City of Paris City Council met May 29.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Mayor Smith called the regular meeting of the Paris City Council to order at 5:30 PM. Present on roll call were Commissioners Boyer, Branson, Hughes, and Mayor Smith. Commissioner Kemper was absent.
The Pledge of Allegiance was repeated in unison.
Petitions, Correspondence, Awards
Proclamations
Citizen Participation
Consent Agenda
Commissioner Boyer moved for approval of the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. Included on the consent agenda was the approval of the minutes of the May 14, 2018 regular meeting, bills to be paid $312,805.19, salaries $145,676.57. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Ordinances And Resolutions
RESOLUTION Approving the Sale of 222 Sheriff. Commissioner Boyer introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
RESOLUTION For Maintenance of Streets and Highways by Municipality Under the Illinois Highway Code. Commissioner Branson introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
RESOLUTION Approving Intergovernment Cooperative Agreement. Commissioner Hughes introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Commissioner Reports
Mayor Smith:
Commissioner Boyer:
Commissioner Branson:
Motion to approve proposal from R. D Hendry for brush control of the storm drainage ditch south of Paris for the cost of $2,600.00. Commissioner Branson moved to approve, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Motion to approve final payment to Feutz Contractors for the amount of $2,945.60 for Potts Lane clean up. Commissioner Branson moved to approve, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Commissioner Kemper: (Absent, covered by Commissioner Hughes)
Motion to approve proposal from Bodine Electric of Danville to rebuild a return sludge pump motor at the Sewer Treatment Plant for the cost of $3,591.20. Commissioner Hughes moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Motion to approve invoice from IMCO for a fire hydrant for the Water & Sewer Maintenance Department in the amount of $1,798.00. Commissioner Hughes moved to approve, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Motion to approve invoice from Lankster & Gore for boring the water line for former high school and Eveland Gym in the amount of $2,500.00. Commissioner Hughes moved to approve, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Motion to approve invoice from Kirby Risk for the replacement control board for the transfer switch at Well #4 that was struck by lightening at the Water Plant at the cost of $2,888.69. Commissioner Hughes moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Motion to approve proposal for concrete for water main repairs on Tonya Court at the cost of $3,000.00. Commissioner Hughes moved to approve, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Motion to approve proposal from B & B for labor for the water main repairs on Tonya Court at the cost of $4,500.00. Commissioner Hughes moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Commissioner Hughes:
Treasurer’s Report
Absent
Administrator’s Report
Michael reported that the Summer Meals Program will be sponsored by the Douglas County Health Department in Paris again this year beginning on June 4th. Locations include Spicer Pavilion and Sylvian Park.
City Attorney’s Report
Absent
Citizen Participation
Old Business
New Business
Executive Session
Adjournment
At 5:40PM Commissioner Branson moved to adjourn, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
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