Minutes:
MayorLouis Sanderscalled theJanuary23,2025, Village of Attica Council regularmeeting to order at 7:30PM.
Roll Call:Owen Best, Nicole Lenhart,Keith Hopple,Jim Gray,Kirk Stanfield
Others Present:Administrator Shock,Maintenance Supervisor Scott
Absent:Ed Beamer
Approval of Warrants:Motion by Councilman Best to approve the warrants for payment, seconded by Councilwoman Lenhart. Vote: 5-0 Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes:Motion by Councilwoman Best to approve 1/9/25 minutes, seconded by Councilman Hopple. Vote: 5-0. Motion carried.
Written & Oral Communication:
Resident Tom Rickard expressed his concern with the roads throughout the village, he offered help if needed as well as reassurance of other community members willing to help. Council noted the challenge of securing salt with the current shortage and will look into using the offered help if the weather continues to impact the village.
Contract Operator Mendoza provided updates on the water system. Notably the leaks that have been addressed seem to be allowing the plant to produce less water per day decrease from an average of 130,000 gallons down between 110,000 and 120,000 gallons. Also noted was turbidity issues caused by the cold weather. Lastly Operator Mendoza noted his contract expiring at the end of February and stated after the last meeting with the EPA and Owen and Ed that he would be willing to extend through May 23rd as the village searches for staffing.
Councilwoman Lenhart inquired with Operator Mendoza on leaks that have been chased and fixed recently also concerning the rational of decision making when it comes to spending money and managing decisions on water leaks. Operator Mendoza noted his concerns with the levels in the water tower and the extended plant run times. Operator Mendoza believes the leak issues are under control as the tower is holding levels. Councilman Best reassured that decisions need to run through Administrator Shock and not through group texts amongst council members.
Public Safety: None
Streets & Properties:None
Parks: Councilwoman Lenhart provided her draft of listed activities for the year.
Trees:None
Fire:None
EMS:None
Cemetery:None
Personnel:None
Zoning Commission:None
Finance and rule:Cash balance: $1,138,224All funds includeCDs and reserved or restricted funds, and debt reserve funds.
Ord 1 – Liquidating the Sutton Bank CD’s, passed as emergencyby Councilman Best and seconded by Councilwoman Lenhart, vote 5-0
Ord 2 – Establishing account with STAR Ohio investment, passed as emergency by Councilman Best and seconded by Councilwoman Lenhart, vote 5-0
Ord 3 – Delinquent accounts (1st read)
Water & Sewer:None
Village Website & IT:None
Unfinished, Old Business and New Business:None
Next meeting:Regular meeting on Thursday,February13that 7:30PM.
Motion byCouncilmanBest, seconded byCouncilwoman Lenhartto adjourn the meeting. Time: 9:12PM. Vote: 5-0.Motion carried.
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Mayor Louis Sanders- Fiscal Officer Isaac Phillips
