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, Hughes, Kemper and Mayor Smith.  Commissioner Branson 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 October 22^nd regular meeting, approval of bills paid previously $133,514.63, bills to be paid $306,574.41, and salaries $128,712.75.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Commissioner Reports

Mayor Smith:

1. Motion to approve property and casualty insurance quotes. Mayor Smith moved to approve the quote from ICRMT (Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust) with a difference of $90,000 lower than last year.  Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
2. Motion to approve new copier lease for City Hall.  Mayor Smith moved to approve the new lease, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
3. Motion to accept the annual report of the Paris Fire Fighters’ Pension Fund.  Mayor Smith moved to accept the report and noted the tax levy amount will be set at $306,425.00 as approved unanimously by the pension board.  Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Boyer:

1. Motion to approve repairs to the doors at the Fire Station at a cost of $909.  Commissioner Boyer moved to approve the repairs, Commissioner Kemper seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Branson: (absent, covered by Mayor Smith)

1. Motion to approve grinding proposal for Potts Lane by P & R Land Clearing for the cost of $20,300.  Mayor Smith moved to approve the proposal, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
2. Motion to approve repairs to the building at Sunset Park at the cost of $1,544.06.  Mayor Smith moved to approve the repairs, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
3. Motion to approve purchase of tires for the Street Department ton truck at the cost of $1,067.00.  Mayor Smith moved to approve the purchase, Commissioner Kemper seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Hughes:

1. Motion to approve Hotel/Motel Fund request from the Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $1,000 for website upgrade.  Commissioner Hughes moved to approve the request, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

2. Motion to approve Hotel/Motel Fund request from the International Thanksgiving Fellowship in the amount of $1,500 for advertising and lodging.  Commissioner Hughes moved to approve the request, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Kemper:

1. Motion to approve replacement gearbox for belt press at the Sewer Treatment Plant at the cost of $3,341.89.  Commissioner Kemper moved to approve the purchase, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
2. Motion to authorize Francis Associates to draft plans and specifications for proposed water main extension so serve Paris Cooperative High School.  Commissioner Kemper moved to authorize, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
3. Motion to approve emergency repairs to well #4 in the amount of $34,817.00.  Commissioner Kemper moved to approve the repairs, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Dennis Thiel was absent.

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Paul Ruff had nothing to report but noted the tax levy would be ready for the next meeting.

OTHER REPORTS

Mayor Smith noted he had received the monthly report from the Police Department regarding the number of calls handled by the desk and the officers.

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

At 6:45PM Commissioner Kemper moved to adjourn, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion.  All answered aye on roll call, no nays.