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City of Anna City Council met Aug. 6.

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 August 6th, 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. Other members present were City Administrator Dori Bigler, Treasurer Angela Webb, Public Works Director Gary Dahmer, and Public Safety Director Bryan Watkins. Commissioner Bigler entered shortly after roll call.

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

Crystal Housman addressed the council regarding a special event on September 6th in Downtown Anna. She stated what a success the first annual block party was for everyone involved. She requested the City of Anna consider a 1st Friday event in the Spring or Summer.

City Administrator Dori Bigler gave updates the Kiwanis lights project that started that day. She suggested a water increase begin on 10/01/2024. The Fourth of July fireworks display came in significantly under budget. Mayor Woods of Mounds has asked that the City of Anna host the DCEO Deputy Director for a meeting on 08/29/2024. Hyper Reach notifications began. ITEP phase 1 has completed. The engineering firm has created a mock drawing for parking with the PARC grant. The Grocery Tax repeal is something for the council to consider in October of 2025. Both pumps the council authorized replacing have been completed. Interest income comparisons were provided as well.

Mayor Hartline asked if there were any Consent Agenda items the Council would like to pull for further discussion or a separate vote. Item F was pulled for a separate vote due to an error in the amount. It was moved to new business.

The following Consent Agenda items were presented for approval.

A. Minutes of the July 16, 2024 Regular Session

B. Minutes of the July 18, 2024 Special Session

C. Approve City Sponsored Event on September 6, 2024

D. Resolution 2024-28; AJ Homecoming Parade

E. Resolution 2024-29; See Tracks? Think Train Week 2024 Proclamation

F. Approve an Engineering Invoice of $13,131.97 for the ARPA Project

G. Approve an Engineering Invoice of $24,659.80 for the Nile St. Project

H. Approve an Engineering Invoice of $57,300.00 for the Park Grant Project

I. Approve an Engineering Invoice of $4,050.00 for the Rebuild Downtown Project

J. Approve an Engineering Invoice of $13,100.45 for the Water System Improvements Project

K. City Usage Applications

a. Anna District 37 Baseball & Softball; Denny & Kiwanis Fields July 24 through October 15, 2024

b. AJ Cross Country; September 11, 2024 & October 9, 2024 with Rain Dates September 12, 2024 & October 10, 2024

c. Rural Health; Staff Gathering on October 11, 2024

L. Zoning Applications

a. CN Railroad at 100 Sheridan Road

b. Wal-Mart at 300 Leigh Avenue

A motion was made by Commissioner Bryan and Seconded by Commissioner Webb 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 Bryan and seconded by Commissioner Webb that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE AN ENGINEERING INVOICE OF $192,351.97 FOR THE ARPA PROJECT. 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 it be RESOLVED TO ACCEPT AND AWARD BID FOR PHASE 1 OF THE DAVIE STREET DEMOLITION TO ELLIS EXCAVATING IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,750.00. 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 Bigler that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE AN ASPHALT LOT FOR THE RB IL PROJECT ON WEST DAVIE. 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 discussion was had regarding park usage applications for Hadley’s Haven and it was decided that the park should be open to the public without allowing it to be reserved for private events.

A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and seconded by Commissioner Carter that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A REQUEST FOR A PRORATED REFUND FOR THE STRIKE ZONE LIQUOR LICENSE IN THE AMOUNT OF $625. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Harline voted yea. Commissioner Bryan abstained. Nay-none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bigler and seconded by Commissioner Webb that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A REQUEST FOR A PRORATED REFUND FOR THE STRIKE ZONE GAMING LICENSE IN THE AMOUNT OF $520.85. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Harline voted yea. Commissioner Bryan abstained. Nay-none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Mayor Hartline and seconded by Commissioner Carter that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A GENERAL RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR SAI OM KRISHNA, LLC DBA FARM FRESH. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commission Carter, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Commissioner Bryan abstained. Nay- Commissioner Bigler. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Carter and seconded by Mayor Hartline that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A VIDEO GAME LICENSE APPLICATION FOR SAI OM KRISHNA, LLC DBA FARM FRESH. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commission Carter, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Commissioner Bryan abstained. Nay- Commissioner Bigler. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

Mayor Hartline opened the floor for Commissioner reports.

Mayor Hartline gave an update on the committee meetings that have been held regarding the land near the Union County Country Club and the proposed TIF project with the Biggerstaffs. The need for a crosswalk and yield sign for Hadley’s Haven was discussed. An investment committee consisting of Mayor Hartline, Kathy Bryan, Dori Bigler, and Angela Webb was formed to create a uniform procedure surrounding city investments. Commissioner Webb gave an update on the Fair Worship service time and the new bird bath at City Hall.

Mayor Hartline opened the floor to the Department heads. Chief Watkins gave updates on his officer completing the Academy and his new transfer officer becoming certified in Illinois.

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 AUGUST 6TH, 2024 BE ADJOURNED AT 5:58 P.M. A vote was taken upon the moƟon with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Mayor Hartline declared the moƟon carried.

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