COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

CITY OF ATTICA

January 9, 2006

The Common Council for the City of Attica met on the 9th day of January 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 December 12 and 28th meeting, seconded by Mr. Burris.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

The Police and Fire Committee made recommendations to the Mayor regarding the 12- hour shift proposal. In the committee members opinion, in order for 12-hour shifts to be successful, a minimum of 6 full-time police officers (in addition to the Chief) need to be in the rotation. The Mayor stated that at this time we will not be hiring an additional officer so the department will not be going to a 12-hour shift.

DEPARTMENT HEADS

Mr. O’Farrell presented the NIMS certification requirement for the Fire, Police and Street Departments. This certification can be completed online and is required in order for the departments to remain eligible for Federal Assistance. Mr. Snoeberger introduced Officer Dave Galloway as our new Assistant Police Chief.

Ms. Negele gave a report on expected property tax disbursements versus actual.

NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Dave Clark with Omni City gave a presentation on Wireless Broadband service that can be available to the citizens of Attica and the surrounding area. They are requesting permission to place the equipment on the water or radio tower.

Two requests were made for rezoning. Mrs. Maus made a motion to refer them both to the Zoning and Planning Commission. Mr. Askren seconded the motion. They will meet on 2/01/06 at 5:00PM.

Mr. Swift announced the creation of the Downtown Facade Renovation Steering Committee.

In addition Mr. Swift signed the letter of intent to submit a planning application.

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

Mr. Burris asked Chief Snoeberger to investigate two properties located at 910 S. Brady and the old Pearl Grocery store site for trash violations. Chief Snoeberger responded that he would investigate both properties.

ADJOURNMENT

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

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Deon H. Swift, II, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Sharon Negele, Clerk/Treasurer