South Central Reporter

City of Pana City Council met April 10.

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 27, 2023 regular session meeting, payroll to be paid on April 4 and 7, 2023, and disbursements to be paid on April 16, 2023. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Scott/Stephens to approve PAC building Request for Loan Disbursement #8 in the amount of $6,705.85. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Scott/Eddy to pass Ordinance #1924, “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 22 of the Pana Code of Ordinances – Recreational Vehicles.” 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 pass Ordinance #1925, “An Ordinance Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement of Participation in the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS Master Agreement 2022).” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens. No nays. Seven ayes.

Scott/Woods to pass Resolution #23-03, “A Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with Justin Dudra for Part Time Police Services.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Smith, Woods, Beeson, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Beeson/Smith to pass Resolution #23-04, “A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Real Estate – 31 and 37 East Second St.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Woods, Beeson, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Scott/Smith to acknowledge the first presentation of “An Ordinance Amending the City Liquor Code – Section 3-42 – Number of Licenses.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Beeson, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Scott/Woods to approve advertising for bids to replace the sidewalks at the Library. The motion carried on a voice vote. City Engineer Greg Holthaus informed Council that he will be requesting bids for mowing the Dam.

City Clerk Kim Toberman opened and read bids for surplus property. A bid of $300 was received from Kenny Spracklen for the property at 412 S Poplar. A bid of $250 was received from Kenny Spracklen for the property at 1200 East Second. Two bids were received for the property at 807 ½ East Second, $250 from Kenny Spracklen and $750 from Randy Smith.

Scott/Beeson to have the Administration Committee discuss the bids. The motion carried on a voice vote. Mayor Pastor informed Council of an emergency authorization to demolish 105 W Orange St.

Schneider/Eddy to approve Jackson Mathias as an Auxiliary Firefighter. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Smith/Woods to allow CTI to install fiber access in Kitchell Park. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Smith/Scott to discuss the Pool manager position in closed session. The motion carried on a voice vote.

Michael Breedlove addressed council about holding Heritage Day on May 13, 2023 from 10-4. Mr. Breedlove asked that Locust Street as well as portions of East Third and Congress Alley be closed for the event.

Smith/Stephens to allow the Pana Chamber of Commerce to hold Heritage Day on May 13, 2023 from 10-4. The motion carried on a voice vote.

Stephens/Woods to recognize Bonnie Goodwin with Amare of Christian County.

Ms. Goodwin addressed Council about hosting an event in Kitchell Park in September for Recovery Month. She is to check with the Park Custodian on a date then address Council with a schedule of events.

Woods/Stephens to recognize Bud Altmann.

Bud Altmann informed Council that Pana will receive the ITEP Grant to replace the bridge on the bike trail at a 90% level. Taylorville and Pana are to split the Grant matching amount.

Woods/Eddy to recognize Carla Smart.

Ms. Smart addressed Council concerning the Facebook page asking for donations for the Pana Pool as well as the hiring process for the Pool Manager.

Tom Fikan, Luke Durbin, and Jim Dixon addressed Council about parking their semi-trucks at their residence. The issue will be reevaluated by the Safety Committee.

Eddy/Scott to enter closed session to discuss the Pool Manager position, Exemption C-1. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Stephens, Scott, Smith, Woods, Beeson, Eddy, Schneider voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

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

Council resumed normal session at 8:01 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.

Woods/Scott to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

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