South Central Reporter

City of Pana City Council met Aug. 28.

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/Smith to approve the consent agenda as presented. Items included in the consent agenda are the minutes of the August 14, 2023 regular and closed session, payroll to be paid on August 25 and 31, 2023, disbursements to be paid September 1, 2023, and the Treasurer’s Report of July 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/Stephens to pass Ordinance #1944, “An Ordinance Amending Section 5-103 – Demolition Permit Fee.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Beeson to pass Ordinance #1945, “An Ordinance Revising the City Remote Participation Policy.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Eddy to recognize the second presentation of “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 13 – Nuisances.”

Scott/Beeson to override pending motions regarding “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 13 – Nuisances” and send to committee for additional review. The motion carried on a voice vote.

Scott to waive the 1st presentation and pass by recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission, “An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Variation for a Dog Grooming Business in the R-1 Residential Zoning District.” The motion failed.

Stephens motion to table “An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Variation for a Dog Grooming Business in the R-1 Residential Zoning District” until the shed is moved. The motion failed.

Garrett/Scott to recognize the first presentation of “An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Variation for a Dog Grooming Business in the R-1 Residential Zoning District.” The motion carried on the following roll call Scott, Garrett, Beeson, Eddy, Pastor voting aye. Stephens, Smith, Christer, Schneider voting nay. Four nays. Five ayes.

Scott/Eddy to recognize the first presentation of “An Ordinance Amending the Code of the City of Pana by Adding a New Chapter Entitled Solar Energy Code.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Scott, Smith, Barrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Beeson to pass Resolution #23-25, “A Resolution Approving License Agreement with Central IL Fox & Coon Hunters Association.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Schneider to pass Resolution #23-26, “A Resolution Approving a Lease Agreement with Central IL Fox & Coon Hunters Association.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Eddy to pass Resolution #23-27, “A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Real Estate – 108 N Michaels St.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Beeson to pass Resolution #23-28, “A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Real Estate – 401 E Fifth St.” 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 pass Resolution #23-29, “A Resolution Approving the City of Pana Pedestrian and Streetscape Plan.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Beeson/Smith to pass Resolution #23-30, “A Resolution of Support for the Community Development Block Grant.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

City Engineer Greg Holthaus informed Council that IDOT may be installing a pedestrian crossing and street lights near Route 29 and Bearcreek Road during their repaving project. The city may have to incur some of the cost of the lighting. IDOT is replacing culverts along Route 29 at the 2nd bike trail tressle which requires additional right of way from the city. The inside of the Chautauqua Building was painted by a contractor hired by Pana Parks Revitalization. The work has caused numerous issues including water damage, possible electrical damage, paint overspray and stage buckling. He also updated Council on the 7th Street drainage issues.

Mayor Pastor informed Council of an emergency purchase of pumps for the Jefferson St and Industrial Park lift stations from Vandevanter in the amount of $23,034.52.

Smith/Scott to approve repairs to the vac truck by Coe Equipment Inc., in the amount of $31,994.62. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Smith/Scott to allow Pana Parks Revitalization Committee to host a pickleball clinic, hang a welcome sign, and hang a sign with the pickleball rules at the tennis courts. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Alderman Smith informed Council that the Pana High School would like to raise chickens as part of their Agriculture curriculum. Attorney Mahrt will get documentation from teachers.

Smith/Beeson to advertise for the 2024 Pool Manager position. 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 allow vendors for the Chautauqua Event to set up on Thursday and allow a Ceremonial Fire with the condition of review from Fire Chief Bland. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

A request from the Historical Society to waive the $25 fee for food truck vendors was denied.

Chuck Claxon addressed Council concerning the issues of moving their shed.

Stephens/Beeson to enter Closed Session to discuss employment and compensation of employee, exemption C-1. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Council entered closed session at 8:04 p.m.

Council resumed normal session at 8:25 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 adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.

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