COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

CITY OF ATTICA

February 11, 2008

 

The Common Council for the City of Attica met on the 11th day of February at the hour of 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.  Those present: 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 14th council meeting, seconded by Mr. Askren.

 

CITIZENS PETITIONS

Shelia Lucas presented a letter with a request to rezone 710 Perry St.  Mr. O’Connor pointed out that there was missing information on her request and asked Council if they would be willing to refer the request to the rezoning committee with the understanding that Shelia Lucas would complete her request.  Mrs. Maus made a motion to refer the request to the rezoning committee and Mr. Craft seconded with the understanding that she would complete her documentation.  Ms. Negele noted that she would email Mr. Grant to set the date and would forward the information to Mr. O’Connor for the legal public notice. 

 

DEPARTMENT HEADS

Mr. Snoeberger reported that Vectren Foundation has received their grant request to offset the cost of the electronic speed sign and he should know within a couple of weeks if the City would receive any amount.  He also noted that there had recently been several complaints regarding permanent trash bins installed at the homes curbside.   This is an Ordinance violation but due to a lack of previous enforcement he will initially notify the property owner with a letter.  If compliance is not met they will be followed up with an Ordinance violation.  Mr. Coffee reported that the gas for heat was turned back on at Hinkles Bar.  The last information he received was that she wanted to purchase the building.   Mr. Swift then inquired about the Lister property and Mr. O’Connor said he would be in contact with Mr. Lister regarding his last statement on hiring a demolition company.  Mr. Jean mentioned that he would contact Bell to resubmit another contract.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Mr. O’Connor presented a proposed historic structure demolition ordinance.  Mrs. Maus made a motion to table the ordinance until next meeting and Mr. Craft seconded, all ayes.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Mr. Askren declared that he did not want to demolish the building that the City purchased in the fall of 2007.  He felt that the city should sell the condemned building for at least the cost on purchasing the building and should make it available through a silent bid.  Ms. Negele reiterated that the reason she approached the Council in purchasing the condemned building from the beginning was to eliminate a long time eyesore and create public parking for the benefit of the entire block and the good of the public.  Mr. Askren stated that he felt that the building was still a good building and that he knew someone interested in buying it to put in a restaurant.  Ms. Negele noted that the cost alone in restoring the roof would make no financial sense and the Board of Works had already approved the demolition contract.  Mr. O’Connor then asked the Council if what they were asking for was to ask the demolition company to rescind their contract and then to proceed with the sale of the building.  Mrs. Maus made a motion to rescind the contract and proceed with the sale and Mr. Askren seconded. 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

Mr. Swift announced that the CSO committee will need to be revived and that Eric Smith will be at the next Council meeting to discuss our options.  Mr. Shepherd, Ron Coffee and Bill Craft accepted a position.  Mrs. Maus inquired with Ron Jean about a missing street sign at 6th and Main.  Mr. Jean said the sign was on order.  She also asked if a rule existed for all houses to have a house number.  Mr. O’Connor replied that the City does not have such an Ordinance.  Mr. Wilson inquired about the corner of Perry/Jackson and the inconsistency of lanes between North and Southbound traffic.  Mr. Swift responded that Indiana Department of Transportation controls this issue and he thought that the Perry Street Project would help address this issue.

  

ADJOURNMENT

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                                        Deon H. Swift, II, Mayor

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Sharon Negele, Clerk/Treasurer