The Board of Works and Safety met on the 20^th day of August 2002 at city hall at 5:30 p.m. Members present: Mrs. Kay Gustus, Mr. Duane Roderick, Mr. Deon Swift, and Mrs. Nancy Mitchell. Absent: Mr. Tom O’Connor.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes of the regular session held on August 6, 2002 were approved as prepared on a motion by Mrs. Gustus, seconded by Mr. Roderick.

CITIZENS PETITIONS

Mr. Jerry Shoaf, representing the Moose Lodge, requested permission from the board to hold a car show on Saturday, August 24^th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This would involve closing Fifth Street from Old National Bank to Ferry Street. Also, at noon they would like to close Ferry Street from Fifth to Sixth Streets. Police Chief Gene Snoeberger said it would be acceptable with his department. Mrs. Gustus made a motion to close the requested streets, seconded by Mayor Swift. All ayes.

DEPARTMENT HEADS

Mayor Swift presented to the board and others present Mr. Ronnie Jean and congratulated him upon becoming the Director of Public Works.

Police Chief Snoeberger stated that the new police car had arrived and he hopes that it will be ready for service in about two weeks.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Mayor Swift reported that the Dicken’s property is still under investigation by the insurance company. The insurance company will have an answer for the city’s questions by August 28. After that time, the city can advertise for bids to have it torn down.

NEW BUSINESS

Mayor Swift informed the board that Hannum, Wage & Cline requested Mr. Jean or one of his employees to be present for a pre-bid meeting on August 27 for the North End Project. The contractors will be here to ask any questions they might have and do a walk-through. At the Board of Works meeting on September 3 will be the bid opening.

CLAIMS

Claims in the amount of $61,527.75 as shown by the claims and allowance docket, were presented to the board. Mrs. Gustus made a motion to pay the claims, seconded by Mr. Roderick. All ayes.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to be brought before the board, Mrs. Gustus made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Roderick. All ayes.

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Deon H. Swift, II, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Nancy Jo Mitchell, Clerk/Treasurer