South Central Reporter

City of Pana City Council met Feb. 14.

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, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods were present. Hocq and Beeson 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 January 23, 2023 regular session meeting, payroll to be paid on January 31, February 2, and February 10, 2023 and disbursements to be paid on February 16, 2023. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods voting aye. No nays. Six ayes. 

Scott/Woods to approve loan disbursement #6 for the PAC Building in the amount of $42,031.06. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Six ayes. 

Ben Spreen of Benton and Associates announced that the application period for the OSLAD Grant would begin in August. Plans would need to be started on the Campground if the City is still considering applying for the grant. 

Alderman Beeson entered the meeting at 7:02 p.m. 

Scott/Woods to pass Ordinance #1910, "An Ordinance Approving a TIF Redevelopment Agreement with Sam Bonney and Melissa Bonney d/b/a Sparrow Bicycle Company." The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson, Eddy, Schneider voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Scott/Stephens to pass Ordinance # 1911, "An Ordinance Approving the Pana Lake TIF Redevelopment Plan and Redevelopment Project." The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Scott/Woods to pass Ordinance #1912, "An Ordinance Designating the Pana Lake TIF Redevelopment Project Area." The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Smith, Woods, Beeson, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Scott/Woods to pass Ordinance #1913, "An Ordinance Adopting Tax Increment Financing." The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Woods, Beeson, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Scott/Woods to pass Ordinance #1914, "An Ordinance Adopting the 2020 National Electrical Code." The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Beeson, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Scott/Stephens to pass Ordinance #1915, "An Ordinance Authorizing Ameren to Construct, Operate and Maintain a Gas Utility System in the City of Pana.". The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Scott/Beeson to pass Ordinance #1916, "An Ordinance Authorizing Ameren to Construct, Operate and Maintain an Electric Utility System in the City of Pana." The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Schneider/Woods to acknowledge the first presentation of "An Ordinance Amending Fire Service Charges." The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson, Eddy, Schneider voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Scott/Beeson to waive the first presentation and pass Ordinance #1917, "An Ordinance Approving Amended 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, Schneider, Stephens voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.  

Scott/Woods to acknowledge the first presentation of "An Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of Property at 401 East Fifth, Pana, Illinois." The motion carried on a voice vote. 

Scott/Stephens to refer to the Planning & Zoning Commission for public hearing a proposed amendment to City Code that adds a new chapter entitled Solar Energy Code. The motion carried on a voice vote. 

Scott/Stephens to approve the building plans for Jack Flash. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Woods, Beeson, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Scott/Woods to waive bidding process and accept quote from Trent Wilhour Builder and Restoration to construct a salt shed in the amount of $17,037.91. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Beeson, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes, 

City Engineer Greg Holthaus informed Council that the easements with Ameren at the Lake will not be made any wider. An update was given on the repairs to the casing under the railroad tracks near the Township building and installation of manhole. 

Scott/Stephens to approve the 9th Street Supplemental Agreement with Farnsworth in the amount of $9,900 to be paid through the Capital Improvements account in the General Fund. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes, 

Economic Development Director Kirby Casner informed Council that she is working with Moran Economic Development on the planning process for the Economic Recovery Plan for the utilization of funds that were received from the Rise Grant. An application for the Communities Facilities Grant Program is being finalized. The Grant will be used to purchase a new vehicle for the Ordinance Officer with matching funds being paid out of the ARPA Funds. 

City Clerk Kim Toberman reported that no bids were received for the properties at 610 E 1st and 7 Cedar St. 

Scott/Woods to accept the bid from Lebon Electric for lighting upgrades at the Pool in the amount of $3,107.95. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Mayor Pastor announced Committee re-assignments and informed Council of an authorization for emergency repairs to 119 E 2nd St. in the amount of $2100.00 

Scott/Woods to approve a sewer adjustment for Linda Reed at 109 W Lake in the amount of $108.03 leaving a balance due of $192.65. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson, Eddy, Schneider voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Scott/Stephens to approve a sewer adjustment for Nellie Moss at 415 Maple in the amount of $71.29 leaving a balance due of $145.76. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Scott/Stephens to approve a sewer adjustment for Ralph Carlock at 916 E Jackson in the amount of $265.32 leaving a balance due of $458.82. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Smith, Woods, Beeson, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Scott/Stephens to approve a sewer adjustment for Bob Daugherty at 400 W 2nd in the amount of $737.13 leaving a balance due of $1,100.53. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Woods, Beeson, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Scott/Stephens to approve a sewer adjustment for Ivon M. Partelow at 406 W Washington in the amount of $745.21 leaving a balance due of $1,211.12. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Beeson, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Smith/Stephens to pay Bob Ridings invoice for repairs to squad car in the amount of $4,380.89 from the DOJ account. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Smith/Stephens to pay OSHA for medical evaluations for volunteer firefighters in the amount of $1200. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Smith/Stephens to purchase LED stop signs for 6th and Fairgrounds in the amount of $8,650. ARPA budget will be adjusted to cover purchase. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson, Eddy, Schneider voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Smith/Stephens to purchase new police vehicle for a maximum amount of $50,000. ARPA funds will be used to cover the purchase and reimbursed after Fiscal Year 2024 budget is approved. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Smith/Woods to allow the Historical Society to hang Military Banners at Kitchell Park. The motion carried on a voice vote. 

Smith/Scott to recognize Tim DeSherlia of the Pana Historical Society. 

Mr. DeSherlia presented Council with a proposed schedule of events for a Chautauqua event. 

Smith/Scott to allow the Chautauqua Event at Kitchell Park on October 6, 7, & 8, 2023. The motion carried on a voice vote. 

City Engineer Greg Holthaus spoke of the Chautauqua roof repairs. Specifications need to be written and then the job put out for bids. The matter is being sent to the Community Support Committee. 

Beeson/Scott to receive TIF application from Workshop Market and have staff draft and execute a redevelopment agreement for review in support of the project. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Smith, Woods, Beeson, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes. 

Woods/Scott to recognize Chandra Wallar, Renee Johnson, and Loretta Weddle. 

Ms. Wallar thanked the Council for their consideration of 6th Street Stop signs. 

Susan McGrath was recognized on behalf of the Pana Community Easter Egg Hunt Committee. 

Ms. McGrath requested to hold the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Kitchell Park on April 1, 2023. 

Eddy/Woods to approve the Pana Community Easter Egg Hunt Committee to hold the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Kitchell Park on April 1, 2023. The motion carried on a voice vote. 

Woods/Scott to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.

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