The Atlantic City Council began their first session of the new year on Wednesday night with two new council members, and the recognition of a woman who has served for more than two decades at the City Library. Bob Cord and Lori Stuart joined the Council after having won the City Elections last November. Mayor Dave Jones’ first order of business after welcoming them to the Council, was to pay special recognition to Diane McFadden.

Jones read a proclamation recognizing McFadden for 25-years of service. She began her duties with the Atlantic Public Library on Jan. 1st 1989. On behalf of the City, Jones thanked for her “Dedication and service to the citizens of Atlantic.”

The Council then acted on approving a variety of administrative matters and a Resolution accepting work performed by KWS, Incorporated, with regard to the 7th Street traffic signalization project, which vastly reduced the amount of time motorists have to wait at the intersection of 7th and Olive for the traffic lights to change. Mayor Dave Jones was among those who was very happy about the long-overdue change, as the City has been battling with the DOT for years to resolve traffic control device problems at the intersection.

The project began and was completed last summer. Jones said it “Has never been any better,” and “it works perfect.” The final contract price on the project was $141,566. The Council also approved an Engineering Agreement with Snyder and Associates Engineers, for the mapping of the Atlantic Municipal Airport, in the lump sum amount of $2,300.

City Administrator Doug Harris said early last fall, the City contracted with SWIPCO – The Southwest Iowa Planning Council – to update the Ordinance, as required by the FAA so the City can continue to receive State and Federal funds. As part of the agreement, surveying and mapping of the airport was required. SWIPCO indicated that wasn’t part of their agreement with the City. The City contacted Snyder’s to handle the task, 90-percent of the cost for which will be reimbursed by the FAA. The City will end up paying about $200 after reimbursement.