Minutes for May 22, 2017

6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING

Mayor Smith called the regular meeting of the Paris City Council to order at 6:30 PM. Rich Kash said the opening prayer. Present on roll call were Commissioners Boyer, Branson, Kemper and Mayor Smith. Commissioner Hughes was absent.

The Pledge of Allegiance was repeated in unison.

Mayor Smith opened the meeting with a moment of silence for Dr. Leland Phipps. Dr. Phipps was instrumental in creating the great hospital we have today and he will be greatly missed.

PETITIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AWARDS

PROCLAMATIONS

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

Gary Henigman was present to talk to the Council about preserving the “Founded in 1883” metal work on the building at 201 N. Central before the building is demolished. Mayor Smith agreed that the City should try to preserve the architectural artifacts from the buildings before demolition. He told Gary the City will follow up with Bell & Bell Demolitions. Commissioner Boyer said that there had been some discussion about creating a park in that location and possibly displaying the metal work on the wall.

CONSENT AGENDA

Commissioner Branson moved for approval of the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Kemper seconded the motion. Included on the consent agenda was the approval of the minutes of the May 8, 2017 regular meeting, bills previously paid $16,800.12, bills to be paid $199,220.88, salaries $145,357.57, one purchase order, and one sewer tap. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

  1. RESOLUTION Accepting Retirement Letter. Commissioner Kemper introduced and moved to approve, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
  2. RESOLUTION Making Re-Appointment To The Police Pension Board. Commissioner Kemper introduced and moved to approve, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Reports

Mayor Smith:

  1. Motion to approve invoice from PGAV for amendments to the Downtown TIF and Comprehensive Plan in the amount of $3,412.50. Mayor Smith moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
  2. Motion to approve Historic Preservation Commission’s recommendation to grant historic designation to 112 E. Court Street. Mayor Smith moved to approve, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays. Mayor Smith read a letter from Bruce and Melinda thanking the City for the designation and expressed their intentions to return the building to its original glory.
  3. Motion to approve TIF Advisory Committee’s recommendation to approve application submitted by Bruce and Melinda Young for 112 E. Court Street for a $50,000 grant for renovations to a historical building. Mayor Smith moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
  4. Motion to approve TIF Advisory Committee’s recommendation to approve application submitted by Josh Fell for renovations at 122 W. Court Street for $10,000 grant and low interest loan of $12,188.00. Mayor Smith moved to approve, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
  5. Motion to approve invoice for legal services rendered in connection with the $405,000 General Obligation Debt Certificates from Evan, Froehlich, Beth & Chamley in the amount of $4,750.00. Mayor Smith moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Boyer:

  1. Motion to approve request from the Fire Department to schedule MDA “Fill The Boot” on June 30th from 10:00AM – 5:30PM on Jasper Street at Main and Central. Commissioner Boyer moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Branson:

  1. Motion to approve the purchase of a 2017 Ford F350 truck for the Street Department at the cost of $57,612.00. The truck will be purchased through a three year municipal lease. Commissioner Branson moved to approve, Commissioner Kemper seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
  2. Motion to approve the invoice from ESI Consultants for the 2017 bridge inspection at the cost of $1,450.00. Commissioner Branson moved to approve, Commissioner Kemper seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Hughes: (Absent, covered by Mayor Smith)

  1. Motion to approve Hotel/Motel Fund request from the Edgar County Shrine Club for $2,000 for advertising. Mayor Smith moved to approve, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Kemper:

  1. Motion to approve invoice from R. D. Hendry for brush control on banks of storm drain open ditch at the cost of $2,600.00. Commissioner Kemper moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
  2. Motion to approve invoice for replacement parts to repair a pump at the Sewer Plant at the cost of $1,792.00. Commissioner Kemper moved to approve, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
  3. Motion to approve invoice from S & K Equipment for service on a Water Plant booster pump packing and bolts at the cost of $1,200.00. Commissioner Kemper moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
  4. Motion to approve invoice from White Sheet Metal for the installation of a new condensing unit for City Hall at the cost of $4,240.00. Commissioner Kemper moved to approve, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
  5. Motion to approve invoice from CSX for the water line extension on Clinton Road at the cost of $1,950.00. Commissioner Kemper moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Dennis Thiel had nothing to report

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Paul thanked Gary for sharing information about historic preservation in other communities.

CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT

Rich Kash had nothing to report

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

At 6:50PM Commissioner Kemper moved to adjourn, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

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Approved City Clerk