATING AND WAS FOR $4,850.00. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID OF $4,850.00 FROM S&S EXCAVATING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0.

UNDER NEW BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER STOREY ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY UPDATE ON THE PROPERTY THAT EARTH SERVICES HAS ON POPE STREET. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT ZONING ENFORCEMENT HAD BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THEM AND WOULD UPDATE THE COUNCIL AFTER A MEETING WITH EARTH SERVICES.

NO MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ITEM (C) 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. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0.

6:32 P.M.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0.

7:00 P.M.

NO ACTION TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND COMMISSIONER MILLER. NAYS: 0.

7:05 P.M.

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Minutes of the Special Meeting — May 12, 2016

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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016 AT 8:30 A.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

MAYOR KONDRITZ CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AND DIRECTED ROLL TO BE CALLED. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. COMMISSIONER MILLER WAS ABSENT.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR/CODE ENFORCER CHRIS FLENER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTEVOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO HIRE DAVID GARAVALIA AS ZONING AND CODE ENFORCER OFFICER/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

8:40 A.M.

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Council Meeting Minutes — May 23, 2016

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2016 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

MAYOR KONDRITZ CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AND DIRECTED ROLL TO BE CALLED. THOSE PRESENT WERE COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE WAS ABSENT.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING AND APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MAY 12, 2016. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

IN THE ABSENCE OF COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #002563 TO ALAN ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS FOR GREASE GOBLIN IN THE AMOUNT OF $928.62. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #002564 TO HD SUPPLY FOR A 4” METER IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,957.63. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT OPENED A BID FOR DEMOLITION OF THE OLD WATER PLANT ON GRAND STREET FROM TERRY BAKER EXCAVATING IN THE AMOUNT OF $84,900.00. MAYOR KONDRITZ OPENED THE SECOND BID RECEIVED BY EARTH SERVICES AND HANDED IT OVER TO COMMISSIONER WYANT. COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT THE BID FROM EARTH SERVICES WAS $59,900.00. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO TABLE THE BID UNTIL SUCH A TIME AS COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE WOULD BE ABLE TO REVIEW THEM. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW SESSER PAVE AND SEAL TO STRIPE NORTH AND SOUTH DUQUOIN STREETS AT THE WEST MAIN INTERSECTION AND ILLINOIS AVENUE AND PETROFF ROAD AT THE NORTH MAIN INTERSECTION. COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THIS WOULD BE P0AID FOR OUT OF THE ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE OR #000931 TO AMERICAN TEST CENTER FOR ANNUAL LADDER TESTING OF THE AERIAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $570.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE GRANT FOR FENCING AT THE BENTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT THE FLOOR IN THE TRUCK BAY AT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IS IN VERY BAD CONDITION. HE STATED THAT THE FLOOR NEEDED REFINISHED. COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT IT WILL COST $18,100.00 TO RESURFACE THE FLOOR AND THAT HE HAD A COMMITMENT OF $5,000.00 FROM THE FOREIGN FIRE FUND. COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO GO FORWARD WITH RESURFACING THE FLOOR IN THE TRUCK BAY AT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 1. COMMISSIONER MILLER.

COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL BE CHANGING OIL THEMSELVES AND ALSO CHANGING BATTERIES ON THE STORM SIRENS THEMSELVES FROM NOW ON. COMMISSIONER STOREY SAID THIS WOULD BE A MONEY SAVING PRACTICE.

COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT HE HAD SPOKEN WITH THE RAILROAD REGARDING THE CROSSING ON SOUTH MAIN STREET. COMMISSIONER STOREY SAID THE RAILROAD TOLD HIM THEY ARE WAITING ON A SWITCH IN HURST TO BE REPAIRED AND THIS SHOULD SOLVE THE ISSUE.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #000977 TO HEARTLAND OFFICE SUPPLY FOR THE PURCHASE OF NEW OFFICE CHAIRS FOR THE NEW CITY HALL IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,466.78. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $$70,016.06, WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,932.67, AND AIRPORT CARETAKER IN THE AMOUNT OF $850.00 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL FOR MAY 20, 2016 OF $107,798.74. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE POOL ADJUSTMENTS FOR JANIS THOMAS OF 1352 WHISPER WAY, STEVEN JOHNSON OF 1209 WHISPER WAY, AMY BROWN OF 208 KIRSCH, DAMIEN DAWSON OF 1205 WHISPER WAY, AND JIM BATTS OF 707 LICKLITER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO DENY THE POOL ADJUSTMENT OF ANDREW AND ALICE FREEMAN OF 1207 WHISPER WAY AS IT DID NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO DENY THE SEWER ADJUSTMENT OF CHARLES WILLIAMS AT 217 NORTH MADISON AS THE WATER WENT INTO THE SEWER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THERE WERE MULTIPLE PROJECTS THAT NEEDED TO BE LOOKED INTO AT THE NEW CITY HALL LOCATED AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED WE NEEDED TO RESURFACE THE LOT, POSSIBLY REVERSE THE ENTRANCE AND EXIT, INSPECT THE GENERATOR, AND DECIDE ON MODE OF ACCESS TO THE BUILDING, SIGNAGE, LANDSCAPING, ELEVATOR CONTRACT, AND PURCHASE OF FURNITURE. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO PURCHASE A PLAQUE FOR THE NAMES OF ALL PAST MAYORS TO BE DISPLAYED. THE PICTURES CURRENTLY HANGING IN THE COUNCIL ROOM WOULD BE PLACED IN A PHOTO ALBUM. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW HIMSELF AND CITY CLERK BROOK CRAIG TO PURCHASE OFFICE FURNITURE FOR 1403 SOUTH MAIN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW THE GENERATOR AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN TO BE TESTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD RATIFIED THEIR CONTRACT FOR FOUR YEARS BEGINNING MAY 1, 2016 AND GOING THROUGH APRIL 30, 2020. COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS UNION CONTRACT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE SOME SUGGESTIONS ON WHERE TO MOVE THE MONUMENTS THAT ARE LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE CURRENT CITY HALL. HE STATED THAT THERE WERE SUGGESTIONS TO MOVE THEM WITH THE NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT OR POSSIBLY MOVE THEM TO THE CEMETERY.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO PRESENT THE ORDINANCES TO BE PASSED.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH ASKED FOR A MOTION TO BE MADE APPROVING ORDINANCE #16-13 ADDING ARTICLE III TO CHAPTER 36 ENTITLED “SIMPLIFIED TELECOMMUNICATIONS TAX”. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE THAT MOTION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH ASKED FOR A MOTION APPROVING ORDINANCE #16-14 ADDING ARTICLE IV TO CHAPTER 36 ENTITLED “GAS TAX”. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE THIS MOTION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH ASKED FOR A MOTION APPROVING ORDINANCE #16-15 ADDING ARTICLE V TO CHAPTER 36 ENTITLED “ELECTRICITY TAX”. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE THIS MOTION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH ASKED FOR A MOTION TO BE MADE APPROVING ORDINANCE #16-16 FOR A CABLE/VIDEO SERVICE PROVIDER FEE. COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE THIS MOTION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH ASKED FOR A MOTION TO BE MADE APPROVING ORDINANCE #16-18 FOR A CABLE/VIDEO CUSTOMER PROTECTION ORDINANCE. COMMISSIONER MILLER. MADE THIS MOTION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH ASKED FOR A MOTION TO BE MADE APPROVING ORDINANCE #16-18 ADOPTING THE UPDATED REVISED CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF BENTON, ILLINOIS. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE THIS MOTION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS, MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THE TIRE PICKUP WAS A SUCCESS. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE BENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY RECENTLY HAD A 100 YEAR CELEBRATION THAT HE TOOK PART IT. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH THE BCHS GRADUATING CLASS OF 2016. THEY RECEIVED $800,000.00 IN SCHOLARSHIPS.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT THERE WAS ANOTHER ISSUE WITH A SEWER BACK UP AT TWIN OAKS DURING A WEDDING RECEPTION. ATTORNEY MALKOVICH ASKED FOR A MOTION TO REFUND THE RENTAL AND DEPOSIT TO THIS COUPLE. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE THIS MOTION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, FUTIVA REPRESENTATIVE KEVIN PYLE ADDRESSED THE COUNCIL. HE STATED HE WOULD LIKE TO BRING FUTIVA TO THE RESIDENTS OF BENTON. ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PROVIDED MR. PYLE WITH COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE’ S PHONE NUMBER AND SUGGESTED THAT THEY SPEAK.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, JULIE PAYNE-HUBLER STATED THAT THE MENDENHAL BUILDING ON EAST MAIN HAS BECOME AN EYE SORE AND SHE WOULD LIKE THE CITY TO CLEAN IT UP.

TOM CARTER SUGGESTED THAT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE FOREIGN FIRE BOARD SHOULD BE AT A COUNCIL MEETING. COMMISSIONER STOREY SAID HE WOULD LOOK INTO THIS.

ROCKY MORRIS STATED THAT HE STILL DOES NOT HAVE AN ACCURATE NUMBER OR AIRPLANES IN AND OUT OF THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AND WAS WONDERING IF THE COUNCIL COULD GET THAT INFORMATION FOR HIM.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO BEGIN MARKETING THE AIRPORT. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT IN 2017 THERE IS TO BE A SOLAR ECLIPSE AND THAT OUR AREA IS THE PRIME VIEWING AREA. MAYOR KONDRITZ WOULD LIKE OUR AIRPORT TO BE USED DURING THIS TIME.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

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