The Atlantic School Board will hold a Public Meeting 3-p.m. Tuesday, June 4th, at the Middle School Media Center. On their agenda, is a Resolution approving the Contract and Bonds with Precision Concrete Services, Inc., of Atlantic, for the Washington Elementary School parking lot. They’ll also act on a Resolution providing for the award and issuance of General Obligation School Bonds, and providing for the levy of taxes to pay for the bonds, the sale of which takes place at 10-a.m., Tuesday.

In other business, the Atlantic School Board will act on a resignation received by Jake Vetter, as an employee of the district’s ground maintenance department, and on contract recommendations for the Summer Lunch Program: Angela Behrens and Lori Namanny (5-hour positions), and Jodi Woodard (3-hour position). All three women have past experience in working with the Summer Lunch Program.

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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.

Sheriff’s officials in Pottawattamie County say a McClelland man was arrested Sunday night as the result of an investigation into suspicious activity at 2nd and Railroad Avenue. 18-year old Jarett Lee Joldersma was arrested at around 10: 15-p.m., for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. His bond was set at $1,300. A Pott. County Deputy flagged down by security working a concert at Harrah’s Casino, Friday night, arrested 32-year old Jeffrey M. Sorenson for Assault Causing bodily injury. Sorensen allegedly struck a 55-year old man in the face and then entered a porta-potty.

Friday afternoon, 26-year old Gary James Utley, of Council Bluffs, was transported to the Pottawattamie County Jail from the jail in Peoria, IL. Utley was wanted on a Pott. County warrant for Violation of Probation. He was also held for being a Fugitive from Justice. And, Friday morning, 53-year old Clyde Austin Perkins, of Papillion, NE., was transported from the Mills County Jail to the Pott. County Jail, where he was held to address a warrant for Assault causing bodily injury. Bond was set at $1,000.

SPENCER, Iowa (AP) — A northwest Iowa man has been sentenced in a second county for an insurance scheme. Clay County District Court records say 41-year-old Scott Leininger pleaded guilty last week to theft. He was given a suspended prison sentence of five years and placed on probation for five years.

He’d already been sentenced to two years of probation for forgery in Plymouth County. Authorities say Leininger fabricated repair quotes and invoices for more than $57,000 in insurance claims for power surge damage to a motorized wheelchair and other devices. He said the damage was caused by lightning.

The Creston Police Department reports four arrests took place over the past few days. At around 3:25-a.m. Sunday, Dennis Speed, of Des Moines, was arrested at Sumner and Ringgold Streets, on a Union County warrant for Theft in the 5th Degree. Speed was later released on $300 bond. Saturday evening, 54-year old Carmen Borha, of Creston, was arrested for Theft in the 5th Degree. Borha was cited and released on a Promise to Appear in court.

Saturday afternoon, 34-year old Boone Hayes, of Creston, was arrested at his home on a Madison County warrant for Failure to Appear on original charges of Burglary in the 1st Degree, and Domestic Assault. Hayes was transferred to the custody of Madison County Deputies. And, Friday evening, 62-year old Gregory Kaufman, of Creston, was arrested at the Union County Law Enforcement Center, for OWI/2nd offense. He was later released on a $2,000 bond.