South Central Reporter

City of Pana City Council met Aug. 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: Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson were present. Eight aldermen were present. None were absent.

Scott/Beeson to approve the consent agenda as presented. Items included in the consent agenda are the minutes of the July 24, 2023 regular and closed session, payroll to be paid on July 28, 2023, August 2 and 11, 2023, and disbursements to be paid August 16, 2023. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Eddy to approve Change Order #3, time extension due to parts delivery, for PAC Building. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Eddy to pass Ordinance #1943, “An Ordinance Amending Section 19-218 of Pana Code of Ordinances – Leasing of New or Reclaimed Lots.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Smith to recognize the first presentation of “An Ordinance Amending Section 5-103 – Demolition Permit Fee.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Smith to recognize the first presentation of “An Ordinance Revising the City Remote Participation Policy.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Smith to recognize the first presentation of “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 13 – Nuisances.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Smith, Eddy, Schneider, Scott, Pastor voting aye. Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Stephens voting nay. Four nays. Five ayes.

Scott/Beeson to pass Resolution #23-19, “A Resolution Approving a Water Main Easement with Thomas K. Dean and Mayola R. Dean.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Stephens to pass Resolution #23-20, “A Resolution of Financial Commitment for Illinois Safe Routes to School Grant Program – Cycle 23.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Stephens to continue to subsequent meeting, “A Resolution Approving the City of Pana Bicycle Pedestrian and Streetscape Plan.” The motion carried on a voice vote.

Scott/Beeson to pass Resolution #23-21, “A Resolution Approving Electric Consulting Services Agreement with E-Quantum.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Christer to refer to the Planning & Zoning Commission for public hearing a proposed amendment to City Code Section 25-102 regarding Building Permit fees. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Stephens to refer to the Planning & Zoning Commission for public hearing a proposed amendment to Zoning Code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Smith to refer to Planning & Zoning Commission for public hearing a proposed amendment to Zoning Code that establishes a Commercial Overlay District. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

City Engineer Greg Holthaus and Lee Beckman of Milano and Grunloh spoke concerning the OSLAD Grant for Kitchell Park. The Grant would be a 50/50 match. Projects to be completed would be the south pavilion, drainage on the diamonds, tennis court lighting, parking, and a sidewalk path.

Stephens/Beeson to apply for OSLAD Grant for Kitchell Park. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Stephens voting aye. Scott, Eddy, Schneider voting nay. Three nays. Five ayes.

Scott/Christer to pass Resolution #23-22, “A Resolution Approving a Pre-Annexation Agreement with Ian Pfiefer.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Eddy/Beeson to pass Resolution #23-23, “A Resolution Approving the 2023 Pana Labor Day Parade Route.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Stephens to advertise for qualified lateral transfer candidates for the Pana Police Department. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Mayor Pastor informed Council of an emergency purchase of an intake pump for the lake in the amount of $8,750.

Scott/Stephens to approve the change of ownership on the liquor license for Gajanon, Inc. DBA Lucky Jackpot from Varsha Patel as 100% owner to Parth Patel as 100% owner. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Stephens to approve a sewer adjustment for Angela Rhodes Perry at 4 West DeWitt in the amount of $91.92 leaving a balance of $220.62. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Stephens to approve a sewer adjustment for Crystal Edrington at 800 West Washington in the amount of $183.85 leaving a balance of $368.23. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Smith/Scott to approve quote from Schulte Supply for the purchase of EZ Valves for the Water Department in the amount of $12,990. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Smith/Stephens to award the electrical bid for city hall mini split installation to Red’s Electric in the amount of $3,917. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Smith/Scott to approve the bids on surplus properties – 401 East 5th St to Katlin & Brad Davis and 108 Micheals St to Lorraine Manual. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Smith/Christer to advertise for window replacement at City Hall – project will be paid with ARPA. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Smith/Scott to award the garbage service bid for city properties to Tri-Disposal in the amount of $1280 per month. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Smith/Christer to approve the purchase of mosquito spray from Mug-a-Bug in the amount of $4,744. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Smith/Stephens to approve applying for CommUNITY VISA card with People’s Bank. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Alderman Eddy informed Council that the American Legion would be interested in acquiring the property at 401 E 1st St. Linda Dressen of Pana Pride addressed Council about holding a Demo Day event at Kitchell Park on September 9, 2023.

Scott/Christer to allow Pana Pride to hold a Demo Day event at Kitchell Park on September 9, 2023. The motion carried on a voice vote.

Scott/Smith to enter Closed Session to discuss acquisition of property, Exemption C(5). The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer voting aye. Eddy voting nay. One nay. Seven ayes.

Council entered closed session at 7:52 p.m.

Council resumed normal session at 8:28 p.m.

Roll Call showed the following Aldermen as being present: Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson were present. Eight aldermen were present. None were absent.

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

Scott/Smith to approve Resolution #23-24, “A Resolution Approving Purchase Contract for Property at 15 E Washington St.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Christer, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson voting aye. Eddy, Schneider voting nay. Two nays. Six ayes.

Beeson/Smith to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.

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