BENTON CITY COUNCIL

JANUARY 18, 2010

The governing body of the City of Benton, Kansas met in regular session at the usual meeting place in the City at 7:00 p.m.  Mayor Ken Gile presided and members of the council were present as follows:  John Gahagan, Dan Carpenter, James Thompson, Kathy Gomez and Scott Hartley.

APPROVE MINUTES
Dan moved to approve the minutes from the December 21, 2009 meeting.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

HEALTH INSURANCE RENEWAL
Chad Patton was present to discuss options for renewal of the city health insurance with Preferred Plus of Kansas.  Kathy moved to renew the insurance and continue with Option 1.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

WATERLINE RELOCATION PROJECT
Mike Kelsey, PEC, presented estimates for moving the line along 21st Street and possibly relocating the pump station and updates to the pump station.  Estimates ranged from $300,000 to $380,000.

BOUNDARY ORDINANCE
Dan moved to adopt Ordinance 2010-01, an ordinance defining the boundary limits of the City of Benton, Kansas.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

GAAP WAIVER RESOLUTION
Dan moved to adopt Resolution 01-10, a resolution authorizing a request that the Directore of Accounts and Reports waive the requirements of  K.S.A.75-1120(a).  John seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

WATER EMERGENCY PLAN
Jim moved to approve the updates to the Water Emergency Plan for the City of Benton.  Scott seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

TOWNSHIP AGREEMENT
Table until next month

DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Dale - update on sidewalks
            REAP meeting – Rural Water Districts vs. Cities
            FYI Jan. 22 & 23, REAP conference at WSU on Green Grants

Joyce-  2009 Audit will be March 16.

Charles- discussed computers and server updates

Mayor presented a proposal from Ed Griem for computer maintenance at $150/month.  Kathy moved to accept the proposal.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

APPROVE BILLS
Kathy moved to approve the bills as presented.  John seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

Scott Galloway discussed notifying residents who don’t have proper house numbers on displayed on homes and businesses.  This is a requirement for 911 emergency management.

ADJOURN
Dan moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m.  John seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.