South Central Reporter

City of Pana City Council met Aug. 22.

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 Aiderman were present. None were absent. 

Scott/Hocq to approve the consent agenda as presented. Items included in the consent agenda are the minutes of the August 8, 2022 regular and closed session meeting, payrolls to be paid on August 26 and 31, 2022, and disbursements to be paid on September 1, 2022. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Hocq, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Woods, Beeson voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Scott/Woods to authorize Business District Funds payment of $30,000 to Nick and Amanda Kroenlein (Scoop'd). The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Woods, Beeson, Hocq voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Nick Kroenlein thanked Council for their support of Scoop'd and gave feedback on the process of funding assistance. Mr. Kroenlein suggested a packet with a checklist be put together for new business owners. 

Scott/Hocq to pass Resolution # 22-26 "Resolution for a Pre-Annexation Agreement for Candace Declerk." The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Woods, Beeson, Hocq, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Scott/Stephens to pass Resolution #22-27 "A Resolution for a Pre-Annexation Agreement for Travis Foor." The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Stephens, Scott, Woods, Beeson, Hocq, Eddy, Schneider voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

City Clerk Toberman informed Council that direct deposit will begin in September. 

City Treasurer Scherzer informed Council that the Pool has been closed for the year. He commended Aurelia Weddle for doing a great job. 

Woods/Scott to approve proceeding with the Pana Lake Nature Park plan. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Scott, Woods, Beeson, Hocq, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Woods/Stephens to allow the Pana Disc Golf Committee to design the Lake Nature Park Disc Golf Course pending approval of the Lake Committee and Council. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Woods, Beeson, Hocq, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Mayor Pastor reported that $500 will be given to Pana Pride for the purchase of paint for the Parks. Emergency repairs were authorized for the building at 18 East 2nd. A position at the Waste Water Treatment Plant will be posted to the public. 

Scott/Stephens to approve a request by Daniel Chappelear for an oversize Lake Lot at A68, doubling annual lease fee to $700 (9,988 square feet). The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Beeson, Hocq, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Woods voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Scott/Stephens to approve a request by Wendy Brookens for an oversize Lake Lot at M01, doubling annual lease fee to $700 (12,111 square feet. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Hocq, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Woods, Beeson voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Eddy/Woods to award garbage removal for the City to Tri-R Disposal in the amount of $1045 per month. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Woods, Beeson, Hocq voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Eddy/Stephens to pass Ordinance #1886 " An Ordinance Amending Section 9-32 of the Pana Code of Ordinances - Garbage Fee." The Ordinance increases rates to $16 per month. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Woods, Beeson, Hocq, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Eddy/Woods to pay Axon the annual fee for body camera storage in the amount of $3,584.81, with $1500 being paid from the Police Tech Equipment Fund. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Stephens, Scott, Woods, Beeson, Hocq, Eddy, Schneider voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Eddy/Woods to install culvert on 6th Street using MFT Funds, purchasing culverts from Energy Culverts in the amount of $7,997.78 and purchasing a 24" 45 degree elbow and female flared concrete end from County Materials in the amount of $3,140. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Scott, Woods, Beeson, Hocq, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens voting aye. No nays. Seven  ayes. 

Eddy/Woods to demolish 411 East First, 202 Park Ave, 610 East First, and 412 South Poplar. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Woods, Beeson, Hocq, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Alderman Eddy provided Council with bids from the Pana Parks Revitalization Committee for repairs to the Chautauqua Building and Gatehouse. The Committee would like to begin getting donations and asked if any ARPA funds would be available for the repairs. 

Alderman Woods requested that Aldermen be notified when there is an issue within their Ward. 

Glenda Garrett addressed Council with citizens concerns regarding road closures. Street Department Foreman Chris Dressen stated that the notices required by law for road closures are posted 500 feet ahead of the closure. 

Eddy/Stephens to enter into closed session to discuss appointment, employment and compensation; exemption C-1. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Woods, Beeson, Hocq, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Council entered closed session at 7:27 p.m. 

Council resumed regular session at 7:47 p.m. 

Roll call showed the following alderman being present: Hocq, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Woods, Beeson were present. Seven Alderman were present. None were absent. 

Mayor Pastor reported that no action was taken during closed session. 

Beeson/Scott to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m. 

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