Minutes for October 23, 2017

5:30 PM REGULAR MEETING

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, Hughes, Kemper and Mayor Smith. Commissioner Boyer was absent.

The Pledge of Allegiance was repeated in unison.

PETITIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AWARDS

PROCLAMATIONS

Eugene Killion Week

Mayor Smith proclaimed October 23rd through October 27th as Eugene Killion Week in Paris. Mayor Smith highlighted Gene’s many accomplishments including his beekeeping, books he has written, and speeches he has given around the world. He thanked him for all his contributions to the community.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

Paris High School Football Team was present to thank Chief Gates and the Fire Department for their help with the set-up of the entry tunnel at all the home football games this year.

CONSENT AGENDA

Commissioner Kemper moved for approval of the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. Included on the consent agenda was the approval of the minutes of the October 10, 2017 regular meeting, minutes of the October 13, 2017 Special meeting, bills previously paid $90,525.32, bills to be paid $194,272.14, salaries $134,728.95. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

  1. ORDINANCE NO. 11, SERIES 2017 Annexing Property (11467 Blackhawk Drive). Commissioner Branson introduced and moved to approve, Commissioner Kemper seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
  2. RESOLUTION Accepting Resignation and Appoint Replacement to the Paris Center of Fine Arts Board. Commissioner Branson introduced and moved to approve, Commissioner Kemper seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
  3. RESOLUTION Approving Transfer of Lease for Lot No. 14 Twin Lakes Park Subdivision. Commissioner Branson introduced and moved to approve, Commissioner Kemper seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Reports

Mayor Smith:

Commissioner Boyer: Absent, covered by Mayor Smith

  1. Motion to approve invoice from Triple A Asbestos Services for services at 110 E. Court Street in the amount of $2,925.00. Mayor Smith moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
  2. Motion to approve invoice from Courtice/Grason for the removal of empty tank and heating oil at 110 E. Court Street in the amount of $1,000.00. Mayor moved to approve, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Branson:

Commissioner Kemper:

  1. Motion to authorize Francis Associates to solicit quotes from contractors and dismiss with the formal bidding process for 18” Storm Sewer in the 300 block of West Madison. Commissioner Kemper moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
  2. Motion to approve invoice for televised sewer inspections by Tele Scan in the amount of $2,450.00. Commissioner Kemper moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Hughes:

TREASURER’S REPORT

Absent

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Michael Martin had nothing to report.

CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT

Rich Kash reminded the Council that a public hearing will be held before the next meeting on November 13th for the exchange of property with Prospect Bank.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

At 5:50PM Commissioner Kemper moved to adjourn, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

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Approved City Clerk