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City of Anna City Council met Feb. 4.

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 February 4th, 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 Carter and Commissioner Martha Ann Webb. Commissioner Kathy Bryan was absent. Other members present were City Administrator Dori Bigler, Public Safety Director Bryan Watkins, and Treasurer Angela Webb.

Mayor Hartline opened up the meeting to the public communications portion of the agenda. Zach with the Shawnee Arts Council addressed the council regarding the CN Pillars project. He presented several design options for consideration. He mentioned that the Garden Club will also assist with the project. City Administrator Bigler has been unable to make contact with CN Railroad but will continue reaching out. She will let Zach know when we are able to move forward.

City Administrator Dori Bigler provided updates on various projects:

· The Federal Funding freeze placed by President Trump has the potential to impact our COPS Grant and our $10 Million dollar water infrastructure project. She is watching these developments closely.

· The search has begun for a second school resource officer. The school district is going to fund the salary for the officer.

· The Parc grant is on track. Bids should be awarded in early March.

· IDOT has a huge project occurring in a few years going from the 4-way in Anna to the Jonesboro Square. There can be no infrastructure under the new road. We currently have a sewer line in place so this has the potential to turn into a massive project.

· Progress on the Public Nuisance properties is being made. The Freeman property should be sent to the title company on Friday.

· FY26 Budget is in full swing. It should be on the agenda for the 03/18/25 meeting.

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

Item C will be tabled. We haven’t received the Pay Estimate for Phase 2 RB IL Project.

The following Consent Agenda items were presented for approval.

A. Minutes of the January 21, 2025 Regular Session

B. Accept David Frank’s Letter of Resignation

C. Approve Pay Estimate #1 for Phase 2 RB IL Project

D. Approve Change Order #1 for Phase 2 RB IL Project

E. Approve Change Order #2 for Phase 2 RB IL Project

F. Ordinance 2025-04; Amending Chapter 9 of the Revised Code of Ordinances

G. Ordinance 2025-05; Amending Chapter 40 of the Revised Code of Ordinances

A motion was made by Commissioner Carter and Seconded by Commissioner Webb that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS AS PRESENTED, TABLING ITEM C. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, 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 APPROVE THE ZONING REQUEST FOR VARIANCE BY KRISTIN BIGGERSTAFF AT 148 FRONT ST. A vote was taken on the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay-none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

We did not receive any bids for the 2023 Kubota Mower.

A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and Seconded by Commissioner Carter that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE DATES FOR THE CITY SPONSORED FESTIVALS AND EVENTS. A vote was taken on the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay-none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

Mayor Hartline opened the floor to Commissioner reports.

Mayor Hartline opened the floor to Department Head reports.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bigler and seconded by Commissioner Webb that it be RESOLVED THAT THE REGULAR SESSION ON THE ANNA CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4TH, 2025 BE ADJOURNED AT 5:40 p.m. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay-none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

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