City of Paris City Council met July 11.
Here are 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 Branson, Hasler, Ruff and Mayor Smith. Hughes was absent.
The Pledge of Allegiance was repeated in unison.
PETITIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AWARDS
PROCLAMATIONS
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Kristin Chittick wanted to thank the City Council, the Fire Department and the Police Department for all their help with the United States Air Force Band over the weekend. Steve York asked about a broken curb by the old Redmon School, Superintendent Redman asked if he would be around in the morning so he could check it out. Advised it might be IDOT issue but if it was he would let them know about the curb.
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 27, 2022 regular meeting, bills previously paid $11,889.93, bills to be paid $541,850.62, salaries $160,006.32. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
1. RESOLUTION for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code. Commissioner Hasler introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Ruff seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
2. RESOLUTION Approving Parade for Honeybee Festival. Commissioner Ruff introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
3. RESOLUTION Regarding Temporary Closing of State Right-Of-Way. Commissioner Branson introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Ruff seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Commissioner Reports
Mayor Smith:
1. Motion to approve invoice from Supreme Radio for annual service contract in the amount of $2,196.00. Mayor Smith introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Commissioner Branson:
1. Motion to accept bid from Feutz Contractors for the Grandview/Jefferson Street Project. Commissioner Branson introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Hasler seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
2. Motion to approve invoice from Birkey’s for a 2022 Compact Track Loader for the Street Department in the amount of $90,500.00. Commissioner Branson introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Ruff seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
3. Motion to approve quote from Progressive Chemical for traffic paint for the Street Department in the amount of $4,152.60. Commissioner Branson introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Hasler seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
4. Motion to approve agreement with Chastain & Associates for Engineering Services for the Safe Routes to School Project. Commissioner Branson introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Hasler seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Commissioner Hasler:
1. Motion to approve quote from MES for supply line hose in the amount of $2,975.00. Commissioner Hasler introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Commissioner Hughes:
Commissioner Ruff:
1. Motion to approve quote from Kirby Risk for new fan for the VFD for Well #2 at the Water Treatment plant in the amount of $1,543.30. Commissioner Ruff introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
2. Motion to approve of amended loan agreement and acceptance for the City of Paris Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements IEPA Project. Commissioner Ruff introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Hasler seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
3. Motion to approve invoice from Midwest Restoration for the repair and painting of the canopy at Eveland Gym in the amount of $3,300.00. Commissioner Ruff introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
4. Motion to approve quote from Hoerr Construction on the cleaning and televising of the sewer from North St to Elliott St in the amount of $10,008.00. Commissioner Ruff introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
5. Motion to approve Agreement with Chastain & Associates for Engineering Services for Alternate Power Source for the Water Treatment Plant. Commissioner Ruff introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
6. Motion to approve Agreement with Chastain & Associates for Engineering Services for the Southwest Loop Water Supply Project. Commissioner Ruff introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Hasler 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 5:41PM Commissioner Ruff moved to adjourn, Commissioner Hasler seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
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