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City of Paris City Council met July 22

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Jerry Branson, Commissioner (Streets, Alley & Parks) | City of Paris

Jerry Branson, Commissioner (Streets, Alley & Parks) | City of Paris

City of Paris City Council met July 22.

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, Brinkerhoff, Hughes and Mayor Smith. Commissioner Hasler was absent.

The Pledge of Allegiance was repeated in unison.

PETITIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AWARDS

PROCLAMATIONS

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

CONSENT AGENDA

Commissioner Hughes moved for approval of the Consent Agenda.  Commissioner Brinkerhoff seconded the motion.  Included on the consent agenda was the approval of the minutes of the July 8, 2024 regular meeting, bills previously paid $11,563.41, bills to be paid $227,197.07, salaries $355,068.66. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

1.            ORDINANCE NO. 9, SERIES 2024 Granting Variance. Commissioner Hughes introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Brinkerhoff seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

2.            RESOLUTION Accepting Material Quotation for Blade Mix & Cold Patch. Commissioner Branson introduced and moved to adopt, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

3.            RESOLUTION Accepting Proposal to Furnish Materials and Approval of Award. Commissioner Brinkerhoff 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 accept Planning commission’s recommendation for variance for accessory building maximum footage. Mayor Smith moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

2.            Motion to dispense with the bidding process and accept a quote from G&H Marine to erect a seawall to protect Twin Lakes Drive in the West Twin Lakes Park in the amount of $208,430.00. Mayor Smith moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Branson:

1.            Motion to approve invoice from Rural King for a new concrete saw for the Street Department in the amount of $1,649.99. Commissioner Branson moved to approve, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Hasler: (Covered by Mayor Smith)

1.            Motion to approve invoice from Supreme Radio for annual service contract for the Fire Department in the amount of $1,080.00. Mayor Smith moved to approve, Commissioner Brinkerhoff seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

2.            Motion to approve invoice from Fire Line Equipment for the Fire Departments Tower 8 truck repair parts in the amount of $2,989.82. Mayor Smith moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

3.            Motion to approve invoice from Municipal Emergency Services for annual SCBA Flow Test at the cost of $4,795.51. Mayor Smith moved to approve, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Hughes:

1.            Motion to approve Hotel/Motel Fund request for the Little Illini Classic in the amount of $750.00 for advertising. Commissioner Hughes moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Brinkerhoff:

1.            Motion to approve invoice from Durkin for annual calibration at the Sewer Treatment Plant in the amount of $1,636.43. Commissioner Brinkerhoff moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

2.            Motion to approve quote from Drydon for a new PVP Suction Housing for the Sewer Treatment Plant in the amount of $3,427.00. Commissioner Brinkerhoff moved to approve, Commissioner Hughes 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 5:38PM Commissioner Branson moved to adjourn, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

https://www.parisillinois.org/city-council/

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