COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

CITY OF ATTICA

March 13, 2006

 

 

The Common Council for the City of Attica met on the 13th 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. 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 13th council meeting, seconded by Mr. Craft.

 

CITIZEN PETITIONS

Mr. Robert Maus prepared a request to rezone his property at 305 Bond St. from an R1 to B1.  Mr. Askren made a motion to refer this request to the Area Planning Commission and Mr. Craft seconded, all ayes.  The Area Planning Commission will meet on March 28, 2006 at 5:15 P.M.  Mr. Robert & Melinda Shepherd filed a petition for vacation of a public alley.   The notice of the hearing will be published and the next public hearing will be on April 11, 2006 7:00 P.M.

 

 

DEPARTMENT HEADS

Mr. Snoeberger presented his 2005 annual report.  He reminded citizens that as the weather warms up, more ordinance violations will be issued for yard cleanup.

  Ms. Jordan reminded citizens that all construction requires a  building permit and that the city has jurisdiction 2 miles outside the corporate boundaries.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Mr. Larry Coogle introduced himself to the Council and explained his intent to build a water supply system from Attica to river road across the Wabash.  Several citizens voiced concerns regarding the project and residents from the affected area expressed the need for someone to care about the lack of water.   Several Council members voiced concerns about future maintenance liability.   Mr. Coogle stated that engineers are working together to form a consensus on the engineering aspect. He expects to take responsibility of the first five years of maintenance.   Mr. Swift stated that everything is still in the preliminary stages and asked Mr. Coogle to further investigate the possibility of getting help through the Warren County Local Economic Development Organization.

The council appointed Merit Board position is up for re-appointment.  The council is requesting a letter of interest to be submitted at the Clerk’s Office from anyone interested in the position.

 Ordinance #2 that places residency requirement on new hire police officers was brought from the table to further discuss. Both Chief Snoeberger and Mr. Grant voiced concern over the limitation of the hiring pool.  Mr. Askren  expressed his opinion that new police officers should be required to live in Attica. He believes that to be a good police officer you need to be live in and be involved in the community.  Everyone seemed to agree that this was a good idea in theory, but several council members felt that the restriction was too stringent.  The suggestion was made to approach the Police Merit Board about this issue to see if there can be more influence placed on new hires to live in Attica or to entice more applicants from Attica.  The subject was dropped.

 

 

 

Ms. Negele presented the Perry Street Phase II financing proposal.  The council members agreed with the proposal.   

  

NEW BUSINESS

Ms. Connie Scheurich presented herself as a new representative of the Wabash River Heritage Corridor Organization.  She reported that the goal is to create a water river trail and use any money raised to clean up the river.   She also requested that the city place signs along the river to inform travelers of available accommodations.

 Mr. O’Connor informed the council that he has presented a three-year lease agreement to OmniCity Broadband. The lease will include $100 per month rent and two free service locations. He will inform the council on its status at the next Council Meeting.   

 

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

Mr. Swift announced a change in the Board of Works meeting.  It will be moved from March 21st to March 23rd  at 4:15 P.M., due to the spring break conflicts.

Ms. Negele announced that the Floodplain Ordinance is still a work in progress.

 

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