CITY OF ATTICA

BOARD OF WORKS & SAFETY

October 18, 2005

The Board of Works and Safety met on the 18th day of October at City Hall at 5:30 p.m. Members present: Mr. Deon Swift, Mr. Duane Roderick, Mr. O’Connor and Ms. Sharon Negele.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes of the regular session held on October 4, 2005 were approved as prepared on a motion by Mr. Roderick, seconded by Mr. Swift, all ayes.

DEPARTMENT HEADS

Mr. Snoeberger reported that Leon Rushin was in court regarding his property and announced that he was going to pay the fine and asked for an extension. The court issued a 30-day extension to pay the ticket. Mr. Snoeberger is concerned that Mr. Rushin believes that if he pays the fine then he does not have to clean up the property. Mr. O’Connor advised Mr. Snoeberger that he could begin issuing a ticket every day until the mess is cleaned up. Ms. Jordan has contacted the State Health Dept. regarding the condition of the Booth trailer park. The Dunham property has at least ten trailers in dire need of repair. Ms. Jordan asked the board on the time frame she should allow regarding the Cooper house that received fire damage. Mr. O’Farrell will let her know when the Fire Marshall has completed their investigation.

CLAIMS

Claims in the amount of $96,753.63 as shown by the Claims and Allowance docket, were presented to the board. Mr. Roderick made a motion to pay the claims, seconded by Mr. Swift, all ayes.

ADJOURNMENT

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

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Deon H. Swift, II, Mayor

ATTEST:________________________________

Sharon Negele, Clerk/Treasurer