April 23, 2012
Mayor Smith called the public hearing to order at 6:15 pm. After a brief explanation of the budget and hearing no questions from the audience, Mayor Smith closed the public hearing at 6:20 PM.
6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Smith called the regular meeting of the Paris City Council to order at 6:30 PM. Richard Kash said the opening prayer. Present on roll call were Commissioners Boyer, Branson, Kemper, Hughes and Mayor Smith.
The Pledge of Allegiance was repeated in unison.
PETITIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AWARDS
PROCLAMATIONS
Kiwanis Aktion Club of Paris Day---May 17th
Beta Sigma Phi Week---April 30th
National Nursing Home Week—May 13-19
National Letter Carriers Food Drive---May 12th
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
St. Mary's Sunrise Park Tree---No one from St. Mary's was present but Mayor Smith shared their concerns regarding a tree in Sunrise Park. Vandals have carved on the tree and they are concerned that it could be further damaged.
Next, four seniors from Rose Hulman, who did their senior project on the projected cost of upgrading and improving the Paris Sewer Plant, gave a slide show presentation on their findings and conclusions.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Boyer 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 April 9, 2012 regular meeting, bills previously paid $714,792.04, bills to be paid $138,125.68, salaries $126,504.62, and 4 purchase orders. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE NO. 7, SERIES 2012 Ordinance Annexing Property (Paris Dredge Pit) Commissioner Kemper introduced and moved to adopt the ordinance. Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
ORDINANCE NO. 8, SERIES 2012 Ordinance Annexing Property---Commissioner Branson introduced and moved to adopt the ordinance, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
RESOLUTION Adopting the FY 2012/2013 Annual Budget of the City of Paris, Illinois
Commissioner Boyer introduced and moved to adopt the resolution, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
RESOLUTION of Support for an Application for Illinois Transportation Enhancement Funds. Commissioner Kemper introduced and moved to adopt the resolution. Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
RESOLUTION Establishing Calendar of Meetings 2012/2013---Commissioner Kemper introduced and moved to adopt the resolution. Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. Commissioner Hughes moved to waive the reading, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call for both motions, no nays.
Commissioner Reports
Mayor Smith:
Motion to approve TIF Advisory Committee's recommendation for Kurly Q application. Mayor Smith moved to approve the grant in the amount of $5,225.00. Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Motion to approve Memorandum of Understanding for the Teamsters 2012 wage increase. Mayor Smith moved to approve the 2% increase, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Commissioner Boyer:
Motion to approve purchase 5 sections of 5" hose at the cost of $2,263 plus shipping. Commissioner Boyer moved to approve the purchase, Commissioner Kemper seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Motion to approve 2012 revised Zoning Map. Commissioner Boyer moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Commissioner Branson:
Motion to approve Agreement for Maintenance of Municipal Streets (Street Sweeping) with IDOT. Commissioner Branson moved to approve the agreement, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Commissioner Hughes:
Commissioner Kemper:
Motion to approve purchase offer of $5,049 for 317 Sutherland Street. Commissioner Kemper moved to accept the offer, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Motion to approve Pay Estimate #2 to Grunloh Construction for the EdPlex Rehab in the amount of $85,680.00. Commissioner Kemper moved to approve the payment, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Motion to approve change order number 1 to Grunloh Construction, Inc. for a decrease of ($4,704.00) for the EdPlex Rehab. Commissioner Kemper moved to approve the change order, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Motion to approve change order #1 for contract A demolition of Admin./Food Service Building and Dorm building at EdPlex for an extension of time for final payment to May 31, 2012. Commissioner Kemper moved to approve the extension of time. Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Motion to approve Pay Estimate #1 to Handfland Painting Contractors in the amount of $33,968.70 for the Sylvian Tank Painting. Commissioner Kemper moved to approve the payment, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Motion to approve purchase of a locator and accessories for Water Sewer Maintenance in the amount of $4,480.00. Commissioner Kemper moved to approve the purchase, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Motion to approve purchase of a hammer drill for Water Sewer Maint. in the amount of $1,057.76. Commissioner Kemper moved to approve the purchase, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Motion to approve purchase of a tamper plate for Water Sewer Maint. in the amount of $2,040.00. Commissioner Kemper moved to approve the purchase, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Motion to approve purchase of replacement Schonstedt magnetic locators for Water Sewer Maint. in the amount of $2,535.00. Commissioner Kemper moved to approve the purchase, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Dennis Thiel had nothing to report
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Paul Ruff had nothing to report but thanked the kids from Rose Hulman for a great presentation.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Rich Kash had nothing to report
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:27PM Commissioner Hughes moved to adjourn, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.