CITY OF ATTICA

BOARD OF WORKS AND SAFETY

JANUARY 28, 2003

 

 

The Board of Works and Safety met on the 28th day of January 2003 at city hall at 5:30 p.m.  Members present:  Mr. Duane Roderick, Mrs. Kay Gustus, Mr. Tom O’Connor, Mr. Deon Swift, and Mrs. Nancy Mitchell.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes of the January 7, 2003 meeting were approved as prepared on a motion by Mrs. Gustus, seconded by Mr. Swift.

 

DEPARTMENT HEADS

Fire Chief Ed O’Farrell reported there was a water leak in the office of the fire department due to a frozen drain pipe on the outside of the building.  Mayor Swift said he would have someone look into solving the problem.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Mr. O’Connor opened bids for the demolition of 201 West Logan Street.  Those received were:  C & C Construction at $10,000 and Jimmy Taylor Demolition & Excavation at $4,950.  Mrs. Gustus made a motion to accept Mr. Taylor’s bid at $4,950, seconded by Mr. Roderick.  All ayes.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Mayor Swift made a motion to the board for approval to sign the contract with Hannum, Wagle & Cline to prepare an IDEM “Notice of Intent” to construct a water and sewer extension to the south campground area with the owner agreeing to reimburse the city for it’s estimated $1,000 expense, seconded by Mrs. Gustus.  All ayes.

 

CLAIMS

Claims, in the amount of $90,219.11 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.

 

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

Members of the board held a discussion regarding permission for citizens to let water lightly run from faucets during freezing weather.

 

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.

 

 

 

                                                                        _________________________________

                                                                        Deon H. Swift, II, Mayor

ATTEST:

 

 

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Nancy Jo Mitchell, Clerk/Treasurer