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City of Anna City Council met May 16.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The Anna City Council met in regular session at Anna City Hall at 5:01 p.m. on May 16, 2023. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hartline. The roll call went as follows: Present were Commissioner Michael Bigler, Commissioner Martha Ann Webb and Mayor Steve Hartline. Commissioner Kathy Bryan was absent. Other members present were City Administrator Dori Bigler, City Treasurer Danyelle Dodd, Public Works Manager Gary Dahmer & Police Chief Bryan Watkins.

A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and seconded by Commissioner Carter that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE MAY 2, 2023 ANNA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MINUTES. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Commissioner Bryan was absent. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

Mayor Hartline opened the floor to the Union County Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development. Crystal Housman, Board of Director of UCCCED, spoke and asked the city to partner with UCCCED for an expansion of the holiday parade into a lights parade. The council was favorable and agreed with the partnership.

City Administrator Dori Bigler gave updates on the following projects: (1) Stormwater Detention, (2) TIF Update, (3) Vienna Street Corridor, (4) IDOT Resurfacing @ 4-way, (5) 4th of July

A motion was made by Commissioner Bigler and seconded by Commissioner Webb that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE MAY 2023 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LIST. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Commissioner Bryan was absent. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

Bids were opened for the City Demolition Project and one bid was received.

A motion was made by Mayor Hartline and seconded by Commissioner Webb that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A DEMOLITION BID OF $40,000 FROM CHRIS PLOTT CONSTRUCTION FOR 502 S. MAIN, 207 W. VIENNA & 112 FOWLER. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Commissioner Bryan was absent. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Carter and seconded by Commissioner Bigler that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2023-06; VACATING PORTIONS OF AN UNNAMED ALLEY LYING ADJACENT TO KOHLERS 3RD AND 4TH ADDITIONS TO THE CITY OF ANNA. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Commissioner Bryan was absent. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and seconded by Commissioner Carter that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-06; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A PYROTECHNICS AGREEMENT WITH BRAD DAWSON. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Commissioner Bryan was absent. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bigler and seconded by Commissioner Carter that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-07; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITHTHE VILLA-PIZZA VILLA TO OPERATE THE CONCESSION STANDS. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Commissioner Bryan was absent. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Mayor Hartline and seconded by Commissioner Webb that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-08; AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE MUTUAL AID BOX ALARM SYSTEM. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Commissioner Bryan was absent. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and seconded by Commissioner Carter that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-09; ADOPTING THE CIVILITY PLEDGE. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Commissioner Bryan was absent. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Mayor Hartline and seconded by Commissioner Bigler that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR STARVIEW VINEYARDS ON JULY 4, 2023. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Commissioner Bryan was absent. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Carter and seconded by Commissioner Webb that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A SIGN APPLICATION FOR COAST TO COAST SIGNS AT 45 PLAZA DRIVE. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Commissioner Bryan was absent. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and seconded by Commissioner Carter that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A PARK USAGE REQUEST FOR THE ANNA BLUE DOLPHINS. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Commissioner Bryan was absent. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Carter and seconded by Commissioner Bigler that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A PARK USAGE REQUEST FOR JR’S CENTRE FOR JUNE 9, 2023. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Commissioner Bryan was absent. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bigler and seconded by Commissioner Carter that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A PARK USAGE REQUEST FOR CHAMNESS CARE FOR JUNE 9, 2023. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Commissioner Bryan was absent. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

Commissioner Bigler discussed the potential for a park foreman position.

A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and seconded by Commissioner Carter that it be RESOLVED THAT THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE ANNA CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 16, 2023 BE ADJOURNED AT 6:12 PM. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Commissioner Bryan was absent. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

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