COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ATTICA February 9, 2004

The Common Council for the City of Attica met on the 9th day of February 2004 at the hour of 7:00 p.m. at city hall. Those present: Mr. Larry Grant, Mr. Harold Burris, Mr. Bill Craft, Mrs. Valarie Maus, Mr. Larry Askren, Mr. Deon Swift, Mr. Tom O’Connor, and Ms. Sharon Negele.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Craft made a motion to approve the minutes from the January 12th meeting. Mr. Burris seconded the motion.

DEPARTMENT HEADS Mr. Jean informed the council that the city, along with the city’s engineer, is looking into a grant with a 90/10 match for the renovation of the Perry street curbs and gutters. He also reported that the log cabin in Ravine Park has been torn down. The roof was falling in and vandals had attempted to set fire to it several times. The safety of the structure was a major concern.

Mr. Snoeberger met with Mr. Crawford and Mr. O’Connor. He feels that they have resolved the school bus issue. The school has assured him that each bus will stop at the stop sign.

Ms. Jordan reported that approximately 90% of the debris from the burned hardware building has been cleared away. Also about 80% of the work at the Abe Bell residence at New and Union is completed.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ms. Negele has received 2 out of the 3 quotes that she asked for on the Citywide spring clean up project. Mr. Grant made a motion to table the discussion until March when the council will make a decision. Mr. Burris seconded the motion.

After much discussion on the pool fencing issue, Mr. Swift asked for a motion to keep the same guidelines as in previous years. Mr. Burris made a motion and Mrs. Maus seconded it.

The council was put on notice by the city attorney that the clerk-treasurer intends to follow state code when it comes to collecting on delinquent accounts. I.C. 36-9-23-32 states that a lien may be made against a property to collect the sewer portion of the utility bill. Ms. Negele is asking for the cooperation of landlords to help eliminate the need for this action. The clerk-treasurer’s office needs a list of all rental properties. In the event of a past due balance on an account, the landlord would be notified. The landlord could then either make an attempt to collect the debt or ask that the service be terminated so that no further debt could be accrued.

Mr. Grant made a motion to transfer $50,000 to the Rainy Day Fund. Mr. Burris seconded the motion. A special meeting to accept the resolution was set for Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 6 p.m.

NEW BUSINESS Mrs. Maus made a motion to read the proposed amendment #1 of 2004, in full the first time, second by title only, and table and publish. Mr. Craft seconded the motion.

Mr. Burris made a motion to raise the water deposit from $60 to $100. Mrs. Maus seconded the motion. Mr. Grant made a motion that the deposit is to be returned after one year ( twelve months) of consecutive timely payments. The determination of deposit refunds will be done in July of each calendar year.

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Mr. Swift thanked Bob Lane for plowing the sidewalks downtown.

Ms. Negele told the council that a temporary loan for 5,437.38 from MVH to Local Road and street was made in December. The money will be paid back in June.

ADJOURNMENT As there was no other business to be brought before the council, a motion was made by Mr. Craft and seconded by Mrs. Maus to adjourn.

________________________________ Deon H. Swift, II, Mayor

ATTEST: ________________________________ Sharon Negele, Clerk/Treasurer