CITY OF ATTICA

BOARD OF WORKS & SAFETY

 

May 4, 2010

 

The Board of Works and Safety met on the 4th day in May at City Hall at 4:30 p.m.  Members present:  Mr. Shepherd, Mr. Huckleberry, Mr. O’Connor and Ms. Negele.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes of the regular session held on April 20, 2010 was approved as prepared on a motion by Mr. Huckleberry, seconded by Mr. Shepherd.

 

DEPARTMENT HEADS

Mr. Jean reported that he was busy with the sewage plant correcting the primary tanks and there is an issue with the controls on the air stripper that they are trying to resolve which forced them to place it in bypass mode.  Additionally US41 had to be dug up to correct a water leak. 

Mr. O’Farrell reported that they were waiting on two more pieces of equipment to make the new engine complete but all training was complete.  Also the concrete work needed on the entrance of the station will occur in the next three weeks. 

Mr. Snoeberger stated that he had 21 properties with high grass and weeds and of those 9 were confirmed vacant with 2 being owned by John Hoffa and the remaining were under local control.  He stated that letters would be going out soon .  He also mentioned that he would arrange for a parking area for the Police Merit Board members due to the expected high volume of attendees. 

 

NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Robert Shepherd reported that Mr. Dismore and Mr. O’Connor were going to begin the condemnation/demolition proceedings on the property at 606 Fifth St. due to its deteriorating condition which poses a health and safety risk.

 

CLAIMS

Claims dated on May 4th 2010 for $122,807.13 as shown by the Claims and Allowance docket, was presented to the board.  Mr. Huckleberry made a motion to pay the claims, seconded by Mr. Shepherd.

 

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

Ms. Negele just wanted to remind everyone that curbside Spring Cleanup is scheduled for May 15th.

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to be brought before the board;  Mr.  Huckleberry made a motion to adjourn and Mr. Shepherd seconded the motion.

 

 

 

 

                                                __________________________

                                                                        Robert Shepherd, Mayor

 

 

 

 

ATTEST:________________________________

                   Sharon Negele, Clerk/Treasurer