City of Pana City Council met Oct. 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 Alderpersons as being present: Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, were present. Beeson was absent. Seven aldermen were present. One was absent.
Scott/Stephens to approve the consent agenda as presented. Items included in the consent agenda are the minutes of the September 25, 2023 regular and closed session meetings, payrolls to be paid on October 3 and 6, 2023 and disbursements to be paid October 16, 2023. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.
Scott/Smith to pass Ordinance #1947, “An Ordinance Designating an Area Near Lake Pana as the Spillway Nature Park.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Christer voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.
Alderperson Beeson entered the meeting at 7:14 p.m.
Scott/Smith to pass Ordinance #1948, “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 13 – Nuisances” relating to demolition cars and other motorsports. Discussion ensued regarding the wording of the ordinance including time restrictions, noise and working on the vehicles outside. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Stephens, Scott, Smith, Beeson, Christer, Eddy voting aye. Schneider and Garrett voting nay. Two nays. Six ayes.
Scott/Beeson to acknowledge first presentation of “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: Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.
Scott/Smith to acknowledge first presentation of “An Ordinance Amending Section 23-508(d) of the Pana Code of Ordinances – Disconnection Billing Charges.” 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 pass Resolution #23-37, “A Resolution Approving Purchase Contract for Property at 910 E Second St.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.
Scott/Smith to approve façade grant reimbursement to Sparrow Bicycle in the amount of $4,577.37. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.
Scott/Smith to approve façade grant reimbursement to the Knights of Columbus in the amount of $5,000.00. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.
Scott/Smith to approve TIF redevelopment agreement reimbursement to Sparrow Bicycle in the amount of $23,500.00. 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 approve the Special Events Application for the Pana Chamber of Commerce to host a Halloween Parade on October 22, 2023 from 3 – 6 p.m. in the Chautauqua Building. The motion carried on a voice vote.
Mayor Pastor informed council about an emergency authorization to purchase MIOX salt from Gunther Salt Co in the amount of $3,240.38.
Eddy/Schneider to acknowledge first presentation of “An Ordinance Authorizing 4-Way Stop Signs at Walnut and DeWitt Intersection.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.
Scott/Smith to approve sewer adjustment for Kevin Christer at 501 S. Poplar St. in the amount of $82.14 leaving a balance of $193.96. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes. Christer recused himself.
Alderperson Scott informed council that the work on the Library sidewalk is complete.
Smith/Beeson to approve bid from Allen Kile to paint the Street Department building in the amount of $6,484.00. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.
Smith/Eddy to authorize moving funds from the General Account to the Demolition Account in the amount of $20,000. 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 approve bid from Building Maintenance and Restoration to repair lintels at City Hall in the amount of $5,220. A bid was also received from Holland Masonry in the amount of $6,942.00. The repairs will be paid using Business District funds. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.
Stephens/Scott to recognize Delbert Green of Robinson Outdoors and Jason Simac of Junction Garden Center. Mr. Green and Mr. Simac addressed council regarding placing a digital sign/billboard at the Junction Garden Center location facing the intersection. They explained how the signage works and the benefits it could also bring to the city. They asked council to consider revising the current ordinance as it relates to billboard location.
Scott/Smith to recommend the Planning & Zoning Board review the current ordinance regarding signage and billboards. 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 recognize Gary Henigman. Mr. Henigman spoke to council about the successful Chautauqua event held at Kitchell Park over the previous weekend.
Stephens/Scott to recognize Larry Greig. Mr. Greig asked council to reconsider allowing jet skis at Pana Lake. The matter will be reviewed by committee
Stephens/Smith to enter Closed Session to discuss “the appointment, employment, compensation discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees”, exemption C(1); and to discuss “the purchase or lease of real property for the use of a public body”, exemption C(5). The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.
Council entered closed session at 8:08 p.m.
Council resumed normal session at 8:24 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 Stephens to pass Resolution #23-38, “A Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with the Water Treatment Plant Operator/Supervisor 2023-2025”. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Christer, Schneider, Stephens voting aye. Eddy, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.
Scott/Smith to pass Resolution #23-39 “A Resolution Approving Proposal for Phase I Environmental Site Assessment With Midwest Engineering and Testin, Inc.” 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.
Scott/Smith to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
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