City of Anna City Council met Oct. 20.
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 Bryan Miller, Commissioner Martha Ann Webb and Mayor Steve Hartline. Commissioner Kathy Bryan was absent.
A motion was made by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Webb that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 6, 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 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 Miller that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AUGUST 4, 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 Bryan Miller, Commissioner Martha Ann Webb and Mayor Steve Hartline voted yea. Nay- none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
Treasurer Danyelle Dodd previously submitted the report for September 30, 2020
City Administrator Dori Bigler previously submitted project updates to the council. She also reported on the following projects: (1) The Louise Pollard Lawsuit with the Union County Fair Board has been resolved. (2) Governor Pritzker has placed our area in phase 4 and the IDPH has not change any of the guidelines for trick or treating due to this order. (3) The City of Anna will have a display at Pumpkin Town in the park.
A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and seconded by Commissioner Miller that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE
2020-10; INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH UNION COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE. 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. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bigler and seconded by Commissioner Webb that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A REQUEST TO WAIVE THE BUILDING PERMIT FEE FOR WELLNESS GROUP PHARMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,234.65. 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. Mayor Hartline declared the inotion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and seconded by Commissioner Bigler that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE TO ACCEPT A DONATION FROM WELLNESS GROUP PHARMS FOR ONE SET OF TURN-OUT GEAR IN THE AMOUNT OF $4543.74. 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. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and seconded by Commissioner Miller that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE TO PAY ALL APPROVED BILLS. 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. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bigler and seconded by Commissioner Webb that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A GAS TAP APPLICATION AT 305 VFW LANE FOR TERRENCE WALSH. 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. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding trash & recycling receptacle placement. Mayor Hartline stated that the totes are being left out on easements and in the city streets. He feels they need to be placed back on resident's property in a timely manner. City Attorney John Foley stated that the Non-Owner Occupier Ordinance has provisions pertaining to receptacles. Mayor Hartline requested that the council think about the issue and give some feedback at the next meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and seconded by Commissioner Bigler that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE GARDEN CLUB'S REQUEST FOR CONCRETE AT HINDMAN PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $800. 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. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Webb that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2020-20: APPROVING THE GRANTING OF A FRONT SETBACK LINE VARIANCE FOR JOHN & SUSANNE WYATT AT 201 12 E. CHESTNUT STREET. 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. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bigler and seconded by Commissioner Webb that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A REQUEST TO WAIVE THE $500 FEE FOR THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FOR JOHN & SUSANNE WYATT. 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. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bigler and seconded by Commissioner Miller that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2020-42; GRANTING ABATEMENT FOR PROPERTY TAX ON CERTAIN COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TO WELLNESS GROUP PHARMS. 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. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Webb that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE 4 CAMERA'S WITH HARDWARE & STREET LIGHTS WITH PUBLIC SAFETY DONATION UP TO $10,000. 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. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Webb that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE TO AUTHORIZE CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE CITY HALL'S 2015 FORD EXPLORER IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,000. 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. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bigler and seconded by Commissioner Miller that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE TO AUTHORIZE CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE DIGITAL RADIO'S IN THE AMOUNT OF $7749.90. 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. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Webb that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE BUILDING PERMIT TO JOHN & SUSANE WYATT AT 201 1 E. CHESTNUT STREET. 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. 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 TOM & TRACY SMITH AT 1088 HICKORY LAKE DRIVE. 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. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding the Fencing Application for Judy Edwards at 206 Plum Street. Commissioner Miller discussed the issue of having Ms. Edward move her gas meter and the cost to do so. He stated the ordinance states the resident “should not enclose a utility box and/or meter". Mayor Hartline questioned if the fence has a gate. Public Works Manager Gary Dahmer stated yes. City Administrator Dori Bigler mentioned that the Illinois Commerce Commission is discussing guidelines regarding meters inside fences and the city is trying to be proactive. Mayor Hartline questioned the current ordinance. Public Works Manager Dahmer explained the conversations with Ms. Edwards regarding the placement of the meter. City Administrator Bigler explained the safety and convenience for the meter readers. City Attorney Foley stated that the city could grant a variance. He also clarified the wording in ordinance. Commissioner Bigler questioned if the city should allow this permit, if the ordinance needs to be updated.
A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and seconded by Commissioner Bigler that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A FENCING PERMIT TO JUDY EDWARDS AT 206 PLUM STREET WITH THE GAS METER BEING MOVED. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results Commissioner Michael Bigler, Commissioner Martha Ann Webb and Mayor Steve Hartline voted yea. Commissioner Bryan Miller voted nay. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
Commissioner Miller suggested that solar lighting be placed on the new Stop Signs at S. Green & W. High. Commissioner Bigler questioned the cost. Mayor Hartline directed Public Works Manager Gary Dahmer to investigate the cost and design for all for signs.
Mayor Hartline questioned the progress of the flooding on State Highway 146 between McDonald's and Brad's Collison. City Administrator Dori Bigler explained that State Representative Teri Bryant sent her the grant application and it is in Merit Review. City Administrator Bigler explained that in the meanwhile, the city has been working with Ameren to get a light pole moved, with Illinois Department of Transportation, and Clarida-Zeigler to be prepared when the grant is approved.
Mayor Hartline allowed Beverly Tweedy to speak regarding the easement on Lick Creek Rd. to gave to city and Wellness Group Pharms. Mrs. Tweedy stated that she has spoken with City Administrator Dori Bigler, Commissioner Bigler and Commissioner Bryan. City Administrator Bigler stated that Richard at Clarida-Zeigler said it would take eight weeks and he would be down to look at Mrs. Tweedy request for access to sewer and water. Mrs. Tweedy also stated she is owed a refund of the fees she paid for on State Rt. 146 East. She also said her dad requested in 1994 a road to be created for the buses to turn around at there property on Florsheim Drive. City Administrator Bigler stated that MFT Fund can be used to build roads.
Mayor Hartline allowed Mr. A. Traveler to speak. Mr. Traveler suggested the receptacle be allowed to be out for 2 days then give a warning. He questioned if signs would be posted when the cameras are placed at the 4 way stop at N. Main and Vienna Street. Mr. Traveler requested copies of police reports be emailed to him for his website. City Administrator Bigler stated that if he would fill out a FOIA request she would provide him with what she can.
A motion was made by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Bigler that it be RESOLVED THAT THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE ANNA CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 20, 2020 BE ADJOURNED AT 5:57 PM. 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. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
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