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City Council Meeting Minutes — December 27, 2017

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY DECEMBER 27, 2017 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 STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. COMMISSIONER
MILLER WAS ABSENT.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 11, 2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE CRAIG MILES TO PROCEED WITH OBTAINING INFORMATION FOR A NEW METERING SYSTEM. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1303 NORTH MAIN STREET FROM FRANKLIN COUNTY TAX TRUSTEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $600.00 PLUS $46.00 FOR THE RECORDING FEE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO TABLE ITEM 5 (B) THE PROPOSAL TO REMOVE TREES ON UNDEVELOPED STREETS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO HAVE AN ORDINANCE PREPARED FOR A THREE-WAY STOP AT NORTH COMMERCIAL STREET AND BURKETT STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,236.42 FOR INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT FOR A NEW PATROL CAR. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL FOR DECEMBER 15, 2017 IN THE AMOUNT OF $105,888.47. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL FOR DECEMBER 29, 2017 IN THE AMOUNT OF $82,898.68. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW THE VIDEO THAT JONATHON WALTERS AND CRAIG MILES MADE REGARDING THE WATER DEPT. TO BE PUT ON THE CITY’S SOCIAL MEDIA PAGE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE A SAFETY GRANT TO PURCHASE A WATER PUMP AND A CAGE FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO TABLE THE MOVING OF THE “CITY OF BENTON” SIGN FROM THE OLD CITY HALL. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #17-21 PROHIBITING SEXUAL HARASSMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RELEASING A PORTION OF THE OCTOBER 23, 2017 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES TO THE PUBLIC. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MEETING DATES FOR 2018. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS, MAYOR KONDRITZ REMINDED THE COUNCIL AND THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE THAT AN AUCTION CONCERNING SURPLUS REAL ESTATE WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 2, 2018 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON CITY COUNCIL ROOM AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN.

NO OLD BUSINESS.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, JOHN KASKEY STATED HE WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS THE FUTURE USE OF SOME LOTS ON SOUTH MCLEANSBORO STREET. MR. KASKEY WAS ADVISED TO CONTACT ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DAVID GARAVALIA.

TRAVIS AKIN OF AZAVAR GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS A CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF BENTON CONERNING THE COLLECTION OF DEBTS. ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT MR. AKIN WOULD NEED TO HAVE HIS REQUEST PLACED ON THE AGENDA AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.

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

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Special Called City Council Meeting Minutes — October 27, 2017

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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD FRIDAY OCTOBER 27, 2017 AT 8:30 A.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 MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. COMMISSIONER STOREY WAS ABSENT.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT CURRENTLY THE BARS ARE ABLE TO PURCHASE 12 SUNDAY PERMITS PER YEAR FOR $50.00 A TIME. HE STATED THAT MAYOR KONDRITZ WAS APPROACHED BY A TAVERN OWNER WHO INQUIRED IF THE SUNDAY PERMITS COULD BE USED TO STAY OPEN LATE DURING THE WEEK AS WELL. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A MOTION ALLOWING BUSINESSES THAT SELL ALCOHOL TO HAVE 12 PERMITS EITHER OPEN TWO (2) ADDITIONAL HOURS MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY OR SUNDAY 11 A.M. TO 10 P.M.. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE THAT MOTION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 1. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT HE HAD BEEN IN CONTACT WITH GEORGE HOPKINS AND A REND LAKE COLLEGE LIAISON REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STORAGE BUILDING ON THE PROPERTY AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT HE AND DAVID GARAVALIA HAD MET WITH THESE TWO GENTLEMEN TO GO OVER THE PROS AND CONS OF CONSTRUCTION OF THIS BUILDING USING THE HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING TRADES CLASS. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT IT WOULD BE HIS RECOMMENDATION TO PURCHASE A BUILDING FROM K&K STORAGE THAT IS 10 FOOT X 14 FOOT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,600.00. COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THIS BUILDING COULD BE DELIVERED ON NOVEMBER 8, 2017. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO PURCHASE THIS BUILDING FROM K&K STORAGE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE SENDING COMMISSIONER DENNIS MILLER ALONG WITH MAYOR KONDRITZ AND ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO THE AIRPORT TIP MEETING IN SPRINGFIELD ON OCTOBER 31, 2017. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE SCHEDULING A CITY PLANNING WORKSHOP FOR DECEMBER 5, 2017 FROM 1 P.M. TO 5 P.M. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

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

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City Council Meeting Minutes — October 23, 2017

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY OCTOBER 23, 2017 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 MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 9, 2017 REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.
COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ ABSTAINED .

