COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

CITY OF ATTICA

May 14, 2007

The Common Council for the City of Attica met on the 14^th day of May at the hour of 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Those present: Mr. Larry Grant, Mr. Bill Craft, Mr. Larry Askren, Mr. Brad Summers, Mrs. Maus, Mr. Tom O’Connor, Mr. Deon Swift, and Ms. Sharon Negele.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING

Mrs. Maus made a motion to approve the minutes of April 9th, seconded by Mr. Askren.

CITIZEN PETITIONS

The public hearing was opened for a petition filed by Scott Gregory regarding closure of a street. There was discussion regarding the location and the hearing was closed. Mr. Summers made a motion to read ordinance #1 in full and a second time by title only. Mr. Craft seconded the motion, all ayes. Mr. O’Connor read the ordinance in full and by title only the second time. Mr. Askren made a motion to suspend the rules for the third time and Mr. Grant seconded, all ayes. Mr. O’Connor read the ordinance for the third time. Mr. Summers made a motion to adopt ordinance #1 and Mr. Askren seconded. There was a role call taken with 5 – 0 in favor. Kelly Saylor of W. Monroe approached the Council on the availability of funds for sidewalk repair. The Council discussed past sidewalk projects and its problems and recognizes the need for repair but reminded Kelly that the sidewalk is owned by the property owner not the City and is ultimately the property owners’ responsibility for repair/replacement. It was also noted that Williamports had a program that received additional monies through their Warren county council.

DEPARTMENT HEADS

Mr. Swift reported for Mr. Jean on the blacktopping, announcing that it was complete for this year other than spot fixes. He also announced that the pool was being readied for the 2007 season. Mr. Snoeberger presented the statistics on Ordinance Violations. There have been 80 written with 56 of them being dismissed due to compliance with our ordinance. Eighteen have paid their fines. Overall he is receiving positve feedback regarding the tickets from the citizens who are concerned about the cities appearance. He also reported the placement of the speed detection sign (on loan from the county) and that he is researching for grant monies available to purchase a speed sign for the city.

NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Swift announced that councilman Summers would be on the Finance, Planning and Zoning standing committees and that Mr. Grant will be the designated chairman of the finance committee. Ms. Negele presented the rainy day distribution from 2006 budget. Mr. O’Connor presented the resolution #2 for rainy day distribution. Mr. Summers made a motion to read resolution#2 and Mrs. Maus seconded, all ayes. Mr. Summers made a motion to adopt resolution #2 and Mr. Craft seconded, all ayes. Mr. Swift reported that the first new bridge in ravine park is complete and would like to thank the Rotary Club, Park Board, and the City of Attica employees who contributed monies and labor. He also mentioned that we have three more to build.

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

Mr. Swift announced that the Historic Landmarks of Fountain County received a grant of $2,500 for a study regarding the use of the Attica Armory. He would also like to thank all of the volunteers who helped with the gardening at McDonald Park (Melinda and Bob Shephard, Miriam Fogel and Chris Gilmore). Mr. Grant suggested that the city try to take advantage of the Covered Bridge festival traffic by offering McDonald Park to local Attica vendors to sell their wares. Mr. Swift responded positively and suggested additional research on the necessary details.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the council, Mr. Askren 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