South Central Reporter

City of Pana City Council met March 24.

Here is the agenda 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.

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

Roll Call showed the following Alderpersons as being present: Christer, Eddy, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson were present. Schneider was absent. Seven aldermen were present. One was absent.

Scott/Beeson to approve the consent agenda as presented. Items included in the consent agenda are the minutes of the March 10, 2025 regular session meeting, payrolls to be paid on March 21 and 31, 2025, disbursements to be paid April 1, 2025, and the Treasurer’s Report of February 2025. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Christer, Eddy, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Scott/Christer to pass Resolution #25-16, “A Resolution Accepting Quit Claim Deeds – Rondy Keener, Jr. and Davd Keener – 104 North Poplar Street, Pana, IL.“ The motion carried on the following roll call: Eddy, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Scott/Smith to pass Resolution #25-17, “A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 25-12 – BNT Glass.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Scott/Christer to acknowledge the first presentation of “An Ordinance Vacating and Alley in the City of Pana, Illinois – Running North and South Between South Walnut Street and South Chestnut Street in the Block Bounded on the North by West Fourth Street and on the South by West Fifth Street.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Stephens voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes

Eddy/Christer to waive the first presentation and pass Ordinance #2014, “An Ordinance Authorizing Stop Sign and Do Not Enter Sign at the School Driveway Intersection with Panther Drive.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Stephens, Scott voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Scott/Smith to refer to the Planning & Zoning Board “An Ordinance Rezoning Property from R-1 to C-2 – 2565 IL Route 16.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Stephens, Scott, Smith voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

City Engineer Greg Holthaus informed Council that the bridge has been set at the Bike Trail and the electrical at the park needs new outlets only.

Economic Development Director Kirby Casner updated Council on the RISE Grant amount and project area.

Eddy/Christer to have the speed limit sign on 200 North Road moved 250 feet west. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Eddy/Scott to waive the first presentation and pass Ordinance #2015, “An Ordinance Authorizing Stop Signs at Chippewa Run and 200 North Road and at Seneca Trail and 200 North Road.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Christer, Eddy, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Scott/Stephens to approve boat dock application of Randy Fleming at F01A. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Scott/Stephens to award John Hicks the bid to mow the Pana Lake South Dam in May, July and September of 2025 for a total amount of $3,000. Other bids were from Mike Evrley - $3,000 for two mowings and Clancy Coleman - $3,500 for two mowings. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Scott/Smith to approve one-time water bill adjustment for Dennis McCall at 507 N Poplar in the amount of $1107.59. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Stephens voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Scott/Stephens to approve Lot A66 as oversize at transfer. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Stephens, Scott voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Christer/Smith to approve lowest bidding price for chemicals from Hawkins and Brenntag. No other bids were received. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Stephens, Scott, Smith voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Christer/Smith to approve Schulte Supply as lowest bidder for 3rd Street water main extension materials only in the amount of $48,014.66. Other bidders were Core & Main for $48,827.00, Midwest Meter for $51,561.33 and IMCO for $52,001.99. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Beeson, Christer, Eddy, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Christer/Smith to approve lowest bid price from DC Waste for garbage services at City owned facilities in the amount of $8,582.06 for one year. Another bid was received from Tri R Disposal in the amount of $12,480 per year. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Christer, Eddy, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Christer/Smith to award bid for Roseland Theatre roof project to At Your Service in the amount of $99,622.25. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Christer/Smith to award bid for Roseland Theater masonry project to Building Maintenance Restoration in the amount of $17,250. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Stephens, Scott, Smith, Garrett, Beeson, Christer, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Seven ayes.

Smith/Beeson to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

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