South Central Reporter

City of Pana City Council met Nov. 13.

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, 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 October 23, 2023 regular session meeting, payrolls to be paid on November 2, 3, & 17, 2023, and disbursements to be paid November 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.

Richard Hooper of LMHN presented the audit report for Fiscal Year 2023.

Scott/Stephens to accept the audit report for Fiscal Year 2023. 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 #1952, “An Ordinance Amending Section 25-102 of the Pana Code of Ordinances – Building Permit Fees.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Stephens to pass Ordinance #1953, “An Ordinance Amending the Pana Zoning Code Establishing 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.

Scott/Stephens to pass Ordinance #1954, “An Ordinance Amending Section 25-2 of the Pana Code of Ordinances – Definitions – Home Occupations.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Stephens to pass Resolution #23-41, “A Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement Between the City of Pana, Illinois and the City of Taylorville, Illinois Regarding Lincon Prairie Bike Trail Bridge at Flat Branch Job Number c-96-215-17, Section Number 16-00054-00-BR.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Beeson to pass Resolution #23-42, “A Resolution Authorizing and Approving Appropriations of Funds Associated with the Lincoln Prairie Bike Trail Bridge at Flat Branch Job Number C-96-214-17, Section Number 16-00054-00-BR.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

City Engineer Greg Holthaus informed council funds from Rebuild Illinois will be used on the Lincoln Prairie Bike Trail Bridge. Remaining Rebuild Illinois funds will need to be reallocated or lost, information will be taken to the Operations Committee. 911 Addresses at the Lake have been completed. Jack Flash is to become one parcel.

Scott/Smith to pass Resolution #23-43, “A Resolution Authorizing a Pre-Annexation Agreement with Andrew French.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Christer/Smith to approve the Special Events Application for the Central Illinois Thunder Baseball Bonanza Tournament on May 4 and 5, 2024 at Kitchell Park. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

City Clerk Kim Toberman updated Council that EPay should be operational in the next week and City Hall window installation should begin this week.

City Treasurer Pete Scherzer presented Council with the estimate of taxes to be levied for Fiscal Year 2024. The tax levy ordinance will be presented at the next council meeting.

Scott/Smith to approve the creation of an additional Class F liquor license for Jack Flash. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Christer to approve a sewer adjustment for William Duff at 37 S Locust in the amount of $395.74 leaving a balance of $595.80. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Stephens to approve a sewer adjustment for Jody Weaver at 908 Holly in the amount of $57.64 leaving a balance of $120.99. 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 the bid from Nadler Electric to replace three heaters at the Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $8,950. One other bid was received from Holthaus Heating in the amount of $9,359. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Smith/Stephens to approve bid from Grunloh Construction to install new galvanized, insulated exterior doors at the Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $11,585. 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 recognize Delbert Green of Robinson Outdoors and Jason Simac of Junction Garden Center. They requested additional review for an outdoor advertising sign near Junction Garden Center. The issue is to be discussed at the Planning and Zoning meeting later this week.

Scott/Stephens to recognize Michael Stephens. Mr. Stephens addressed Council concerning the lack of lighting along Jackson/Route 16 with the number of people that walk along the street in that area. Mayor Pastor stated that IDOT will be contacted to see what can be done.

Stephens/Smith to enter Closed Session 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: Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Council entered closed session at 7:57 p.m.

Council resumed normal session at 8:18 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.

Stephens/Scott to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m.

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