City of Anna City Council met July 2.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The Anna City Council met in regular session at the Anna City Hall at 5:00 p.m. on July 2, 2019. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Steve Hartline. The roll call went as follows: Present were Commissioner Michael Bigler, Commissioner Kathy Bryan, Commissioner Bryan Miller, Commissioner Martha Ann Webb and Mayor Steve Hartline. None were absent.
A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and seconded by Commissioner Miller that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE JUNE 18, 2019 ANNA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS THE OFFICIAL MINUTES OF SAID MEETING. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline. voted yea. Nay - none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
Mayor Steve Hartline commented that all of the candidates that applied for the City Administrator had great qualifications. Mayor Hartline stated that the council chose the best candidate and she will be a great asset to the City of Anna. Mayor Hartline stated that Commissioner Bigler's involvement had no merit on her receiving the job.
A motion was made by Mayor Hartline and seconded by Commissioner Webb that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2019-11; AUTHORIZING & APPROVING AN AGREEMENT TO EMPLOY DORI BIGLER AS THE ANNA CITY ADMINISTRATOR. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Commissioner Bigler abstained. Nay - none. Mayor
Hartline declared the motion carried.
Mayor Hartline stated that next position to be filled is a new Public Works Manager.
Commissioner Webb discussed the street issues on Casey St. and Keller Ct. and requested that they be reconsidered during the next repaving process. Information was supplied by Clarida Zeigler Engineering regarding the proposed streets and parking lot that have been in the plan since 2017. Commissioner Webb discussed
that when Casey Street is presented for repaving again that she wants the whole street and to include fixing the area where the creek runs under the road. Mayor Hartline stated that the city will have to start the process through our MFT Program
Commissioner Bigler suggested that the City of Anna promote a Free Swim Day on July 27, 2019 from 1 pm to 5 pm. Discussion was held regarding the possibility of having a DJ, food, and prizes. A suggestion was made to possibly offer an incentive if the attendee brought a school supply.
A motion was made by Mayor Hartline and seconded by Commissioner Bigler that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE TO PROMOTE A FREE SWIM DAY ON JULY 27, 2019 FROM 1 PM TO 5 PM AT THE ANNA CITY POOL. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
Discussion was held on amending Liquor Ordinance 2019-03. Mayor Hartline asked for comments from the public, no one spoke. Commissioner Miller suggested that there be two Special Events Permits created one for private property and one for city property. Commissioner Miller stated that a Special Events License needs to be created for Non-For-Profit not holding a current liquor license. Mayor Hartline agreed that they do need to be separated. Commissioner Bigler stated that in reviewing the ordinance the goal is to make all events safe and family friendly. Commissioner Bigler stated that the changes to the ordinance be clear and concise as possible to allow for city property to be utilized by local vendors. Attorney Tim Denny stated that a motion needs to be made to approve the changes to be submitted to the city attorney. Steve Hornbeak spoke regarding the Special Event fees. Commissioner Bigler ask for suggestions on fees. Commissioner Bryan stated that a state license is required also for special events. Attorney Tim Denny stated that when someone is organizing an event, they need to take into consideration the cost of insurance and all the expenses involved in hosting the event. Commissioner Miller stated that additional information was received late today, that information will need to be review further. John Garner spoke of the application process and asked the council to keep it simple.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bigler and seconded by Commissioner Miller that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE TO ACCEPT A DRAFT OF THE MODIFICATIONS TO THE LIQUOR ORDINANCE TO BE SUBMITTED TO CITY ATTORNEY JOHN FOLEY. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Miller, and Mayor Hartline voted yea, Commissioner Bryan and Commissioner Webb abstained. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Mayor Hartline and seconded by Commissioner Webb that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A BUILDING PERMIT TO DANIEL PAGE AT 108 EVERGREEN DR. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried
A motion was made by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A PARK USAGE APPLICATION TO S.I. RANGERS ON JULY 12, 2019 AT DENNY FIELD A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried
Interim Police Chief Bryan Watkins reported that he had spoken with Commissioner Miller and Mayor Hartline regarding staffing and budget issues due to an officer being on medical leave. Interim Police Chief Bryan Watkins spoke of enforcing the parking ordinance violations in town and vehicle will be towed if the owners don't comply with in the time that is allowed. Commissioner Bigler questioned where the vehicles are to be stored. Interim Police Chief Bryan Watkins stated the city will continue having the towing companies take the vehicle due to the cost of storage and the process of obtaining a title if the vehicle is never retrieved. Mayor Hartline asked if the towing companies had been contacted regarding the enforcement and the extra tows. Commissioner Miller questioned the legality of going on to private property. Interim Police Chief Bryan Watkins stated that he is utilizing Facebook to get the information to the public. Commissioner Webb said she seen it on the news.
City Attorney Tim Denny discussed that a meeting with Representative Teri Bryant needed to be set up regarding the Rt. 146 Flooding issues. Commissioner Bryan said she has contacted Representative Bryant. Interim Police Chief Bryan Watkins questioned placing barricade across the highway and if the Illinois Department of Transportation was to be contacted to take care of the issue. City Attorney Tim Denny stated to call IDOT for traffic control, Rt. 146 is their jurisdiction. Mayor Hartline directed Interim Police Chief Bryan Watkins to contact IDOT to find out his first point of contact. Commissioner Bigler stated to make sure to keep good documentation of the events.
A motion was made by Mayor Hartline and seconded by Commissioner Bigler that it be RESOLVED TO ENTER CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL & PENDING LITIGATION. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline. voted yea. Nay – none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bigler and seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED TO EXIT CLOSED SESSION. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline. voted yea. Nay - none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bigler and seconded by Commissioner Miller that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE CLOSED SESSION MINUTES OF JULY 2. 2019 AS PREVIOUSLY READ AS THE OFFICIAL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES OF SAID MEETING. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline. voted yea. Nay - none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED THAT THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE ANNA CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 2, 2019 BE ADJOURNED AT 6:57 P.M. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline. voted yea. Nay - none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
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