City of Anna City Council Met April 7.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The Anna City Council met in special session at Anna City Hall at 3:05 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 Martha Ann Webb and Mayor Steve Hartline. Commissioner Bryan Miller was absent.
A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE MARCH 16, 2021 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 Webb and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay - none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
Chad Kuebler a representative of J.C. Enterprises, LLC addressed the council regarding a lien on the property at 201 George Street. Mr. Kuebler stated that he purchased the property through a USDA foreclosure and was not aware of the lien. Mayor Hartline questioned the company's intention for the property. Mr. Kuebler indicated they will refurbish the home and sell it. He stated their time line is about 3 weeks. City Attorney John Foley stated that the lien may be detached from the sale but does not go away. He also stated that the Fine Ordinance provides for the lien to be cleared before services are granted to the property. City Attorney Foley suggested looking at the codes. City Administrator Bigler reminded the council the last time that a waiver was requested the council requested certain improvements to be made. Commissioner Bigler suggest the council offer a good faith proposal. City Administrator Bigler was asked to follow up with Mr. Kuebler.
City Administrator Dori Bigler gave a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Budget. She stated the Public Hearing for the Budget will be at a Special Session meeting on April 20th at 4:30.
March Budget Report was previously submitted.
City Administrator Dori Bigler submitted project updates to the council. (1) The NOSA for the DCEO Grant was received on March 19 and a request for review by IDNR was made. We got the DNR sign off on April 6th. Richard Howell with
Clarida-Ziegler is waiting on clearance from SHPO. (2) Representative Mike Bost notified the city that there is a Community Project Funding Program and the city is eligible to petition for funds from the program. City Administrator Bigler stated she has submitted applications for 2 projects, both of which fell under the USDA Rural Development's Rural Community Facility Grant program. They are for the new fire truck and Hadley's Haven.
No Bids were received for the 2021 Park & Pool Concessions. Discussion was held regarding both locations. Suggestions were made to have the pool concessions open by utilizing lifeguards. The suggestions regarding the park concessions were to offer vending machines and possibly offering to the food vendors and clubs to be open during the summer.
Discussion was held regarding a Liquor License application for The Kitchen of Lafayette and the ordinance not allowing for liquor with in 100 ft of a church. The Oasis of Grace is located on E. Davie Street with their back door across the street from the restaurant.
A motion was made by Mayor Hartline and seconded by Commissioner Bigler that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR JAMIE STARRATT DBA THE KITHCEN ON LAFAYETTE, A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Commissioner Bryan abstained. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bigler and seconded by Commissioner Webb that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2021-12; 2021-2022 TENTATIVE BUDGET. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, 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 A BID FOR THE 1992 CHEVY DUMP TRUCK TO HUGO FLORES IN THE AMOUNT OF $6500. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, 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 Bigler that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE TO ACCEPT JEREMY REAGAN LETTER OF RESIGNATION. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay - none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
City Administrator Dori Bigler discussed offering a Disc Golf Tournament during the Annabelle Festival. She stated the city would need to purchase player packs that have 3 discs in them for the trilogy challenge style tournament. The event would be held on the morning of June 13, 2021
A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE TO AUTHORIZE CITY ADMINISTRATOR DORI BIGLER TO PURCHASE DISC GOLF PLAYER PACKS UP TO $1000. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, 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 BUILDING PERMIT TO BETH FRANK AT 410 S. GREEN STREET. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, 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 Webb that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A FENCING PERMIT TO JOSEPH SICKLING AT 504 N. GREEN ST. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, 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 FENCING PERMIT TO DIANE & JEFF ROBERTSON AT 200 FREEMAN ST. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, 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 A FENCING PERMIT TO WELLNESS GROUP PHARMS, LLC AT 690 LICK CREEK RD. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, 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 APPROVE A PARK USE APPLICATION FOR ANNA - JONESBORO HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL APRIL 5- JUNE 30, 2021. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, 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 Bigler that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A PARK USE APPLICATION FOR ANNA PICKLEBALL GROUP MAY 14-16, 2021. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, 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 A PARK USE APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER ON MAY 6, 2021. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Mayor Hartline and seconded by Commissioner Bigler that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF DANYELLE DODD TO THE POLICE PENSION BOARD FOR A TERM OF 2 YEARS.. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Mayor Hartline and seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR DORI BIGLER TO THE ANNA-JONESBORO WATER COMMISSION BOARD FOR A TERM FROM MAY 1. 2021 TO APRIL 31,
2027. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
Commissioner Webb presented a sign honoring Linda Clutts that she would like to have placed at Hindman Park.
A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and seconded by Commissioner Bigler that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC WORK MANAGER GARY DAHMER TO PLACE A SIGN AT HINDMAN PARK HONORING LINDA CLUTTS. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
Commissioner Bigler discussed the need for signage at the basketball pickleball courts in the park. He also discussed the legal authority to enforcing these rules and that one council member can't make the decision for the placement of a sign. City Attorney John Foley stated that Ordinance 1995-08 covers the authority of council members and suggested they each review the provision of the council. Discussion was held regarding the recourse for not following the rules placed at the courts. Police Chief Watkins suggested placing the Sheriff's departments phone number on the sign. Public Works Manager Gary Dahmer questioned the size and placement of the sign. Commissioner Bigler suggested looking at making the park a No Smoking area.
Mayor Steve Hartline stated that he was approached by Barry Faulkner, golf director, of the Union County Golf course regarding the guidelines of their liquor license. They would like to serve mixed drinks in a can and their current license only allows for beer, wine and wine-based coolers. Mayor Hartline requested that an amendment be made to the Liquor Ordinance.
A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and seconded by Commissioner Bryan 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 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 Webb and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay - none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding Wellness Group Pharms, LLC.
A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE CLOSED SESSION MINUTES OF APRIL 7, 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 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 TO AUTHORIZE DIRECT DEPOSIT OF PAYMENTS FROM THE ILLINOIS STATE COMPTROLLER AS FOLLOWS: 30-0000210 TO #5186 COMPTROLLER CLEARING, 37 6002190 TO #5186 COMPTROLLER CLEARING, 38-0000210 TO #7363 GENERAL FUND, 39-0000210 TO #7363 GENERAL FUND, 00-9120002 TO #7363 GENERAL FUND. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, 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 APRIL 7, 2021 BE ADJOURNED AT 6:03 P.M. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline. voted yea. Nay - none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
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