The Atlantic City Council, Wednesday evening, will act on recommendations by the City’s Personnel and Finance Committee, to appoint Pat McCurdy to the vacant Third Ward City Council seat, and an updated City Attorney Retainer Agreement with David Wiederstein. The 3rd Ward seat became open when Ashley Hayes resigned last month, after it was learned she had moved out of the Ward. Assuming McCurdy is appointed to the seat, the public may file a petition to hold a Special Election to fill the seat, within 14 days of the Council’s decision. If there are no objections, McCurdy would hold the seat until at least the November General Election.

As for Wiederstein, he was the City’s Attorney before handing those duties over to his associate, Mark Bosworth. Bosworth, however, has resigned to take a position in Colorado.  Audubon County Attorney Sarah Jennings, who also serves as the Assistant Cass County Attorney, has agreed to serve as the City’s Assistant Attorney. If approved, the move would add about $6,000 per year to the city’s legal budget.

In other business, the Atlantic City Council will review and possible act on bids received for the Atlantic Senior Center. Bids were due by May 30th, and two have been received: One from Valley Mutual Insurance, for $45,250; The other from the Atlantic Elks Club, in the amount of $55,445. Both bids meet the minimum $40,000 threshold set by the Council last month. The Council is now free to discuss the bids and reach a consensus on the appropriate course of action, which includes: rejecting all bids; order the sale of the property to the highest bidder or a specific bidder; or, they may refer the issue to committee.

The Council will also hold the second reading of an Ordinance Amending the City Code of Ordinances, by adding a Chapter entitled “Human Habitation of Vehicles Prohibited.” According to City Administrator John Lund, the Ordinance says essentially, that “No matter where you are, you cannot move campers and similar vehicles onto your property and have people living out of them indefinitely.” The Council will also act on the first reading of an Ordinance amending the Code, with regard to Fireworks. If approved, for the 4th of July holiday, fireworks could only be discharged on July 3rd and 4th, from Noon until 11-p.m. both days. The current ordinance allows fireworks to be discharged July 2nd and 3rd from Noon until 10-p.m., and from Noon until 11-p.m. July 4th.

There will also be the first reading of an Ordinance with regard to Sidewalk Regulations. The Community Development Committee has recommended that from 2nd to 6th Streets, sidewalk sales will only be allowed during the operating hours of the business. Merchandise must be taken indoors at the end of the business day, if the Ordinance is approved after the 3rd reading. The final order of business, Wednesday, is to appoint Doug Bierbaum to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

The Atlantic City Council meeting begins 5:30-p.m., Wednesday, in the Council’s Chambers at City Hall.