CITY OF ATTICA

BOARD OF WORKS & SAFETY

August 3, 2010

The Board of Works and Safety met on the 3rd day in August 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 July 20, 2010 was approved as prepared on a motion by Mr. Huckleberry, seconded by Mr. Shepherd.

DEPARTMENT HEADS

Mr. Snoeberger stated that he was in the process of resolving computer issues and had to replace a five year old CPU and then also added a switch devise to allow dual use with another monitor and keyboard located in the open area. Additionally there was a software upgrade with the car computers that appears to be causing functioning problems and he is in the process of resolving.

Mr. O’Farrell reported that the new Engine would be going to Indianapolis for a Emergency Response Conference to be placed on an exhibit and West Point fire department would be providing a backup engine to cover the two days. The Engine will be delivered on Wednesday to receive a detailing and then returned on Friday. He also announced that on Tuesday of next week Underwriters would be in to perform the pump test on the Engine, Tanker and Aerial. Additionally they will be performing the annual test to certify the Aerial. He also reported that there have been three fire hydrants decorated; Corner of Perry and Jackson (Napa Logo), McDonald and Sycamore (Dalmatian Dog) and Ave Four and Main (Fire Dog). Roger and Sharon Vail are in charge of this project and have been perfecting the process. The final coat is a clear coat which is luminescent. Mr. Dismore reported that he had sent out five letters on properties that require repair or risk demolition procedures (601 Brady, 402 West St., 802 Taylor, 410 West St., 201 Hollovy). They were given a deadline of 8/17/2010. He had received a CVS renovation application and he approved the permit. He also mentioned to the CVS applicant about the water that stands in their parking lot and he stated that he had not been aware of the issue but would investigate. He also inquired about complaints from two different property owners on encroachments. Mr. O’Connor advised in each case that it was a civil issue and not to get involved. He also interjected that he was still working on the resolution of 104 E Washington and just a reminder that the city in some cases will never be able to recoup their judgment on some of the demolitions and that its always more ideal to get the property owner to correct the problem or have them arrange demolition.

UNFINISHED

Mr. O’Connor provided a final copy of the demolition contract for 606 N Fifth St. which the board signed and he also had sent a letter to Mr. Hoffa advising him the cost.

CLAIMS

Claims dated on August 3, 2010 for $121,075.40 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.

MISC

Mr. Huckleberry requested that the meetings in September and October occur at 12:30PM and then return in November to 4:30PM. All agreed this was acceptable.

ADJOURNMENT

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

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Robert Shepherd, Mayor

ATTEST:________________________________

Sharon Negele, Clerk/Treasurer