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Council Meeting Minutes — November 28, 2016

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY NOVEMBER 28, 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 NOVEMBER 14, 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 #000896 TO ALAN ENVIRONMENTAL FOR GREASE GOBLIN IN THE AMOUNT OF $845.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT ALL THE PAPERS REGARDING THE LOAN FOR THE NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT HAVE BEEN SIGNED. HE SAID THE CONSTRUCTION MEETING WOULD TAKE PLACE WITHIN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS AND THEN THE GROUND BREAKING WOULD HAPPEN SOON.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #16-24 MAKING CARLTON STREET AND MAPLE STREET INTERSECTION A FOUR-WAY STOP. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. 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 #16-25 CLOSING AN ALLEY IN BLOCK 13 OF THE R.L. HAYES’ ADDITION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 1. COMMISSIONER STOREY.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #16-26 CLOSING AN ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, AND 6 IN TEDROW ADDITION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 1. COMMISSIONER STOREY.

COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED MADE A MOTION TO HIRE JEREMY WATKINS AS A PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF BENTON. COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT OFFICER WATKINS WOULD BE ATTENDING ACADEMY IN JANUARY OF 2017. 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 TABLE A DISCUSSION OF PURCHASING TABLETS FOR THE POLICE OFFICERS UNTIL FURTHER RESEARCH COULD BE DONE INTO THIS PROJECT. 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 REMOVE THE “UNLOADING ZONE ONLY” SIGNS ON THE SQUARE. 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 THE POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS SAVED $5,000.00 TOWARDS THE K9 UNIT.

COMMISSIONER STOREY ASKED CURT ERWIN TO GIVE THE COUNCIL AN UPDATE ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT. MR. ERWIN STATED THAT THE PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL IS 90% COMPLETE. MR. ERWIN STATED THAT CONSTRUCTION SHOULD BE COMPLETE BY THE END OF JANUARY.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL DATED 11/18/16 FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,910.70 AND FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,282.59 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $88,193.29. 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 SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR RAYMOND BEATY OF 1111 ANNA STREET AND LISA PATE OF 808 MICHAEL DRIVE 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 TABLE A DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF FRANKLIN COUNTY TRUSTEE HOUSES AT A COST OF $646.00 PER HOUSE UNTIL COMMON ADDRESSES WERE PROVIDED TO THE COUNCIL. 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 HAVE AN EMPLOYEE LUNCHEON AND NO CHRISTMAS BONUSES. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 1. COMMISSIONER WYANT.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION RATES HAD RISEN $2,000.00 PER MONTH FOR THE YEAR OF 2017.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ACQUIRE AN APPRAISAL ON THE CITY OWNED STUYVESANT PROPERTY. 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 THE CITY OF BENTON’S FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS WAS A SUCCESS. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THE BENTON AND WEST CITY FIREMEN BOTH WORKED VERY HARD HANGING LIGHTS AND HE WOULD LIKE TO COMMEND THEM ON THEIR SERVICE.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO PRESENT ORDINANCE #16-27 AMENDING BUSINESS CODE, ARTICLE IV, COIN-OPERATED MACHINES. ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PRESENTED THE ORDINANCE AND STATED A MOTION WOULD NEED TO BE MADE APPROVING THIS ORDINANCE. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #16-27 INCREASING COIN-OPERATED MACHINE YEARLY FEES TO $250.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO PRESENT ORDINANCE #16-28 AMENDING THE LIQUOR CODE. ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PRESENTED THE ORDINANCE AND STATED A MOTION WOULD NEED TO BE MADE APPROVING THIS ORDINANCE. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #16-28 INCREASING LIQUOR LICENSE YEARLY FEES BY $250.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO PRESENT ORDINANCE #16-29 AMENDING THE LIQUOR CODE. ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PRESENTED THE ORDINANCE AND STATED A MOTION WOULD NEED TO BE MADE APPROVING THIS ORDINANCE. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #16-29 AMENDING SUNDAY PERMITS AND HOURS OF OPERATION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO PRESENT ORDINANCE #16-30 AMENDING THE BUILDING CODE, SECTION 25-5-2. ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PRESENTED THE ORDINANCE AND STATED A MOTION WOULD NEED TO BE MADE APPROVING THIS ORDINANCE. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #16-30 DECREASING THE TIME FRAME FROM 30 DAYS TO 15 DAYS. 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 STOREY STATED THAT A CHANGE ORDER HAD BEEN ISSUED BY CURT ERWIN CONSTRUCTION REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT. COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,670.00. 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, COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE VETERAN’S SERVICE OFFICER CURRENTLY LOCATED AT 500 WEST MAIN SHOULD BE RELOCATED BY THE END OF JANUARY 2017.

