COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ATTICA
April 14, 2008
The Common Council for the City of Attica met on the 14th day of April
at the hour of 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Those
present: Mr. Larry Grant, Mr. Bill Craft, Mr. Larry Askren, Mr. Dale Wilson, Mrs.
Valerie Maus, Mr. Tom O’Connor, Mr. Deon Swift, and Ms. Sharon Negele.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
Mr. Askren made a motion to approve the minutes of the March
10th council meeting, seconded by Mrs. Maus.
PRESENTATION
Eric Smith with HWC (Hannum, Wagle & Cline Engineering)
presented a CSO LTCP (Combined Sewer Overflow, Long Term Control Plan) project
update. The City of Attica has three CSO service areas and is
required by IDEM (Indiana Department of Environmental Management) to address
these overflows thru a LTCP which HWC is proposing an 85% capture. The proposed project cost is approximately
$.9 million. He further explained the
two screening methods, demonstrative versus presumptive and the modeling
required to predict the volume and frequency of overflows. IDEM has issued an extension based on
additional flow monitoring required and HWC/City is currently revising the plan
for completion of a State Judicial Agreement (SJA) by September 2008. Dependent upon the model results from new design
storms the selected plan will be implemented over 5-10 years. The most immediate improvements will be to
maximize flows at the Waste Water Treatment Plant including a 2nd
influent grinder, pump modifications and weir modifications with an approximate
cost of $250,000. Public awareness and
input is critical for new alternatives and identifying priority areas.
DEPARTMENT HEADS
Mr. Jean announced he hired a new employee, Shannon
Billingsley. He also said they were able
to finally pick up patch material and would start tomorrow on the numerous
potholes. Mr. Snoeberger reported that
Joe Whitaker of FEMA is applying for a grant to help provide better laptop equipment to assist
implementation of electronic ticketing.
Additionally, Mr. Snoeberger will be applying for a grant through the
Criminal Justice Institute to provide funds for printers and setups for each
car. Mr. O’Farrell reported that he had submitted a FEMA grant application for
an engine/pumper for $342,325. His
concern is the cost versus the number of fires may be viewed as a negative and
it will take 9 months to a year before he will be notified of an award. Additionally he noted that the engine/pumper
we currently have has a rebuilt pump from over 3 years ago and both of our
Tankers have leaks (1969 and 1978 models) due to age and metal tanks. A new tanker would cost $180,000 and would
have a leak free poly tank. Overall the departments weaknesses are the engine and two tankers. He also mentioned that the DNR is willing to
meet to discuss the burning off at Ravine
Park and that it would
also require any tree which is 6” in diameter or smaller needs to be cut down 1st
for undergrowth cleanup. Additionally,
we would need permission from the DNR and Council. Mr. Shepherd asked if you could burn piles? Mr. O’Farrell
responded that with the cities permission he would be willing to burn
piles. Mr. Grant asked what is the
purpose of this undergrowth burning? Mr. O’Farrell stated that the purpose is to
make a healthier woods. Mr. Coffee reported that the Lister property
is now down with the lot cleaned, the Bond Street house
has received a quote on demolition of $5,000 and is working with the USDA for
financial assistance. Mr. O’Connor added
that he is working with the attorney that represents Mr. Cooper’s house It is set for
trial in June between the owner and the insurance company.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The council discussed the request from Wilma Lytle regarding
a rent reduction for a longer rental agreement for the Community Building. The council determined that a fair rate would
be $150 per week with a two week maximum per annual and not in conflict with
any city programs. Jody Ping approached
the Council to request an elimination of rent for the Bi-County Soccer to hold
a rummage sale from 4/30-5/4 to raise needed funds. Mr. Grant made a motion to allow a no cost
temporary rental and Mr. Askren seconded, all ayes.
NEW BUSINESS
Ms. Negele presented resolution #3 which requests approval
to move a dormant fund to the rainy day fund.
Mr. Craft made a motion to read resolution #3 and Mrs. Maus
seconded. Mr. Craft made a motion to
accept the resolution and Mr. Askren seconded, all
ayes.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Mr. Swift wanted to remind everyone that the City Wide
Cleanup is on May 3rd , bids would be
opened for 127 N. Perry St.
on Tuesday the 15th at 4:30pm., and that the Girl Scouts that attended our last
Council meeting had sent in a nice Thank You.
Ms. Negele presented each board member a copy of the Attica City
code book on CD. She explained how to
access the information and if anyone has any questions to please contact her. Mr. Swift wanted to remind everyone that
there will be no parking between the side walk and street on Perry street and after the renovation it
will be strictly enforced by the police.
He also wanted to congratulate Brittany Rayburn on receiving the Miss
Basketball award for 2008. With her
permission he will place a congratulatory message on the City Message
board. Mrs. Maus inquired about several
issues on Maple Street
including a infestation issue (Butch referred this
address to Ron Coffee - Building Commissioner), a Van without a plate, a
permanent trash container at the street and excess dog barking. Mr. Swift referred the latter complaints to
Mr. Snoeberger for investigation.
Additionally Mrs. Maus asked about the rules regarding cars parked on a private
driveway off of Council street in front of the house at
a corner creating limited view on exiting the side street onto Council. Mr. O’Connor stated that he would investigate
but thought that we really had no jurisdiction on this issue. Mr. Grant inquired about 607 N. Perry
regarding trash. Mr. Swift referred this
address to Mr. Snoeberger.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the council,
Mrs. Maus made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Grant, all ayes.
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Deon
H. Swift, II, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sharon Negele, Clerk/Treasurer