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City of Anna City Council met Jan. 7.

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 January 7th, 2025. 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 Martha Ann Webb. Other members present were City Administrator Dori Bigler, Public Safety Director Bryan Watkins, Public Works Manager Jordan Chamness, and Treasurer Angela Webb. Commissioner Torie Carter was not present.

City Administrator Dori Bigler provided updates on various projects:

· OSLAD Project (Hadley’s Haven): The project is now complete. An independent audit of the funds was conducted by Scott Hickam. The final grant payment request has been submitted, and the project grant will soon be closed.

· Fraternal Order of Police Contract: Current contract expires in April 2025. Negotiations are beginning.

· Fire Department Warming Center: Opened during the recent winter storm and served 14 citizens.

Fire Captain Todd Harris addressed the Council regarding Consent Agenda Item D. A new truck is needed for the fleet to decrease our ISO class from 6 down to 5. A 96-model truck with 12,000 miles has been located in Wisconsin. The truck is in great condition and is within the Capital Equipment budget allowance for the Fire department.

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 December 17, 2024 Regular Session

B. Accept Garrett Goines’ Letter of Resignation

C. Arbor Day 2025 Proclamation

D. Authorize the Fire Department to Spent up to $30,000 from the Capital Equipment Fund

E. Ordinance 2025-01; Declaring and Authorizing the Sale of Surplus, Personal Property

F. Ordinance 2025-02; Amending Chapter 24, Article VI of the Revised Code of Ordinances

G. Approve a Purchase Order for the WWTP of $23,992.76 to C&C Pumps for the Repair of the Pumps at the East High Street Lift Station

H. Zoning Applications

a. Fred Stearns at 205 E. Lewis 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 Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay none. Commissioner Carter was absent. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

Mayor Hartline opened the floor to the public communications portion of the visit. Sherrie Crabb (CEO, Arrowleaf) addressed the Council regarding the purchase of the Bethany Village Property. Presented were plans for the buildings, renter criteria, services, and timeline for improvements.

Scott Hickam: Presented the Fiscal Year 2024 audit, highlighting:

· Timely completion

· Successful fund management

· Increased interest income under City Administrator Bigler’s oversight

A motion was made by Commissioner Bryan and seconded by Commissioner Bigler that it be RESOLVED TO ACCEPT THE FY24 AUDIT AS PRESENTED. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay none. Commissioner Carter was absent. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

New Business Item 2 was tabled. The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting was unable to meet due to the weather. The meeting has been rescheduled for February 3rd, 2025.

New Business Item 3 was tabled. Additional options to be reviewed by City Administrator Bigler.

Mayor Hartline opened the floor to Commissioner reports.

Commissioner Webb requested additional hardware to display more Veteran Flags on Davie Street.

Mayor Hartline opened the floor for the department heads to speak.

Public Works manager Jordan Chamness provided a storm cleanup timeline. Priorities are clearing streets and large trees. The Street Department to pick up curbside limbs over the next 3-4 weeks.

A motion was made by Mayor Hartline and seconded by Commissioner Bigler that it be RESOLVED TO APPOINT COMMISSIONER BRYAN TO THE HEALTH INSURANCE COMMITTEE. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay none. Commissioner Carter was absent and Commissioner Bryan abstained. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bigler and seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED TO RE-APPOINT GARRETT STEARNS TO THE ZONING BOARD FOR A 5 YEAR TERM ENDING 12/31/2029. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay-none. Commissioner Carter was absent. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED TO RE-APPOINT MICHAEL SULLES TO THE ZONING BOARD FOR A 5 YEAR TERM ENDING 12/31/2029. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay-none. Commissioner Carter was absent. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bigler and seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED THAT THE REGULAR SESSION ON THE ANNA CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 7TH, 2025 BE ADJOURNED AT 6:30 p.m. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay-none. Commissioner Carter was absent. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

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