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Benld Council distances city from alderman’s Capital Development letter
Police Chief Jim Zirkelbach in an archived photo appeared before the council to answer questions about the proposed reduction of police coverage.
The Benld City Council took the unusual step of taking official action to clarify that a letter written by a city alderman to State Sen. Andy Manar requesting consideration of several local projects for inclusion in a potential Capital Improvement bill does not represent official correspondence from the city. The measure was unanimously approved on a motion by Ald. Teressa Tucker, seconded by Ald. Lance Cooper, after City Attorney Rick Verticchio advised the city would be within its rights to officially distance itself from the letter. The letter’s author, Ald. Peyton Bernot, joined with other aldermen on the council in voting to approve the measure.
At issue was a four-page letter from Bernot to Sen. Manar outlining a number of projects that Bernot recommended for inclusion in a state Capital Improvement bill. There currently is no Capital bill under consideration, but legislative committees are cataloging possible “needs” that could be included in the legislation. Projects included in the final bill—if signed by the government and funded by the legislature—would be funded at a level of 100 percent, according to Bernot.
“He has every right to do this as a private citizen,” Mayor Jim Kelly said. “My concern with it is that I think everyone on the council should have had some input.”
Among the requests included in Bernot’s letter are funding for replacing the Central Avenue bridge over Bear Creek; extending a culvert north from the bridge to North Fourth Street, enabling the owner of the No. 5 Mine Winery to further develop the property; funding to develop the 12-acre former site of Benld Elementary School as a public park; funding to repave and maintain North Hard Road Street, formerly part of Illinois Route 4; funding to move electrical service lines in the downtown area underground; and funding for constructing a water line to bring water to the city from Litchfield and for improvement sewer system infrastructure.
Responding to concerns from other aldermen on the council, Bernot said he wrote the letter as a private citizen and that any citizen is entitled to similarly lobby state legislators.
“With all due respect, when you use the title ‘alderman,’ it might be construed that it’s coming from the city,” Verticchio said. He advised that if aldermen were concerned about legislators being led to believe the letter represented the views of the council, someone could move to go on record to indicate that Bernot’s letter was not authorized by the full council.
“So do we leave it as it is now?” asked Ald. Tilashalski. “Or do we submit it as a city council?”
Mayor Kelly expressed concerns that Bernot’s letter could endanger previously approved funding through the Illinois Department of Transportation to repair the Central Avenue bridge over Bear Creek. Bernot responded that the IDOT funding has been approved by the legislature and the only way it could be rescinded would be through another piece of legislation. He suggested that scenario is unlikely, especially since approval of a new Capital bill is several months away.
“The Capital Development bill is in the early stages,” Bernot said. “Basically what they are doing is cataloguing needs” that might be included in the final bill. Bernot said there is a rumor the legislature wants to finalize and approve a Capital bill before the end of the current session, which would mean a bill could be in place by the end of May. “I’ve never seen a bill move that quickly,” he said.
“It’s really nice what you’ve done here,” Ald. Cooper told Bernot, “but I out of respect for your fellow aldermen I think we should all have been involved.”
POLICE PATROL REDUCTION FAILS TO PASS
By a vote of 4-2, the council rejected another Bernot initiative which would have reduced the number of hours Benld Police patrol in the city by four hours per day. Two months ago, Bernot outlined how such a reduction could reduce personnel costs for the financially beleaguered department. Assuming passage of a proposed property tax increase to increase revenue for the police department, Bernot said the move would bring the Police Department within about $16,000 of covering its current annual spending deficit.
The council tabled the measure in February on the premise that Bernot should be present for the vote.
“If we do indeed cut police patrols by four hours, would that be a threat to public safety?” Bernot asked Police Chief James Zirklebach, who attended Monday night’s meeting.
“Yes,” Zirkelbach said firmly. “You think those bad guys aren’t going to figure out which four hours we don’t patrol? You’re going to have more problems than you can imagine. Another problem is going to be liability. Who’s going to cover those four hours? The county isn’t going to do it. Gillespie isn’t going to do it.” Zirkelbach said the county would respond to emergency calls but response time could be unreasonably long depending upon the location of the county’s patrol car at the time of the call.
Again responding to a question from Bernot, Zirklebach said it would not be possible to stagger the four hours during which patrols are inactive. To schedule officers patrol times, he said, the four hours would occur at the same time daily.
Ald. Tucker, who chairs the Police Committee, recommended delaying consideration of cost-cutting measures until after the April Consolidated Election so the council will know whether or not the tax referendum is approved by voters. “I think we need to put a hold on this until after the referendum,” she said.
On a motion by Tilashalski, seconded by Bernot, the council rejected the measure with Ald. Mickey Robinson, Ald. Brian Frensko, Ald. Tucker and Ald. Cooper voting “no.” Tilashalski and Bernot cast the two affirmative votes.
