COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

CITY OF ATTICA

January 14^th, 2007

The Common Council for the City of Attica met on the 14^th day of January at the hour of 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Those present: Mr. Larry Grant, Mr. Dale Wilson, Mr. Bill Craft, Mr. Larry Askren, 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 the January 7^th organizational meeting, seconded by Mr. Askren.

NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Swift presented a quote on a portable electronic speed sign for $3,295. There was discussion on placement and use amongst the council. Mr. Craft made a motion to purchase the Portable Onsite 200 unit with the riverboat gambling monies and Mr. Askren seconded, all ayes. Mr. Swift raised the issue regarding the demolition of historic homes/buildings. It was discussed that an Ordinance could be put in place to slow down the demolition process to allow public notice so that potential buyers may step in if desired to save the structure or a demolition permit. A couple of citizens interjected that they wished they had known about the property on the corner of Jackson/Brady to avoid the demolition of the historic home and that some kind of Ordinance would be helpful. Mr. Robert Shepherd stated that he had spoken with Tommy Kleckner of Historic Landmarks for guidance on this type of Ordinance. Mr. Swift stated that it is not the councils intent to tell a property owner what they can or cannot do with their property but to create a window of opportunity for others to take action if desired. Ms. Negele mentioned that she had a sample Ordinance that addressed this issue and would give a copy to Mr. Robert Shepherd.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Ms. Negele reported on the Downtown Façade Renovation Project. There was a public hearing on January 8, 2008 and our grant writer Tina Mendenhall presided over the meeting. She presented the property owners that have shown interest in participating and explained the next step in applying for the $500,000 Community Focus Fund grant is to secure the matching funds by March 14^th 2008. There has been another public hearing date set for March 4^th. Additionally it is not unusual to have to apply for this grant two times before being approved and if we miss the 1^st deadline with accruing enough matching funds then we can apply in the next round in August.

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

Mr. Swift reported that Officer Greg Grimmett was sworn in as a new police officer at the last Board of Works meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

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