COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

CITY OF ATTICA

November 12, 2007

 

 

The Common Council for the City of Attica met on the 12th day of November 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. Valerie Maus, Mr. Deon Swift, and Ms. Sharon Negele. 

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING

Mr. Craft made a motion to approve the minutes of October 8th, seconded by Mr. Summers.

 

DEPARTMENT HEADS

Mr. Jean reported that the animal control building is almost complete and they are continuing on the leaf pickup as needed.  Mr. Craft addressed Mr. Jean regarding a hole in an alley that needs investigated and Mr. Jean acknowledged that he would investigate.  Mr. Snoeberger announced that the new patrol car is available for pickup and should be in operation by the end of the month.  He also explained that we are trading in 2 cars for this new vehicle.  Additionally he has implemented a tasers in use policy and announced that the rifles are in but we are waiting on backordered ammunition for training.  Mr. O’Farrell announced that we are currently down one tanker due to mechanical failure and it has been delivered to Dowells repair shop for a cost repair estimate.

 

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

Ms. Negele presented an additional amendment to the accepted  Utility Service Termination Policy (See attached Policy).  All council members agreed that the additional terms were acceptable.  Ms. Negele also presented a more descriptive job descriptions for the Clerk/Treasurers office to replace the existing generic descriptions currently in the peronnel manual.  The council members agreed to review the requested changes.  Ms. Negele also mentioned that it may be a good idea for all departments to review their various jobs descriptions so that currently technolgy in use is better defined.  Ms. Negele also presented the Health Insurance rate renewals.  A letter would be presented to all full time employees discussing the choices and increased costs.  Mr. Swift announced that all the bridges in the park are complete and benches were donated but will be installed in the spring.  Additionally, this Saturday will be the Citizen of the Year Dinner and December 2nd will be Christmas in Attica with Downtown as the focal point.

 

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