CHANGES IN CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
Council members voted unanimously to accept “with regret” a resignation from long-serving Deputy City Clerk Gina Frensko and took several other actions to fill the void created by her departure. Frensko cited a “need to focus on my health and my family” as reasons for her resignation, which was effective March 4.
In other action, the council agreed to post a vacancy for a part-time clerical worker for work in the City Clerk’s office, and authorized City Clerk Terri Koyne to exceed 40 hours per month to be in the City Clerk’s Office during office hours. On the recommendation of Koyne, the council also approved a change in office hours to better accommodate city residents who work outside the community. The new hours, effective Monday, April 1, are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday; and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
In a related matter, the council approved an ordinance to codify the City Clerk’s salary which had been established earlier via resolution.
ENTERPRISE ZONE
By a vote of 5-1, the council agreed to be a part of the Macoupin County Enterprise Zone at a cost of about $1,500 in the event the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity approves the county’s application to renew the Zone. The current Enterprise Zone, which involves only the county and the cities of Gillespie and Carlinville, is about 20 years old and is due to expire. In apparent bid to improve its chances of approval, the county is reaching out to involve more municipalities in its application to renew the Enterprise Zone.
The Enterprise Zone benefits economic development by providing tax incentives for businesses seeking to expand or locate in participating communities. Those incentives include a waiver on sales tax paid on the purchase of building materials purchased from businesses located in the county and a temporary freeze on real estate assessments for property tax purposes.
“My personal opinion is that for $1,500, we should do it,” Mayor Kelly said.
“I think it is a win-win for us,” Bernot commented.
As part of the deal, the county is agreeing to pay for a $6,000 economic study to evaluate the percentage of low and moderate income persons living in Benld.
Ald. Tucker was reticent about the proposal, wanting more assurances that the city’s total investment would be limited to $1,500.
“If we don’t want to take action tonight, I think we could take action later,” Ald. Tilashalski commented.
Ultimately, Bernot moved to join the Enterprise Zone. His motion, seconded by Ald. Frensko, was approved with Tucker casting the sole negative vote.
OTHER ACTION
In other action, the council:
- Approved a resolution holding rental property owners responsible for unpaid water and sewer bills accumulated by their tenants. The ordinance paves the way for the city to file property liens against rental properties if neither the tenant nor the owner pay unpaid water and sewer bills.
- Approved purchase of a $1,500 portable gas detection device required by OSHA following a recent inspection of city facilities.
- Approved amending the city’s rental agreement for the civic center, city park and ball fields to require renters to buy dram shop insurance for any event where alcohol will be consumed. The old agreement required dram shop coverage for events where alcohol was “served” and several renters had argued they shouldn’t have to have insurance for events where attendees brought their own alcohol.
- Agreed to contract with Scheffel and Boyle CPAs to perform the annual city audit at a cost not to exceed $11,350.
- Set May 18 as the date for the city’s annual Clean-Up Day.
No action followed a 10-minute executive session with the City Attorney to discuss pending litigation involving the city.
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School board approves elementary school principal’s retirement, accepts resignation of high school teacher/coach
Long-serving BenGil Elementary School principal will retire in two years following the Community Unit School District 7’s Board of Education’s approval during Tuesday night’s regular monthly meeting of the board. On a motion by Kellie Vesper, seconded by Amanda Ross, the board voted unanimously to accept “with regret” the retirement of Elementary Principal Angela Sandretto, effective at the end of the 2026-27 school year.
At the time of her retirement, Sandretto will have been a district employee for 31 years, including 21 years as an administrator. Sandretto’s tenure predates the construction and collapse due to mine subsidence of the former Benld Elementary School. She started her career when the old Benld High School served as the district’s elementary school. She was principal when the new Benld school was built and when the seven-year-old building was destroyed by mine subsidence in 2009. She continued to serve as principal during the transition from the damaged school to the new BenGil Elementary School in Gillespie.
In other action, the board accepted without comment the resignation of Dalton Barnes as a physical education/social studies teacher, and as Gillespie High School head football coach. The resignation, accepted unanimously, appears to be related to recent controversy over alleged abusive behavior toward students.
Gillespie Police Chief Jared DePoppe and School Resource Officer Wayne Hendricks both attended the meeting, and left soon after the board completed actions related to personnel. Supt. Shane Owsley told the BenGil Post the police presence was a precaution due to concerns that “accusations and rumors on social media could spill over” into Tuesday’s meeting. An attorney from the law firm representing the school district accompanied the board into a one-hour executive session early in the evening to discuss personnel issues and other items.
