September 13, 2010
Mayor Smith called the regular meeting of the Paris City Council to order at 6:30 PM. Dennis Thiel said the opening prayer. Present on roll call were Commissioners Givens, Hughes and Mayor Smith. Commissioner Branson & Faulk were absent.
The Pledge of Allegiance was repeated in unison.
PETITIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AWARDS
PROCLAMATIONS
Chamber of Commerce Week---Sept. 13 to 17
Faith in Action of Edgar County Week---Sept. 12 to 18
Knight of Columbus Intellectual Disabilities Drive---Sept. 17 and 18
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Brenda Buckley from the Chamber of Commerce mentioned she had received a request for there to be fishing where the old water plant had been. The request was duly noted.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Givens 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 August 23, 2010 regular meeting, bills paid previously $32,524.97, bills to be paid $350,629.09, salaries $256,748.22 and one purchase order. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
- ORDINANCE NO. 17, SERIES 2010 Ordinance Designating Lakeside Terrace Drive--- Commissioner Givens introduced and moved to adopt the ordinance. Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
- ORDINANCE NO. 18, SERIES 2010 Ordinance Regulating Development in Floodplain Areas---Commissioner Givens introduced and moved to adopt the ordinance, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. Commissioner Hughes moved to waive the reading, Commissioner Givens seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call for both motions, no nays.
- RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Property---Commissioner Givens introduced and moved to approve the resolution, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Commissioner Reports
Mayor Smith:
- Motion to approve update of the Revolving Loan Fund Recapture Strategy/Policy Statements. Mayor Smith moved to approve the updated policy, noting the only change is “(m) Job creation requirements will be satisfied through the creation or retention of one (1) full time equivalent job for each $35,000 of Economic Development Recapture Funds used in any project.” Raising the amount from $15,000 in the previous policy. Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
- Info---Recycling: Mayor Smith noted he has been talking with Scott Ingrum about starting a recycling program and hopes to have a resolution by the next meeting to put a program in place.
Commissioner Branson: (absent, covered by Mayor Smith)
- Motion to approve Mideastern Illinois Bassmasters tournament on October 3rd, 2010 from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 7 boats. Mayor Smith moved to approve, Commissioner Givens seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Commissioner Faulk: (absent)
Commissioner Givens:
- Motion to approve purchase of 1,000 feet of 5” hose at the cost of $5,600. Commissioner Givens moved to approve, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
- Motion to approve annual renewal of NFPA membership, $800. Commissioner Givens moved to approve, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
- Motion to approve Planning Commission recommendation to waive the maximum allowable size for accessory buildings of one thousand (1,000) square feet for Mr. Tony Dawson at 113 Roberts St. Mr. Dawson wishes to construct a 1,344 sq. ft. detached garage. Commissioner Givens moved to approve, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Commissioner Hughes:
- Motion to approve Hotel/Motel fund request from the Paris Honeybee Antique Association for $2,000 for advertising. Commissioner Hughes moved to approve, Commissioner Givens seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
- Motion to approve Hotel/Motel fund request from the Kiwanis Honeybee Committee for $2,000 for advertising. Commissioner Hughes moved to approve, Commissioner Givens seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Dennis Thiel reported we had received our 2nd installment of real estate taxes.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Paul Ruff had nothing to report.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Rich Kash had nothing to report.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 6:56 Commissioner Hughes moved to go to executive session, Commissioner Givens seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
At 7:07 Commissioner Hughes moved to come out of executive session, Commissioner Givens seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:08PM Commissioner Givens moved to adjourn, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.