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH FRANKLIN COUNTY FOR THE FALL FEST REGARDING USE OF COUNTY PROPERTY. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #17-15 FOR NO PARKING NORTH SIDE OF EAST MAIN STREET FROM THE PUBLIC SQUARE TO NORTH COMMERCIAL STREET. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE REMOVAL OF A TREE ON SOUTH DUQUOIN STREET AND WEST WEBSTER. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO DONATE A 2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIA TO THE FRANKLIN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY. COMMISSIONER STOREY ALSO READ A LETTER FROM RYAN BUCKINGHAM AT THE FRANKLIN COUNTY EMA REGARDING THIS DONATION. SECOND TO THE MOTION MADE BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,898.68, FROM THE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,001.81, AIRPORT CARETAKER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,100.00, AND PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTERS FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL TO BE PAID ON OCTOBER 20, 2017 OF $98,952.44. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR NICOLE HUGHES OF 1106 SOUTH LICKLITER, TINA IPPEL OF 1209 EAST ANNA STREET, BREANNA CARIAS OF 1211 EAST GRAYSON, JAMES DUNCAN OF 409 LICKLITER, LISA PAGE OF 14839WHITE BIRCH COURT, AND CHRIS HAMMONDS OF 103 BLAKE STREET AS THEY MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE CITY OF BENTON WILL BE ON DISPLAY IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE FOR TWO (2) WEEKS IF ANY OF THE COMMISSIONERS WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT IT.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RENTAL OF A SMALL AIRPORT HANGER IN THE AMOUNT OF $100.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

UNDER PUBLIC AFFAIRS, MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THERE IS LAND TO BE CLEANED OUT AT TWIN OAKS/CAMP MANITOWA. COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT HE MAY BE ABLE TO GET A CAT DONATED TO DO THE CLEANUP WORK.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT ITEM (B) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AIRPORT WILD LIFE FENCE PROJECT, WILL BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT ITEM (C) DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RFQ PROCESS FOR NEW ENGINEERING SERVICES, WILL BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #17-16 AMENDING THE LIQUOR CODE, CLASS A LICENSE. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE THAT MOTION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 1. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT BONZFIRE GRILL HAS APPLIED FOR A LIQUOR LICENSE AND HE WOULD LIKE TO APPROVE THIS. COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE A CLASS E LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BONZFIRE GRILL. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 1. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT CHARLIE PAUL HAD APPLIED FOR A CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR GOOD TIMES. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE A CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR GOOD TIMES. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 1. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.

UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT THE LEASH LAW IN TOWN NEEDS TO BE ENFORCED BETTER.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT FRANKLIN COUNTY HAS OFFERED TO DONATE GUARD RAIL FOR THE SPILLWAY AT LAKE BENTON. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS DONATION OF GUARD RAIL FROM FRANKLIN COUNTY. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE HAD SPOKEN WITH JAKE BETTS FROM JOE’S PIZZA. HE STATED THAT MR. BETTS HAS BEEN CLEANING THE MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT UP ON SUNDAY MORNINGS.

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, DOUG HAGER SPOKE ON SEMI-TRUCK PARKING IN THE CITY OF BENTON. MR. HAGER ASKED THE CITY TO PROVIDE A SPOT FOR TRUCK DRIVERS TO PARK ON WEEKENDS AND POSSIBLY CHARGE A PERMIT FEE FOR THIS.

ALSO IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, TOM CARTER STATED THAT HE DID NOT THINK THE COUNCIL WAS FOLLOWING THE RULES OF THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT BY GOING INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE AIRPORT OR TO DISCUSS WHO WILL BE ATTENDING THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF AERONAUTICS TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM IN SPRINGFIELD.

