CITY OF ATTICA
BOARD OF WORKS & SAFETY
October 19, 2004

The Board of Works and Safety met on the 19th day of October at City hall at 5:30 p.m.  Members present: Mr. Deon Swift, Mrs. Kay Gustus, Mr. Tom O'Conner, Mr. Roderick and Ms. Sharon Negele.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the regular session held on September 21st, 2004 were approved as prepared on a motion by Mr. Roderick, seconded by Mrs. Gustus, all ayes. 

DEPARTMENT HEADS
Mr. Snoeberger reported that the No Parking signs are ordered for Cedar St. and will be installed upon arrival.  Ms. Jordan reported that there were 3 notices served on 604 S. Union St., 504 S. Union, and 801 Taylor St. for building code violations.  In addition, there are 3 structures destroyed or damaged by fire that are in the beginning phase for cleanup or demolition.  Mr. O'Farrell reported that the house on 204 E. Washington was considered an unsafe house by the fire marshal.  The property is taped up for now and Mr. O'Conner will assist on contacting the Mortgage Company for assistance.  Meanwhile the house may need boarded for safety.  The AFD cleaned up the alley side for now.  Mr. O'Farrell is still working with Roemer's Insurance Company and is concerned about removing the hazardous wall section so they can open the street again. Mr. O'Conner offered to assist on prodding the Insurance and Mortgage Company.  In addition, he has concern for another building downtown and is working with the owner to secure the site. 

CLAIMS
Claims in the amount of $95,994.33 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.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Duckett Disposal trash pick-up bid was chosen and will be signed on the condition of Mr. O'Conner rewriting the statement regarding escalation as per his conversation with Duckett to provide better clarification. 
Mr. Swift announced the Cingular tower has received approval to build by the Corp of Engineers.  Construction should begin in February of 2005.  

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to be brought before the board; Mrs. Gustus made a motion to adjourn and Mr. Roderick seconded the motion, all ayes.

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						Deon H. Swift, II, Mayor
ATTEST:________________________________
Sharon Negele, Clerk/Treasurer