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City of Anna City Council met Oct. 1.

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 October 1st, 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, Commissioner Torie Carter, and Commissioner Martha Ann Webb. Other members present were City Administrator Dori Bigler, Treasurer Angela Webb, and Public Safety Director Brian Watkins.

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

City Administrator Dori Bigler gave an update on the Fiscal Year 24 audit. It should be completed on time and ready for the next agenda. Colorfest is in the works and should be a great festival. Christmas in Downtown planning is in full swing. Deaconess is sponsoring the inflatables. Amanda Myers-Neilson will have mini sessions and David Eaves will loan an old truck for the set up. The request for bank proposals was sent out with a response date of 11/14/2024. The council was asked to consider designs, slogans, or logos to include on the new water tower project.

Engineer Richard Howell addressed the council regarding Consent Agenda Items D and E. The change order amendment is regarding training being done by Horner Shifrin rather than the original vendor. No change in cost. He also briefly addressed the council regarding the two emergency sewer purchases under new business.

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 H was pulled for a separate vote.

The following Consent Agenda items were presented for approval.

A. Minutes of the September 17, 2024 Regular Session

B. Minutes of the September 17, 2024 Closed Session

C. Accept the ICRMT Property, Liability, Cyber & Workers’ Compensation Insurance Package for December 1, 2024 through December 1, 2025

D. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the LSLI Project Agreement with Horner Shifrin

E. Approve Horner Shifrin LSLI Project Invoice of $18,000

F. Accept Gary Dahmer’s Letter of Resignation

G. Accept Austin Pender’s Letter of Resignation

H. Resolution 2024-34; Concert Performance Agreement with Steve Hornbeak

I. Resolution 2024-35; Approving a Sound Engineering Agreement with Brien Moore

J. Resolution 2024-36; Intergovernmental Agreement Between City of Anna, Illinois and the Village of Cobden for the Transfer of Ownership of a 2016 Chevrolet Impala Limited

K. City Usage Applications

a. Rise Performance 5k on November 3, 2024

L. Fencing Applications

a. Barbara Grace at 218 Apple

M. Zoning Applications

a. Wesley Sadler at 102 Fredrick

A motion was made by Commissioner Carter and Seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS AS PRESENTED STRIKING ITEM H FROM THIS VOTE. 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 CONSENT AGENDA ITEM H AS PRESENTED. 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 Commissioner Bryan and seconded by Commissioner Carter that it be RESOLVED TO ACCEPT OFFICIAL TRICK OR TREAT HOURS FOR OCTOBER

31ST, 2024 FROM 6-8PM. 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.

New Business Item 2 regarding a Park Usage application for a City Yard Sale at the Park was tabled pending further discussion. A meeting will be held to discuss a Spring sale. Details will be hashed out and a consent agenda item presented Mid February, 2025.

A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED TO ACCEPT DESIGN 3 IN THE AMOUNT OF $145,869 FOR THE DESIGN OF WEST DAVIE STREET REBUILD IL DOWNTOWN AND MAIN STREET 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 Bigler and seconded by Commissioner Carter that it be RESOLVED TO ACCEPT THE BID FROM JOHN SULLIVAN OF $200 FOR THE VINYL FENCE AT THE PARK. 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 GRANT A SPECIAL USE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR PEACH BARN FOR OCTOBER 12TH, 2024. 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 THE PRORATED REFUND OF $375 TO KIKI’S COFFEEHOUSE FOR A LIQUOR LICENSE. 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 Commissioner Bigler and seconded by Commissioner Carter that it be RESOLVED TO APROVE SEWER EMERGENCY PURCHASE ORDER TO SKUTA CONSTRUCTION FOR $117,082.53. 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 Cartner and seconded by Commissioner Webb that it be RESOLVED TO APROVE SEWER EMERGENCY PURCHASE ORDER TO C&C PUMPS FOR $4,185.42. 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.

Mayor Hartline opened the floor for Commissioner reports. Commissioner Webb mentioned the ribbon cutting ceremony at Walmart and the need for people to get displays ready for Pumpkin Town in the park.

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 OCTOBER 1ST, 2024 BE ADJOURNED AT 5:40 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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