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City of Atlanta Council met October 2.

City of Atlanta Council met Oct. 2.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

OPEN: The regular meeting of the Atlanta City Council was held on Tuesday October 2, 2018 at the Atlanta City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fred Finchum at 7:30pm.

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

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

ROLL CALL:

                 Halley-A                                                   Finchum-yes

                  Eimer-yes                                                 Cheek-yes

                 Young-yes                                                McVey-yes

                                                                                                            Motion Carries.

Alderwoman Halley entered the meeting at 7.31p.m.

Motion by McVey second by Cheek 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.

The Mayor welcomed new people to the meeting. Went over meeting protocol.

Rick Lynch asked that closed session should not be held to discuss the purchase of property.

Melanie Blankenship said that she was concerned with giving the Library a liquor license. Requested that they not be given a liquor license.

Alan Grigg asked if there was a resolution to the trailer court problems. Mayor stated the violations are currently being reviewed to see which ones have been resolved.

Keith Gardner reported that the bucket truck may not be repairable. Alderman McVey asked that patching continue as long as weather holds out.

Randy Brooks reported the closing maintenance was beginning at the Golf Course.  

Chief Eimer reported on Police activity since the last meeting. There was 1 accident, 2 arrest and 2 ordinance violation letters went out. Solicitors without a City permit were dealt with and Chief requested the citizens call the PD if they have someone come to the door without a permit.

The Attorney reported that a property complaint went to court. The court did award a judgement against that individual.  

The Mayor explained the generator installed at the old City Hall building. It was installed by the CIBRN. They had requested to set their own generator to power their equipment when our power was not in service. NO City of Atlanta services are connected to this generator nor did the City expend any money for this generator.

Motion by McVey second by Finchum to enter executive session.

  ROLL CALL:

                 Halley-yes                                                  Finchum-yes

                  Eimer-yes                                                  Cheek-yes

                 Young-No                                                  McVey-yes                                  

                                                                                                    Motion Carries.

The Council re-entered regular session.

Alderwoman Halley moved that on the advice of legal counsel, the Council will not be moving forward with the complaint of the Liquor violation, second by Cheek.

  ROLL CALL:

                 Halley-yes                                                  Finchum-yes

                  Eimer-yes                                                  Cheek-yes

                 Young-No                                                   McVey-yes                                  

                                                                                                    Motion Carries.

The Mayor brought up the annual Treasurer’s Report which was reviewed by the Council.

Motion by McVey second by Eimer to accept the annual Treasurer’s Report as presented.

  ROLL CALL:

                 Halley-yes                                                  Finchum-yes

                  Eimer-yes                                                  Cheek-yes

                 Young-yes                                                  McVey-yes                                  

                                                                                                    Motion Carries.

Halloween hours will be held Oct. 31st 5 to 8pm.

Alderman Young reported that the county was going to try a One Call program and wanted to use Atlanta as a test. He also brought up a fact that a bus was stopped in the intersection of 5th and Vine St. The Chief will check into this.

  Motion by Cheek 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 8:10 pm

Fred Finchum

Mayor

 

                                  Atlanta City Council      

                                     Meeting Minutes

                                   September 18, 2018

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 McVey to approve the minutes as presented.

ROLL CALL:

                 Halley-yes                                                 Finchum-yes

                  Eimer-yes                                                 Cheek-yes

                 Young-yes                                                McVey-yes

                                       

                                                                                                    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-yes

                                       

                                                                                                    Motion Carries.

Amy Werthiem sked the City to report on a proposed violation or violations of the Liquor Code. She claimed that the library had multiple violations.

David Blankenship asked the council to consider lowering the amount of spending that could be done by Dept. heads. He also asked that the City consider using Logan County businesses over others when contracting work.

Randy Brooks gave a short report on the outing held Saturday for the Christmas Tree lights. He states that is was a good turn-out.

Chief Eimer reported on Police activity. Several auto theft activities had been reported around Atlanta. An incident near the 217 Roadhouse was discussed.

Paul Goodwin reported that Well #10 was on-line and had been for a week. This is the only Well being used at this time. Testing will continue and adjustments are being made  Questions were answered about water and operations.

Softners and piping up-grades are yet to be done. This work should begin in October.

The Mayor brought up the Logan County Joint Solid Waste Committee was ceasing operations on November 30, 2018

The City’s options were gone over to replace the service.

Option 1 is working with Area Disposal using the current city owned bin. Total cost was  $3532.00 per year.

Option 2 is to provide no outlet for recycling.

Option 3 is to investigate a program where each home owner has their own bin and the cost would then be passed onto the home owner.

Alderman Young felt that any contract should specify that recycling is actually being done.

The Mayor went over a report on the operation of the swimming pool. Operations had went well but income was down some.

Alderman Halley said that the pool hours were not conducive to working parents. Added operations were discussed.

Alderman Finchum stated that there was quite a few people from long distances that came to play in the Golf outing Saturday.

  Motion by McVey second by Cheek to adjourn the meeting.

  ROLL CALL:

                 Halley-yes                                                  Finchum-yes

                  Eimer-yes                                                  Cheek-yes

                 Young-yes                                                 McVey-yes                                  

                                                                                                    Motion Carries.

                                                                                                                   

The meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm

Fred Finchum

Mayor

 

                                  Atlanta City Council      

                                     Meeting Minutes

                                   September 4, 2018

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

The meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm

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