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 MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

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

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COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE RFQ PROCESS FOR A NEW AIRPORT ENGINEERING SERVICE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE MOVING FORWARD WITH THE AIRPORT WILDLIFE FENCE PROJECT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

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

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City Council Meeting Minutes — October 9, 2017

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY OCTOBER 9, 2017 AT
6:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BENTON,
ILLINOIS.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION FOR COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE TO RUN THE MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

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

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001111 TO ERWIN BUILDERS FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE BACK DOOR AND REPLACEMENT OF GLASS IN THE ELEVATOR ACCESS DOOR AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,639.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO PAY THE PAY REQUEST #9 TO RIVER CITY CONSTRUCTION FOR THE WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $737,707.77. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE LOW BID ON THE AIRPORT SEWER EXTENSION OF $86,390.00 FROM WIGGS EXCAVATING. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT ONLY ONE OTHER BID WAS RECEIVED AND IT WAS FROM SKUTA CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $$122,912.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE CYPRESS CREEK SOLAR AGREEMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO DIRECT ATTORNEY MALKOVICH TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE FOR NO PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EAST MAIN STREET FROM THE PUBLIC SQUARE TO NORTH COMMERCIAL STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #000952 TO NOVACOM FOR THE FREQUENCY LICENSE TO OPERATE IN THE AMOUNT OF $675.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #000954 TO SENTINEL EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS TO REPAIR AN AIR COMPRESSOR MOTOR AND ANNUAL MAINTENANCES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,243.65. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO SET TRICK OR TREAT HOURS FOR OCTOBER 28, 2017 FROM 4 P.M. TO 8 P.M. THIS WILL RUN CONCURRENT WITH THE FALL FESTIVAL TO BE HELD ON THE PUBLIC SQUARE. SECOND BY C COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE MONTHLY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $245,546.02. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL DATED OCTOBER 6, 2017 FOR GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,532.84 AND WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,679.49 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $85,212.33. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE SEWER ADJUSTMENT FOR ELIZABETH CARNEY OF 1110 VALE STREET AS IT MEETS THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO DENY SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR DARRELL ELLIS OF 803 NORTH HICKMAN AND L.P. FRANKLIN PROPERTIES OF 406 SOUTH JONES STREET AS THEY DO NOT MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT UNDER PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT, ITEMS (B), (C), AND (D) WOULD BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES OF 10/04/17. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF 10/04/17. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE SPECIAL USE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY BOBBIE ARNOLD FOR A 2014 FLEETWOOD MANUFACTURED HOME AT 403 SOUTH WARD STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE SPECIAL USE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY MYRA JUNE HOGAN FOR A 2018 MODULAR HOME AT 1203 EAST BOND STREET. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO TABLE ITEMS (G), (H), AND (I) UNTIL THE LIQUOR COMMISSIONER CAN BE IN ATTENDANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

NO OLD BUSINESS.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, TOM CARTER QUESTIONED ACCEPTING RFQ’S FOR AN AIRPORT ENGINEER. JULIE PAYNE-HUBLER ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CYPRESS CREEK SOLAR AGREEMENT. TRICIA NEAL BROUGHT IN PICTURES AND STATED HER DISCONTENTMENT WITH THE CURRENT RECYCLING PROGRAM LOCATION.

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 AGAIN AN EMPLOYEE OF THE PUBLIC BODY OR AGAINST LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY TO DETERMINE ITS VALIDITY. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

6:35 P.M.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

6:55 P.M.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO TABLE ITEMS (B) AND (D) UNDER PUBLIC AFFAIRS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW TOM MALKOVICH AND FRED KONDRITZ TO ATTEND THE AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM MEETING IN SPRINGFIELD ON OCTOBER 31, 2017. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

7:00 P.M.

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Council Meeting Minutes — September 25, 2017

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 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 MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

COMMISSIONER MILLER A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED WE WOULD BE GOING OUT OF ORDER OF THE AGENDA. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO HIRE SHANNON TOIGO FOR A FULL TIME EMPLOYEE IN THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, ROCKY MORRIS QUESTIONED THE REASON PUBLIC COMMENTS HAD BEEN MOVED TO THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING. HE WANTED TO KNOW IF QUESTIONS WERE THOUGHT OF DURING THE MEETING, COULD THEY BE ASKED AT THE END. TOM CARTER STATED THAT THAT WITH THE NEW SEWER EMPLOYEE WAS BEING HIRED HE WOULD OFFER TO HELP THIS EMPLOYEE WITH ELECTRICAL WORK AT THE PLANT.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO PAY THE PAY REQUEST #9 TO RIVER CITY CONSTRUCTION FOR THE WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $904,396.68. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001981 TO TUSCUMBIA IRON WORKS FOR 2 LAMP POSTS AND GLOBES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1067.46. COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT THE FUNDS FOR THIS WERE DONATED BY A LOCAL RESIDENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,773.49 FROM THE GENERAL FUND, $28,159.44, AND AIRPORT CARETAKER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,100.00 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $98,032.88. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

