City of Anna City Council met Feb. 17.
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 February 17th, 2026. The meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Kathy Bryan. The roll call went as follows: Present were Commissioner Michael Bigler, Acting Mayor Kathy Bryan, Commissioner Torie Carter, and Commissioner Martha Ann Webb. Other members present were City Administrator Dori Bigler, Public Works Manager Jordan Chamness, Fire Chief Tim Bowen, and Treasurer Angela Webb. Mayor Hartline was absent.
Brent with Snedeker Risk Management addressed the council. He mentioned a regional conference will be held in April and invited all to attend.
City Administrator Bigler gave an update on a few projects. The budget process is underway. We received a new TIF application. We will not have a meeting on March 17th due to the Election.
Acting Mayor Bryan 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 February 3, 2026 Regular Session
B. February 2026 Accounts Payable List
C. Resolution 2026-02; Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Anna, Illinois and the County of Union for the Sale of Municipal Surplus Equipment
D. Authorization to Spend up to $106,000 for Gas and Water Capital Equipment for Two (2) Preowned Service Trucks
E. PARC Project
a. Approve Invoice #79228 for Horner Shifrin of $35,510.43
b. Approve Pay Estimate #9 of $55,876.07
F. Applications for Exclusive Use of City Property
a. Anna Kiwanis 2026 Easter Egg Hunt – March 28, 2026
b. SIBSA – March 16, 2026 – June 27, 2026
G. Sign Applications
a. Edward Jones at 1000 Leigh Avenue
A motion was made by Commissioner Carter and Seconded by Commissioner Webb that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb voted yea. Nay none. Acting Mayor Bryan declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and Seconded by Commissioner Carter that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE HEALTH INSURANCE COMMITTEE AND GO WITH BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD BLUE EDGE SELECT PLAN. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb voted yea. Nay-none. Acting Mayor Bryan declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bryan and Seconded by Commissioner Bigler that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT TO LORI PARRISH FOR THE POSITION OF FULL-TIME CLERICAL LABORER. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb voted yea. Nay-None. Acting Mayor Bryan declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST TO DONATE $1000 EACH FOR THE FREEDOM SINGS USA PROGRAM AND THE SHAWNEE HILLS ARTS COUNCIL. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb voted yea. Nay None. Acting Mayor Bryan declared the motion carried.
Mayor Hartline opened up the floor to the Council for reports.
A motion was made by Commissioner Carter and seconded by Commissioner Bigler that it be RESOLVED THAT THE REGULAR SESSION ON THE ANNA CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17th, 2026 BE ADJOURNED AT 5:15PM. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb voted yea. Nay-none. Acting Mayor Bryan declared the motion carried.
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