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City of Anna City Council met Jan. 2.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The Anna City Council met in regular session at Anna City Hall at 5:22 p.m. on January 2, 2024. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Steve Hartline. The roll call went as follows: Present were Commissioner Michael Bigler, Commissioner Torie Carter, Commissioner Martha Ann Webb, and Mayor Steve Hartline. Commissioner Kathy Bryan was absent. Other members present were City Administrator Dori Bigler, City Treasurer Angela Webb, and Public Safety Director Bryan Watkins.

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

City Administrator Dori Bigler gave updates on the following projects: 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 December 19, 2023 Regular Session

B. Resolution 2024-01; Financial Authorization for Anna-Jonesboro National Bank

C. Resolution 2024-02; Financial Authorization for Southern Bank

D. Resolution 2024-03; Agreement for Professional Services with Horner & Shifrin for the PARC Project Topographic Survey

E. Authorization of Donation of $1,500.00 to Wreaths Across America

F. Authorization of Police Capital Equipment Purchase of $2,117.50

G. Approval of Repair of the Jetter for $16,011.89 with Key Equipment

H. Zoning Application

a. Union County Hospital at 517 N. Main

A motion was made by Commissioner Carter and Seconded by Commissioner Webb that is be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS AS PRESENTED. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Cater 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 Commission Carter that is be RESOLVED TO APPROVE 2024 INTEREST RATES ON CITY OF ANNA DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS. A vote was taken 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.

Chief Watkins gave the police and fire reports for the previous month. A brief discussion of vacancies and additional shifts was mentioned.

A motion was made by Commissioner Carter and Seconded by Commissioner Briger that it be RESOLVED THAT THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE ANNA CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 2, 2024 BE ADJOURNED AT 5:34 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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