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City of Anna City Council met Aug. 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 August 19th, 2025. 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 Treasurer Angela Webb, Police Chief Brent Sims, Fire Chief Tim Bowen, and Public Works Manager Jordan Chamness.

The AJ Girls Cross Country Team was recognized for their excellent season.

Mayor Hartline opened up the meeting to the public communications portion of the agenda.

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 August 5, 2025 Regular Session

B. Minutes of the August 5, 2025 Closed Session

C. Approve the August 2025 Accounts Payable List

D. Ordinance 2025-14; Amending Section 38-3-81 of the Revised Code of Ordinances

E. Resolution 2025-24; Approving a Permit for the Veterans Day Parade

F. Resolution 2025-25; Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Anna, Illinois and Jonesboro Elementary School District #43 to Donate Municipal Surplus Property

G. Resolution 2025-26; Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Anna, Illinois and Union County Fair Association to Donate Municipal Surplus Property

H. Accept Jamie Faulkner’s Letter of Resignation

I. RB IL Project

a. Approve Pay Application #7 of $89,397.00

J. PARC Project

a. Approve Change Order Number 2 of a Reduction of $718.20

b. Approve Pay Estimate #4 of $217,166.27

c. Approve a Holcomb Foundation Engineering Invoice of $829.64

K. Park Usage Applications

a. New Beginnings Community Worship; Amphitheater on September 27, 2025

L. Zoning Applications

a. Dana Dover at 109 Douglas

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 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 Bryan that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A REQUEST TO PRORATE THE LICENSE FEE FOR 618 OUTDOOR ENTERPRISES LLC, DBA GAME DAY GAMING PAROLOR AT 156 E VIENNA. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay-none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

Mayor Hartline opened up the floor to the Council for reports.

Mayor Hartline opened up the other city official’s report portion of the agenda. Police Chief Brent Sims gave an update on the Police Department. Public Works Manager Jordan Chamness gave an update of projects gearing up.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bryan and seconded by Commissioner Webb that it be RESOLVED THAT THE REGULAR SESSION ON THE ANNA CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 19th, 2025 AT 5:42 PM. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay-none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

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