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City of Anna City Council met Nov. 19.

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 November 19th, 2024. The meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Kathy Bryan. The roll call went as follows: Present were Acting Mayor Commissioner Kathy Bryan, Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Torie Carter, and Commissioner Martha Ann Webb. Other members present were City Administrator Dori Bigler, Public Safety Director Bryan Watkins, and Treasurer Angela Webb. Mayor Hartline was not present.

Acting Mayor Bryan opened the floor to the public communications portion of the agenda. Nora Inman addressed the council regarding a code enforcement ticket for failing to secure a permit for her fence. She was advised that her neighbor conducted a survey and the fence is on the neighbor’s property so a permit can not be approved while the fence is on that property. Property disputes are not handled by the city, but rather in a court of law. Ms. Inman either needs a survey showing the fence is completely on her property, the fence needs moved to her property, or a Judge needs to settle the property dispute. Code enforcement tickets can continue to be issued for violating the permit ordinance.

City Administrator Dori Bigler gave an update on the FY24 Audit. It is still in the works but Scott has filed a 60-day extension. The USDA Awning project is almost complete. She will check into additional funds to see if we can begin a round two. The Waste Water Treatment plant has had several issues. The compressor is going down and all the pumps have had issues. AJ Water Commission has issued a rate increase that has impacted the City greatly. Proposals have been given to each commissioner and discussions will happen at the next meeting. Interviews are complete for the Public Works Manager position. The Finance Committee will also present offers for our cash accounts at the next meeting.

Engineer Richard Howell gave updates on J-Q. All projects are on time and moving along nicely.

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

Commissioner Webb asked that Item F be tabled until next meeting.

The following Consent Agenda items were presented for approval.

A. Minutes of the October 5, 2024 Regular Session

B. Minutes of the October 5, 2024 Closed Session

C. November 2024 Accounts Payable List

D. Resolution 2024-37; Establishing Meeting Times of Regularly Scheduled Council Meetings for 2025

E. Resolution 2024-38; Establishing a Police Department Policy for Body Worn Video Recording

F. Resolution 2024-39; Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for Union County Animal Control

G. Approval of a Video Gaming License for JJ’s Pizza Villa LLC at 169 East Vienna Street

H. Approval of Donation to Shop with a Cop/Firefighter of $500.00 I. Approval of Additional Donation to Shop with a Cop/Firefighter of $2,500.00

J. Approval of Engineering Invoice for October 2024 for the PARC Grant of $49,000.00

K. Approval of Engineering Invoice for November 2024 for the PARC Grant of $45,000.00

L. Approval of Engineering Invoice for October 2024 for the RB IL Grant of $20,250.00

M. Approval of Engineering Invoice for November 2024 for the RB IL Grant of $24,300.00

N. Approval of Engineering Invoice for October 2024 the Rural Development Water System Improvement Project of $155,400.00

O. Approval of Engineering Invoice for November 2024 the Rural Development Water System Improvement Project of $77,700.00

P. Approval of Engineering Invoice for the WWTP Rehab Project of $5,000.00

Q. Approval of Engineering Invoice for the Nile Street Watermain of $1,894.25

R. Approve Purchase Order for Sewer Emergency on State Route 146 for Skuta Construction of $24,212.00

S. Approval of Employee Christmas of $3,272.76

T. Fencing Applications

a. Bret Neighbors at 108 Holly Terrace

b. James Jason Orange at 306 Oak Street

c. Steven & Patrice Denny at 106 Belcher Drive

d. Michael Alsip at 4 Keller Court

e. Tim & Debra Coffman at 107 George Street

f. Anna District 37 at 108 Warren Street

A motion was made by Commissioner Carter 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 voted yea. Nay-none. Mayor Hartline was absent. Acting Mayor Bryan declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bigler and seconded by Commissioner Webb that it be RESOLVED TO AWARD THE BID FOR RB IL DOWNTOWN PROJECT FOR THE WEST DAVIE PARKING LOT TO ET SIMONDS FOR $105,367.55. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb voted yea. Nay none. Mayor Hartline was absent. Acting Mayor Bryan declared the motion carried.

Acting Mayor Bryan opened the floor for Commissioner reports.

A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and seconded by Commissioner Carter that it be RESOLVED THAT THE REGULAR SESSION ON THE ANNA CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19TH, 2024 BE ADJOURNED AT 5:42p.m. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb voted yea. Nay none. Mayor Hartline was absent. Acting Mayor Bryan declared the motion carried.

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