South Central Reporter

City of Pana City Council met Sept. 23.

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.

Scott/Beeson 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 September 9, 2024 regular session meeting, payrolls to be paid on September 20 & 30, 2024, disbursements to be paid October 1, 2024, and Treasurer’s Report of August 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 pass Ordinance #1992, “An Ordinance Amending the B-1 Overlay District.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Schneider, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer voting aye. Eddy, Stephens voting nay. Two nays. Six ayes.

Scott/Beeson to pass Ordinance #1993, “An Ordinance Approving Amendment to 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: Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Smith to waive the first presentation and pass Ordinance #1994, “An Ordinance Prohibiting the Use of Lawnmowers as Motor Vehicles on Pana Streets.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Christer/Beeson to acknowledge the first presentation of “An Ordinance Amending Section 3-2(a) of the Liquor Code – Hours of Sale.” 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 #24-51, “A Resolution Approving Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement with Government Consulting Solutions.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Schneider, Scott voting aye. Eddy, Stephens voting nay. Two nays. Six ayes.

City Engineer Greg Holthaus thanked Bob Smith and the Clucas brothers for their help in refinishing the stage at the Chautauqua. He also stated that the City needs to decide how to handle situations with fence installation and survey requirements.

Scott/Smith to proceed with an application for an ITEP grant in relation to downtown sidewalk project. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Beeson to change the designation of match funds for RBDG (Plaza project) to $200,000 from CDS grant funds plus and addition $26,098 in Business District funds. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Christer to change the designation of match funds for ITEP (downtown sidewalks) to $208,462 from Business District funds. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Economic Development Director Kirby Casner informed Council that an architect has the viewed the People’s Plaza. A proposal for design and a 3-D rendering will be presented to Council at a later date.

Scott/Christer to pass Resolution #24-52, “A Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code” to close out Sec. 97-00047-00-RS – Resurfacing of Parking Lanes on 2nd Street from 1997.” 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 hold Trick or Treat nights on October 30 & 31, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. for the City of Pana. The motion carried on a voice vote.

Scott/Smith to hire Zachary Young for Flexible Position pending successful background check and pre-employment physical. 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 the emergency purchase for (2) 6" check valves for the high service pump at the water treatment plant from Municipal Equipment Company in the amount of $6,990. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Garrett/Eddy to table the Class A-1 liquor license application from Crystal Gomez for Monstera Lounge at 110 N Poplar St, Pana, IL. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Alderperson Scott stated that the street department will be oiling roads this week, weather permitting. Fairgrounds road will be closed for 2-3 hours.

Christer/Smith to send “An Ordinance Fixing Salaries for Elected Officials” back to the Administration Committee for further discussion. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Smith, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Scott voting aye. Garrett, Stephens voting nay. Two nays. Six ayes.

Christer/Scott to approve invoice for Larry Heuerman in the amount of $4500 for the tilling of Fairgrounds round to be paid from Motor Fuel Tax. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Christer/Smith to approve the purchase of a thermal monocular camera for the Police Department in the amount of $3200 to be paid from a donation. 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 proposal from Clancy Coleman in the amount of $6150 to clean the drying beds. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Christer/Eddy to amend the burn ordinance adding that the fire must be supervised until extinguished. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Christer/Smith to allow researcher from University of Illinois to place a trail cam at the lake for a mammal study. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Christer/Beeson to approve the Boulevard Agreement for First National Bank at 306 S Locust St. for tiling under sidewalk. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith Garrett, Beeson, Christer voting aye. Eddy recused himself. No nays. Seven ayes. One recused.

Steve Dennis with the Lincoln Prairie Trails Conservancy asked the City for assistance with mowing, tree trimming, and cutting out portions of the trail for root removal. Street Department Foreman Chris Dressen will see what can be done.

Scott/Beeson to enter closed session to discuss “minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06,” exemption C(21). The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Schneider voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Council entered Closed Session at 7:29 p.m.

Council resumed normal session at 7:38 p.m.

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.

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

Scott/Smith to pass Resolution #24-53, “A Resolution Concerning Release of Closed Session Minutes.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes

Smith/Beeson to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.

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