Accusations on social media in recent weeks alleged Barnes and an assistant coach engaged in verbal and physical abuse of students. With a goal of 1,000 signers, an online petition urging the termination of employment for Barnes and the assistant coach has garnered 639 electronic signatures. The petition accuses the two men of “child abuse,” citing alleged “verbal abuse, physical abuse, influencing and coercing student athletes to act against other student athletes that have spoken out against the abuse, and attempting to limit the First Amendment rights of student athletes with threats and manipulation.” The petition alleges there have been numerous instances of abuse and that the abuse has been allowed to continue despite “multiple red flags and complaints.”
No members of the public appeared before the board to address the complaints. Several teachers and teachers union officials attended the meeting but, likewise, made no public comments.
ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL ISSUES
In other personnel action, the board:
- Voted unanimously to accept “with regret” the resignation for purposes of retirement of GHS/GMS guidance counselor Jill Strole at the conclusion of the current school year, and to post the position as vacant.
- Hired Aubrey Morgan as a first-year, non-tenured teacher tentatively assigned as the BenGil Elementary School music teacher for the 2024-25 school year, pending verification of certification requirements and a background check. Morgan is expected to receive her bachelor’s degree in music education this spring from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville.
- Voted to appoint Nikki Brawner as the GHS head women’s basketball coach for the 2024-25 school year. Additionally, the board accepted Brawner’s resignation as an assistant GHS women’s basketball coach and posted that position as vacant.
- Voted, in separate actions, to hire Alex Jasper and James Bryant as GMS paraprofessionals, pending verification of certification requirements and a background check. Additionally, the board voted to appoint Bryant as the GMS eighth-grade boys basketball coach for the 2024-25 school year.
- Voted to employ Alexis Lupkey as GHS head cheerleading coach for the 2024-25 school year.
- Voted, in separate actions, to hire Nikki Hunter and Rebecca Leitschuh-Birdsell as full-route bus drivers for the 2024-25 school year, pending verification of certification and background checks.
On a motion by Ross, seconded by Peyton Bernot, the board voted to employ Jennifer Parker, Nancy Schmidt, Amy Price, Marci Johnson, Karissa Smith and Vanessa Barrett as teachers for the 2024 elementary school summer school program.
In separate actions, the board hired Shanna Connor as a math teacher, Casey Edgerton as a science teacher, and Jessica Kelly as an English/language arts teacher for the Gillespie Middle School summer school program.
The board hired Ashlee Gibbs as a high school summer school math teacher, contingent upon student enrollment, and hired Jennifer Brown as the high school summer school driver’s education teacher. Penny Feeley and Janice Hammann were hired unanimously as summer school food service workers.
SAFETY GRANT PROJECTS
The board authorized Supt. Owsley to seek bids for several capital improvement projects related to student safety for which plans are still being developed. In January, Owsley reported to the board the district was successful in its application for a $466,365 state-funded Safety Grant. Matching the grant money with $155,000 in local funds, gave the district more than $600,000 in funding for capital improvements related to safety.
Owsley said architects are continuing to develop plans and bidding specifications for several projects, including installation of a new fire alarm system, installation of a new intercom system, installation of bullet-proof glass in the office area, and application of a bullet-resistant film on exterior windows. The Superintendent said he would advertise for bids as specifications become available.
FISCAL 2025 BUDGET
On a motion by Weye Schmidt, seconded by Bill Carter, the board voted to direct Supt. Owsley to prepare a tentative budget for fiscal year 2025, which will run from July 1 this year through June 30, 2025. The new budget typically is presented to the board in August with final approval coming in September.
In a related action, the board approved expenditures from fiscal 2025 funds to cover operating costs from July 1, when the new fiscal year begins, until the new budget is adopted.
Though not a given, the board could amend the fiscal 2024 budget in June in the event actual revenue and expenditures for the current fiscal year differ significantly from projections made in the budget approved last summer.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Board members approved an intergovernmental agreement between CUSD 7 and Lewis and Clark Community College to offer dual credit courses at Gillespie High School. Under the agreement, Gillespie students can take college-level courses that will count as credit toward an LCCC associate’s degree. Teachers offering dual credit courses at GHS must hold a master’s degree and offer a curriculum approved by the college.
DISTRICT FOCUS
In a District Focus segment, the board was introduced to several High School FFA members who have excelled this year in competitions.
“These kids are doing some amazing things,” said High School Principal Jill Rosentreter. “They are going to competitions and bringing home trophies right and left.”
FFA sponsor Kayla Wills said she has led the program for six years. “This is the most outstanding group we’ve had since I’ve been here,” she said.
Wills introduced two teams––the Parliamentary Procedure team and the Ag Mechanics team––that have ascended to state competition set for May 2. Team member Emily Hauser explained the areas of expertise on which the Parliamentary Procedure team will be judged. Caleb Oberfall spoke about the Ag Mechanics team.
