COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

CITY OF ATTICA

November 14, 2005

 

The Common Council for the City of Attica met on the 14th day of November 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 October 10th meeting, seconded by Mr. Burris.

 

DEPARTMENT HEADS

Mr. Jean reported that leaf pickup would continue as long as weather permits.  Mondays are still brush and bag days.  Chief Snoeberger reported that Leon Rushin appeared in court to address his property on North 6th Street.  He has now received 24 ordinance violations.  The court has allowed him an extension of 30 days to complete the project.  Mr. O’Farrell informed the council about National Incident Management System Training Requirements (NIMS).  The federal government has established these requirements for anyone who is likely to be requested to respond to an emergency.  The deadline for compliance is September 30, 2006.  Mr. Turpin presented a recap of the Park Program 2005.  He thanked the city crew for all of their support above and beyond the call of duty.  The kids program had 136 people enrolled and offered theme weeks, special guests, library visits and Devon visits.  Equipment upgrades occurred at most of the parks with the pool receiving the biggest facelift.  The result was increased usage by adults.  For the future Mr. Turpin would like to see the City address handicap access on the trails.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Mrs. Maus made a motion to read Ordinance #3 regarding Smoke Detection Devices.  Mr. Craft seconded the motion.  The ordinance was read in its entirety and then the council began to discuss the particulars.  It was determined by the council that they were not ready to decide and the Ordinance was tabled by Mr. Grant and seconded by Mr. Craft.  Mr. Grant made a motion to read Ordinance #4 in full and then the second reading by title only then table for the third reading to occur at the next council meeting.  The Ordinance title is to create the Crime Control Fund.  Mr. Askren seconded the motion.  Mr. O’Connor read the ordinance in full and explained that the purpose of the Ordinance is to satisfy a State Board of Accounts requirement.  They were not satisfied with the Resolution #1 passed in 2002, which originally created the Fund.  Ms. Negele invited Ms. Tina Mendenhall (grant writer) from Mendenhall & Associates to discuss the possibility of grant monies available for Downtown Revitalization.  She explained the procedures that the city must follow to apply for a fifty thousand dollar planning grant to initiate the study.  After the study the application would be submitted for construction monies.  There are many details to consider and the time line can be 3 years until completion.  Mayor Swift asked if she could provide a sample letter to be sent to prospective property owners. He would like to hold a meeting with her in attendance to review all of the particulars.  Mayor Swift asked for the Police and Fire Committee to meet with Chief Snoeberger to discuss the pros and cons of a schedule shift change.  A meeting was set for 11/18/05 6:00PM.     

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

Mrs. Maus asked about rules regarding materials used for fences.  Ms. Jordan explained that all new fences require a building permit and that the particular fence she questioned was approved according to our City Code.  She also asked if the dismal appearance of the property at U.S. 41 and Monroe is a violation.  Ms. Jordan said she would inspect but thought that it was just in poor condition at the moment and not in violation of any building codes.  Mr. Burris also reported several new properties to be investigated.

 

ADJOURNMENT

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

 

 

 

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                                                                        Deon H. Swift, II, Mayor

ATTEST:

 

 

 

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Sharon Negele, Clerk/Treasurer