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City of Atlanta Council met July 17.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

OPEN: The regular meeting of the Atlanta City Council was held on Tuesday July 17, 2018 at the Atlanta City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fred Finchum at 7:30 pm.

ROLL CALL: Halley, Eimer, Young, Finchum, and Cheek were present. McVey was absent.

Motion by Cheek second by Halley to approve the minutes as presented.

ROLL CALL:

                 Halley-yes                                               Finchum-yes

                  Eimer-yes                                                  Cheek-yes

                 Young-yes                                                 McVey-A 

Motion Carries.

Motion by Finchum second by Eimer to pay all bills as approved by their respected chairman or as far as money allows.

ROLL CALL:

                 Halley-yes                                               Finchum-yes

                  Eimer-yes                                                  Cheek-yes

                 Young-yes                                                 McVey-A 

Motion Carries.

Paul Eckert complimented the employees on clean-up work being done. He also asked about the notice that came out on the water. He asked if anything could be done to change the situation.

Paul Goodwin reported that the new well was not on line yet. New sampling was being done at the plant to see if the nitrite levels were reduced.

Start up was ready to happen at the new well.

Paul also stated Oil and chipping will start tomorrow on the east side and Thursday on the west side.

Randy Brooks reported that 50 people participated in an outing over the weekend.

The Police gave a short report on a C.O.P.S bike ride coming through Atlanta on Friday.

The Attorney reported that a letter was sent to the owners of the Trailer Park. Clean-up had begun. Owners wanted to discuss any other things needed to be done.

The Mayor brought up a meeting of the Joint Solid Waste Agency. Decisions needed to be made due to communities dropping out. The meeting will be at the jail at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Changes will be coming due to low income. The Mayor felt that the City should be prepared for changes. He also felt that Area Disposal should be contacted.

Alderman Young asked about the TIF expenditure for the Carriage House. The Ordinance was gone over and the TIF obligation was gone over.

Alderman Young also asked what the agreement on the 15 acres. It will be mowed by Wes Green if he was allowed to bail it.

Alderman Eimer reported that he was working on a sign program directing to Olympia and events. He will report back.

The council gave input and ideas for the program.

Alderwoman Halley asked what security was present at the Well site. Well casings could not be accessed.

Alderman Young felt that equipment at the Well should be protected against rust.

Motion by Cheek second by Halley to adjourn the meeting.

ROLL CALL:

                 Halley-yes                                               Finchum-yes

                  Eimer-yes                                                  Cheek-yes

                 Young-yes                                                 McVey-A 

Motion Carries.

The meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm

Kenneth Martin

City Clerk

Atlanta City Council

Meeting Minutes

July 3, 2018

OPEN: The regular meeting of the Atlanta City Council was held on Tuesday July 3, 2018 at the Atlanta City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fred Finchum at 7:30pm.

ROLL CALL:

                 Halley-yes                                               Finchum-yes

                  Eimer-yes                                                  Cheek-yes

                 Young-yes                                                 McVey-A 

Motion by Cheek second by Finchum to approve the minutes as presented.

ROLL CALL:

                 Halley-yes                                               Finchum-yes

                  Eimer-yes                                                  Cheek-yes

                 Young-yes                                                 McVey-A 

Motion Carries.

Motion by Halley second by Eimer to pay all bills as approved by their respected chairman or as far as money allows.

ROLL CALL:

                 Halley-yes                                               Finchum-yes

                  Eimer-yes                                                  Cheek-yes

                 Young-yes                                                 McVey-A 

Motion Carries.

Melanie Blankenship told the council that she was denied a request for Betterment Fund information from the City she felt that more transparency was needed from various committees.

Marilyn Horath was present to report water problems at her home that were not improving.

She also felt that the 4th of July should be a larger celebration to help the festivities be better. Volunteers were needed to help raise money and help for the event.

Alderwoman Halley felt that a committee should be formed early to work on the problem.

Keith Gardner stated the painting of City Hall will begin soon. The office will be closed during the painting. He states oil and chipping will start 16th for 2 days.

Randy Brooks reported that there will three outings at the Golf Course this week.

The Mayor took up the need for clean-up at the Trailer Park after the fire. The City Attorney went over the City Code and State requirements pertaining to the problem.

The owners’ attorney had communicated with the City attorney to settle the problem as efficiently as possible.

John Sherman asked the City Attorney questions about the Abandon Mobile Home Act and these were answered.

Options for clean-up were gone over. There were several avenues to pursue.

The City Attorney recommended notice be sent to the trailer owners and the property owners of the existing violations.

Alderwoman Cheek felt that time should be given to resolve the issue. John Sherman requested notice be given.

Motion by Young second by Halley to give notice of 30 days before anything was done.

ROLL CALL:

                 Halley-yes                                               Finchum-yes

                  Eimer-yes                                                  Cheek-yes

                 Young-yes                                                 McVey-A 

Motion Carries.

Bill Thomas told the council that an Open House at the Carriage House. The Public is invited.

The Betterment Fund was also suggesting changes to broaden the Façade Improvement

Program to include buildings and properties near the Interstate.

Motion by Young second by to table action until the next meeting. NO SECOND.

Motion by Halley second by Finchum to approve the two changes which were add buildings and properties near the interstate.

ROLL CALL:

                 Halley-yes                                               Finchum-yes

                  Eimer-yes                                                  Cheek-yes

                 Young-yes                                                 McVey-A Motion Carries.

Bill Thomas informed the council that the Betterment Fund tax exempt status was reinstated 6-14-18.

Alderman Young stated that he felt the taxes were overstated by the ladies on the Golf Course. He also questioned some past expenditures for the Carriage House. This will be checked.

Alderman Eimer told the council that he had conversations about the community cooperation with the school and how to cooperate with other communities.

Also promoting student athletes and further cooperation with the school.

Young pointed out that other events besides sports should be recognized.

Motion by Cheek second by Halley to adjourn the meeting.

ROLL CALL:

                 Halley-yes                                               Finchum-yes

                  Eimer-yes                                                  Cheek-yes

                 Young-yes                                                 McVey-A Motion Carries.

The meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm

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