BENTON CITY COUNCIL

DECEMBER 21st, 2009

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, and James Thompson.  Kathy Gomez and Scott Hartley were absent.

APPROVE MINUTES
James moved to approve the minutes from the November 16, 2009 meeting.  John seconded.  Motion carried 3-0.

CITY CODE BOOK
Larry Kleeman discussed with the council the codification of the City of Benton Code Book.  A draft was presented and changes were addressed.  Will try and have everything ready for the January meeting.

ORDINANCE 2009-06 – Micro Utility Vehicles
Dan moved to adopt Ordinance 2009-06, An Ordinance Authorizing the Operation of Work-site Utility Vehicles, Micro Utility Trucks, and Golf Carts on the Streets Within the Corporate Limits of the City of Benton, Kansas; Providing for Related Matters, Including Penalties for Violation Thereof; and, Providing for the Repeal of Sections 114.1 and 114.2 of the 2008 Standard Traffic Ordinance, as Adopted by Ordinance  No.  2009-05.  James seconded.  Motion carried 3-0.

TOWNSHIP AGREEMENT
Dan moved to accept the City of Benton/Benton Township Road Maintenance Agreement, for a 5 year term. The city will provide road material of rock and/or gravel, as the City budget is capable to provide, for surface of service roads.  The Township will provide necessary equipment and operator, as the Township budget is capable to provide, to maintain the surface of service roads.  James seconded.  Motion carried 3-0.

CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE
James moved to approve the Cereal Malt Beverage Application for Benton Plaza and Stearman Bar & Grill.  John seconded.  Motion carried 3-0.

RESOLUTION 10-09 – Yield Sign
Dan moved to approve Resolution 10-09, a Resolution A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PLACEMENT OF YIELD SIGNS AT CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF BENTON, KANSAS (South Street and Ohio Street) James seconded.  Motion carried 3-0.

James moved to reconvene the meeting at 8:00 p.m.  John seconded.  Motion carried 3-0.

James moved to give the following increases in wages plus bonuses:
            Dale                 2% wage increase and a $1500.00 bonus
            Joyce               2% wage increase and a $1000.00 bonus
            Charles            2% wage increase and a $2000.00 bonus
            Hal                   2% wage increase and a $700.00 bonus
            James              increase wages to $33,000.00 per year and a $1000.00 bonus
John seconded.  Motion carried 3-0.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Charles            New police vehicle has been ordered.  It’s a 2009 Crown Vic  for $22,500

Joyce               2009 audit will be March 16

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

ADJOURN