CITY OF ATTICA

BOARD OF WORKS & SAFETY

August 3, 2004

The Board of Works and Safety met on the 3^rd day of August at City hall at 5:30 p.m.  Members present: Mr. Deon Swift, Mr. Duane Roderick and Mrs. Pam Sichts.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes of the regular session held on July 20^th, 2004 were approved as prepared on a motion by Mr. Roderick, seconded by Mr. Swift.

DEPARTMENT HEADS

Mr.Jean reported that the city is repairing a ditch in the park that was damaged during the recent storms.

Mr. Snoeberger reported that he has received a request to close a section of Perry Street for a benefit to raise money for Carrie Hutts.This is to be held on August 14^th. Mr. Roderick made a motion to approve the request on the condition that there are no objections from downtown businesses.

Mr. O’Farrell reported that he’d recently met with ISO (Insurance Services Organization) to determine the city’s grade for Fire Insurance rates. The grading scale is 1-10. We are currently at a Grade 7. The lowest grades pay the least amount in insurance premiums. Mr. O’Farrell has until August 26^th to submit all the necessary information to determine the grade that the city will pay premiums.

NEW BUSINESS

 Eric Smith presented the CSO (Combined Sewer Overflow) plan to the board. Mr. Roderick made a motion to approve the city’s CSO plan and submit it to IDEM. Mr. Swift seconded the motion.

Mr. Swift informed the board that Mr. O’Connor is in possession of the Cingular Tower contract. Mr. Roderick made a motion to sign the contract. Mr. Swift seconded the motion.

Mr. Swift stressed that the city is in need of a Terrorism plan. He asked Mr. O’Farrell to take charge of this project and he asked Mr. Jean and Mr. Snoeberger to participate.

CLAIMS

Claims in the amount of 160,682.39 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.

ADJOURNMENT

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

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                                                          Deon H. Swift, II, Mayor

ATTEST:________________________________

Sharon Negele, Clerk/Treasurer