South Central Reporter

City of Pana City Council met May 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.

Beeson/Smith to allow Alderperson Stephens to participate remotely via phone. The motion carried on a voice vote.

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 April 22, 2024 regular meeting, payrolls to be paid on May 3 and 17, 2024, and disbursements to be paid May 16, 2024. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Smith to acknowledge the first presentation of “An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Real Estate – 910 E Second Street.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Schneider/Scott to acknowledge the first presentation of “An Ordinance Amending a Special Use Permit to Permit Temporary Modular Building at Pana Community Hospital.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Beeson/Schneider to waive the first presentation and pass Ordinance #1977, “An Ordinance Approving Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Agreement with Whiskey Bill’s Saloon and Liquor Emporium, LLC – 505 E Main Street.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Christer to acknowledge the first presentation of “An Ordinance Annexing Property to the City of Pana – Pana Lake Parcels, Shelby County, IL.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Beeson to pass Resolution #24-21, “A Resolution Approving a First Amendment to the Pana Business District Reimbursement Agreement with Taco Rey.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Christer to pass Resolution #24-22, “A Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Easement Agreement with Prairie Power, Inc.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Schneider/Smith to pass Resolution #24-23, “A Resolution Approving a Water Main Easement with Phillip M Holthaus” relating to 6th St transmission main. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Beeson, Christer, Schneider, Stephens, Smith voting aye. Eddy, Scott, Garrett voting nay. Five ayes. Three nays.

City Engineer Greg Holthaus informed Council the Santa House has been moved to a permanent location in Kitchell Park. The pool has been drained and filled to prepare for the 2024 season.

Scott/Schneider to approve the Special Events application for Remembering Tomorrow Alzheimer’s’ Color Run to be held on June 22, 2024 starting in 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 presented information from Invoice Cloud for online/automatic utility payments. An agreement will be brought to a later meeting for review.

Mayor Pastor informed Council of a Mayor authorized invoice from Horton Plumbing to install water service to 18 E Second St. building in the amount of $6830.00.

Scott/Smith to approve the hiring of Owen Spracklen as Assistant Pool Manager. The motion carried on a voice vote.

Scott/Smith to approve the hiring of lifeguards and concession stand attendants for the 2024 pool season. The motion carried on a voice vote.

Scott/Smith to approve the hiring of five seasonal laborers for the 2024 season. The motion carried on a voice vote.

Scott/Smith to approve the liquor license application from Thomas W. Brown and Marcus W. Brown for Class A-1 license at 12 E Second St, Pana, IL. The motion carried on a voice vote.

Scott/Stephens to approve a sewer adjustment for Ben Shride at 414 Kitchell Ave in the amount of $1,480.14 leaving a balance due of $1,915.62. 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 boat dock and boat lift application for Jeff Liedke at Lake Lot D02. 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 approve boat dock application for Janice Crowl at Lake Lot A35. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Smith/Christer to approve Matthew Mahnke to repair the fire range berm at an amount no more than $5,000 to be paid from the DOJ account with seeding to be done at a later date. 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 Altorfer invoice for City Hall generator repairs in the amount of $3,143.03. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Smith/Scott to approve Spears invoice for pool chemicals in the amount of $5,728. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Beeson/Scott to have the attorney draft a redevelopment agreement with Pana Development Group for city owned residential properties. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Beeson, Christer, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett voting aye. Eddy voting nay. One nay. Seven ayes.

Milano and Grunloh Engineers gave an update on grants.

Brandi Cohan addressed Council regarding potholes in the road by Whiskey Bill’s. Mayor Pastor will ask the Street Department to look into repairing.

Police Chief Daniel Bland informed Council that a dispatcher will be retiring June 28, 2024. Chief Bland also stated that the weather siren at the Lake has malfunctioned. He will be getting a quote to have the west siren moved to the Lake and a quote for a new siren.

Smith/Beeson to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.

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