COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ATTICA

OCTOBER 13, 2003

 

The Common Council for the City of Attica met on the 13th day of October 2003 at the hour of7:00 p.m. at city hall. Those present: Mr. Bill Craft Mrs. Valerie Maus Mr.

Larry Grant, Mrs. Kay Gustus, Mr. Curt Phelps, Mr. Deon Swift, Mr. Tom O'Connor, and Ms. Sharon Negele.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING

Mrs. Gustus made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 8, 2003 meeting, seconded by Mrs- Maus.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Mr. Grant reported that the Zoning and Planning Commission met on September 16,

2003 to continue discussion on the NAPA Building. The committee decided not to rezone at this time. Mrs. Gustus made a motion to accept the committee's decision. Mrs. Maus seconded the motion. Mr. O'Connor will send a letter to the current business owners to cease and desist.

CITIZENS PETITIONS

Mr Troy Dawson appeared before the council to dispute his sewer bill. His argument is that the 1988 ordinance only pertains to residential service and he runs a business at that address. Mrs. Gustus made a motion to table the current bill charges for later discussion and review. Mrs. Maus seconded the motion.

DEPARTMENT HEADS

Mr .Jean reported that the city should receive the new leaf vacuum in about two weeks. FEMA is still working on the claims for the flood and storm damage.

Mr. Snoeberger said that the school bus issue is still pending until he can discuss the matter with Mr. Crawford. He reported that Mr. Summers; the new dogcatcher is doing quite well.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Mrs. Gustus made a motion to bring Ordinance # 10 from the table and read in full for the third time. Mr .Craft seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0.

NEW BUSINESS

Mrs. Maus told the council that she had been approached about a solution to regulate the miscellaneous signs around town advertising garage sales and such. After a discussion it was decided that rather than come up with a new set of rules it might be appropriate to make a public announcement on Channel 5 to please take down any temporary signs that had been put up.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the council, Mrs.Gustus made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Phelps.