The Pledge of Allegiance Was Repeated in Unison

Minutes for August 14, 2017

6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING Mayor Smith called the regular meeting of the Paris City Council to order at 6:30 PM. Rich Kash said the opening prayer. Present on roll call were Commissioners Boyer, Branson, Hughes, Kemper and Mayor Smith.

The Pledge of Allegiance was repeated in unison.

PETITIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AWARDS

PROCLAMATIONS

Kiwanis Peanut Days

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Branson moved for approval of the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. Included on the consent agenda was the approval of the minutes of the July 24, 2017 regular meeting, bills previously paid $16,771.08, bills to be paid $114,659.60, salaries $185,784.45, 3 water taps, 2 sewer taps, and 1 purchase order. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 1. ORDINANCE NO. 9, SERIES 2017 An Ordinance Extending The Authorization To Enerstar Power Corp., It’s Successors and Assigns To Construct, Operate and Maintain An Electric Utility System in The City of Paris, County of Edgar, and State of Illinois. Commissioner Boyer introduced and moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. Commissioner Branson moved to waive reading, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays. 2. RESOLUTION Accepting Resignation. Commissioner Boyer introduced and moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays. 3. RESOLUTION for Maintenance of Streets and Highways by Municipality Under the Illinois Highway Code. Commissioner Branson introduced and moved to approve, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Reports Mayor Smith: 1. Motion to approve an Agreement for Annexation for property located at 10790 N. 1350th. Mayor Smith moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Boyer: 1. Motion to approve Plan Commission recommendation concerning Dominos Pizza’s request for a one lot subdivision plat. Commissioner Boyer moved to approve, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays. 2. Motion to approve invoice for replacement seals for the waterway on Tower 8 at the cost of $1,084.89. Commissioner Boyer moved to approve, Commissioner Kemper seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays. 3. Motion to approve invoice for repairs to motor for Rescue One at the cost of $1,061.13. Commissioner Boyer moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays. Commissioner Branson: 1. Motion to approve invoice from NuToys for additional surface material for the All Abilities Playground at the cost of $1,648.65. Commissioner Branson moved to approve, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays. 2. Motion to approve invoice from Zimmerly for concrete for the sidewalk and shelter for the All Abilities Playground at the cost of $1,249.60. Commissioner Branson moved to approve, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays. 3. Motion to approve request from the Knights of Columbus to close two alleys for the St. Mary’s Family Fall Festival BBQ Cook Off. The request is to close the N/S alley between Edgar and Ann and the E/W alley from Main to Connelly on Friday, September 8th at 8:00AM to Sunday, September 10th at noon. Commissioner Branson moved to approve, Commissioner Kemper seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays. 4. Motion to approve agreement between the City of Paris and Jerry Wright for the demolition of Cabin #2. Commissioner Branson moved to approve, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays. 5. Motion to approve invoice from R & R Construction in the amount $800.00 for the construction of the pavilion for the All Abilities Playground. Commissioner Branson moved to approve, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays. 6. Information - The Street Department has been awarded a Highway Safety Improvement Grant of $66,776.00 for sign removal and replacement on High, Wood, Court, and Crawford Streets. 7. Information – Grace Lutheran Child Development Center is planning a Fall Fun Run – 5K run/walk and a Kids Fun Run on Saturday, October 14th beginning at 8:30AM in Twin Lakes Park.

Commissioner Kemper: 1. Motion to approve the purchase of replacement VFD cabinet cooler for Well #2 at the cost of $8,242.00. Commissioner Kemper 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 from the Chamber of Commerce for the “End of the Summer Block Party” for the amount of $1,500.00. Commissioner Hughes moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Hughes commented on the completion of the All Abilities Playground and thanked all the citizens that helped the project be successful.

TREASURER’S REPORT Dennis reported to the Council that the City has received the first distribution the property taxes from Edgar County Treasurer’s office.

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Michael had nothing report.

CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT Rich clarified that that the owner of Cabin #2 is demolishing the cabin in order to build a new house of the property.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT At 6:45PM Commissioner Hughes moved to adjourn, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

______Approved City Clerk