City of Pana City Council met March 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, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson were present. Hocq was absent. Seven aldermen were present. One was absent.
Scott/Woods to approve the consent agenda as presented. Items included in the consent agenda are the minutes of the March 13, 2023 regular session meeting, payroll to be paid on March 24 and 31, 2023, disbursements to be paid on April 1, 2023, the Treasurer’s Report of February 2023. 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 #1923, “An Ordinance Amending Pana Code of Ordinances – Liquor Class P License, Video Gaming Parlor.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith Woods, Beeson, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.
Scott/Beeson to pass Resolution #23-02, “A Resolution Approving a Letter of Understanding – Workshop Market, Inc.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson, Eddy, Schneider voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.
Woods/Stephens to acknowledge the first presentation of “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 22 of the Pana Code of Ordinances – Recreational Vehicles.” The motion carried on a voice vote.
Woods/Stephens to acknowledge the first presentation of “An Ordinance Authorizing and Intergovernmental Agreement of Participation in the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS Master Agreement 2022). The motion carried on a voice vote.
City Engineer Greg Holthaus informed Council that the Library sidewalk will need to be replaced. Route 29 will be repaved at Hickory Street, the Operations Committee will discuss if the water lines need to be moved.
City Treasurer Pete Scherzer stated that the 2022 TIF 1 Disbursements have been made to Lake Land College in the amount of $6,859.70 and Pana Community School District #8 in the amount of $34,298.49 per agreement.
Scott/Smith to appoint Mike Suter of Ward 3 and Cheryl Swenny of Ward 4 to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The motion carried on a voice vote.
Smith/Woods to approve Chemical bids for 2024. The motion carried on a voice vote.
Smith/Stephens to advertise for bids for replacement and repairs to the Chautauqua roof. The motion carried on a voice vote.
Beeson/Scott to accept applications and instruct staff to draft Façade Grant agreements with Dr. Marcin, Knights of Columbus, Hair Razors, Sparrow Bicycle, Cutz & Curlz, Creatureplica, BW Rental and Southern IL Mission. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.
Lawrence Scoles addressed Council concerning an Ordinance violation for raising chickens. The Ordinance on chickens is to be discussed by Committee.
Scott/Woods to enter closed session to discuss the purchase of property, Exemption C-5. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Smith, Woods, Beeson, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.
Council entered closed session at 7:23 p.m.
Council resumed normal session at 8:02 p.m.
Roll call showed the following alderman being present: Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson were present. Hocq was absent. Seven Alderman were present. One was absent.
Mayor Pastor reported that no action was taken during closed session.
Scott/Woods to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
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