City of Anna City Council met Sept. 5.
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 September 5, 2023. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hartline. The roll call went as follows: Present were Commissioner Michael Bigler, Commissioner Kathy Bryan, Commissioner Torie Carter, Commissioner Martha Ann Webb and Mayor Steve Hartline. Other members present were City Administrator Dori Bigler, City Treasurer Danyelle Dodd, City Attorney Rhett Barke, Public Works Manager Gary Dahmer & Police Chief Bryan Watkins.
Mayor Hartline opened the floor to the public communication portion of the agenda. Lisa Tomazzoli with Shawnee Real Estate introduced Randy Charles. Mr. Charles addressed the council regarding a potential RV park on E. Jefferson Street.
City Administrator Dori Bigler gave updates on the following projects: (1) Project updates with Horner & Shifrin, (2) Rebuild IL Downtown & Main Street Grant Update, (3) Rural Development Awning Grant Update, (4) Colorfest Vendor Update, (5) Mural Discussion
Richard Howell, city engineer, addressed the council and gave project updates.
Mayor Hartline asked if there were any Consent Agenda items the Council would like to pull for further discussion or a separate vote. The following items were pulled from consent agenda:
H. Resolution 2023-30; Approving an Addendum to Bryan Watkin’s Employment Agreement
The following Consent Agenda items were presented for approval.
A. Minutes of the August 15, 2023 Regular Session
B. Minutes of the August 15, 2023 Closed Session
C. Minutes of the August 28, 2023 Special Session
D. Minutes of the August 28, 2023 Closed Session
E. Accept Cody Hand’s Letter of Resignation
F. Resolution 2023-28; Authorizing Dori Bigler to Act on Behalf of the City of Anna
G. Resolution 2023-29; Approving a Parade Permit for the Veterans Day Parade
I. Approval of Horner & Shifrin Invoice of $40,000 for Water System Improvement Project
J. Zoning Applications
a. Mary & Greg Plott at 316 W. High Street
b. Kim Lingle at 607 McKinley Street
K. Fencing Applications
a. Jesse Gibbs at 307 Sycamore
L. Sign Applications
a. B & D Signs at Cache River Farm
A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and Seconded by Commissioner Carter that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS AS PRESENTED. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding bids for the fire department roof. More bids will be solicited and presented to the council.
The Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation was presented to the council for the rezoning of 146 W Chestnut.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bryan and seconded by Commissioner Carter that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2023-11; AMENDING THE REVISED CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REZONE FROM R-2 TO B-2, CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY JEANETTE GARCIA. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding a request from Kent Weber to vacate a portion of an unnamed alley between Sycamore & E. Lewis Streets.
A motion was made by Mayor Hartline and seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED TO APPOINT MICKEY FINCH TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FOR A 5-YEAR TERM ENDING APRIL 30, 2028. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Carter, 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 ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 6:11PM TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY AND PERSONNEL.
Open session resumed at 7:12PM and roll call went as follows: Present were Commissioner Michael Bigler, Commissioner Kathy Bryan, Commissioner Torie Carter, Commissioner Martha Ann Webb and Mayor Steve Hartline. Other members present were City Administrator Dori Bigler, City Treasurer Danyelle Dodd & City Attorney Rhett Barke.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bigler and seconded by Commissioner Carter that it be RESOLVED TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR HARTLINE TO ENTER INTO AN ADDENDUM TO BRYAN WATKIN’S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Carter and Commissioner Webb. Mayor Hartline abstained. Nay – none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bryan and seconded by Commissioner Carter that it be RESOLVED THAT THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE ANNA CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 BE ADJOURNED AT 7:14 PM. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
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