Open: The regular meeting of the Atlanta City Council was held on Tuesday October 7, 2014 at the Atlanta Golf Course. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fred Finchum at 7: 30pm. Roll call
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Meeting Minutes October 7, 2014
Motion by Billie Cheek second by Matt Clemmons to approve minutes as presented. Roll Call: Polley-yes Cheek-yes Clemmons-yes McVey-yes Moore-yes Finchum-yes Motion Carries. Motion by Adam McVey second by Bob Polley to pay all bills approved by their respective chairmen or as far as money allows. Roll Call: Polley-yes Cheek-yes Clemmons-yes McVey-yes Moore-yes Finchum-yes Motion Carries. Mark Dovel was present to request a variance to AG zoning or rezoning to allow an in-ground pool. Mr. Dovel told the council that he applied for a permit was denied. He was requesting any changes that would be best in this situation. The planning Commission will take up the issue at its next meeting. Dale Colaw reported that new title searches were being started for an alternate route for the water line for the new well. Staff changes at the title company had slowed the searches somewhat but work was continuing. The council discussed some possible changes in the lease agreement at the Golf Course. This followed a report that pricing was being reviewed for next year. Mike Harrison reported that the railroad crossings will be closed for a day before moving to the next one. Harrison went over tile work being done. Work will be done near Catholic Church and on the South West part of town. Some sidewalk work was being done.
Alderman Moore felt that it may help attract more labor. Motion by Bill Moore second by Matt Clemmons to approve shift differential to review it in 120 days.
Polley-yes Cheek-yes Clemmons-yes McVey-yes Moore-yes Finchum-yes Motion Carries. The council took up the topic of the costs so far of the water project. So far costs were over $100,000. Estimates for the whole project were near $1,000,000. Alderman Matt Clemmons went over the need for a rate increase. $11.00 per month for each customer. Water and Sewer committee had 2 suggestions. First was a $13.00 total change with $12.00 in water for the new well project and $1.00 in sewer and second was an $8.00 change with $7.00 in water for new well project and $1.00 in sewer. Also discussed sending out flyer to each resident explaining the need for increase. This will be effective December 1, 2014.
Polley-yes Cheek-yes Clemmons-yes McVey-yes Moore-yes Finchum-yes Motion Carries. The Economic Development commission was recommending the use of TIF Funds to be used to hire a firm to help develop the area near NAPA. The request is for $5000 for Planning and Marketing by Keith Moran. Motion by Matt Clemmons second by Amber Finchum for Economic Development Commission to use $5000 in TIF funds for Planning and Marketing. Roll Call: Polley-yes Cheek-abstain Clemmons-yes McVey-yes Moore-yes Finchum-yes Motion Carries. Randy Brooks also brought a request for $4100 of TIF funds for the purpose of moving the Carriage House near the Park to the Elevator site to increase tourism. The Mayor explained that a representative from WCIA, Joe Barlow, had toured Atlanta and was very impressed. Motion by Amber Finchum second by Adam McVey to allow the use of TIF funds to move the Carriage house.
Polley-yes Cheek-abstain Clemmons-yes McVey-yes Moore-yes Finchum-yes Motion Carries. The Council reviewed a revised MFT Resolution to include $13,000 for tile repair. Motion by Adam McVey second by Billie Cheek to approve the 2014 Revised MFT Maintenance Program. Roll Call: Polley-yes Cheek-yes Clemmons-yes McVey-yes Moore-yes Finchum-yes Motion Carries. The Mayor reported the Eminence Park District and Logan County has paid back the erroneous taxation related to the TIF. Motion by Matt Clemmons second by Bob Polley to approve a Waiver and Release with Logan County. Roll Call: Polley-yes Cheek-yes Clemmons-yes McVey-yes Moore-yes Finchum-yes Motion Carries. The Mayor asked the council if we should send second notices to other taxing bodies for the amounts they owe. Council agreed. Alderman Polley reported that he received email pertaining to the 4-way stop at the service lane. Mayor explained that IDOT is aware of Casey’s opening and the plan is to come re-evaluate this intersection. Alderman Cheek requested to set Trick or Treat hours from 5-8pm on Friday October 31st. Motion by Matt Clemmons second by Adam McVey to adjourn. Roll Call: Polley-yes Cheek-yes Clemmons-yes McVey-yes Moore-yes Finchum-yes Motion Carries. The meeting adjourned at 9:32 pm Kenneth Martin City Clerk Directory: uploads uploads -> 587 Return function, r i(X) r i(0) r i(1) r i(2) r i(3) 1 0 2 4 6 Thermal Station, I 2 0 1 5 6 3 0 3 5 6 10 uploads -> Department of science and humanities department of mathematics part-a questions and answers uploads -> The Case Against the nypd’s Quota-Driven ‘Broken Windows’ Policing What Is It? uploads -> For want of a nail uploads -> Ownership Models There are two different types of ownership models uploads -> Police Militarization uploads -> City of rising star regular meting thursday, july 14, 2016 uploads -> Township of winfield uploads -> Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act of 2014 uploads -> The Black Panther Party’s Ten-Point Program What We Want Now! Download 14.12 Kb. Share with your friends:
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