City of Anna City Council met July 7.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
The Anna City Council met in regular session at Anna City Hall at 5:00 p.m. 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 Bigler and seconded by Commissioner Webb that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE JUNE 16, 2020 ANNA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS THE OFFICIAL MINUTES OF SAID MEETING. City Administrator Dori Bigler requested a correction to the minutes. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results Commissioner Michael Bigler, Commissioner Kathy Bryan, Commissioner Bryan Miller, Commissioner Martha Ann Webb and Mayor Steve 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 TO APPROVE THE JUNE 23, 2020 ANNA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION MINUTES AS SUBMITTED AS THE OFFICIAL MINUTES OF SAID MEETING. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results Commissioner Michael Bigler, Commissioner Kathy Bryan, Commissioner Bryan Miller, Commissioner Martha Ann Webb and Mayor Steve Hartline voted yea. Nay none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
City Administrator Dori Bigler previously submitted project updates to the council.
City Administrator Dori Bigler reported that with moving into Phase 4 of the COVID19 guideline some people have expressed interest in having the option of teleconference or in person council meetings. Commissioner Bigler questioned the possibility of live streaming. Commissioner Bryan suggested live stream be a view only. City Administrator Dori Bigler reported that city hall lobby is open with guideline restrictions.
residents to pay a 911 tax on top of what they are already paying. Commissioner Bigler stated he doesn't agree with the 3-year contract. Commissioner Bryan questioned if we agreed to a one-year contract would it be in the amount of $78,211 and if we would be renegotiating again next year. Commissioner Webb stated she was not in favor of the 3-year contract. Angie Johnson stated the she has spoken with Sheriff Harvel and said he would decline a one-year agreement. She stated the deadline is July 1, 2020. Mayor Hartline said the city would create a one year proposal and forward it to the sheriff. City Admin Dori Beglen
A motion was made by Mayor Hartline and seconded by Commissioner Bigler that banglit be RESOLVED TO APPROVE TO AUTHORIZE CITY ADMINISTRATOR to to DORI BIGLER TO CREATE A ONE YEAR CONTRACT TO PROPOSE TO or + THE UNION COUNTY DISPATCH AND PRESENT TO THE UNION
COUNTY SHERIFF. 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.
City Administrator Dori Bigler presented information on Tree City USA, Park Beatification Special Project. She is requesting approval to spend $2000 to purchase 20 trees.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bigler and seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE TO AUTHORIZE CITY ADMINSTRATOR DORI BIGLER TO SPEND $2000 FOR THE TREE CITY USA, PARK BEAUTIFICATION SPECIAL PROJECT. 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.
City Administrator Dori Bigler presented information on the East Davie Special Project she is proposing. She stated that a ring will be placed around each tree to allow for easy access if a tree needed to be replaced. Then rock and concrete will fill the open areas between the sidewalk and street. City Administrator Dori Bigler estimates the cost to be $15,000. Commissioner Bryan stated that it would be nice, but questioned the amount in the budget for a project like this. City Administrator Dori Bigler stated there is $5000 budgeted for this project and the other funds would be taken from the street project budget.
A motion was made by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Mayor Hartline that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2020-30; APPROVING TO SUPPORT UNION COUNTY COUNTRY CLUB APPLICATION FOR THE STATE OF ILLINOIS CDBG FUNDS. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results Commissioner Michael Bigler, Commissioner Kathy Bryan, Commissioner Bryan Miller, Commissioner Martha Ann Webb and Mayor Steve 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 TO APPROVE A WATER TAP APPLICATION AT 525 SADLER RD. FOR THOMAS CARPENTER. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results Commissioner Michael Bigler, Commissioner Kathy Bryan, Commissioner Bryan Miller, Commissioner Martha Ann Webb and Mayor Steve Hartline voted yea. Nay- none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
City Administrator Dori Bigler stated that a utility subcommittee met regarding the selection of a city engineering firm. She stated the we had 3 firms that submitted qualifications. Commissioner Bigler & Commissioner Bryan both stated they reviewed the applicantes. Commissioner Bigler made a motion to recommend Clarida-Zeigler Engineering.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bigler and seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE TO APPROVE CLARIDA-ZEIGLER ENGINEERING AS THE PRIMARY ENGINEERING FIRM TO THE CITY OF ANNA. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results Commissioner Michael Bigler, Commissioner Kathy Bryan, and Commissioner Martha Ann Webb voted yea. Commissioner Bryan Miller and Mayor Steve Hartline voted nay. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding Ordinance 2020-11; Permitting & Regulating the keeping of Chicken Hens by Property Owners within city limits. Commissioner Bryan presented an overview of the proposed ordinance. Mayor Hartline questioned if there is a limit. Commissioner Bigler questioned if the application would be approved by council and who would be responsible to issue the permits. Mayor Hartline gave a little history on allowing farm animal into city limits. Commissioner Bigler questioned the visibility of the coops from the street. Commissioner Webb questioned who would be responsible to remove the animal from properties that are abandoned. City Administrator Dori Bigler will inquire with Union County Animal Control.
