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Council adopts administrative resolutions, approves consent agenda and tables demolition bid

Paris City Council · May 26, 2026
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Summary

Council approved a resolution prohibiting sexual harassment, a sale of surplus property resolution, appointments for street superintendent, and a maintenance under Illinois Highway Code 2025 close‑out, all by unanimous roll call. The consent agenda (minutes, bills, salaries) was approved and a demolition bid was tabled.

The council adopted several administrative resolutions during the ordinances and resolutions portion of the agenda. Commissioner Griffin introduced and moved adoption of a resolution prohibiting sexual harassment; Commissioner Hughes introduced a resolution authorizing sale of surplus property; Commissioner Griffin introduced a resolution appointing a Street Superintendent and Assistant; and Commissioner Branson introduced a resolution for maintenance of streets and highways under the Illinois Highway Code for the 2025 close‑out. All items were adopted by unanimous roll call as recorded in the minutes.

Earlier in the meeting the consent agenda was approved: minutes of May 11, 2026; bills paid previously $148.07; bills to be paid $305,025.83; and salaries totaling $218,912.16. Commissioner Griffin later moved to table the motion to award a demolition bid; that motion to table passed unanimously. The minutes do not attach further details (sale terms, appointment names beyond the office titles, or demolition bid specifics).