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City of Anna City Council met October 7.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS; LIMITED TO 5 MINUTES

      - Norma Lee Hackney; Bringing Freedom Sings to Anna & Utilizing the Plaza

      - Delbert Riehn with Robinson Outdoor; Revisit the Variance Request for a Sign Application at 521 E. Vienna Street submitted on June 30, 2023

BUDGET OFFICER’S REPORT

CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT

      - Project Updates

CONSENT AGENDA

      A. Minutes of the September 16, 2025 Regular Session

      B. Approve a Police Capital Equipment Expense of $8,205.97 to Equip the New Squad Car

      C. PARC Project

            a. Approve Change Order #3 at No Additional Cost

            b. Approve Change Order #4 for $21,084.00

            c. Approve Pay Estimate #5 of $148,379.47

      D. Street Closure Application

            a. Shawnee Hills Arts Council; Reindeer 5k on November 29, 2025

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

      1. Trick-or-Treat Hours for Friday, October 31, 2025

      2. ICRMT Renewal for December 1, 2025 to December 1, 2026

      3. Discussion on Updating Sign Regulations

OTHER CITY OFFICIAL’S REPORT

      1. Mayoral Appointments/Reports;

            a. Fire Pension Board 3-year appointment; Mickey Finch

            b. Zoning Board of Appeals 5-year appointment;

      2. Council Reports

      3. Department Head Reports

            a. City Attorney Rhett Barke

            b. Fire Chief Tim Bowen

            c. Police Chief Brent Sims

            d. Public Works Manager Jordan Chamness

EMERGENCY ITEMS NOT AVAILABLE AT TIME AGENDA POSTED

CLOSED SESSION

      - Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) – Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Specific Employees

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

ACTION TAKEN ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS

ADJOURNMENT

https://cityofanna.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025.10.07-AGENDA.pdf