 
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE A SEWER ADJUSTMENT FOR ROBERT WEIR OF 1401 NORTH MAIN STREET AS HE MEETS THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE, COMMISSIONER MILLER, ATTORNEY MALKOVICH, DAVID GARAVALIA, AND BROOK CRAIG HAD RECENTLY ATTENDED THE ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE CONFERENCE IN CHICAGO. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THE SESSIONS WERE VERY HELPFUL.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT THE SEWER PLANT IS COMING ALONG NICELY. HE URGED THE CITIZENS TO DRIVE BY AND SEE THE PROGRESS.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE HAD RECEIVED A LETTER FROM FREDA BROADWAY REGARDING THE VETERAN’S CEMETERY ON FIRST STREET. HE STATED THAT MRS. BROADWAY WILL BE CLEANING UP THE CEMETERY AND MAKING IT PRESENTABLE AGAIN.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT ITEMS (B) AND (C) WILL BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

MAYOR KONDRITZ ASKED TO HAVE A MOTION MADE TO AMEND THE LIQUOR CODE INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF CLASS (A) LIQUOR LICENSES FROM SEVEN (7) TO NINE (9). COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO AMEND THE LIQUOR CODE INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF CLASS (A) LIQUOR LICENSES FROM SEVEN (7) TO NINE (9). SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 1. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO ALLOW RESTAURANTS TO SELL LIQUOR ON SUNDAY FROM 11 A .M. TO 10 P.M. COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW (E) AND (E1) LIQUOR LICENSE TO SELL ALCOHOL ON SUNDAYS FROM 11 A.M. TO 10 P.M. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES, THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF SECOND.

MAYOR KONDRITZ PRESENTED THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT ITEM (F) IS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT A FEW WEEKS AGO THE CITY OPENED BIDS FOR DEMOLITION OF FOUR (4) HOUSES AND THAT THE BID WAS AWARDED TO FREEMAN ENVIRONMENTAL. COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT FREEMAN ENVIRONMENTAL WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT. COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO AWARD THE BID TO THE NEXT LOWEST BIDDER, AP EXCAVATING, IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,120.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT THE CITY HAS BEEN AWARDED 45% FORGIVENESS ON THE LOAN TAKEN OUT FOR THE NEW WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT THE NEW PLANT WILL COST MORE TO OPERATE AND THAT IS WHY SEWER RATES CANNOT BE LOWERED AND IN FACT MAY HAVE TO BE INCREASED IN THE FUTURE.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

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

6:50 P.M.

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

7:40 P.M.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO AMEND THE AIRPORT ORDINANCE TO A THREE (3) PERSON ADVISORY COMMITTEE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO TABLE ITEM (C) UNDER PUBLIC AFFAIRS, DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AIRPORT WILDLIFE FENCE PROJECT, UNTIL FURTHER RESEARCH AND STATUS OF THE GRANT CAN BE OBTAINED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO NOT FILL THE POSITION OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AT THIS TIME. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 2. COMMISSIONER MILLER AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

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

7:45 P.M.

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Agenda — October 9, 2017

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY OCTOBER 9, 2017
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
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAY REQUEST FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AIRPORT SEWER EXTENSION BID ACCEPTANCE
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CYPRESS CREEK SOLAR AGREEMENT

5. STREETS & IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER WYANT
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF NO PARKING NORTH SIDE OF EAST MAIN STREET TO NORTH COMMERCIAL STREET

6. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT COMMISSIONER STOREY
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SETTING TRICK OR TREAT HOURS

7. ACCOUNTS & FINANCE REPORT COMMISSIONER MILLER
A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & MONTHLY BILLS
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
C. APPROVAL OF SEWER ADJUSTMENTS

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AIRPORT WILD LIFE FENCE PROJECT
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ATTENDING ANNUAL AIRPORT TIP MEETING
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF RFQ PROCESS FOR AIRPORT ENGINEERING SERVICES
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION
G. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO LIQUOR CODE, CLASS A LICENSE
H. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CLASS E LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BONZFIRE GRILL
I. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR GOOD TIMES

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 10/05/17 AT 3:00 P.M./BC

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City Council Meeting Minutes — September 11, 2017

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 AT
6:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BENTON,
ILLINOIS.

