COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

CITY OF ATTICA

March 14, 2005

 

The Common Council for the City of Attica met on the 14th day of March 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 February 14th meeting, seconded by Mr. Craft.

 

DEPARTMENT HEADS

Mr. Snoeberger reported that he will soon have a software demo and should have some cost estimates by next council meeting. Legal procedures against the Spangler property are to begin soon regarding operating a junkyard in a residential zone.  Also, several cars have been tagged and towed for Ordinance violations.  Mr. O’Farrell reported that Squad 17 was out of service for less than 24 hours to have additional springs installed to protect the base over uneven ground.  Ms. Jordan wants to remind citizens that building improvements require a building permit. Speaking for Mr. Turpin, Mr. Swift reported vandalism at Ravine Park. Mr. Swift also presented some possible solutions to hinder further destruction.  In addition, he is asking the City Attorney and the City Judge to apply the full force of the law against the perpetrators when caught. 

 

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

Mr. Grant received a complaint from a Utility customer on the city’s disconnect policy.  Ms. Negele stated that the policy is not dictated by ordinance but rather by the cooperation of both the Clerk’s Office and the Public Works Dept.  Current procedure is to send disconnection letters at the beginning of the month, to everyone with an aged balance of 30 days. Customers have until 3:00 p.m. on the 20th of the month to pay off the past due balance. A final attempt is made to reach customers by phone if still on the disconnect list. The Public Works Department at 3:00 picks up Service orders. Termination of service is accomplished by 4:00PM.  The utility customer is given notice explaining the reason for the interruption of service and the ways in which to restore service. Service is restored within 24 hours of payment.  The council agreed that the procedure did not require change. 

Mr. Swift mentioned that the employee health plan contract will expire on 5/31/2005 and will require new bids for comparative purposes.  A committee made up of Mr. Grant, Mr. Craft and Mr. Askren will analyze prospective medical plans.  Ms. Negele will gather the appropriate data for the committee.

Mr. Burris inquired about the city’s ability to regulate cable rates.  Mr. O’Conner replied that the City has no rate regulation ability over Insight Cable. 

Mr. Burris raised the issue of the timing of spring cleanup.  Mr. Swift mentioned two weekends in May as potential dates. Ms. Negele advised that she would contact Duckett Disposal on available dates.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

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

 

 

 

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                                                                        Deon H. Swift, II, Mayor

ATTEST:

 

 

 

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Sharon Negele, Clerk/Treasurer