CITY OF BENTON

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

The governing body of the City of Benton, Kansas met in regular session at the usual meeting place in the City at 7:05 p.m.  Mayor Ken Gile presided and members of the governing body were present as follows:  John Gahagan, James Thompson, and Dan Carpenter.  Kathy Gomez and Scott Hartley were absent.

APPROVE MINUTES
Jim moved to approve the minutes from the October 19, 2009 meeting.  John seconded.  Motion carried 2-0.  Dan abstained.

STEARMAN
A replat was submitted to change the legal description of the runway extension so it is included as part of the airport property instead of Stearman Estates.  The plat has been approved by the Planning Board.

Dan moved to accept the plat.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried 3-0.

FIREBOARD APPOINTMENT
A new Fireboard Member for Butler Co. Fire District #7 is needed to replace Ryan McCune.  The recommendation has been made to appoint Tanner Swift.

John moved to recommend Tanner Swift for appointment to Fire District #7 Fireboard.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried 3-0.

WORK SITE UTILITY VEHICLES
Kay and Paul Goerzen were present to request the council pass an ordinance allowing work site utility vehicles to be driven in the City of Benton. Council discussed options for Micro Utility Trucks, Work Site Utility Vehicles and Golf Carts.

Dan moved to allow Micro Utility Trucks, Work Site Utility Vehicles and Golf Carts, pending preparation of Ordinance to include options agreed upon by the council and Police Chief, Charles Hefton.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried 3-0.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Dale     -a problem occurred with the engineering of the sidewalk on the west side of     Main St.  Change Order has been submitted and PEC has agreed to cover the cost           of the change order.

Dan moved to accept the Change Order.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried 3-0.

            -transfer switches for the Community Building and City Hall have been installed.
            -employee evaluations next month 
            -also next month will begin search for additional maintenance employee
Joyce   -Larry Kleeman, City Code, will have final draft ready for December meeting.  Charles, Dale and I will be going over the preliminary that is available on line and             will meet with Larry before the December meeting.

Charles-will be attending leadership classes beginning in January.

APPROVE BILLS
Dan moved to approve the bills as presented.  John seconded.  Motion carried 3-0.

ADJOURN
Jim moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 p.m.  John seconded.  Motion carried 3-0.