COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

CITY OF ATTICA

May 10, 2004

 

 

The Common Council for the City of Attica met on the 10th day of May 2004 at the hour of 7:00 p.m. at city hall.  Those present: Mr. Bill Craft, Mr. Larry Grant, Mr. Harold Burris, Mr. Larry Askren, Mr. Deon Swift, Mr. Tom O’Connor, and Ms. Sharon Negele. 

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING

Mr. Craft made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 12, 2004 meeting, seconded by Mr. Burris.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Mr. Burris presented the Finance Committee report.  He stated that each bid was analyzed and the committee made a motion to recommend the Central National Bank bid.  Larry Grant made a motion to accept the recommendation of the committee and Mr. Craft seconded.  All ayes. 

 

CITIZENS PETITIONS

John Brier of 203 McDonald addressed the council.  He had purchased the lot at this address and subsequently subdivided the property and gave the city an easement for utilities.  He first informed the council that the city never used the easement area and then the contractor hired to attach the sewer to the new modular property had left the easement in disarray.  His concern was who would be responsible to repair the easement area.  Mr. Tom O’Conner stated that the contractor would be responsible and that both John Brier and the new property owner would need to file a claim with the court.  He further explained that the city is only responsible for damage that the city actually incurred. 

 

DEPARTMENT HEADS

Mr. Snoeberger made available his 2003 annual report.  He also announced that the auction resulted in $5,398.50 in sales and $538 in expenses.  In addition, Mr. Snoeberger presented a calculation of a comp time buyout with several suggestions on funding.  Mr. Grant posed the question of why not budget for Over time pay each year to avoid these potential accruals.  Mr. Snoeberger felt this would be difficult to forecast considering the potential fluctuations.  There will be further discussion to resolve this matter.

 

Mr. O’Farrell announced that the clutch problems have been fixed on our Fire Engine 13.  There was a house fire at the Faulkner Home and during the operation there was some problems with the pumps.  Subsequently repairs have been made to the pumps and have been restored to full operation.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Mr. Swift informed the council that the Park Program is preparing for start up and interviews for the all of the positions will occur this week.  In addition, Mr. Swift updated the council on the continued work being done to comply with IDEM for the CSO Long Term Control Plan completion.  Sewers are being smoked and dyed to provide accurate mapping data.  He also announced that the spring cleanup would be from May 13th through the 15th.  Thursday and Friday drop off will be from 8:00AM through 8:00PM and Saturday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM.  Dave Huckleberry is coordinating the pick up schedule. 

 

NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Craft made a motion to pay for the Police Car from the Rainy Day Fund.  Mr. Askren seconded the motion.  All ayes.

 

The Arnett health insurance policy renewal was received and analyzed.  The council discussed the difference between the two policies proposed and the percentage the city will contribute.  In addition, the Guardian dental policy was discussed and the percentage the city will contribute.  Mr. Burris made a motion to change the city contribution to 75% on both the Arnett and Guardian policies and to accept the Advantage 2003 policy for health insurance.  All changes effective June 1st 2004.  Mr. Craft seconded.  All ayes.

 

Resolution #3 was read for the second time in full to transfer monies from deferral and diversion fund to LEF Attica Fund.  The resolution was passed on April 12th all that remained was the signing with the corrected amount.

 

Mr. Swift was approached by Ginny Scherer asking the city to assist with new construction to the Med. shed to accommodate a new “24/7” shift.  Personnel are in the process of advancing to the intermediate EMTS status, which facilitates the shift change.  The facilities will require sleeping and shower quarters.  The city owns the building and land.    

The council agreed that the project would be worthwhile to the community and that there would be further discussions as additional information becomes available.

 

ADJOURNMENT

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

 

 

 

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                                                                        Deon H. Swift, II, Mayor

ATTEST:

 

 

 

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Sharon Negele, Clerk/Treasurer