The Ag Mechanics team includes a carpenter, a welder, a surveyor, an electrician and a mechanic, according to Wills.
“These kids have worked really hard and put in a lot of time,” Wills said. “I am very proud of them.”
FOOD SERVICES ISSUE
A former district cook and current substitute cook, who identified herself as Mandy, addressed the board on behalf of district cooks regarding the possibility of contracting with Opaa! Food Management, Inc. to provide meals in the local district. Opaa! representatives offered a detailed sales presentation to the board last month.
“I worked for Opaa! at Staunton,” she said. “You need to look into them. They’re not what they say they are.”
She alleged the “homemade meals” are not homemade, and are, in fact, the same quality as any other food provider.
“I’ve been in food services for a long time and I know what food should look like,” she said. “It shouldn’t look like dogfood.”
The fact the company offers choices, she said, is a good thing but is a double-edged sword. If a child doesn’t care for the main selection on a particular day, they can have a peanut butter sandwich or salad instead.
“But if little Johnny doesn’t like peanut butter or salad, he doesn’t eat that day,” she said.
Having worked in the local district, she said she could attest that the food services staff cares about students.
In a related matter, Union Secretary Jennifer Parker read a statement from the food services staff thanking the board and Supt. Owsley “for the opportunity to continue to pursue options to bring more choices to the food program.”
OTHER ACTION
In other action, the board:
- Voted to renew membership in the Illinois Elementary Schools Association (IESA).
- Approved a finalized calendar for the 2024-25 school year. Owsley said the calendar is unchanged from a tentative calendar presented to the board earlier, except “snow days” have been designated as “emergency days.”
- Approved a fee schedule for the 2024-25 school day. Owsley said the new fee schedule is nearly identical to the fee schedule used this year except that the cost for adult breakfasts and lunches is increased by 10 cents. In addition, the district will now offer free breakfast and lunch to students in all grade levels thanks to a federal reimbursement grant for districts with high numbers of students from low income households. In the past, free breakfast and lunch was available only to kindergarten, elementary, and middle school students. This year, Owsley said, the high school also qualified for reimbursement. According to Owsley, the reimbursement program is locked in for four years, after which the district may again apply. “Hopefully, this will help our parents and students,” Owsley said.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Oak Street in reference to a dog bite.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street to pick up a found item.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to a burglary.
An officer was out in the 200 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a motorist assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Schmidt Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 1st Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Broadway Street in reference to a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Illinois Street in Benld in reference to illegal burning.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Horizon Street in reference to a 911 call.
MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a theft in the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Osie Street in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
Nicholas O. Landolt, 36, of Gillespie was arrested on multiple warrants including one out of St. Clair County for possession for methamphetamine, a second one out of Montgomery County for failure to appear for driving while license was revoked, and a third out of Macoupin County for failure to appear for methamphetamine.
An officer was dispatched to East Walnut Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Broadway Street in reference to a medical alarm.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a theft in the 200 block of West Oak Street.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal damage to her property.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to identity theft.
An officer spoke with a female in the 100 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a neighbor dispute.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to a suspicious person.
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Walnut Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property. Melissa J. Hughes, 49, of Benld was arrested on a Montgomery County warrant for theft/larceny.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Francis Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 700 block of Rose Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Pine Street to assist the Department of Children and Family Services.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Broadway Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to fraud in the 200 block of South Macoupin.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Staunton Road in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Gillespie Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.
An officer was dispatched to High Street and Gillespie Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of High Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was flagged down at Elm Street and Clinton Street and spoke with an individual in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Mt. Olive Road in Eagarville in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a suspicious circumstance.
THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2024
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a panic alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the 1300 block of South Second Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Osie Street in reference to a dog bite. Heather L. Kimberlin, 47, of Gillespie was issued a citation for dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Baker Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was out with a suspicious vehicle in the alley in the 500 block of Park Avenue.
An officer was dispatched to East Walnut and South Main Street in Benld in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the Veterans Memorial Park in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle that had been parked there for a couple of days.
Gillespie Police Department was requested for traffic control by the Gillespie Fire Department for a fire on Eagarville Road.
FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Street in Gillespie in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a suspicious person at the storage units. Kathy J. Henderson, 49, of Sawyerville was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for bad checks
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Maple Street and Macoupin Street. Kenny L. Fults, 18, of Belleville was issued a citation for possession of cannabis.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Mt. Olive Road in Eagarville in reference to civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Burton Street in reference to an animal complaint.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespassing. Timothy J. Dalpozzo, 57, of Benld was arrested for criminal trespassing to residence and a Macoupin County warrant for criminal trespassing to a residence.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at South Street and Chestnut Street and charges are pending crime lab results.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Elm Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Osie Street in reference to a dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Baker Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a medical call.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to an ordinance issue.
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