COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

CITY OF ATTICA

October 10, 2005

The Common Council for the City of Attica met on the 10th day of October at the hour of 7:00 p.m. at city hall. Those present: Mr. Larry Grant, Mrs. Valarie Maus, Mr. Bill Craft, Mr. Harold Burris, Mr. Larry Askren, Mr. Deon Swift, Mr. Tom O’Connor and Ms. Sharon Negele.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING

Mrs. Maus made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 12th meeting, seconded by Mr. Burris.

DEPARTMENT HEADS

Chief Snoeberger reported that because three new officers will be requiring Academy training the department to is going to endure staffing shortages. This will result in increased comp time. There are additional monies available due to the transition of the new officers. Chief Snoeberger asked the council for permission to pay overtime instead of Comp time, in certain circumstances, to avoid a large amount of Comp time being accrued. Council agreed this would be a viable solution. He also reported that several ordinance violation tickets have been issued.

Ms. Jordan announced the demolition of the Bell Property on Washington begins tomorrow.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Mr. Swift raised the issue of R1 zoning for single family. Mr. O’Connor read the Indiana Supreme Court Opinion on another cities ordinance regarding this issue. The city issued an ordinance allowing a maximum of 3 adults plus their dependant children. The Supreme Court of Indiana found it to be valid ordinance. Mr. Swift encouraged the zoning committee to coordinate a meeting that would begin the overhauling of the Zoning section of Attica City Code.

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

Mr. Craft reported that the cell site is up and running. Customers are very happy with the improved service.

The council decided that Trick-or-Treat hours on Oct. 31, 2005 will be 5-6pm for downtown merchants and 6-8pm for residential.

Ms. Negele gave a health insurance update. Arnett contacted the city with the information that Arnett health plans will no longer be available through the State plan. The Anthem Blue Cross plan can be used at Arnett. Arnett will provide a quote effective 1/1/06. In November, the city will receive the rates offered by the State. At that time we will perform a cost/benefit analysis.

Mr. Swift thanked Mrs. Hamblin, Mr. O’Farrell, Chief Snoeberger, Ms. Jordan and Mr. Jean on their work regarding the demolition of the Hoosier building. Mr. Grant voiced concern over the condition of the remaining downtown buildings and thought that this issue should continue to be on the agenda for future analysis.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the council, Mrs. Maus made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Askren, all ayes.

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Deon H. Swift, II, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Sharon Negele, Clerk/Treasurer