CITY OF ATTICA

BOARD OF WORKS & SAFETY

August 02, 2005

 

 

The Board of Works and Safety met on the 2nd day of August at City Hall at 5:30 p.m.  Members present: Mr. Deon Swift, Mrs. Kay Gustus, Mr. O’Connor and Ms. Sharon Negele.

 

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes of the regular session held on July 19, 2005 were approved as prepared on a motion by Mrs. Gustus, seconded by Mr. Swift, all ayes.

 

 

CLAIMS

Claims in the amount of $165,971.99 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. Swift, all ayes.

 

 

DEPARTMENT HEADS

Mr. Jean announced that roof repair has begun on the sewage plant.  Mr. O’Farrell informed the board that the aerial was delivered to the Wisconsin location for repair and is expected to return to service by the end of August. Also, he has been waiting on search approval from the owner of 504 S. Perry.  The next step will be legal action.  Ms. Jordan is sending a condemnation letter to the owner of that property and signs will be placed on the property immediately.  She also reported the removal of the dilapidated trailer from the Hardaway trailer park is complete and the tarp garage is making progress on the Risler property.

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

Mr. O’Conner held a public hearing to give Walter Bell and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank the opportunity to present a reason why the Order of the Building Commissioner regarding the demolishment and removal of 204 E. Washington should not be done.  Neither party was represented.  Failure to comply with the directive will require the City of Attica to complete the corrective action at its expense and seek reimbursement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

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

 

 

 

 

 

                                                __________________________

                                                          Deon H. Swift, II, Mayor

 

 

ATTEST:________________________________

Sharon Negele, Clerk/Treasurer