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City of Anna City Council met Dec. 5.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The Anna City Council met in regular session at Anna City Hall at 5:00 p.m. on December 5, 2023. 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 Torie Carter, Commissioner Martha Ann Webb and Mayor Steve Hartline. Other members present were City Administrator Dori Bigler, City Treasurer Danyelle Dodd, Public Works Manager Gary Dahmer & Public Safety Director Bryan Watkins.

Mayor Hartline opened the floor to the public communication portion of the agenda.

City Administrator Dori Bigler gave updates on the following projects: (1) Jefferson Street Watermain Project, (2) Tax Levy, (3), Paid Leave for All Works Act, (4) Awning Grant

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 Consent Agenda items were presented for approval.

A. Minutes of the November 21, 2023 Regular Session

B. Minutes of the November 21, 2023 Special Session

C. Ordinance 2023-16; Tax Levy for the Fiscal Year Beginning on May 1, 2023 and ending on April 30, 2024

D. Ordinance 2023-17; Adopting a Policy to Comply with the Paid Leave for All Workers Act

E. Resolution 2023-42; Lease of Awning with Melanie Pitts (Apple Blossoms) at 320 South Main Street

F. Resolution 2023-43; Lease of Awning with Philip McGrath (Edward Jones) at 311 South Main Street

G. Resolution 2023-44; Lease of Awning with the Anna Moose Lodge 1346 at 327 South Main Street

H. Resolution 2023-45; Lease of Awning with Bryan Miller at 334 South Main Street

I. Resolution 2023-46; Lease of Awning with Yanlin Chen (Kings Wok) at 208 South Main Street

J. Resolution 2023-47; Lease of Awning with Julie Hopkins & Tricia Aydelott (Brick House Grill) at 308 South Main Street

K. Resolution 2023-48; Lease of Awning with Crystal Housman & Shari Agers (Annabelle Market) at 300 South Main Street

L. Resolution 2023-49; Lease of Awning with Maurice Bass (WIBH) at 330 South Main Street

M. Resolution 2023-50; Lease of Awning with Michael Sinisi (Sinisi’s on Main) at 204 South Main Street

N. Resolution 2023-51; Lease of Awning with Michael Sinisi (Sinisi’s on Main) at 200 South Main Street

O. Resolution 2023-52; Lease of Awning with Anthony & Diana Howell at 346 South Main Street

P. Resolution 2023-53; Lease of Awning with Anthony & Diana Howell at 344 South Main Street

Q. Resolution 2023-54; Lease of Awning with Anthony & Diana Howell at 342 South Main Street

R. Resolution 2023-55; Lease of Awning with Norma Lee Hackney & Susan Whitemountain at 313 South Main Street

S. Resolution 2023-56; Lease of Awning with Norma Lee Hackney & Susan Whitemountain at 317 South Main Street

T. Resolution 2023-57; Lease of Awning with Norma Lee Hackney & Susan Whitemountain at 319 South Main Street

U. Resolution 2023-58; Lease of Awning with Anthony & Diana Howell at 336 South Main Street

V. Approval of Annual Employee Christmas Gift Cards

W. Authorization to Spend up to $40,000 from Public Works Capital Equipment for a Bucket Truck

X. Zoning Application

a. Wal-Mart at 300 Leigh Avenue

A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and Seconded by Commissioner Bryan 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.

Authorization to make employment offer for City Treasurer position was tabled.

A motion was made by Mayor Hartline and seconded by Commissioner Bigler that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE ZONING APPLICATION FOR BOB’S TAVERN BEER GARDEN AT 122 E DAVIE. 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 abstained. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Mayor Hartline and seconded by Commissioner Carter that it be RESOLVED TO APPOINT COMMISSIONER BRYAN TO THE HEALTH INSURANCE COMMITTEE. 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 abstained. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

Mayor Hartline opened the floor for Commissioner reports.

Commissioner Webb reported about the upcoming Honor Wreaths for Veterans/ Wreaths Across America ceremony.

Commissioner Bryan said Christmas in Downtown was a success.

A motion was made by Commissioner Carter and seconded by Commissioner Webb that it be RESOLVED TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 5:19PM TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL. 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.

Open session resumed at 5:54PM 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 and City Treasurer Danyelle Dodd.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bryan and seconded by Commissioner Bigler that it be RESOLVED TO AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATOR BIGLER TO OFFER ANGELA WEBB THE CITY TREASURER POSITION. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Carter, and Commissioner Webb voted yea. Mayor Hartline voted nay. 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 DECEMBER 5, 2023 BE ADJOURNED AT 5:56 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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