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

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 28, 2017
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER READ A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 11 – SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 AS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WEEK. THE PROCLAMATION WAS PRESENTED TO CHAMBER REPRESENTATIVE KAREN MULLENS. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THIS PROCLAMATION. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

UNDER MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, JIMMY HOSICK SPOKE REGARDING THE LIQUOR LICENSE HE PREVIOUSLY HELD WITH THE CITY OF BENTON. MR. HOSICK STATED THAT HE HAD LET HIS LIQUOR LICENSE LAPSE WHEN HE WAS NO LONGER RUNNING HIS BAR. HE ASKED THE COUNCIL TO CONSIDER REINSTATING HIS LIQUOR LICENSE SO THAT HE WOULD BE ABLE TO SELL HIS BUILDING.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH FUTIVA. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT THE OIL AND CHIP PROJECT FOR 2017 HAS BEEN FINISHED.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #17-10 FOR A ROAD CLOSURE OF THE SQUARE FOR FALL FESTIVAL. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #001978 TO RAY O’HERRON FOR A K9 CAGE FOR THE FORD EXPLORER AND A FAN FOR THE K9 COMPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,344.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $286,838.06. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,545.20 AND WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,718.31 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $85,263.51. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE SEWER ADJUSTMENTS FOR JOAN CUMMINS OF 1005 HIGHLAND STREET, AND ALICE BLASZCZYNSKI OF 204 WEST CAPITAL AS THEY MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE A POOL ADJUSTMENT FOR ANDREW ATCHISON OF 403 EAST BOND STREET AS IT MEETS THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO DENY A SEWER ADJUSTMENT FROM ROBERT WEIR OF 1401 NORTH MAIN STREET AS HE HAS ALREADY RECEIVED ONE POOL ADJUSTMENTS IN 2017. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER STOREY ABSTAINED.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT THE CITY RECEIVED ITS PERMIT FROM THE EPA FOR THE BLUE RIDGE SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE STATED THAT BID WILL BE OPENED FOR THIS PROJECT ON OCTOBER 3, 2017.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

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

6:25 P.M.

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City Council Meeting Minutes — July 24, 2017

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY JULY 24, 2017 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 MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 10, 2017 PUBLIC HEARING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE ABSTAINED.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 10, 2017. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND MAYOR KONDRITZ. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED JULY 17, 2017 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND COMMISSIONER WYANT.
NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE ABSTAINED.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT WE WOULD BE GOING OUT OF ORDER OF THE AGENDA. COMMISSIONER MILLER INTRODUCED DAVID GONCHER OF COLONIAL LIFE. MR. GONCHER GAVE A PRESENTATION REGARDING THE INSURANCE POLICIES AVAILABLE THROUGH COLONIAL LIFE. THE COUNCIL STATED THAT A DECISION ON WHETHER TO ALLOW COLONIAL LIFE TO OFFER THEIR PRODUCTS TO EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF BENTON WOULD BE MADE AT A FUTURE MEETING.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #17-09 ALLOWING A STREET CLOSURE FOR THE BENTON HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE 1 P.M. TO 2:45 P.M. ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2017. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT THE FIRST ROUND OF OIL AND CHIP HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND THAT THE SECOND ROUND WILL BE IN DONE IN AUGUST.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #000950 TO EMERGENCY REPORTING SYSTEMS INC. FOR THE ANNUAL NFIRS REPORTING SOFTWARE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,188.00. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #17-11, EMERGENCY PERSONNEL AMBULANCE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO TABLE THE APPROVAL OF EMERGENCY PERSONNEL MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH ACCUMED BILLING INC. CONCERNING MAINTAINING BILLS AND RECORDS FOR AMBULANCE SERVICE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL FOR JULY 14, 2017 FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,465.09 AND WATER AND SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,136.06 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $89,602.04. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE POOL ADJUSTMENTS FOR SHANNON MELVIN OF 1608 NORTH MAIN STREET, FAITH MATZKER OF 805 EAST MAIN STREET, CANDACE PERKINS OF 510 MADISON STREET, NANCY LAMBERT OF 634 NORTH BUCHANAN, ROBERT NORRIS OF 305 NORTH WARD, AND AMY PRESUTTI OF 603 NORTH HICKMAN AS THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE A SEWER ADJUSTMENT FOR CLYDE STEWART OF 114 WEST FIFTH STREET AS IT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN THE ORDNANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #17-12 DISSOLVING THE YOUTH CENTER BOARD. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #17-08 CLOSING THE YOUTH BOARD COMMUNITY CENTER FUND. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

UNDER PUBLIC AFFAIRS, MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT SPRAYING AND WEED EATING IS BEING COMPLETED ON SATURDAYS BY THE WORKERS IN THE STREET AND WATER DEPARTMENTS. MAYOR KONDRITZ THANKED THESE DEPARTMENTS.

MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT REPUBLIC SERVICES DONATES COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP FUNDS TO THE CITY OF BENTON IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,000.00 EVERY YEAR. MAYOR KONDRITZ STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO SEE THESE FUNDS USED TO PAY FOR THE LODGING AND FUEL FOR JOHN CERNEY TO INSTALL THE BEATLES ART INSTALLATION. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO USE THE REPUBLIC SERVICES COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP FUNDS TO PAY FOR THE LODGING AND FUEL OF ARTIST JOHN CERNEY. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 5. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER STOREY STATED THAT THE COUNTY WAS CURRENTLY TAKING CARE OF THE WEEDS ON THEIR PROPERTY. COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT HIS DEPARTMENT WOULD CONTINUE WEED EATING ON THE WEEKENDS.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER MILLER THANKED PUBLIC INFORMATION COORDINATOR RACHEL GARTNER FOR HER HELP WITH THE RECYCLING EVENT.

IN MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE, KAREN MULLEN FROM THE BENTON WEST CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE THANKED THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THEIR DONATION FOR THE FIREWORKS.

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

6:45 P.M.

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Agenda — August 14, 2017

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AGENDA
BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY AUGUST 14, 2017
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
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF PAY REQUEST FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

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 REMOVING A PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTER
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF ADDING PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTERS
D. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF NAMING AN ACTING FIRE CHIEF DURING CHIEF COCKRUM’S OFFICIAL TRAINING
E. UPDATE ON THE NEW FIRETRUCK
F. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MUTUAL AID FOR THE AMBULANCE

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 ASBESTOS ANALYSIS AT 500 WEST MAIN
E. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF COLONIAL LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES

8. CITY ATTORNEY TOM MALKOVICH
A. UPDATES

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MAYOR KONDRITZ
A. UPDATES
B. FARM CITY DAYS PRESENTATION
C. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CLOSING THE PUBLIC SQUARE FOR FALL FEST

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 08/10/17 AT 2:00 P.M./BC

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City Council Meeting — July 10, 2017

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY JULY 10, 2017 AT
6:00 P.M. IN THE BENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 1403 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BENTON,
ILLINOIS.

