City of Anna City Council met Aug. 4.
Here is the minutes 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 Webb and seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE JULY 21, 2020 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 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.
Amanda Lily a representative of Union County Soil & Water Conservation presented a handout to the council. Amanda explained that they would like to purchase and plant 12 trees in the Anna City Park and partner with the city to plant 12 additional trees. Mayor Hartline requested that Ms. Lily make arrangements with City Administrator Dori Bigler to set up a meeting with her, Commissioner Bigler, and Public Works Manager Gary Dahmer to discuss the idea.
City Administrator Dori Bigler previously submitted project updates to the council. She also reported on the following projects: (1) The handrails on W. Davie Street has been approved and will be purchased and installed. (2) There is no stipulation in the grant received for the School Resource Officer. A current officer can fill the School Resource Officer position and the city can hire an officer to replace that officer. (3) The Small Business Grants have been approved and the funds should be available soon. (4) She spoke with Senator Fowler regarding the grant application for Rebuild Illinois and he was very interested and will see what he can do to move it along. (5) The Fire Department is updating their guidelines.
Resolution 2020-10; Intergovernmental Agreement with Union County Drug Task Force was tabled.
City Administrator Dori Bigler explained the changes that had been made to the proposed ordinance on Permitting & Regulating the keeping of Chicken Hens by owners. She stated that there will be 5 permit available, the property line was changed to 10 feet and the coops have to be 25 feet from your neighbor's home. Commissioner Bryan stated that the ordinance only allows for 6 hens per property. Public Works Manager Gary Dahmer stated that he spoke with other city's that offer this same ordinance and they haven't had any issues.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bryan and seconded by Commissioner Bigler that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2020-11; PERMITTING & REGULATING THE KEEPING OF CHICKEN HENS BY PROPERTY OWNERS. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results Commissioner Michael Bigler and Commissioner Kathy Bryan voted yea. Commissioner Bryan Miller, Commissioner Martha Ann Webb and Mayor Steve Hartline voted nay-. Mayor Hartline declared the motion denied.
A request for a Restaurant/Beer & Wine License from Dipak Patel for the property 155 W. Vienna Street was discussed. Mayor Hartline requested that a meeting be set up him Mr. Patel, Police Chief Watkins and himself.
A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and seconded by Commissioner Miller that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2020-13: FIXING & ESTABLISHING RATES FOR CITY UTILITY SYSTEMS SERVICES & PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINATION OF CHARGES, BILLING, AND COLLCETION OF CHARGES. TERMINATION OF SERVICES AND THE CREATION OF LIENS UPON REAL ESTATE. 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 Miller and seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2020-32; AUTHORIZING & APPROVING TO EMPLOY TIM SMITH AS ASSISTANT CHIEF OF POLICE. 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 Webb stated that the Garden Club would like to place a memorial for Linda Clutts at Hindman Park. Mayor Hartline requested that they put their request in writing to be placed on the agenda for discussion.
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.
A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and seconded by Commissioner Bigler that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE BUILDING PERMIT TO DAWSON MONTFORT AT LOT 2 IN THE ANNA BUSINESS PARK. 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.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bryan and seconded by Commissioner Miller that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A FENCING PERMIT TO CLIFFORD BRYAN AT 312 E. VIENNA STREET. 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 FENCING PERMIT TO THOMAS WATSON AT 500 MORGAN STREET. 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 Bryan and seconded by Commissioner Miller that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A PARK USAGE REQUEST FOR ANNA JR. HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL & SOFTBALL FROM AUGUST 5 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 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 PARK USAGE REQUEST FOR UNION COUNTY COUNSELING SERVICE INSIDE OUT 5KRUN ON OCTOBER 17, 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 Bryan and seconded by Commissioner Bigler that it be RESOLVED THAT THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE ANNA CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 4. 2020 BE ADJOURNED AT 5:37 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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