South Central Reporter

City of Pana City Council met Dec. 27.

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: Eddy, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson were present. Hocq, Schneider were absent. Six aldermen were present. Two were absent.

Scott/Woods to approve the consent agenda as presented. Items included in the consent agenda are the minutes of the December 12, 2022 regular session meeting, payrolls to be paid on December 30, 2022, disbursements to be paid on January 1, 2023 and the Treasurer's Report for November 2022. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson voting aye. No nays. Six ayes.

Ben Spreen of Benton & Associates gave updates on the Waste Water Treatment Plan project and funding, PAC Building and the Transmission Main Project.

Scott/Woods to pass Ordinance #1901, "An Ordinance Authorizing the Exchange of Property - Howard G. Buffett." The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson, Eddy, Mayor Pastor voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Scott/Beeson to pass Ordinance #1902, "An Ordinance Approving Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Agreement Existing Building Repairs and Property Redevelopment With Pathfinder Disc." The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson, Eddy, Stephens voting aye. No nays. Six ayes.

Scott/Stephens to pass Ordinance #1903, "An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of 7 Cedar Street and 610 E First Street." The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Smith, Woods, Beeson, Eddy, Stephens, Scott, Mayor Pastor voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Scott/Woods to acknowledge the first presentation of "An Ordinance Rezoning Property R-1 to C-1 Dagen Auto Service." The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Woods, Beeson, Eddy, Stephens, Scott, Smith voting aye. No nays. Six ayes.

Scott/Beeson to acknowledge the first presentation of "An Ordinance Combining the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Commission." The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Beeson, Eddy, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods voting aye. No nays. Six ayes.

Woods/Scott to acknowledge the first presentations of two ordinances, "An Ordinance Authorizing Ameren to Construct, Operate and Maintain a Gas Utility System in the City of Pana" and "An Ordinance Authorizing Ameren to Construct, Operate and Maintain an Electric Utility System in the City of Pana." The City Attorney presented Council with suggested changes that will be communicated with Ameren. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson voting aye. No nays. Six ayes.

Economic Development Director Kirby Casner announced plans from PFG and Great Western Products to construct a 100,000 square foot facility in the Pana Industrial Park. The facility will manufacture edible oil and popcorn and employ 30 people. She also informed council that the Water Main Extension Grant that the City received through a grant opportunity with Representative Rodney Davis' office has passed all phases of legislation.

Woods/Scoot to approve the appointment of Nina Casner as Deputy Clerk. The motion carried on the following role call vote: Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods, Besson, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Six ayes.

Mayor Pastor announced the authorization of emergency repairs to the building at 119 E 2nd Street in the amount of $6,840.00. The repairs involved falling brick and was completed by Troy Cloe.

Woods/Scott to approve Kristin Hawker moving from EMS to Auxiliary Firefighter. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson, Eddy, Stephens voting aye. No nays. Six ayes.

Scott/Woods to approve an oversize Lake Lot request by Levi Reed at lot H18 for a total of 8,450 square feet with double annual fees to apply. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Smith, Woods, Beeson, Eddy, Stephens, Scott voting aye. No nays. Six ayes.

Eddy/Woods to purchase materials for work at Maple and 3rd Street from Core & Main in the amount of $3860. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Woods, Beeson, Eddy, Stephens, Scott, Smith voting aye. No nays. Six ayes.

Eddy/Woods to hire Triple A Asbestos to remove asbestos from 101 E 2nd Street in the amount of $4,620.00. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Beeson, Eddy, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods voting aye. No nays. Six ayes.

Eddy/Stephens to seek bids for basement ceiling and floor replacement, partition removal, and replacement of windows in City Hall. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson voting aye. No nays. Six ayes.

Beeson/Scott to accept the bid from Joe Coleman in the amount of $1,800 and authorize the mayor to transfer the property located at 11 W Washington. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods Beeson, Eddy, Mayor Pastor voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Beeson/Scott to receive application from Sparrow Bike Company for TIF assistance and to negotiate a redevelopment agreement for the project. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson, Eddy, Stephens voting aye. No nays. Six ayes.

Police Chief Daniel Bland commended the city crew for their hard work and tremendous effort during the winter storm over the holiday weekend.

Scott/Woods to enter closed session to discuss collective bargaining matters between the City of Pana and it's employees and representatives, Exemption C(2). The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Smith, Woods, Beeson, Eddy, Stephens, Scott voting aye. No nays. Six ayes.

Council entered closed session at 7:23 p.m.

Council resumed normal session at 7:31 p.m.

Roll call showed the following alderman being present: Eddy, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson were present. Hocq and Schneider was absent. Six Alderman were present. Two were absent.

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

Woods/Scott to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

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