COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

CITY OF ATTICA

August 11, 2008

 

The Common Council for the City of Attica met on the 11th day of August at the hour of 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.  Those present: Mr. Larry Grant, Mr. Bill Craft, Mr. Larry Askren, Mrs. Valerie Maus, Mr. Deon Swift, and Ms. Sharon Negele. 

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING

Mrs. Maus made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 14th, 2008 council meeting, seconded by Mr. Grant.

 

CITIZENS PETITIONS

Ms. Kelly Roysdon addressed the Council with several questions.

1) Who is going to clean up all of the trash along the tracks on Union Street?

            Mr. Ron Jean stated that his crew would take care of it the next day.

2)  Perry St. appears more narrow with the new curbs in place so can we make parking available on one side only?

            Mr. Swift explained that there is no difference in size it’s just that there were no curbs left before.  Additionally, Mr. Snoeberger would have to analyze the situation and maybe get together with the city engineer to see what makes sense.

3)  Where will the tenants park at the new apartment building that is being built on Union St. and is that property zoned correctly to allow a multi dwelling unit?

            Mr. Swift explained that the property is zoned correctly “R3” and that the tenants would be parking behind the structure and the building plans were approved by the building commissioner.

4)  Who is responsible in cleaning up the ditch along side the township cemetery?  Mr. Swift explained that the city did not own that cemetery and that the township trustee, Mr. Jack Sorters, would be responsible. 

 

DEPARTMENT HEADS

Mr. Jean reported that Perry St. would be black topped this week and the goal was to have the street open by the weekend with its bottom layer of asphalt.  They will continue to complete the sidewalks and seed/sod the yard sections that were disturbed.  Milestone would then return within two weeks to add the final layer of asphalt.  He also announced that the Pool was now closed for the season with the onset of school.  Mr. Snoeberger reported the placement of the radar sign on Summit Street for the preparation of soccer season and when school began they would be moving it around by the school traffic.  Additionally, he announced that his department has received an increase to the 2008 Operation Pull Over grant for $1,500 with a required 25% match which will pay for scanners and laptop printers for the police cars.  Emergency management is providing two laptops and the department will be purchasing the car mounts.  This is all in an effort to convert to the electronic ticketing system.  Mr. O’Farrell was not able to attend due to an earthquake training meeting in Crawfordsville. 


NEW BUSINESS

Ms. Negele presented the proposed 2009 budget & salary ordinance and asked the Council to review it and be prepared to discuss it at the next council meeting.  Additionally, she presented a modified calendar due to the news that the deadline had been changed from September 30th to December 1st.  Further explaining in light of not receiving an approved 2008 budget yet nor  property tax distributions this hinders the ability to prepare an accurate budget submission.  After her meeting with DLGF on August 26th the budget calendar will be finalized.   

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

Mr. Swift wanted to also remind the Council that he wants them to keep discussing the potential for golf cart use for transportation on the City streets  He also announced that the City of Attica has received notice from INDOT  that the funding for Perry St. phase II would be awarded.  Ms. Negele reported that in the wake of several bank failures that the City does not have to worry due to the Public Deposit Insurance fund.  The Federal Deposit Insurance Company covers up to $100,000.  Any amounts above that are covered by the Public Deposit Insurance fund and most banks participate in this program.  Mr. Wilson was not able to attend but Mr. Grant had some questions from him.  He had heard complaints regarding kids playing on the equipment on Perry St. and mattresses in front of a house on McDonald  St. in the 800 block.  Mr. Snoeberger said he would look into the matter.

 

 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