City of Paris City Council met June 27.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Pro Tem Hughes 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 Branson, Hasler, Hughes, Ruff and Mayor Smith (Phone).
The Pledge of Allegiance was repeated in unison.
PETITIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AWARDS
PROCLAMATIONS
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Melvin Christenberry inquired about the park fencing on Union Street and expressed that he felt that there needed to be some updated equipment to make it a park for children again. Chris Redman explained that the parts need to fix the fencing were on back order and as soon as they came in the fence would be repaired.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Ruff moved for approval of the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Hasler seconded the motion. Included on the consent agenda was the approval of the minutes of the June 13, 2022 regular meeting, bills previously paid $0.00, bills to be paid $716,868.61, salaries $159,235.13. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
1. Ordinance 9 Series 2022, Ordinance Approving a TIF Redevelopment Agreement Between the City of Paris (The “City”) and GW Real Estate, LLC and GW Tiger Market, LLC (Collectively the “Developer”) Regarding the Renovation/Repair of the Former Save-A-Lot Grocery Store Located within the Jasper Street Redevelopment Project Area. Commissioner Hasler introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays. Commissioner Branson moved to waive reading, Commissioner Ruff seconded the motion.
Commissioner Reports
Mayor Smith(phone):
1. Motion to approve annual donation to the REC summer camp. Mayor Smith introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Hasler seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
2. Motion to approve invoice from The Rugged Store for 4 new laptop mounts for the Police Department’s 4 new squad cars totaling the amount of $3,615.00. Mayor Smith introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
3. Motion to approve quote from Brian Hutson for labor cost to install and program lighting, siren, console, partition, radio and antenna’s for the Police department’s 4 new squad cars totaling the amount of $6,000.00. Mayor Smith introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Ruff seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
4. Motion to approve invoice from Fleet Safety for lighting, siren, partition for the Police department’s 4 new squad cars totaling the amount of $18,162.61. Mayor Smith introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Hasler seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
5. Motion to approve invoice from Brad Phillips for lettering on the Police Department’s 4 new squad cars totaling the amount of $1,840.00. Mayor Smith introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
6. Motion to approve invoice from Municipal Electronics Division for 2 new radars for the Police Department in the amount of $2,215.00. Mayor Smith introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
7. Motion to approve new lease with Lake Land College for portion of the Ag building. Mayor Smith introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Ruff seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Commissioner Branson:
INFORMATIONAL ONLY: June 30th 5PM at City Hall will be the 1st Fundraiser meeting for the Bathrooms at the West Lake. Commissioner Branson also went over the schedules for the 4th of July Celebration Weekend. He also wanted to thank Superintendent Andy Goodwin for gathering information on the algae that is on the lake, and inform the public that it is illegal to spray the lake with chemicals of any kind.
Commissioner Hasler:
1. Motion to approve invoice from ESO for the Fire Department Records Management Software in the amount of $5,375.00. Commissioner Hasler introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
2. Motion to approve invoice from Municipal Emergency Services for annual SCBA Flow Test at the cost of $3,336.30. Commissioner Hasler introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Ruff seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Commissioner Hughes:
Commissioner Ruff:
1. Motion to approve invoice from Ice Rigging for pump work at the Pump Station in the amount of $1,136.00. Commissioner Ruff introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
2. Motion to approve invoice from Allerton Equipment Repair for repairs to the Vac Truck for the Water/Sewer Department in the amount of $2,805.16. Commissioner Ruff introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
3. Motion to approve revised invoice from Wabash Valley Motor for a new motor for the Flowserve Pump at the Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $30,826.22, originally approved for a rebuilt motor in the amount of $23,018.00 on January 24, 2022. Commissioner Ruff introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
TREASURER’S REPORT
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:47PM Commissioner Ruff moved to adjourn, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
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