CITY OF ATTICA

BOARD OF WORKS & SAFETY

 

July 6, 2010

 

The Board of Works and Safety met on the 6th day in July at City Hall at 4:30 p.m.  Members present:  Mr. Shepherd, Mr. Roderick, Mr. Huckleberry, Mr. Askren and Ms. Negele.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes of the regular session held on June 15, 2010 was approved as prepared on a motion by Mr. Huckleberry, seconded by Mr. Shepherd.

 

DEPARTMENT HEADS

Mr. Snoeberger stated that he was dealing with a vehicle not properly parking on Perry St.   The owner of the property had the vehicle moved but to another unauthorized location.  The vehicle has been tagged and also received a parking ticket. 

Mr. O’Farrell reported that they are driving on the new concrete and have also ordered an overhead door which will be paid for by the Attica Firefighters fund.   

Mr. Dismore reported that he has approved a permit for 1008 N Perry St. to build a modular house.  He had also received a complaint about the condition of 101 David Dr. stating that it is full of termites.  After careful observation he could not detect any termite damage. Mr. O’Connor advised that he ask the complainant if they had any proof that this house was the source of contamination.  Additionally there was a complaint on the condition of 2201 Hollovy. He will be sending a letter.  Also 601 Brady St. has until the 15th to comply. 

Mr. O’Connor added that 104 E Washington St. was going to be demolished by the mortgage company. He also stated that he has filed a judgment for $7,400 against the owner of 708 Perry St. and will set up Sheriff sale.  He also noted that 606 Fifth St. demolition bids would be opened at  the next BOW meeting.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Eric Smith with Hannum Wagle Cline submitted a contract for the engineering on the Storm Water Grant.  Ms. Negele explained the points she discussed with Eric that she needed clarification on and he also agreed that he would modify the penalty clause for timing on payment due to the claim process with OCRA.  Additionally Mr. O’Connor stated that he reviewed the contract and described it as an acceptable contract.  Mr. Huckleberry made a motion to accept the contract and Mr. Roderick seconded, all ayes. 

Mr. O’Connor opened the sealed bid for the purchase of the three retired fire trucks.  Only one bid was received and the bid totaled $6,666 from Beedle Salvage company.  Mr. Huckleberry made a motion to accept the bid and Mr. Roderick seconded, all ayes.

 

 

CLAIMS

Claims dated on July 6, 2010 for $237,036.14 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. Roderick

 

ADJOURNMENT

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

 

 

 

                                                 __________________________

                                                                        Robert Shepherd, Mayor

 

 

 

 

ATTEST:________________________________

                   Sharon Negele, Clerk/Treasurer