City of Anna City Council Met Jan. 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The Anna City Council met in regular session at Anna City Hall at 5:03 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 Bigler that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 15, 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 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 Bryan and seconded by Commissioner Miller that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 18, 2020 ANNA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL 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.
City Administrator Dori Bigler previously submitted project updates to the council. She reported on the following: (1) The 2020 Census for Illinois response rate is ranked #7 in the country. Union County rated 5th out of 19 southern counties. (2) The tax levy for last year forgot to calculate the P.TEL, so the county will be decreasing our 2021 Tax Levy by $14,388.70. (3) She has spoken with Representative Terri Bryant regarding the 146-flood project and funds should be allocated by the end of the fiscal year. She also has an agreement from Illinois Department of Transportation she is reviewing. (4) The wood chipper is needing fixed and cost of the repairs are $7,770.35. Discussion was held regarding the Purchasing Ordinance.
A motion was made by Mayor Hartline that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A RECOMMENDATION TO GRANT A LIQUOR LICENSE TO THE FARM FRESH AT 147 WEST VIENNA STREET. Motion died for a lack of a second motion.
Commissioner Webb requested a donation for the 2021 Honor Wreaths for Veterans Program. She stated that every wreath purchased before January 15, 2021 will be matched. Discussion was held regarding the amount budgeted for donations. Mayor Hartline stated that he wants to make sure the annual donation for AJ High School Safe Celebration is available. Commissioner Miller suggested that the city make a donation to the food pantry at the Methodist Church. Discussion was held regarding the Union County Churches of Alliance.
A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE DONATION TO THE HONOR WREATHS FOR VETERANS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1500. 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 Bigler that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A BID FOR THE PROPERTY AT 306 NORTH GREEN STREET IN THE AMOUNT OF $200 TO PHILLIP & SHARON DILLOW. 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 Miller and seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2021; AUTHORIZING & APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNION COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL. 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 Bryan and seconded by Commissioner Miller that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2021-02; DECLARING THE PROPERTY AT 202 FREEMAN STREET TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE & AUTHORIZING CITY OFFICIALS TO ABATE THE SAME. 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.
Discussion was held regarding if Resolution 2020-45; IMRF ERI Agreement needs to be reviewed. Mayor Hartline asked the council if the resolution should stay as passed. Commissioner Webb suggested they review to see how an additional employee could be included. Commissioner Bryan stated the funding is the issue. Commissioner Miller stated he would like to included the additional employee. Commissioner Bryan stated the tax revenue should be used for the community, not to fund retirements. Mayor Hartline stated the we don't have the funds in the reserves. Commissioner Bigler stated the revenue has been reviewed and submitted for the previous proposal and the resolution was passed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Webb that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A REVIEW OF RESOLUTION 2020-45; IMRF ERI AGREEMENT. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results., Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Webb voted yea. Commissioner Bigler and Mayor Hartline voted nay. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED TO ENTER CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL. 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 Bryan and seconded by Commissioner Webb 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 Webb and seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE CLOSED SESSION MINUTES OF JANUARY 5, 2021 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 Bigler and seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED THAT THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE ANNA CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 5, 2021 BE ADJOURNED AT 6:45 P.M. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline. voted yea. Nay - none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
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