Benton City Council met Wednesday, July 27.
Here are the minutes as provided by Benton:
Continued Council Meeting Minutes — July 27, 2016
Minutes of the continued Benton City Council meeting held Wednesday July 27, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. in the Benton Municipal Building located at 500 West Main Street, Benton, Illinois.
Mayor Kondritz called the meeting to order. Those present were Commissioner Wyant, Commissioner Storey, Commissioner Miller, and Mayor Kondritz. Commissioner Baumgarte was absent. Mayor Kondritz asked Commissioner Storey to address the audience.
Commissioner Storey stated that he would like to thank everyone that came to the Town Hall meeting held Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Commissioner Storey stated that he and Fire chief Shane Cockrum had found a used 2003 100 foot ladder truck in Texas for $350,000.00. Commissioner Storey Stated that he would like to send Fire Chief Shane Cockrum and Former Fire Chief Gary Kasper to Texas to inspect this truck and see if it will meet our needs.
Commissioner Storey made a motion to send these gentlemen to Texas to inspect this firetruck. Second by Commissioner Miller. Vote was taken. Yeas: 4. Commissioner Wyant, Commissioner Storey, Commissioner Miller, and Mayor kondritz. Nays: 0.
Commissioner Storey made a motion to bid a new 75-foot and a new 100-foot ladder truck to be purchased in January of 2017 if the above firetruck fails to meet our needs. Second by Cmmissioner Wyant. Vote was taken. Yeas: 4. Commissioner Wyant, Commissioner Storey, Commissioner Miller, and Mayor Kondritz. Nays: 0.
Commissioner Storey made a motion to move forward with the building of a Police Department of approximately 3,400 square foot to be located on Washington Street. Second by Commissioner Miller. Vote was taken. Yeas: 4. Commissioner Wyant, Commissioner Storey, Commissioner Miller, and Mayor Kondritz. Nays: 0.
Commissioner Storey made a motion to allow the mayor and legal counsel to begin the process of selling the Hudelson Street property. Second by Commissioner Miller. Vote was taken. Yeas: 4. Commissioner Wyant, Commissioner Storey, Commissioner Miller, and Mayor kondritz. Nays: 0.
Commissioner Wyant made a motion to adjourn. Second by commissioner Miller. Vote was taken. Yeas: 4. Commissioner Wyant, Commissioner Storey, Commissioner Miller, and Mayor Kondritz. Nays: 0.
8:40 a.m.
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