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

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 26, 2017 REGULAR BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED JULY 5, 2017 BENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 3. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, AND COMMISSIONER WYANT.
NAYS: 0. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE ABSTAINED.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT WE WOULD BE GOING OUT OF ORDER OF THE AGENDA. COMMISSIONER MILLER INTRODUCED POLICE CHIEF KYLE MELVIN. CHIEF MELVIN INTRODUCED OFFICER MARK WILKEY AND K9 OFFICER, RANGER. CHIEF MELVIN STATED THAT RANGER WAS BORN IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA, SENT TO GERMANY, AND WAS ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF BENTON IN INDIANA. CHIEF MELVIN STATED THAT RANGER WILL BE USED FOR TRACKING SUSPECTS AS WELL AS MISSING OR ENDANGERED ELDERLY AND CHILDREN. OFFICER WILKEY STATED THAT HE AND RANGER COMPLETED A 400 HOUR TRAINING ACADAMY.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE A CHANGE ORDER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,709.50. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAY REQUEST #6 TO RIVER CITY CONSTRUCTION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $621,573.30. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE ASKED THE SEALED BIDS FOR FOUR (4) HOUSE DEMOLITIONS BE OPENED AND READ ALOUD. TERRA PRO EXCAVATING BID $21,500.00; WIGGS EXCAVATING BID $21,425.00; ROADWORKS BID $22,951.33; SCHAFER EXCAVATING BID $31,300.00 OR $34,900.00 IF THE CITY WISHED A GARAGE BE DEMOLISHED IN ADDITION; TERRY BAKER EXCAVATING BID $21,240.00; JOPLIN SALVAGE BID $19,250.00; FREEMAN ENVIRONMENTAL BID $13,890.00; AND AP EXCAVATING BID $27,219.00. LOW BID WAS RECEIVED BY FREEMAN ENVIRONMENTAL. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO ALLOW ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DAVID GARAVALIA AND CITY CLERK BROOK CRAIG TO PROCEED WITH DEMOLITION OF THESE FOUR (4) HOUSES AFTER VERIFYING ALL INFORMATION NEEDED TO PROCEED. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE VACATION OF AN ALLEY IN MCCREERY AND STAMPER’S ADDITION AND THE VACATION OF AN UNNAMED STREET. PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD BEFORE THE COUNCIL MEETING WITH NO COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #17-07 ALLOWING STREET CLOSURE FOR THE ANNUAL CHAMBER CAR SHOW FROM 4 P.M. TO 9 P.M. ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2017. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO TABLE APPROVAL OF THE AMBULANCE ORDINANCE UNTIL ALL QUESTIONS FROM THE COUNCIL REGARDING THIS ORDINANCE COULD BE ANSWERED . SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER STOREY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE TEMPORARY FULL-TIME APPOINTMENT OF JEREMY YOUNG TO THE POSITION OF POLICE DEPARTMENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE MONTHLY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $550,915.01. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYROLL FOR JUNE 30, 2017 FROM THE
GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,262.11 AND WATER AND SEWER IN THE AMOUNT OF
$30,669.25 FOR A TOTAL PAYROLL OF $94,295.36. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE A SEWER ADJUSTMENT FOR STEVE VOLINI OF 503 SOUTH MAIN AS IT MEETS THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE SWIMMING POOL ADJUSTMENTS FOR DARRYL LYNCH OF 420 STONE BROOK DRIVE, MONIKA HUMBRECHT OF 511 WEST SIXTH STREET, ROBIN FOSTER OF 210 COLLEGE STREET, MARY WYANT OF 412 SOUTH STOTLAR, VAN SYNDER OF 714 BEATRICE, JACK THOMAS OF 603 EAST WEBSTER, RACHEL EASTON OF 1006 SOUTH COMMERCIAL, DAMIAN DAWSON OF 1205 WHISPER WAY, TRACY AND DANIEL BONSACK OF 304 NORTH EIGHTH, AND MELINDA THOMAS OF 600 WEST SIXTH STREET AS THEY MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STOREY. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE THE COUNCIL TO THINK ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF GETTING AN ESTIMATE FOR DEMOLITION OF 500 WEST MAIN STREET. THIS ESTIMATE WOULD BE USEFUL IN LETTING POTENTIAL BUYERS KNOW THE COSTS OF DEMOLITION IF THEY WERE TO CHOOSE TO MOVE FORWARD WITH IT.

COMMISSIONER MILLER STATED THAT MIDWEST COMPUTER RECYCLING, INC. HAD BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE CITY. THEY HAVE ASKED THAT THE CITY SPONSOR A COMPUTER/ELECTRONIC RECYCLING EVENT. THIS EVENT WOULD BE FREE TO THE CITIZENS AND THE CITY. COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE MADE A MOTION TO SPONSOR A COMPUTER/ELECTRONIC RECYCLING EVENT. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WYANT. VOTE WAS TAKEN. YEAS: 4. COMMISSIONER MILLER, COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 0.

ATTORNEY MALKOVICH STATED THAT THE COUNCIL WILL NEED TO DISCUSS PAYING FOR FUEL AND LODGING EXPENSES FOR JOHN CERNEY UNDER OLD BUSINESS. JOHN CERNEY, AN ARTIST FROM CALIFORNIA, HAD BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE CITY OF BENTON REGARDING AN ART INSTALLATION HE WOULD LIKE TO DONATE. MR. CERNEY’ S INSTALLATION IS WORTH APPROXIMATELY $20,000.00 AND THE ONLY THING HE IS REQUESTING IN RETURN WOULD BE HIS TRAVEL EXPENSES.

NO MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

UNDER OLD BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER WYANT STATED THAT HE DID NOT FEEL THE CITY NEEDED TO ACCEPT THIS ART INSTALLATION OR PAY FOR THE EXPENSES OF MR. CERNEY. COMMISSIONER WYANT MADE A MOTION TO NOT MOVE FORWARD WITH THE INSTALLATION BY MR. CERNEY. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. VOTE WAS TAKEN. COMMISSIONER STOREY, COMMISSIONER WYANT, AND COMMISSIONER BAUMGARTE. NAYS: 1. COMMISSIONER MILLER.

NO NEW BUSINESS.

NO MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE.

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

6:35 P.M.

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