South Central Reporter

City of Pana City Council met Feb. 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 alderman was absent.

Scott/Smith to approve the consent agenda as presented. Items included in the consent agenda are the minutes of the January 27, 2025 regular session meeting, payrolls to be paid on February 4 and 7, 2025 and disbursements to be paid February 16, 2025. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Ben Spreen of Benton and Associates provided updates on various projects: the city is awaiting planning approval to get on the intended use list in July for lead service lines, letting is in June for the 6th St resurfacing project and the 6th St transmission project is nearing completion of funding and securing of easements.

Seth Flach of Milano and Grunloh provided updates in various projects: the city is awaiting announcements for the 319 funding with the IEPA, surveys are complete and plans are 70% complete for the Safe Routes to Schools project, ITEP announcements are expected soon and the Disaster Grant is closed out and complete.

Scott/Christer to waive first presentation and pass Ordinance #2013, “An Ordinance Amending City of Pana Ordinance No. 1807 Dated October 15, 2019 and City of Pana Ordinance No. 1974 Dated April 22, 2024 to Add the Village of Edinburg and the Village of Stonington and Territory to the Taylorville – Christian County Enterprise Zone and Amending the Intergovernmental Agreement.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Christer voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Scott/Stephens to pass Resolution # 25-04, “A Resolution Approving a Fiscal Agent Agreement with Pana Business Alliance”. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Christer, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Scott/Smith to pass Resolution #25-05, “A Resolution Approving a Theater Agreement with Pana Business Alliance”. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Stephens, Scott, Smith Garrett, Christer, Eddy, Schneider voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Scott/Smith to pass Resolution #25-06, “A Resolution Approving Warner Bros. Distributing Inc. United States Basic Agreement with City of Pana”. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Scott, Smith Garrett, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Scott/Smith to pass Resolution #25-07, “A Resolution Approving Universal Film Exchanges Master License Agreement with City of Pana”. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Smith, Garrett, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Scott/Smith to pass Resolution #25-08, “A Resolution Approving Sony Pictures Releasing Corporation’s Master License Agreement with City of Pana”. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Garrett, Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Scott/Christer to approve a Special Events Application for the Elks Easter Egg Hunt on April 12, 2025. The motion carried on a voice vote.

Scott/Schneider to approve a Special Events Application for the Elks Flag Day Ceremony on June 14, 2025. The motion carried on a voice vote.

Christer/Stephens to approve cost of repairs to MIOX machine for the Water Treatment Plant from DeNora in the amount of $23,218.69. The motion carries on the following roll call vote: Christer, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Christer/Stephens to approve annual maintenance and supplies for the Vac Truck from CB Enterprises in the amount of $3,425.89. The motion carries on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Christer voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Christer/Smith to approve invoice for Engineer’s Reports on various downtown buildings from Benton and Associates in the amount of $7,742.91. The motion carries on the following roll call vote: Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Christer, Eddy, voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Smith/Stephens to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

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