The Anna City Council met Jan. 17 to address public nuisance issues.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the council:
The Anna City Council meets at 5 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of every month.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE ANNA. CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 17, 2017
The Anna City Council met in regular session at the Anna City Hall at 5:00 p.m. on January 17, 2017. 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 Isom and seconded by Commissioner Kamp that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 3, 2017. 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. Naynone. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.
Carroll Sweet and John Watson discussed public nuisance issues under public communications. Mr. Watson informed the council that after the weather breaks he could have foundation repairs at 202 E. Chestnut St. done in 2 weeks and begin work on 102 Williams. Mayor Hartline instructed Mr. Sweet and Mr. Watson to keep Officer Rider informed of the progress.
Budget Officer Guined reminded the council that the 12-31-16 financial reports had been Submitted for their review.
City Administrator Guined informed the council that the city had been awarded a Safety Grant for various departmental safety equipment in the amount of S6,355.00,
Administrator Guined informed the council that it is time to establish the 2017 Joint Employee/Retiree/Employer Health Insurance Review Committee and asked that the council designate their representative to serve. Commissioner Kamp
volunteered to serve on the committee.
Mr. Guined updated the council on the following projects: 1) 221 W. Vienna St. demolition, 2) Park Project, 3) Main St. Project.
A motion was made by Commissioner Kamp and seconded by Commissioner Webb 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 Isom and seconded by Commissioner Bierstedt that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2017-01 ANNUAL 911 AGREEMENT. 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 Kamp that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2017-02: EMPLOYEE CHRISTMAS GIFTS, 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.
Code Enforcement Officer Gary Rider submitted his monthly public nuisance report for council review.
Police Chief Michael Hunter submitted his monthly police department activity report for council review. Chief Hunter asked the council's opinion on city fines on marijuana offenses. Mayor Hartline asked the city attorney to look into requirements and regulations and report back to the council.
A motion was made by Commissioner Kamp and seconded by Commissioner Isom 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 Isom and seconded by Commissioner Kamp 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 Webb that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE CLOSED SESSION MINUTES OF JANUARY 17, 2017 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 Bierstedt that it be RESOLVED TO GRANT THE CITY ATTORNEY AUTHORITY TO DRAFT AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY ZONING ORDINANCE IN ORDER TO MEET COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL GUIDELINES. A Vote Was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bierstedt, Commissioner Isom, Commissioner Kamp, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Commissioner Webb voted nay. 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 JANUARY 3, 2017 BE ADJOURNED AT 7:00 PM. 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.
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