Police Chief at City of Benton.
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The meeting featured a public comment session addressing concerns about city wastewater treatment operations, electrical contractor selection, due process for employees, and city property usage. Members also discussed declining morale within the Fire Department. The council concluded by deliberating on possible disciplinary action against an employee, resulting in a formal vote to take no action.
The regular meeting addressed several key operational and financial matters. Actions included the approval of minutes with one specified amendment regarding bill payment continuation, and the approval of a purchase order not exceeding $7,000.00 for repairing decorative lighting on Maple Street. A meter warranty item was tabled for further review by the Commissioner and the Public Works Director. The Council moved to seek bids for the Carter Drive sewer main project in preparation for a new business development. Employment actions involved the termination of a part-time water department employee and the acceptance of a modified retirement date for the billing clerk. Regarding public safety, a motion was approved to replace a storm siren for $35,999.99, and reports detailing 605 police calls and 133 fire incidents were reviewed. Compensation for paid on-call firefighters was increased to $3 an hour above prevailing minimum wage. The Council approved payroll for January 2, 2026, and paid outstanding bills totaling $469,679.25. Other discussions included planning for a master city calendar and a 250th celebration in 2026. The Council also approved funding for office restructuring requiring materials not to exceed $1,200.00 and approved a Verizon Wireless purchase order not to exceed $500.00 for new phones and tablets for field operations, as well as a $500.00 sponsorship for a local Comic-Con event. Finally, a $500.00 donation was approved for the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary for new American flags. The Finance Commissioner expressed dissatisfaction with the current auditing firm due to consistent lateness affecting state filing deadlines and noted the need for additional finance training related to new government accounting standards.
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