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City of Anna City Council met July 2.

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 July 2nd, 2024. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Steve Hartline. The roll call went as follows: Present were Mayor Steve Hartline, Commissioner Michael Bigler, Commissioner Kathy Bryan, and Commissioner Torie Carter. Other members present were City Administrator Dori Bigler, Treasurer Angela Webb, Public Works Director Gary Dahmer, and Public Safety Director Bryan Watkins.

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

Lyle Woodrum addressed the council regarding the water infrastructure project and how it affected his business. He asked the council to waive his water bill as compensation for the lost revenue during the project.

City Administrator Dori Bigler gave updates on the ITEP project, the next water infrastructure project, the Davie Street Project, the recent Sewer and Gas issues, the ARPA project, and the 4th of July festival. She has also been recommended as a member of the IML committee by the Il City Managers Association.

Engineer Richard Howell addressed the council regarding items F-J and how that money will be spent and which funds are paying the costs.

Mayor Hartline asked if there were any Consent Agenda items the Council would like to pull for further discussion or a separate vote.

Consent Agenda item D is being tabled.

The following Consent Agenda items were presented for approval.

A. Minutes of the June 18, 2024 Regular Session

B. Minutes of the June 18, 2024 Closed Session

C. Authorize City Administrator Dori Bigler to Attend the 2024 Illinois Municipal League Conference from September 19 to September 21, 2024

D. TABLED

E. Resolution 2024-26; Adopting the Prevailing Rate of Wages for the City of Anna as of May, 2024, Pursuant to Chapter 820 ILCS 130/1-12, Illinois Compiled Statutes

F. Approve Engineering Invoice of $142,299.55 for the Water System Improvements Project

G. Approve Engineering Invoice of $8,100.00 for the Rebuild Illinois Downtowns & Main Street Project

H. Approve Pay Estimate #1 of $38,566.10 for the Nile Street Watermain Extension Project

I. Approve Pay Estimate #1 of $177,439.37 for the Motor Fuel Tax Project

J. Approve Pay Estimate #1 of $85,383.62 for the ARPA Project

K. Fencing Applications

a. Janson Pickel at 103 Michaelson Court

b. Judy Guthrie at 104 Grand Street

L. City Usage

a. Union County Fair for City Park Usage from August 12th through August 26, 2024

A motion was made by Commissioner Bryan 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, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay-none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bryan and seconded by Commissioner Carter that it be RESOLVED TO ACCEPT THE BID FROM PLOTT CONSTRUCTION AND AUTHORIZE CITY ADMINISTRATOR DORI BIGLER TO CREATE THE CONTRACT REGARDING THE DEMOLITION OF 400 EAST DAVIE ST. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Carter, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay-none. 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 SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR JAMES CRANE FOR THE UNION COUNTY FAIR FROM AUGUST 16TH TO AUGUST 24TH, 2024. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler,

Commissioner Carter, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay-none. Commissioner Bryan abstained. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

Mayor Hartline opened the floor for Commissioner reports.

Mayor Hartline opened the floor to the Department heads.

The Anna City Council entered into closed session at 6 p.m. Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) – Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Specific Employees

Open session resumed at 6:17 p.m.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bryan and seconded by Commissioner Carter that it be RESOLVED THAT THE REGULAR SESSION ON THE ANNA CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 2ND, 2024 BE ADJOURNED AT 6:18 P.M. A vote was taken upon the moƟon with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Carter, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Mayor Hartline declared the moƟon carried.

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