The Atlantic City Council breezed through most of their agenda, Wednesday night, at least until it came time for a report of the budget. First-off, the Council recognized Street Department Superintendent Kirk Knudsen for his 35 years of work with the City. Mayor Dave Jones presented Knudsen with a plaque and an insulated beverage mug.

Atlantic Mayor Dave Jones and Street Dept. Superintendent Kirk Knudsen.

In other business, the Council, with Councilman Behrens absent, agreed to set the date for a Public Hearing on the sale of real estate at 403 W. 14th Street. The Hearing will be held during the Council’s meeting at 5:30-p.m. on Feb. 3rd.

The City, in April 2019, adopted a resolution for the disposition of City-owned properties, that outlines how properties may be disposed of. In this case, owners of an abutting property have submitted a bid for $10,000 to acquire the property at 403 W. 14th, but a hearing is required before the agreement can be signed-off on.

On a related note, the Council passed a Resolution “Amending the Policy for the Disposition of City Own Properties.” And, they passed on the Second Reading, an Ordinance with regard to the Collection of Solid Waste. City Clerk Barb Barrick explains…

And, they passed the First Reading of an Ordinance amending sections of the Code of Ordinances entitled “City Clerk,”and “City Attorney,” that would eliminate the current two-year reappointment schedule, and make the City Clerk and Attorney permanent employees.