COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

CITY OF ATTICA

September 8, 2008

 

The Common Council for the City of Attica met on the 13th day of October 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. Dale Wilson, 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 September 8, 2008 council meeting and the Special meeting on September 22, 2008, seconded by Mr. Grant.

 

DEPARTMENT HEADS

Mr. Jean announced that they reseeded the soccer field today.  Mr. Swift commented that their were over 300 kids participating in soccer and that the field was well used.  Mr. Snoeberger reported that his new laptops and network is prepared for the JTAC software integration.  He also purchased some 2G modems from another department that is ugrading to 3G modems at a very reasonable price.  The internet service used in the vehicles has to still be addressed but the goal is for the officers to be able to stay in their cars and accomplish crash reports, daily logs and etickets.  Mrs. Jenny Douglas, the Park Program Director presented the annual Park Board summary for the summer of 2008.  She reported that the tennis courts had been resurfaced and basketball nets replaced at McDonald Park.  The goal next year is to resurface the basketball court.  She thanked Ron Jean and his crew for cleaning the lagoon out at ravine park and reported that the Attica Cross Country team held meets at the Ravine Park and reported that the other schools felt that our course was the toughest in the district.  The Park Program that was offered for 8 weeks had 137 children sign up with 84 as their highest attendance count.  They enjoyed use of the pool, local movie theater, crafts, special visitors and free play.  Additionally, they had an activity planting a flower bed with the help of donations from Attica Floral.  She also wanted to thank C&D Union for donating $150 to help pay for movie snacks for those that were unable to pay.  Mrs. Douglas wanted to also thank the Mayor and Council for providing the funding that enables superior maintenance of the city parks and programs.  Mrs. Ruth Morgan, City Pool Manager reported that the new slide at the pool was a big hit and that this season attracted more out of town visitors than ever before.  She also wanted to thank Mr. Ron Jean and his crew for helping keep the pool running so well.

 

UNFINISED BUSINESS

Mr. Maus made a motion to bring Salary Ordinance #4 from the table to read for the 3rd time and Mr. Craft seconded.  After the reading Mr. Maus made a motion to adopt and Mr. Wilson seconded, roll call all ayes.  Mr. Grant made a motion to read the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System Agreement Ordinance #5 for the 1st time and Mr. Craft seconded.  After the reading there was discussion with Fire Chief Ed O’Farrell and he explained that the agreement creates more organization and formalizes the process.  Additionally, it was noted that it renews annually or with a prior 90 day written notice to terminate.  Mrs. Maus made a motion to suspend the rules and read by title only the 2nd time, 3rd time in full and adopt. Mr. Askren seconded, roll call all ayes.  Mr. Craft made a motion to read final budget adoption Ordinance #6 and Mr. Askren seconded.  Mr. Craft made a motion to suspend the rules and read by title only the 2nd time, 3rd time in full and adopt.  Mr. Askren seconded, roll call all ayes.             

   

NEW BUSINESS

Ms. Negele presented 3 quotes on various coverings for the 43 court room chairs.  After careful review from the council a quote for $2,000 was chosen.  It was also noted that the  chair bases were in reasonable condition (made in 1968) and just needed the upholstery updated.

 

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

Mr. Swift asked the Council to set the date for Trick or Treat.  After a discussion it was determined that Thursday, 10/30/08, would be best.  The downtown would be from 5-6PM and city wide from 6-8PM.  He also announced that the Rotary Club would be having a house tour and the proceeds would go to the Parks Program and other designated Rotary funds.  Mr. Swift asked Mr. Snoeberger to investigate complaints regarding orange cones set out in front of the Lo-Riders Tavern downtown.  Mr. Snoeberger reported that the operator has been asked twice by APD to remove them.  He indicated that he would approach the operator again.  Mr. Craft asked what could be done about them riding motorcycles into the establishment.  Mr. O’Farrell interjected that he thought the Fire Marshall would have jurisdiction over that violation.  Mr. Snoeberger stated that he would investigate.

 

 

 ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the council, Mrs. Maus 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