City of Anna City Council met Dec. 16.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Anna City Council met in regular session at Anna City Hall at 5:00 p.m. on December 16th, 2025. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Steve Hartline. The roll call went as follows: Present were Mayor Steve Hartline, Commissioner Michael Bigler, Commissioner Kathy Bryan, Commissioner Torie Carter and Commissioner Martha Ann Webb. Other members present were City Administrator Dori Bigler, Police Chief Brent Sims, Public Works Manager Jordan Chamness, and Treasurer Angela Webb.
The Anna District 37 Lady Indians Softball team were recognized for their achievement in winning the Class M State Championship.
Mayor Hartline opened up the meeting to the public communications portion of the agenda. Brent Boren with Anna District 37 addressed the council regarding a zoning variance for a solar system for the school. The Zoning Board of Appeals will host a meeting in January and Dori will reach back out to Mr. Boren shortly after their recommendation.
City Administrator Bigler gave an update on a few projects. Southern 7 reached out regarding a grant received from the National Fitness Campaign. Delta Regional would like the City of Anna to host a seminar on building community. Dori was also invited to participate in an infrastructure panel in Sikeston.
Mayor Hartline asked if there were any Consent Agenda items the Council would like to pull for further discussion for a separate vote.
The following Consent Agenda items were presented for approval.
A. Minutes of the December 2, 2025 Regular Session
B. Minutes of the December 2, 2025 Closed Session
C. Approve the December 2025 Accounts Payable List
D. Ordinance 2025-21; Declaring the Sale, Distribution, and Possession with Intent to Sell or Distribute Kratom within the City of Anna a Public Nuisance and Prohibiting the Same
E. Resolution 2025-36; Approving the FOP Collective Bargaining Agreement
F. PARC Project
a. Approve Change Order #7 for a Contract Increase of $59,732.00 G. RB IL Project
a. Approve Pay Application #9 of $145,001.86
H. Approve a Donation to Wreaths Across America of $1,700.00 during the Wreath Match Campaign
I. Approve a Street Capital Equipment Expenditure of $6,888.00 for a SaltDogg Pro2000
A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and Seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS AS PRESENTED. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay-none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
New Business item authorizing the hire of a full time clerical laborer was tabled for now.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bigler and Seconded by Commissioner Carter that it be RESOLVED TO GRANT A GENERAL RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE TO KIKI’S COFFEEHOUSE. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Commissioner Bryan abstained. Nay-none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Carter and Seconded by Mayor Hartline that it be RESOLVED TO GRANT A VIDEO GGAMING LICENSE TO GAME DAY GAMING PARLOR. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Carter and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Commissioner Bigler and Commissioner Webb voted nay. Commissioner Bryan abstained. The motion died on the floor.
Mayor Hartline opened up the floor to the Council for reports. Commissioner Bigler requested a status update on the Feather Flag ordinance Attorney Barke is drafting.
Chief Sims gave an update on the police department. Tyler Smith graduated the Academy and has begun training. BJ Hill has begun as the new School Resource Officer.
A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and seconded by Commissioner Carter that it be RESOLVED THAT THE REGULAR SESSION ON THE ANNA CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 2ND, 2025 BE ADJOURNED AT 5:42PM. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay-none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
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