ALSO UNDER NEW BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED HE HAD RECEIVED AN AIRPORT BOARD RESIGNATION FROM STEVE BROWNING. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION FROM STEVE BROWNING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT HE HAD RECEIVED A LETTER FROM SOUTHERN ILLINOIS COLLEGIATE COMMON MARKET STATING THAT THEIR PROGRAM HAD BEEN REASSIGNED BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1, 2017. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THERE IS A MEETING SET TO TAKE PLACE REGARDING THIS ON JANUARY 10, 2017 AT 9 A.M. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THIS WAS A GOOD PROGRAM AND THAT HE WOULD BE IN ATTENDANCE OF THIS MEETING.

UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, JULIE PAYNE-HUBLER ASKED THAT IF THERE WAS A POLICY IN PLACE THAT WOULD REQUIRE A POLICE OFFICER TO REPAY HIS SCHOOLING COSTS IF HE DID NOT STAY WITH THE CITY A CERTAIN PERIOD OF TIME. THE COUNCIL STATED THAT THEY WOULD LOOK INTO THIS.

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 BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

6:55 P.M.

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

7:15 P.M.

NO ACTION TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

COMMISSIONER STOREY 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.

7:30 P.M.

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Public Hearing 11/28/2016

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MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD MONDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2016 AT 5:45 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BENTON, ILLINOIS.

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

JIMMY BEACHAL STATED THAT HE WAS OPPOSED TO THE PROPOSED ALLEY CLOSURE IN THE R.L. HAYES’ ADDITION. HE STATED THAT THERE WERE UTILITIES IN THIS ALLEY THAT HE BELIEVED THE CITY WOULD HAVE ISSUES REACHING IF THE ALLEY WAS CLOSED. HE PROVIDED PICTURES TO THE COUNCIL. THE COUNCIL ASSURED MR. BEACHAL THAT THE CITY COULD REACH THESE UTILITIES.

LARRY TITTLE STATED THAT HE WAS IN FAVOR OF CLOSING THIS ALLEY IN THE R.L. HAYES’ ADDITION.

RON GIACONE, ATTORNEY FOR BENTON CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL STATED THAT HE WAS IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSED ALLEY CLOSURE IN THE TEDROW ADDITION NEXT TO THE HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT.

NO OTHER COMMENTS WERE HEARD FROM THE AUDIENCE.

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

5:55 P.M.

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Agenda — Council Meeting 12/27/2016

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY DECEMBER 27, 2016
6:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF $20,000.00 MFT TRANSFER

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SWEARING IN OF NEW POLICE OFFICER
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SWEARING IN OF NEW FIREFIGHTER
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING ORDINANCE #15-19
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER MILLER
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF APPRAISAL OF WEBSTER JR. HIGH/LOGAN GRADE SCHOOL PROPERTY
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH SIH WORKCARE

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE ENTERPRISE ZONE APPLICATION

10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

11. OLD BUSINESS

12. NEW BUSINESS

13. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE
B. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
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.

ADJOURNMENT POSTED 12/22/16 AT 1:00 P.M./BC

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Agenda — Council Meeting December 12, 2016

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY DECEMBER 12, 2016
6:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH JOHN H. CRAWFORD AND ASSOCIATES
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH HOLCOM ENGINEERING
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL FOR LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING A PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CANDIDATE TESTING FOR POLICE AND FIRE MERIT BOARD
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TRANSFER OF GOLF CART STICKERS

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER MILLER
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF FRANKIN COUNTY TRUSTEE HOUSES
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MOVING NEXT COUNCIL MEETING DATE TO TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2016
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR 2016 TAX LEVY
G. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF OUTSIDE LIGHTING AT CITY HALL
H. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AIPORT BOARD APPOINTMENT
I. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION CLOSING EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
J. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING ADDITIONAL CITY HALL STAFF
K. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF USING 2017 IPRF GRANT FUNDS FOR SECURITY SYSTEM AT NEW POLICE STATION

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. PRESENTATION FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH FRANKLIN COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL

10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

11. OLD BUSINESS

12. NEW BUSINESS

13. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE
B. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
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.

