Mayor Smith called the regular meeting of the Paris City Council to order at 6:30 PM. City Treasurer Dennis Thiel 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

*Swearing in of Firefighter Brad Hecht---Mayor Smith swore in the newest member of the Paris Fire Department, Brad Hecht, and welcomed him to the community.

PROCLAMATIONS

Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting Day, December 9th ---Sarah LeMay from Clark County was present to invite everyone to participate in Lighting a Candle.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

CONSENT AGENDA

Commissioner Hughes 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 November 13, 2012 regular meeting, bills previously paid $5,225.00, bills to be paid $454,860.70, salaries $129,434.56. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

ORDINANCE NO. 21, SERIES 2012, Tax Levy Ordinance---Commissioner Hughes introduced and moved to adopt the ordinance, Commissioner Kemper 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 22, SERIES 2012 Abatement Ordinance ($6,000,000 GO Bonds) Commissioner Kemper introduced and moved to adopt the ordinance, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
ORDINANCE NO. 23, SERIES 2012 Abatement Ordinance ($4,000,000 GO Bonds) Commissioner Kemper introduced and moved to adopt the ordinance, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. Commissioner Branson moved to waive the reading, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call for both motions, no nays.
ORDINANCE NO. 24, SERIES 2012 Abatement Ordinance ($10,000,000 GO Bonds) Commissioner Kemper introduced and moved to adopt the ordinance, Commissioner Branson 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 25, SERIES 2012 Ordinance Approving the City of Paris Electricity Aggregation Program Plan of Operation and Governance---Commissioner Boyer introduced and moved to adopt the ordinance, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
RESOLUTION Authorizing Execution of a Service Agreement with The Lowest Responsible Bidder For the Supply of Electricity For Residential and Small Commercial Retail Customers Who Do Not Opt-Out of Such Program---Commissioner Kemper introduced and moved to adopt the resolution, Commissioner Branson 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.
RESOLUTION Adopting the Section 125 Plan for the City of Paris---Commissioner Branson introduced and moved to adopt the resolution, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Reports

Mayor Smith:

Commissioner Boyer:

Motion to approve purchase of turn-out gear for new firefighter for the cost of $3,725. Commissioner Boyer moved to approve purchase, Commissioner Kemper seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Motion to approve purchase of SCBA brackets at the cost of $737.10. Commissioner Boyer moved to approve purchase, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Motion to approve purchase of SCBA annual fit test equipment per NFPA at the cost of $756.03. Commissioner Boyer moved to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Branson:

Motion to approve Change Order #1 from Feutz Contractors for an increase of $2,121.44 for the Maple Ridge Apartments Sidewalk Project. Commissioner Branson moved to approve the change order, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.
Motion to approve Pay Estimate #1 to Feutz Contractors in the amount of $82,188.29 for Maple Ridge Apartments Sidewalk Project. Commissioner Branson moved to approve, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Hughes:

Commissioner Hughes had nothing to report but invited everyone out to Holiday in the

Park.

Commissioner Kemper:

Commissioner Kemper made the Council aware of problems at the Sewer Treatment Plant that would be needing repairs.

TREASURER'S REPORT

Dennis Thiel had nothing to report.

ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

Administrator Paul Ruff noted they were finishing up at Potts Lane with the grinding of the brush.

He also reported the temporary Verizon Tower in Sylvian Park should be removed in the next week or so when work is completed to the permanent antennae's on the water tower.

CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT

Rich Kash was absent.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

At 6:57PM Commissioner Boyer moved to adjourn, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.