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Anna City Council met Tuesday, July 19.

The Anna City Council meets at 5 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

Here are the minutes as provided by Anna:

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE ANNA CITY COUNCIL JULY 19, 2016

The Anna City Council met in regular session at the Anna City Hall at 5:00 p.m. on July 19, 2016. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Steve Hartline. The roll call went as follows: Present were Mayor Steve Hartline, Commissioner Brandon Bierstedt, Commissioner David Isom, Commissioner Al Kamp, and Commissioner Martha Webb. No council members were absent.

A motion was made by Commissioner Kamp and seconded by Commissioner Isom that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE JULY 5, 2016 ANNA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS SUBMITTED AS THE OFFICIAL MINUTES OF SAID MEETING. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bierstedt, Commissioner Isom, Commissioner Kamp, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

Mike Yates and Mike Meisenheimer addressed the council regarding the 20 year lease required by the state of Illinois. Discussion was held regarding additional requirements mandated by the state. Attorney Foley agreed to review the letter from the state of Illinois and make any changes to the lease as requested.

Janet Anderson, representing El Jalapeno, addressed the council regarding the recent request to amend the liquor ordinance to allow alcohol in outdoor areas, and asked that the council re-consider the request due to the importance to local businesses. Discussion followed and Mayor Hartline explained that if the council agreed, he would come up with a draft which would then have to be approved by a majority of the council. Discussion was held regarding containment and enforcement issues. A motion was made by Commissioner Bierstedt and Seconded by Mayor Hartline that it be RESOLVED TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXPLORE AND DEVELOP A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE EXISTING ORDINANCE(S) TO ALLOW OUTDOOR DINING AREAS WITH LIOUOR SALES. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bierstedt, Commissioner Isom, Commissioner Kamp, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay — none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

Budget Officer Guined discussed the 6-30-16 financial reports previously submitted for council review.

City Administrator Guined discussed the AJ Water Commissioner major renovation in progress, the specifics of the project, and outlined the resulting resolutions which would be presented for passage at this evening’s meeting. Mr. Guined also discussed how the project costs would impact water rates.

Administrator Guined discussed the status of a park grant for bathrooms, concession stand and play courts.

Mr. Guined discussed the Phase III Main St. Project, informing the council that it should be out for bids approximately the middle of August, with work slated to begin approximately September on W. Davie St., Washington St., and Lafayette St.

Administrator Guined discussed the preliminary list of streets scheduled to be included on the annual street maintenance project. Streets included in the preliminary list include Davie, Washington, Lafayette, Neher Lane, Casey, portions of S. Green, Orange, and George. No additional requests were made by the council.

Nutty Construction is scheduled to begin work in early August on the sewer plant. Mr. Guined also reported that due to a mistake made by Ameren, sewer plant blowers had been damaged necessitating a $20,000 emergency purchase of new blowers which were installed by Gene’s crew. The matter would be turned over to our insurance company for review.

Administrator Guined reported that he is reapplying for a housing grant for the Grand and Grove Ave. areas.

Gail Short addressed the council regarding the council letting personal beliefs get in the way of what could be best for our community in regards to allowing alcohol to be served in outside restaurant areas.

Commissioner Bierstedt asked the status of the Chris Keller revolving loan request. Administrator Guined stated that he is awaiting further items required in the application process.

Commissioner Kamp asked if Commissioner Webb had obtained any additional information from the Crains regarding the water in their basement. Commissioner

Webb stated that the Crains had informed her they would be researching the matter on their own. Attorney Foley informed the council that he had sent a letter to IDOT asking for this water drainage matter to be resolved, and had also forwarded the letter to Representative Terri Bryant and Senator Dave Lechtefeld.

A motion was made by Commissioner Kamp and seconded by Commissioner Isom that it be RESOLVED TO PAY ALL APPROVED BILLS. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bierstedt, Commissioner Isom, Commissioner Kamp, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and seconded by Commissioner Bierstedt that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE_RESOLUTION 2016–13; AJ WATER COMMISSION CITY OF ANNA WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bierstedt, Commissioner Isom, Commissioner Kamp, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bierstedt and seconded by Commissioner Kamp that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2016-14; AJ WATER COMMISSION/CITY OF ANNA/LICK CREEK WATER DISTRICT WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bierstedt, Commissioner Isom, Commissioner Kamp, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Isom and seconded by Commissioner Webb that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE_RESOLUTION 2016–15; SOUTHERN ILLINOIS FAIR ASSOCIATION 20 YEAR LEASE. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bierstedt, Commissioner Isom, Commissioner Kamp, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried. The city agreed to make all necessary changes to the lease as per the state requirements.

Mike Meisenheimer stated that the fair board had hired an architect to review handicapped accessibility in response to recent Attorney General correspondence.

A motion was made by Commissioner Kamp and seconded by Commissioner Isom that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION FOR

AUTO TIRE & PARTS AT 88 RICHVIEW DR. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bierstedt, Commissioner Isom, Commissioner Kamp, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Isom and seconded by Commissioner Kamp that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A PARK USAGE APPLICATION FOR UNION COUNTY COUNSELING SERVICE 5K ON 10/22/16. A Vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bierstedt, Commissioner Isom, Commissioner Kamp, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bierstedt and seconded by Commissioner ISOm that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A PARK USAGE APPLICATION FOR ANNA JR HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FROM Z/25/16-10/8/16. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bierstedt, Commissioner Isom, Commissioner Kamp, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay — none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

Mayor Hartline appointed a 4" of July committee to look into community events that might be held, as well as security issues of the surrounding areas of the cemetery and golf course. The committee consists of Commissioner Bierstedt, Commissioner Kamp, Steve Guined, Gene Sullivan, Michael Hunter, and Gary Rider.

Code Enforcement Officer Rider gave a public nuisance report on general statistics. He also reported that he had sent a letter for immediate action with the following results on the following properties: 1) W. Vienna St. property across from West Sunoco has not contacted him, 2) house behind Herb Cole Market stated that the property should be cleaned up next week, 3) 213 East Ave should be cleaned up by the end of the month. Imogene Rogers stated that she would attempt to clean up her Young Ave. property by the end of the month.

Commissioner Bierstedt discussed concerns over the Pokemon Go game regarding private property and vandalism. General discussion followed.

A motion was made by Commissioner Isom and seconded by Commissioner Kamp that it be RESOLVED TO ENTER CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following

results. Commissioner Bierstedt, Commissioner Isom, Commissioner Kamp, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay — none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bierstedt and seconded by Commissioner Webb that it be RESOLVED TO EXIT CLOSED SESSION. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bierstedt, Commissioner Isom, Commissioner Kamp, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Kamp and seconded by Commissioner Isom that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE CLOSED SESSION MINUTES OF JULY 19, 2016 AS PREVIOUSLY READ AS THE OFFICIAL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES OF SAID MEETING. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bierstedt, Commissioner Isom, Commissioner Kamp, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Kamp and seconded by Commissioner Isom that it be RESOLVED THAT THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE ANNA CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 19, 2016 BE ADJOURNED. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bierstedt, Commissioner Isom, Commissioner Kamp, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.