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

Swearing in of Firefighter Bob Sinclair

PROCLAMATIONS

A.B.A.T.E Motorcycle Awareness Month

Poppy Days May 24^th and 25^th

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 April 22, 2013 regular meeting, approval of bills paid previously $145,747.34, bills to be paid $104,099.27 and salaries $134,518.27 and approval of one water tap and three purchase orders.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

1. ORDINANCE NO.6, SERIES 2013 An Ordinance Amending the Establishment of a Compensation Schedule for the City of Paris, Illinois for all Employees not Covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement.  Commissioner Hughes introduced and moved to adopt the ordinance.  Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
2. RESOLUTION Adopting an Intergovernmental Agreement with Paris High School for the Paris Civic Center---Commissioner Hughes introduced and moved to adopt the resolution.  Commissioner Branson seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
3. RESOLUTION Approving Memorial Day Service for American Legion of Paris, Edgar County, Illinois---Commissioner Branson introduced and moved to adopt the resolution.  Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion.  Commissioner Boyer moved to waive the reading.  Commissioner Branson seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call for both motions, no nays.
4. RESOLUTION Approving Parade for Edgar County Shriners---Commissioner Branson introduced and moved to adopt the resolution.  Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion.  Commissioner Branson moved to waive the reading, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call for both motions, no nays.

COMMISSIONERS REPORTS

Mayor Smith:

1. Motion to approve renewal of LeadsOnline Total Track Service Package at the cost of $1,668.00.  Mayor Smith moved to approve the renewal, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Boyer:

1. Motion to approve Planning Commission recommendation to allow Marty Jones to construct a 36’ X 48’ garage at 106 Manning by waiving the 1000 square foot maximum building size.  Commissioner Boyer moved to approve the recommendation, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Branson:

1. Motion to approve concession stand lease with Savoia’s at Twin Lakes Park.  Commissioner Branson moved to approve the lease, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Hughes:

1. Motion to approve Hotel/Motel Fund request from Dale Haymaker for advertising in the amount of $1,500.  Commissioner Hughes moved to approve the request, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
2. Motion to approve Hotel/Motel Fund request from the Edgar county Shrine Club for advertising in the amount of $2,000.  Commissioner Hughes moved to approve, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Kemper: (absent, covered by Mayor Smith)

1. Motion to approve purchase of tank and hoses for well pump generator refueling at the cost of $1,800.  Mayor Smith moved to approve the purchase, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
2. Motion to approve repairs to Well #2 by Layne Christensen Company in the amount of $24,991.00.  Mayor Smith moved to approve the repairs, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
3. Motion to approve replacement oxygen meter for the Sewage Treatment Plant at the cost of $1,463.00.  Mayor Smith moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
4. Motion to approve purchase of 6 fire hydrants from IMCO at the cost of $9,900.  Mayor Smith moved to approve, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
5. Motion to approve annual service of 2 backhoes for the Water/Sewer Maintenance Dept. at the cost of $3,975.00.  Mayor Smith moved to approve, Commissioner Branson 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

Attorney Kash had nothing to report.

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

At 6:52pm Commissioner Boyer moved to adjourn, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.