ADJOURNMENT POSTED 12/08/16 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

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Council Meeting Minutes — November 14, 2016

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY NOVEMBER 14, 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 24, 2016 PUBLIC HEARING. 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 OCTOBER 24, 2016 REGULAR SESSION MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ INTRODUCED NEW FRANKLIN CIRCUIT CLERK.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001518 TO HD SUPPLY FOR 24 5/8” I PEARL METERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000.00. 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 #002264 TO HACH COMPANY FOR TESTING EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,591.68. 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 HE BELIEVES WE WILL BE BREAKING GROUND FOR THE NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IN TWO WEEKS.

COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT THE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS ARE 90% COMPLETED AT THIS TIME.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001374 TO ODUM CONCRETE FOR CONCRETE FORMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,445.80. 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 DIRECT ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE MAKING THE INTERSECTION OF CARLTON STREET AND MAPLE STREET A FOUR-WAY STOP. 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 APPROVE RESOLUTION #16-14 FOR THE 2017 MFT PROGRAM. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. 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 THE 2017 OVERLAY BID FROM ET SIMMONDS, THE ONLY BID RECEIVED ON 11/09/2016. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001962 TO FABIK POWER SYSTEMS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,678.00 FOR A 50 KW CATERPILLAR DIESEL ELECTRIC GENERATOR. 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 MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #000937 TO MIDAMERICA FIRE FOR 4 GAS DETECTOR CALIBRATION KITS IN THE AMOUNT OF $593.00. 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 MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #000939 TO SENTINEL EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS FOR SCBA COMPRESSOR MAINTENANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $566.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #000938 TO FAST FOR ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION SERVICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $822.49. 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 MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #000940 TO FAST FOR AIRBAG REPLACEMENT IN ENGINE #801 IN THE AMOUNT OF $645.07. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #000941 TO BANNER FIRE EQUIPMENT FOR REPAIRS TO ENGINE #803 IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,991.25. 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 PURCHASE ORDER #001056 TO ZOBRIO FOR SETUP AND REPORTING, SUPPORT AGREEMENT, AND THE PAPER SAVE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,069.04. 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 BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $345,539.84. 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 11/04/16 FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,489.10 AND FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,909.58 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $87,398.68. 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 CHARLOTTE PETRAZIO OF 612 EAST WEBSTER STREET AND PAM TEAGUE OF 1141 WEST WEBSTER STREET AS THEY BOTH MEET THE CRITERIA SET FOR 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 DENY THE SEWER ADJUSTMENT FOR KIMBERLY SHARP OF 505 WEST FIFTH STREET AS IT DOES NOT 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 THE AUDIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016 TO THE COUNCIL. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AUDIT AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILER INVITED REG ANKROM OF SIMEC TO SPEAK TO THE COUNCIL. MR. ANKROM STATED THAT OUR CURRENT AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRIC AGGREGATION EXPIRES IN 8 MONTHS, BUT THAT HE BELIEVES NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO TAKE OUR RATES TO MARKET. MR. ANKROM STATED THAT HE WILL OBTAIN BIDS FOR 12, 24, AND 36 MONTHS. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW REG ANKROM OF SIMEC TO BID THE RESIDENTIAL AGGREGATION TO MARKET AND RETURN THE BIDS TO THE MAYOR. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

