South Central Reporter

City of Pana City Council met July 14.

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/Eddy to allow Alderman Hocq to participate remotely. The motion carried on a voice vote.

Roll Call showed the following Alderpersons as being present: Hocq, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Suter, Garrett, Cohan were present. Eight aldermen were present. None were absent.

Richard Moss expressed concerns of his neighborhood in Ward 1, specifically a property with numerous cats. John Hapner addressed Council with concerns of the business at 307 S Chestnut.

Steve Sipes asked Council about Ordinance #1712 concerning shoreline stabilization. Operations will review the Ordinance.

Scott/Stephens to approve the consent agenda as presented. Items included in the consent agenda are the minutes of the June 23, 2025 regular session meeting, payrolls to be paid on June 30 & July 2 and 11, 2025, and disbursements to be paid July 16, 2025. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Hocq, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Suter, Garrett, Cohan voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Cameron Jones of Benton Engineering updated Council on the Waste Water Treatment Plant project, easements for the transmission main replacement, and Grant funds for the lead service line project.

Scott/Eddy to approve Reimbursement #2/Contractor Pay App #1 for the Waste Water Treatment Plant project in the amount of $647,411.42. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Suter, Garrett, Cohan, Hocq voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Eddy/Scott to pass Resolution #25-37, “A Resolution Approving an Agreement with Benton Engineering for Wastewater Collection System Smoke Testing.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Suter, Garrett, Cohan, Hocq, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Seth Flach of Milano & Grunloh updated Council on various projects.

Scott/Eddy to pass Ordinance #2029, “An Appropriations Ordinance for FY 2025-2026 of the City of Pana, Illinois.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Stephens, Scott, Suter, Garrett, Cohan, Hocq, Eddy, Schneider voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Stephens to pass Ordinance #2030, “An Ordinance Annexing Property to City of Pana – Hubbartt’s Addition.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Scott, Suter, Garrett, Cohan, Hocq, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Suter to waive the first presentation and pass Ordinance #2031, “An Ordinance Approving an Economic Development Agreement and Authorizing the Transfer of Real Estate Pursuant to the Agreement with Dr. Clark KJ, PC.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Suter, Garrett, Cohan, Hocq, Schneider, Stephens, Scott voting aye. Eddy voting nay. One nay. Seven ayes.

Scott/Eddy to acknowledge the first presentation of “An Ordinance Adding a Surcharge for Repayment of Loans for the Waste Water Treatment Plant.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Garrett, Cohan, Hocq, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott voting aye. Suter abstained. No nays. Seven ayes. One abstained.

Scott/Suter, by recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board, to acknowledge the first presentation of “An Ordinance Amending Section 25-56 of the Pana Code of Ordinances – Planning Commission Appointments.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Cohan, Schneider, Scott, Suter, Pastor voting aye. Hocq, Eddy, Stephens, Garrett voting nay. Four nays. Five ayes.

Scott/Eddy to pass Resolution #25-38, “A Resolution Approving Fathom Entertainment Affiliate Agreement with City of Pana.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Hocq, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Suter, Garrett, Cohan voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Stephens to pass Resolution #25-39, “A Resolution Terminating Lake Lot Lease B-19.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Suter, Garrett, Cohan, Hocq voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Stephens to pass Resolution #25-40, “A Resolution Approving Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims with TKG Pana Development.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Suter, Garrett, Cohan, Hocq, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Eddy to pass Resolution #25-41, “A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Real Estate and Approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement – TKG.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Stephens, Scott, Suter, Garrett, Cohan, Hocq, Eddy, Schneider voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Stephens to pass Resolution #25-42, “A Resolution Approving a Donation Agreement and Accepting Real Estate – TKG – Former depot.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Scott, Suter, Garrett, Cohan, Hocq, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Scott/Stephens to refer to the Planning and Zoning Board “An Ordinance Amending the Pana Zoning Code Special Use in I-1 District for Aggregate Materials and Truck Repair and Salvage.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Suter, Garrett, Cohan, Hocq, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Economic Development Director Kirby Casner announced that the tree project at Kitchell Park as been completed.

Suter/Scott to approve the Special Events Application from Neil Wilhour - Block party on W 7th Street on September 14, 2025. The motion carried on a voice vote.

Scott/Suter to approve the Special Events Application – First Baptist Church Family Fun Fest on August 16, 2025 at Kitchell Park. The motion carried on a voice vote.

Scott/Stephens to approve the hiring of Eric Holthaus for the Water Treatment Plant position, pending successful background check and pre-employment physical. The motion carried on a voice vote.

Scott/Stephens to approve the hiring of Jennifer Sisk for the Treasurer’s Assistant position, pending successful background check and pre-employment physical. The motion carried on a voice vote.

Schneider/Suter to approve Wyatt Pauley as Fire/EMS member. The motion carried on a voice vote.

Eddy/Scott to amend the Economic Incentive agreement with Wortman Development to rebate Business District tax instead of Municipal sales tax and review annually. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Garrett, Cohan, Hocq, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Suter voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Eddy/Scott to have attorney draft an amendment to ordinance for Transient Vendors to include door to door sales and solicitors with additional restrictions. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Cohan, Hocq, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Suter, Garrett voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Stephens/Schneider to allow Lincoln Prairie Trails Conservancy install a hydration station. City will run and install water line and provide water service. LPTC to have licensed plumber install station. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Hocq, Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Suter, Garrett, Cohan voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Stephens/Scott to provide porta pot at bike trail head for the months of May thru August. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Suter, Garrett, Cohan, Hocq voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Stephens/Suter to allow LPTC install a pet waste station at bike trail. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Schneider, Stephens, Scott, Suter, Garrett, Cohan, Hocq, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Eight ayes.

Stephens/Scott to have the Support Committee discuss the Pana Pride donation booth at Kitchell Park. The motion carried on a voice vote.

Eddy/Hocq to have the Administration Committee review the liquor code to allow drive-through sales with an on-site consumption license.

Stephens/Scott to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.

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