City of Paris City Council met June 11.
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. Rich Kash said the opening prayer. Present on roll call were Commissioners Boyer, Branson, Hughes, and Mayor Smith. Commissioner Kemper as absent.
The Pledge of Allegiance was repeated in unison.
Petitions, Correspondence, Awards
Proclamations
Citizen Participation
Park Board member Cliff Macke reported that the Park Board is involved in the painting project at Spicer Pavillion and a few roofing projects in the parks. He mentioned that there are two Park Board vacancies and hopes the Council will appoint replacements soon.
Bruce Young thanked the Council for all their help and support. Lot 50 has been open for 9 days and they have received many positive comments.
Consent Agenda
Commissioner Hughes moved for approval of the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. Included on the consent agenda was the approval of the minutes of the May 23, 2018 special meeting and the May 29, 2018 regular meeting, bills previously paid $1,200.00, bills to be paid $259,522.83, salaries $158,834.43, and one sewer tap. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Ordinances And Resolutions
1.Resolution Making Appointment to the TIF Advisory Committee. Commissioner Branson introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
2.Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Property. Commissioner Boyer introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Commissioner Reports
Mayor Smith:
1.Motion to approve TIF Advisory Committee recommendation of a $10,000 grant for the application submitted by Bill Mitchell. Mayor Smith moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Commissioner Boyer:
1.Motion to approve request from the Fire Department for the annual MDA Fill the Boot to be held on July 4th on Jasper at Main and Central from 10:00 to 12:30 and 3:00 to 5:00. Commissioner Boyer moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
2.Motion to approve invoice from Mid America Fire & Safety for annual maintenance of Fire Department extrication equipment at the cost of $1,770.40. Commissioner Boyer moved to approve, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
3.Motion to approve invoice from Faulk’s Garage for additional repairs on Engine 6 at the cost of $2,672.76. Commissioner Boyer moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Commissioner Branson:
1.Motion to approve request from “Relay for Life” organizers to fund raise on Jasper at Main and Central on July 27th and 28th. Commissioner Branson moved to approve, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
2.Information: Relay for Life is planned for August 4th at Twin Lakes Park.
Commissioner Kemper: (Absent, covered by Mayor Smith)
1.Motion to approve estimate from Neal Tire for Sewer Plant truck repairs at the cost of $1,199.68. Mayor Smith moved to approve, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
2.Motion to approve proposals from Wabash Valley Motor to rebuild two pumps for Sewer Plant lift stations at the cost of $4,279.87. Mayor Smith moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
3.Motion to approve proposal from Subsurface Solutions for a Locator (transmitter and receiver) for the Water/Sewer Maintenance Department at the cost of $5,846.40. Mayor Smith moved to approve, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Commissioner Hughes:
1.Motion to approve Hotel/Motel Fund request from the Chamber of Commerce for the Chamber’s Summer Block Party in the amount of $1,500.00 for advertising. Commissioner Hughes moved to approve, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
2.Motion to approve Hotel/Motel Fund request from Edgar County Farm Bureau for the Downtown Farmer’s Market in the amount of $2,000 for advertising. Commissioner Hughes moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Treasurer’s Report
Dennis told the Council that the year-end report has been completed and copies are in their mailboxes. He also thanked Michael for his continued help.
Administrator’s Report
No report
City Attorney’s Report
No report
Citizen Participation
Old Business
New Business
Executive Session
Adjournment
At 5:42PM Commissioner Hughes moved to adjourn, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
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