UNDER UPDATES, MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WANTED TO THANK THE AMERICAN LEGION LADIES AUXILIARY FOR THE AMERICAN FLAGS THAT WERE PUT UP THROUGH TOWN. MAYOR KONDRITZ ALSO STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE STREET DEPARTMENT FOR PUTTING UP THE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO SOLICIT TOWN’S PEOPLE TO DECORATE THEIR HOMES FOR CHRISTMAS AND THEN REGISTER THEM IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE FOR A LIST OF HOLIDAY HOMES TO BE DISTRIBUTED.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE HAD AN ITEM TO BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DAVID GARAVALIA HAS REQUESTED AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 25-5-2 OF THE REVISED CODE OF ORDINANCES CHANGING THE TIME FRAME FROM 30 TO 15 DAYS TO MAKE A STRUCTURE SAFE. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO AMEND SECTION 25-5-2 OF THE REVISED CODE OF ORDINANCES FROM 30 DAYS TO 15 DAYS TO MAKE A STRUCTURE SAFE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER STOREY MENTIONED THAT A BENEFIT WILL BE HELD FOR OFFICER MCDANIEL AT LAFIESTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT AS WELL AS A SPAGHETTI DINNER WILL BE HELD FOR OFFICER MCDANIEL AT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IN DECEMBER. THESE FUNDRAISERS ARE TO HELP OFFSET COSTS OF OFFICER MCDANIEL’S MEDICAL EXPENSES.

ALSO UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS, MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED CITY CLERK BROOK CRAIG TO UPDATE THE COUNCIL ON THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS. MRS. CRAIG STATED THAT FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS IS TO TAKE PLACE ON NOVEMBER 26, 2016 BEGINNING AT 5 P.M. WITH SANTA ARRIVING AT 6 P.M., STOCKINGS TO BE HANDED OUT TO THE CHILDREN, AND FREE CARRIAGE RIDES TO BEGIN AT 7 P.M.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER WYANT ASKED THE REST OF THE COUNCIL FOR AN UPDATE REGARDING THE CLEAN UP AND REZONING OF POPE STREET. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THE AREA HAS BEEN CLEANED UP AND THAT REZONING WOULD BE UP TO THE LAND OWNER.

THERE WERE NO MATTERS UNDER NEW BUSINESS.

UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, JUDY KELLEY STATED THAT SHE WAS OUT OF TOWN WHEN THE OPEN HOUSE FOR CITY HALL WAS CONDUCTED AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW IT WENT. SHE WAS INFORMED THAT OTHER THAN ONE (1) NEWSPAPER REPORTER FROM THE GAZETTE, NO ONE ATTENDED THE OPEN HOUSE.

NELSON ENRIETTO ASKED IF THE CITY HAD CONDUCTED ANY SOIL TESTS ON THE POPE STREET PROPERTY. THE COUNCIL INFORMED MR. ENRIETTO THAT THE PROPERTY DOES NOT BELONG TO THE CITY.

ROCKY MORRIS ASKED WHO MAKES THE DETERMINATION ON CLOSING AN ALLEY. HE WAS TOLD THAT THIS WOULD BE DONE THROUGH THE ZONING DEPARTMENT. MR. MORRIS ALSO ASKED IF AN APPRAISAL HAD BEEN DONE ON THE NEW CITY HALL BUILDING. HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE CITY OF BENTON DID NOT HAVE AN APPRAISAL DONE ON 1403 SOUTH MAIN. MR. MORRIS ALSO ASKED WHO DETERMINED THAT 1403 SOUTH MAIN WAS WORTH THE MONEY THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD HAD ASKED FOR IT. THE COUNCIL INFORMED MR. MORRIS THAT A COMMITTEE WAS FORMED AND THAT THEY MADE THE RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNCIL TO PURCHASE THE NEW CITY HALL BUILDING.

ALSO UNDER PUBLIC COMMENTS, STEVEN PATE STATED THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL CONCERNS AS TO ACTIVITIES IN THE AMERICAN LEGION PARKING LOT NEXT TO HIS BUILDING. THE AMERICAN LEGION REPRESENTATIVES ACKNOWLEDGED THE CONCERNS AND REQUESTED THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO DRIVE THROUGH THE PARKING LOT AT 10 P.M. ON SUNDAY EVENINGS.

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

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COMMISSIONER MILLER 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.

