City of Paris City Council met July 23.
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 was absent.
The Pledge of Allegiance was repeated in unison.
Petitions, Correspondence, Awards:
Swearing In - Police Officer Toby Krabel
Proclamations:
Susan Hiddle – Retirement from City Band
Citizen Participation:
Joe McMahon (painter for the Spicer Pavilion) was present to ask the Council why he was told to stop work on the pavilion. Mayor Smith told him the Council would discuss it with him after the meeting.
Jacob DuCharme asked the Council if a plan had been discussed to repair the boat ramp since he had mentioned it at the last meeting. He suggested that continuing the seawall may stop the erosion. He also commented that some sidewalks in the west side of town in need of repair.
Consent Agenda:
Commissioner Branson moved for approval of the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. Included on the consent agenda was the approval of the minutes of the July 9, 2018 regular meeting and July 18, 2018 special meeting, bills previously paid $10,608.91, bills to be paid $215,102.79, salaries $137,866.71. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Ordinances And Resolutions:
1.Resolution – Contract for the Sale of Real Estate (117 East Court). Commissioner Branson introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
2.Resolution – Contract for the Sale of Real Estate (410 E. Adams). 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 proposal from Frontier for phone system upgrade for City Hall and Police and Fire Departments at the cost of $6,832.00. Mayor Smith moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
2.Motion to approve proposal from Joink for networking infrastructure upgrade for City Hall and Police and Fire Departments at the cost of $13,983.34. Mayor Smith moved to approve, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
3.Motion to approve proposal from Nelson Systems for Police Department voice recorder at the cost of $13,164.22. Mayor Smith moved to approve, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
4.Motion to approve TIF Advisory Committee recommendation for the application submitted by Bell & Bell Demolition for a $10,000 grant and a $5,650 loan at 3% for the demolition of the Wadley Building. Mayor Smith moved to approve, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Commissioner Boyer:
1.Motion to approve estimate from Neal Tire for 2 replacement tires for Engine 6 at the cost of $1,057.70. Commissioner Boyer moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
2.Motion to approve estimate from Municipal Emergency Services for annual maintenance of SCBA equipment at the cost of $1,799.05. Commissioner Boyer moved to approve, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Commissioner Branson:
Commissioner Kemper: (Absent – covered by Mayor Smith)
1.Motion to approve estimate from Brooks and Associates for chlorinator autovalve electronics at the cost of $1,197.15. Mayor Smith moved to approve, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
2.Motion to approve estimate from Cummins for Well #2 generator repairs at the cost of $2,281.13. Mayor Smith moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Commissioner Hughes:
Treasurer’s Report:
Dennis Thiel had nothing to report
Administrator’s Report:
Michael Martin had nothing to report
City Attorney’s Report:
Rich Kash had nothing to report
Citizen Participation
Old Business
New Business
Executive Session
Adjournment:
At 5:45pm Commissioner Boyer moved to adjourn, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
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