COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

CITY OF ATTICA

September 8, 2008

 

The Common Council for the City of Attica met on the 8th day of September at the hour of 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.  Those present: Mr. Larry Grant, Mr. Bill Craft, Mrs. Valerie Maus, Mr. Deon Swift, and Ms. Sharon Negele. 

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING

Mr. Craft made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 11th, 2008 council meeting, seconded by Mrs. Maus.

 

DEPARTMENT HEADS

Mr. Jean announced that last Friday was the walk thru on the Perry Street Project Phase I and that they had a few minor issues to be completed after the Potawatomi festival.  Mr. Snoeberger reported that his department acquired two four wheel drive blazers from the military surplus program for free.  The only cost associated with the vehicles would be the cost of traveling to pick them up and then to fix them up appropriately for police use.  He estimated the cost to be around $2,500 per vehicle.  Also in preparing for the electronic ticketing program and the acquisition of the aforementioned vehicles he is requesting the use of $4,200 of Riverboat Gambling funds to be used for the following items:

Laptop Mounts, 25% Printer/Scanner, additional licenses for reporting software, and transportation fee.  Mr. Wilson made a motion to spend the funds and Mr. Craft seconded.

Mr. O’Farrell presented an ordinance for council to review that would allow participation in a statewide organization that helps provide communications procedures, training and other necessary functions to provide improved protection of life and property.  There is no fee to participate but you must pass an Ordinance which is renewed annually.  This program is called Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABUS).  There must be four departments in an area to participate and as of now Williamsport and Covington has passed the Ordinance to participate.  Mr. O’Farrell anticipates Veedersburg to also comply. 

   

NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Swift presented Kyle Askren as the new police officer for Attica and performed the swearing in procedure.  Mr. O’Connor presented the Salary ordinance establishing wages for 2009.  Mrs. Maus made a motion to read it for the 1st time, second by title only then table and publish, Mr. Craft seconded the motion, all ayes.  He then presented Ordinance #5 amending Ordinance #1 from 2007 that requires a legal description correction.  Mrs. Maus made a motion to read for the 1st time and by title only the second time, Mr. Grant seconded, all ayes.  After the reading Mrs. Maus made a motion to suspend the rules and read for the Ordinance for the third time, roll call 4yeas to 0 nays.   Mr. O’Connor presented a Resolution authorizing the Downtown Façade Grant application submission and the local match commitment.  Mrs. Maus made a motion to adopt and Mr. Craft seconded, all ayes.  Ms. Negele presented 4 different window covering options for the court room.  After a brief discussion it was determined that the wood blinds would look the best and last the longest and the estimated cost of $7,300 would be split between the court budget and public buildings.  Additionally it was discussed that two of the window frames required repair.  Mr. Ron Jean stated that he would arrange for the repair.  Mr. Swift announced that there would be a change regarding the lawn and leaf bags that we currently sell due to IDEM biodegradable requirements.  The city would no longer be selling the recycle bags and that the city is contacting several local retailers regarding inventorying bio-degradable bags for citizens to purchase.  He also stated that the City will continue accepting the blue bags until the citizens had the opportunity to deplete their supply.  The cost and supply sources will become available shortly.

 

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

Ms. Negele announced that there would be a public hearing at 6:00PM September 22, 2008 on the 2009 Budget.  She also reported that she had met with Joe Spears of INDOT regarding upcoming deadlines and other programs to participate in specifically the transportation enhancement grants.  Mr. Swift wanted to thank the citizens and Ron’s crew on the great job accomplished on the Perry Street project Phase I.

 

 ADJOURNMENT

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

 

 

 

 

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                                                                        Deon H. Swift, II, Mayor

 

 

 

ATTEST:

 

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Sharon Negele, Clerk/Treasurer