6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING

Mayor Smith called the regular meeting of the Paris City Council to order at 6:30 PM.  City Attorney Rich Kash said the opening prayer.  Present on roll call were Commissioners Boyer, Branson, Hughes, and Mayor Smith.  Commissioner Kemper 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 Boyer seconded the motion.  Included on the consent agenda was the approval of the minutes of the January 23, 2012 regular meeting, bills paid previously $50,447.55, bills to be paid $140,669.25, and salaries $247,327.36, and one purchase order.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

1. ORDINANCE NO. 3, SERIES 2012 Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of an Easement to Ameren Illinois Company d/b/a Ameren Illinois.  Commissioner Hughes introduced and moved to adopt the ordinance, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

COMMISSIONERS REPORTS

Mayor Smith:

1. Reminder:  City Council Economic Development Study Session will be held Tuesday, February 21^st at 3:00 PM at City Hall.  Public will be welcome to discuss economic development issues and incentive plans with the Council.
2. Motion to approve the purchase of tasers for the Police Department.  Mayor Smith moved to approve the purchase, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
3. Motion to approve the extension of the farm lease with Brent Becker.  Mayor Smith moved to approve the lease, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
4. Motion to approve Agreement for Technical Services between the City and PGAV for the Downtown TIF District extension.  Mayor Smith moved to approve the agreement, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Boyer:

1. Motion to approve purchase of 16 sections of 1¾ hose at the cost of $1,620.00.  Commissioner Boyer moved to approve the purchase, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Branson:

Commissioner Hughes:

1. Motion to approve Hotel/Motel Fund request from Laker Stadium Board of Directors.  Commissioner Hughes moved to approve the request in the amount of $2,000.  Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Kemper: (absent)

1. Motion to approve proposal for televising sewer lines at a cost of $12,190.75.  Mayor Smith moved to approve the proposal, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Treasurer Dennis Thiel had nothing to report.

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

City Administrator Paul Ruff had no report.

CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT

City Attorney Rich Kash had nothing to report.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

At 6:43pm Commissioner Boyer moved to adjourn, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.