City of Pana City Council met July 11.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Nathan Pastor called the meeting of the Pana City Council to order at 7:00 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited,
Roll Call showed the following Aldermen as being present: Hocq, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Woods, Beeson were present. Seven Alderman were present. None absent.
Scott/Woods to approve the consent agenda as presented. Items included in the consent agenda are the minutes of the June 27, 2022 regular session and closed session meeting, payrolls to be paid on July 5 and July 15, 2022 and disbursements to be paid on July 16, 2022. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Hocq, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Woods, Beeson voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.
Ben Spreen of Benton & Associates updated Council on the status of several projects.
Scott/Woods to approve Agreement for Administrator for Project Activity Delivery - DCEO Grant for Pana Lake Water Main, Payment to the Administrator is to be paid from the 3% Water Fund. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Woods, Beeson, Hocq voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.
Scott/Hocą to pass Ordinance #1884 "An Ordinance Authorizing the Removal of Boats from Pana Lake." The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Woods, Beeson, Hocq, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes,
Scott/Woods to pass Ordinance #1885 "The Appropriations Ordinance 2022-2023 of the City of Pana, Illinois." The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Stephens, Scott, Woods, Beeson, Hocq, Eddy, Schneider voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.
Woods/Scott to pass Resolution #22-20 "A Resolution Adopting a Qualification Based Selection for Engineering Agreements." The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Scott, Woods, Beeson, Hocq, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.
Scott/Woods to table "A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Easements with Ameren" to clarify certain language. The motion carried on a voice vote.
City Engineer Greg Holthaus reported that vacating part of 9th Street and Wilson Street to the School District will be discussed at the next School Board Meeting. The Planning and Zoning Commission is to discuss annexing the land for the new school into the City.
City Treasurer Pete Scherzer reported that auditors will be here another week, and they hope to have a presentation ready for August.
Scott/Hocq to approve the liquor license application, based on completed background checks, of Kokoli, Inc. DBA Spring Garden due to a change in ownership. The ownership changed from Adem Ademi to Driton Musliv. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Woods, Beeson, Hocq, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes,
Scott/Schneider to reject the bid from Lora Jones and Bruce Bennett for 108 Michaels St. The motion carried on a voice vote.
Beeson/Scott to authorize TIF assistance payment of $5000 to the Community Mission Center. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Beeson, Hocq, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Woods voting aye. Eddy recused himself from voting. No nays. Six ayes. One recused.
Woods/Scott to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
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