COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF
July 14, 2008
The Common Council for the City of
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
Mr. Grant made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 9th, 2008 council meeting, seconded by Mr. Craft.
DEPARTMENT HEADS
Mr. Jean reported that Milestone would begin black topping soon on various city streets. He also reported that the entire Perry Street Phase I project was approximately 50% complete with 95% of the drain structures complete, 60% of the sidewalks and 80% curbs. Mrs. Maus asked Mr. Snoeberger if they had any reported fireworks complaints. Mr. Snoeberger said there were a few but State law allowed it. It was then discussed why our fireworks Ordinance is not valid, due to the State law passed last year and how the Council could adopt an Ordinance to modify but could not eliminate fireworks all together like the previous ordinance. It was then discussed that we should investigate what other cities are doing and then discuss a new ordinance. Mr. O’Farrell explained that he had approached another company on providing a quote for a new tanker but had just received word that they would be unable to quote. He then said that he would pursue other avenues for additional quotes. Mr. Coffee reported that he was working on about 30 structures and that he had received notice from C&D Technologies that the Grain Elevators would be taken down in September. Mark Walters with C&D was present to confirm the removal and further revealed that C&D had hired a Mennonite demolition Company that would salvage the historic pieces of the structure. The Council was pleased with the timetable and the decision to salvage.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mr. Swift asked for a motion to bring the Demolition Ordinance #1 from the table and read for the third time. Mr. Grant made the motion and Mr. Craft seconded. Mr. Wilson made a motion to adopt, roll call was 4-1 and the motion was adopted. Mr. Swift asked for a motion to bring the Ordinance regarding parking/storing of RV’s, Campers, boats etc. from the table and read for the third time. Mr. Grant made a motion and Mrs. Maus seconded. Mr. Grant made a motion to adopt, roll call was 5-0 and the motion was adopted.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. O’Connor presented three different tax abatement compliance statements for C&D Technologies. Ms. Christine Kilgour presented herself as a representative of C&D as their local Cost Accountant and would be available for any questions. The Council reviewed the submission and confirmed the growth figures with Ms. Kilgour. Mrs. Maus made a motion to accept the statement of benefits as in substantial compliance and Mr. Craft seconded the motion, all ayes. Mr. O’Connor then presented a tax abatement compliance statement for Harrison Steel. The Council reviewed the submission and Mr. Wilson made a motion to accept the statement of benefits as in substantial compliance and Mr. Craft seconded the motion, all ayes.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Mr. Swift wanted to discuss the potential golf cart use for
transportation on the City streets. The
Council discussed the various issues that could arise and Mr. Swift then just
said he wanted everyone to start thinking about it and they would be discussing
it again. Ms. Negele provided budget
information, a listing of 2008 laws affecting cites and towns and presented
some highlights of the annual Clerk Treasurer meeting in
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
ATTEST:
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Sharon Negele, Clerk/Treasurer