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City of Atlanta Council met Sept. 4.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

OPEN: The regular meeting of the Atlanta City Council was held on Tuesday September 4, 2018 at the Atlanta City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fred Finchum at 7:30pm.

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

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-yes

Motion Carries.

Motion by McVey 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-yes

Motion Carries.

Jim Welchel was present to report that the Pickle Ball court was laid out. Two clinics are planned.

He also reported that a Golf fund raiser will be held for Christmas lights. He outlined the proposed lighting program for the upcoming year.

Keith Gardner informed the council 2 bids were received for the proposed awning for City Hall. He answered questions from the council. The 2 bids received were from Peoria Awning in the amount of $4112.24 and Armbruster Manufacturing in the amount of $4918.00

Keith Gardner reported that the Boom truck was in need of repair and costs were being put together.

Alderman Young felt that an operator needed to be certified to operate a lift of some sort.

Chief Eimer reported on safety meetings held with the school officials. Lincoln-Logan were changing to new radio frequency for better service. The City would improve coverage by changing as well. Radios would need to be purchased and a channel leased for the City.

Financing was discussed, and no solid figures were available.

Alderwoman Halley moved to direct Chief Eimer to come up with solid costs. The chief agreed.

The City Attorney reported that court proceedings were opening on a property within the City that failed to comply with requests to clean-up at the location.

The Mayor went over, for the council, the code pertaining to unsafe buildings. Cost recovery was also discussed.

Inspectors were also talked about. There were ASHI inspectors in the area. They could be used for inspection and testimony during court proceedings. Notification procedures were outlined by the City Attorney before action is taken on an unsafe building.

Court procedure and steps to compliance were explained to the council. The mayor recommended that initial notification be given.

Motion by Halley second by Finchum to appoint the Police Chief, under 7-1-25C as the Employee Designated Person for notification.

ROLL CALL:

Halley-yes Finchum-yes

Eimer-yes Cheek-yes

Young-yes McVey-yes

Motion Carries.

The Mayor brought up Well #10 had been approved for use by the EPA on a verbal basis. Preparations were being made to allow its use.

The Mayor also reported the work will soon begin on the softeners. This will increase quality.

The Mayor explained progress on the Pickle Ball court. The court needed a net, paddles and balls. The cost would be about $270.00.

Alderman Young felt that players should buy their own equipment. Council discussed the Jim Welchel being responsible for the equipment.

Motion by Eimer second by Cheek to approve the purchase of the Pickle Ball set in the amount of $269.99.

ROLL CALL:

Halley-yes Finchum-yes

Eimer-yes Cheek-yes

Young-no McVey-yes

Motion Carries.

The Mayor brought up the awning as discussed earlier in the meeting.

Motion by Eimer second by McVey to accept the bid from Peoria Awning in the amount of $4112.24.

ROLL CALL:

Halley-yes Finchum-yes

Eimer-yes Cheek-yes

Young-yes McVey-yes

Motion Carries.

Alderman Young asked if the pole was fixed at the Well site. No, it was not. He also asked to be explained the policy on the sale of white rock.

Keith Gardner explained it was $25.00 per ton and we deliver it but will not level it.

Alderman Young also stated that he thinks the public in attendance should be given copies of paperwork.

Alderwoman Finchum asked the citizens input on any suggestions on improvements at the school.

She also asked if work should continue on ordinance updates.

Motion by McVey second by Halley to adjourn the meeting.

ROLL CALL:

Halley-yes Finchum-yes

Eimer-yes Cheek-yes

Young-yes McVey-yes

Motion Carries.

The meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm

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