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Anna City Council met Aug. 16.

Here is the minutes as provided by the Council:

The Anna City Council met in regular session at the Anna City Hall at 5:00 p.m. on August 16, 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 AUGUST 2, 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.

Budget Officer Guined stated that the 7-31-16 financial reports had been Submitted for council review.

City Administrator Guined gave the following updates/reports: 1) The Christian Church had completed an accident report regarding a water leak that was forwarded to the council for review and to the city insurance carrier, 2) Update and status report was given on the Downtown Sidewalk Project, the recent bid opening for 2 bids submitted on the project from E.T. Simonds and Samron Contracting, 3) Road resurfacing was discussed and the council agreed to bid the Downtown Project resurfacing and general city street resurfacing in January 2017, 4) Pool closed 8-13-16, and 2016 operations recap was given, and discussion was held regarding challenges in Staffing, the need for adult Supervision, algae problems, costs and needs for pool resurfacing or a new pool, 5) Sewer Plant Project update was given and discussion was held regarding sewer plant management, 6) Representative Terri Bryant had been working in conjunction with the city administrator which has resulted in the PARC grant funds to be released to the city.

Resolution 2016-16; Zoning Board of Review RAVE was tabled pending further discussion.

City Attorney Foley has submitted an amended draft liquor ordinance regarding outside liquor which is tabled pending review by the city council.

Discussion was held regarding outside liquor sales and the Southern Illinois Fair Association’s prior request to allow alcohol sales at the city park.

A motion was made by Commissioner Kamp and seconded by Commissioner Isom that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2016-20 DECLARE 209 W. VIENNA ST. A PUBLIC NUISANCE. 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.

Attorney Foley updated the council on recent conversations with Keith Miley of IDOT regarding flooding issues.

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.

City Administrator Guined Submitted Jason Edwards proposal regarding using golf carts on city streets. The council agreed to review the request, as well as the City of Jonesboro’s ordinance regarding golf cart use.

Discussion was held regarding the application process for the housing grant. A motion was made by Commissioner Isom and seconded by Commissioner Kamp that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2016-18; RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT. 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.

Discussion was held regarding the 911 call handling agreement and the mutual aid box alarm agreement.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bierstedt and seconded by Commissioner Isom that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2016-19; 91 I CALL HANDLING 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 Bierstedt that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2016-07 MUTUAL AID BOX ALARM SYSTEM (MABAS). 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 DOWNTOWN SIDWALK PROJECT BID FROM SAMRON CONSTRUCTION FOR S248,891.00 PENDING NO PROTEST TO THE BID FOR EIGHT DAYS. 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 discussed a memo which was sent to the council regarding how agenda items are posted and discussed and recommended that the council approve and follow it.

Code Enforcement Officer Rider submitted and discussed his monthly public nuisance report.

Commissioner Kamp announced an Economic Development luncheon which will be held on 8-27-16.

City Attorney Foley discussed certificate of insurance requirements and the need for him to work with the Southern Illinois Fair Association to insure

that the city's needs were met and were in compliance with the lease agreement.

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 AUGUSTI 6, 2016 BE ADJOURNED AT 6, 18 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.