Ordinance 2020-1; Ordinance 2020-11; Permitting & Regulating the keeping of Chicken Hens by Property Owners within city limits was tabled.
Public Works Manager Gary Dahmer stated that currently there are no regulations regarding fencing. He stated that we have fences that have been built on city easements, city utilities and are obstructing gas and water meters.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bigler and seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2020-12: REGULATING FENCING WITHIN ANNA CITY LIMITS. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results Commissioner Michael Bigler, Commissioner Kathy Bryan, Commissioner Bryan Miller, Commissioner Martha Ann Webb and Mayor Steve Hartline voted yea. Nay none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bigler and seconded by Commissioner Webb that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE HIRING 2 FULL-TIME/PART-TIME EMPLOYEES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results Commissioner Michael Bigler, Commissioner Kathy Bryan, Commissioner Bryan Miller, Commissioner Martha Ann Webb and Mayor Steve Hartline voted yea. Nay- none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding the City of Anna sponsoring tournaments at the Anna City Park. City Administrator Dori Bigler stated that there has been some interest in having Pickle Ball & Disc Golf tournaments. She has discussed the idea with our new insurance company and they would come out to assess the area and supply waiver(s) for the participant(s) to sign. Mayor Hartline questioned if they would be made to submit an application and supply their own insurance. Commissioner Bigler suggested that we change our current application and give an option of a waiver of insurance. City Administrator Dori Bigler stated the all initiates would need insurance unless the city sponsored the event. She stated the insurance company has different options and she would reach out to them for information.
A motion was made by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A SPECIAL EVENTS LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR ANNA JONESBORO ELK'S LODGE FOR JULY 25, 2020. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results Commissioner Michael Bigler, Commissioner Kathy Bryan, Commissioner Bryan Miller, Commissioner Martha Ann Webb and Mayor Steve 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 TO APPROVE A BUILDING PERMIT FOR THE ANNA VETERANS HOME AT 729 S. MAIN STREET WITH A WAIVER OF FEES. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results Commissioner Michael Bigler, Commissioner Kathy Bryan, Commissioner Bryan Miller, Commissioner Martha Ann Webb and Mayor Steve 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 A BUILDING PERMIT FOR LYNN STONER AT 138 E. DAVIE STREET FOR A BEER GARDEN. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results Commissioner Michael Bigler, Commissioner Bryan Miller, Commissioner Martha Ann Webb and Mayor Steve Hartline voted yea. Nay none. Commissioner Kathy Bryan- Abstained. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bigler and seconded by Mayor Hartline that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A PARK USAGE REQUEST FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS STIX BASEBALL FOR JULY 2, 7, & 12, 2020. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results Commissioner Michael Bigler, Commissioner Kathy Bryan, Commissioner Bryan Miller, Commissioner Martha Ann Webb and Mayor Steve Hartline voted yea. Nay- none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Mayor Hartline and seconded by Commissioner Webb that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF JOHN LLOYD TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FOR A 5 YR. TERM. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results Commissioner Michael Bigler, Commissioner Kathy Bryan, Commissioner Bryan Miller, Commissioner Martha Ann Webb and Mayor Steve Hartline voted yea. Nay- none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
Commissioner Bigler questioned the Union County Dispatch FOIA request. City Administrator Dori Bigler stated the county requested a 5-day extension. Mayor Hartline stated this issue possible should be discussed in closed session. Commissioner Bigler stated it should be discussed in open and the finding from the FOIA request should be released.
Commissioner Webb stated the 2020 Community Graduation at the park was great and was appreciated by the families.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bigler and seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED THAT THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE ANNA CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 7, 2020 BE ADJOURNED AT 6:02 PM. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results Commissioner Michael Bigler, Commissioner Kathy Bryan, Commissioner Bryan Miller, Commissioner Martha Ann Webb and Mayor Steve Hartline voted yea. Nay- none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
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