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COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO HAVE ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PREPARE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING COIN-OPERATED VIDEO POKER MACHINE FEES FROM $100.00 TO $250.00 PER MACHINE PER YEAR. 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 HAVE ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PREPARE AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE FEES FOR CLASS A, A-1, B, C, D, E, E-1, G, AND H LIQUOR LICENSES BY $250.00 EACH. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO HAVE ATTORNEY MALKOVICH PREPARE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING HOURS OF OPERATION FOR CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE HOLDERS TO 11 A.M. TO 10 P.M. ON SUNDAYS WITH A FEE INCREASE FROM $520.00 T0 $1,200.00 PER YEAR. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO INCREASE SUNDAY (ADDITIONAL HOURS) PERMITS FOR CLASS A, A1, D, E, AND E1 LIQUOR LICENSE HOLDERS TO TWELVE (12) TIMES PER YEAR FROM 11 A.M. TO 10 P.M. WITH A FEE OF $50.00 PER OCCASION, AND TO ALLOW CLASS B LICENSE TO HAVE SUNDAY SALES FROM 11 A.M. TO 10 P.M. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER MILLER, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

 
COMMISSIONER WYANT 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.

8:00 P.M.

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Agenda — November 28, 2016

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2016
6:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE MAKING CARLTON AND MAPLE STREET A FOUR-WAY STOP
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ALLEY CLOSURES

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING A PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICER
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PURCHASING TABLETS FOR THE POLICE OFFICERS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF REMOVING UNLOADING ZONE SIGNS ON SQUARE
E. UPDATE ON K9 UNIT
F. UPDATE ON POLICE DEPARTMENT CONSTRUCTION

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER MILLER
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF FRANKIN COUNTY TRUSTEE HOUSES
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CHRISTMAS BONUSES
F. UPDATE ON WORKER’S COMPENSATION PREMIUMS
G. UPDATE OF SURVEY OF PROPERTY ON STUYVESANT STREET

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE AMENDING BUSINESS CODE, ARTICLE IV, COIN-OPERATED MACHINES
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCES AMENDING LIQUOR CODE
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE AMENDING BUILDING CODE, SECTION
25-5-2

10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

11. OLD BUSINESS

12. NEW BUSINESS

13. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE
B. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
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.

ADJOURNMENT POSTED 11/23/16 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

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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 Agenda – October 10, 2016

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AGENDA

 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY OCTOBER 10, 2016

6:00 P.M.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE  
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS  
  3.   DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDING RESOLUTION 16-02

 

  1. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS                                 COMMISSIONER WYANT
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
  3. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF IDOT CONTINUOUS NEEDS CLASSIFICATION MAP

 

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT                 COMMISSIONER STOREY
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS  

 

  1. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT                 COMMISSIONER MILLER
  2. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
  3. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
  4. APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS
  5. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EXCESS EQUIPMENT SALE
  6. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BUILDING UPDATES/IMPROVEMENTS

 

  1. CITY ATTORNEY                                 TOM MALKOVICH
  2. UPDATES

 

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT                 MAYOR KONDRITZ
  2. UPDATES
  3. PRESENTATION BY CINNAMON SMITH ON THE UPCOMING SOLAR ECLIPSE
  4. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CIVIC CENTER BOARD APPOINTMENTS

 

  1. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

 

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  2.      DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE                                                   
  3. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
  4.     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.

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                POSTED 10/06/16 AT 3:00 P.M./BC                                                                                                                   

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AGENDA — AUGUST 22, 2016

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY AUGUST 22, 2016
6:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PUBLIC PROPERTY REPORT COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING A NEW POLICE OFFICER
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT
D. UPDATE ON NEW FIRE TRUCK
E. UPDATE ON RAILROAD

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER MILLER
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL GIS MAPPING
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF TERMINATING CURRENT JANITORIAL CONTRACT
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING OF KEENER’S KLEANERS
G. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF HIRING SEVERIN’S LANDSCAPING TO TRIM SHRUBS AT CITY HALL

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF BARGAINING AGREEMENT CONTRACT (S)

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MOVING MONUMENTS BY J.W. REYNOLDS MONUMENT COMPANY

10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

11. OLD BUSINESS

12. NEW BUSINESS

13. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION AND/OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE
B. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AND/OR PENDING LITIGATIONS
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.

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