Minutes for January 8, 2018

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 Boyer, Branson, Hughes, Kemper and Mayor Smith.

The Pledge of Allegiance was repeated in unison.

PETITIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AWARDS

PROCLAMATIONS

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

CONSENT AGENDA

Commissioner Kemper moved for approval of the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. Included on the consent agenda was the approval of the minutes of the December 11, 2017 regular meeting, bills to be paid $214,892.15, salaries $275,025.70. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

  1. ORDINANCE NO. 1, SERIES 2018 Ordinance Amending Chapter 111, Alcoholic Beverages, Section 111.57 Allocation, Number of Licenses. Commissioner Boyer introduced and moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
  2. ORDINANCE NO. 2, SERIES 2018 Ordinance Vacating Alley. Commissioner Branson introduced and moved to approve, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays. The City is vacating the alley between the Prospect Bank drive-up and the former Beacon News property.
  3. RESOLUTION For Maintenance of Streets and Highway 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.
  4. RESOLUTION Making Appointments/Re-Appointments to Various Boards. Commissioner Kemper introduced and moved to approve, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
  5. RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Property. Commissioner Boyer introduced and moved to approve, Commissioner Kemper seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays. This property is located at 110 E. Court Street.

Commissioner Reports

Mayor Smith:

  1. Motion to approve the updated Police Department Policy Manual. Mayor Smith moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
  2. Motion to approve Water Supply Contract between the City of Paris and the Clark-Edgar Rural Water District. Mayor Smith moved to approve, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays. Mayor Smith explained that this contract extends the contract that has been effect since 2008. Clark-Edgar Rural Water District is applying for a loan and the contract must have the same term as the loan.

Commissioner Boyer:

Commissioner Branson:

Commissioner Kemper:

  1. Motion to approve the purchase of a replacement bar screen plus necessary parts from WSG Solutions at the cost $6,090.00. Commissioner Kemper moved to approve, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Hughes:

TREASURER’S REPORT

Dennis Thiel had nothing to report

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Michael noted that Lake Land College, in conjunction with NAL, will begin classes in the Ag Building tomorrow. They will be held Tuesday and Thursday through the spring term.

CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT

Rich Kash had nothing to report

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

At 5:45PM Commissioner Branson moved to adjourn, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

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Approved City Clerk