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City of Anna City Council met May 9.

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 9th, 2024. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Steve Hartline. The roll call went as follows: Present were Mayor Steve Hartline, Commissioner Kathy Bryan, Commissioner Torie Carter, and Commissioner Martha Ann Webb. Commissioner

Michael Bigler entered at 5:06PM. Other members present were City Administrator Dori Bigler, Public Works Manager Gary Dahmer, and Public Safety Director Bryan Watkins.

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

Mike and Becky Estel addressed the council regarding concern for a public nuisance property at 422 E. Chestnut.

City Administrator Dori Bigler gave updates on the mural project at 124 E. Davie, bids for demolition at 400 E. Davie, apply for Community Project Funding with Representative Bost’s office, & the ARPA project.

Richard Howell with Horner & Shifrin addressed the council regarding agenda items I. through M.

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 April 16, 2024 Regular Session

B. Minutes of the April 16, 2024 Special Session

C. Minutes of the April 22, 2024 Special Session

D. Accept the FY22 Audit as Presented

E. Resolution 2024-17; Pyrotechnics Agreement with Brad Dawson F. Resolution 2024-18; Sound Engineering and PA Equipment Agreement with Brien Moore

G. Resolution 2024-19; Concert Performance Agreement with Lone Howl

H. Ordinance 2024-03; Repealing Ordinance No. 95-6 Which Clarified The Principles And Pre-Termination Due Process Procedures Required For Just Cause Termination Of Employment, And Determining The Public Offices To Which The Principles And Procedures Apply

I. Approval of Engineering Invoice for Water System Improvements Project of $90,800.45

J. Approval of Engineering Invoice for Lead Service Line Replacement Grant of $17,000.00

K. Approval of Engineering Invoice for PARC Grant Project of $28,700

L. Approval of Engineering Invoice for MFT Project of $12,000

M. Approval of Engineering Invoice for RB IL Downtowns & Mainstreet Project of $8,100.00

N. Approval of PARC Award Fee of $5,000.00

O. City Usage Applications

a. JR Centre – Kickball Tournament on June 7, 2024

b. Chamness Care – Kickball Tournament on June 7, 2024

c. I.L.S. – Kel-Tech Olympics on May 31, 2024

d. Anna District 37 – PBIS Park Day on May 16, 17, 20, 21 & 22

e. Jonesboro Grade School – First Grade Field Trip on May 14 & 15, 2024

P. Fencing Application

a. Esther Franklin at 506 Morgan Street

b. David Sullivan at 102 Magnolia Drive

c. Dan L. Lentz at 205 Center Street

Q. Sign Applications

a. Cache River Farm N Garden at 5400 E. Vienna Street

R. Zoning Applications

a. SI Builder Supply at 104 West Chestnut Street

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.

A motion was made by Commissioner Carter and seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2024-13; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH DORI BIGLER AS THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR. 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 Commissioner Webb and seconded by Commissioner Carter that is be RESOLVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2024-14; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH GARY DAHMER AS THE PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER. 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.

Resoltuion 2024-15; Authorizing and Approving an Employment Agreement with Bryan Watkins as the Chief of Police was tabled.

A motion was made by Commissioner Carter and seconded by Commissioner Bigler that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR STARVIEW VINEYARDS. 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.

Discussion was held regarding funding the engineering costs for the Water Improvement Project before the grant reimbursement. It was decided to not take a short-term loan and utilize surplus funds instead.

Mayor Hartline opened the floor for Commissioner reports.

Mayor Hartline opened the floor to the Department heads.

A motion was made by Commissioner Carter and seconded by Commissioner Bigler that it be RESOLVED THAT THE REGULAR SESSION ON THE ANNA CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 9, 2024 BE ADJOURNED AT 5:36 P.M. A vote was taken upon the moon with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan,

Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Mayor Hartline declared the moon carried.

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