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Home My Public Portal AboutMinutes-05/08/2013 CITY OF TIFFIN-Minutes Regular Council Meeting The Tiffin City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at the Springmier Library at the CCA Middle School. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. Roll Call vote: Joann Kahler, Mike Ryan, Jim Bartels, Peggy Upton (arrived at 6:37 p.m.)and Royce Phillips. Also present: Engineer Frederick, Attorney Michael, Administrator Jackson. Motion Ryan to amended agenda to eliminate item "F" because it is a double entry, seconded Kahler. All ayes. Motion carried. Johnson County Sheriff: let Council know things are OK in town. Tiffinfest: Monthly meetings are on the third Tuesday. July 13th: breakfast at the church, run at 7:00-9:30 a.m. and the parade at 11:00-noon. Mr. Lewis: he spoke to Council back in 2010 regarding erosion issues at his residence. Greater damage now and would like the City to review. The Depot spoke to Council regarding the Ireland Avenue Extension and options. Peggy Upton arrived at 6:37 Motion Ryan to direct City Attorney not proceed with condemnation on Ireland Avenue Extension properties without further notification by the council, second Upton. All ayes. Motion passed. Motion Kahler to approve the minutes from March 6, March 13 (amended to add the University of Iowa property to the Runge line) , April 10, April 24, 2013, seconded Ryan. Ayes=Phillips, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Nays=Upton. Motion carried. Motion Ryan to approve the payables, seconded Kahler.Ayes=Kahler, Ryan, Bartels. Nays = Upton, Phillips. Motion carried. ACTION SERVICES INC PORTABLE RESTROOMS PARK $210.00 INSURANCE PLAYGROUND AW WELT AMBRISCO EQUIPMENT $140.00 BRENTS COMPUTER SERVICE 2 ONSITE SERVICE,1 TRIP CHARGE $255.00 CITY OF TIFFIN 210 GRANT ST WATER BILL $39.76 CONSUMERS COOPERATIVE UNLEADED GASOLINE $3,602.25 CONSUMERS COOPERATIVE DIESEL FUEL GAZETTE COMMUNICATIONS PUBLICATIONS $134.71 GLASSMASTERS INC LABOR INSTALL LOADER WINDSHIELD $125.00 GOEDKEN,TRAVIS MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT $4.18 HART FREDERICK CONSULTANTS ENGINEERING $65,397.37 FIRE EXTINGUISHER IOWA FIRE EQUIPMENT CHARGE/INSPECT $61.60 JACKSON,MICHON MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT $277.98 LENOCH&CILECK ACE-IC SUPPLIES FOR PUBLIC WORKS $83.10 LINDER TIRE SERVICE NEW TIRE FOR TRACTOR $179.76 LOWES BUSINESS ACCOUNT PARTS FOR PARKS&PUBLIC WORKS $301.97 LYNCH,MICHAEL&RAIBER ATTORNEY SERVICES $6,269.00 MATHESON-LINWELD MONTHLY WELDING RENTALS $64.80 MENARDS 3/4"BRASS CHECK VALVES(2) $25.98 MID-AMERICAN ENERGY NATURAL GAS SERVICES $544.75 MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ANNEXATION ASSISTANCE $1,087.08 PITNEY BOWES PURCHASE POWER POSTAGE METER $577.16 ' PLUMBERS SUPPLY COMPANY 3/4"BRASS CHECK VALVES(3) $40.23 SHAULL,AMY MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT $14.80 SHAY,BRIAN PERMITS AND OFFICIAL TIME $1,445.00 TIFFIN FIRE ASSOCIATION MONTHLY FIRE PROTECTION $8,083.34 WALKER WELDING BRACE FOR BLEACHERS $50.71 WENDLING QUARRIES,INC BALL DIAMOND LIME $84.16 TRAVIS KASPER UTILITY DEPOSIT REFUND $104.07 GARRETT ELLARD UTILITY DEPOSIT REFUND $26.53 TERESA SCOGGIN UTILITY DEPOSIT REFUND $111.33 ROBERT HAGEN UTILITY DEPOSIT REFUND $95.48 MAXWELL KOLDER&JAMIE BURROWS UTILITY DEPOSIT REFUND $90.72 STARR ALEXANDRA JONES-YOUNG UTILITY DEPOSIT REFUND $54.38 DEAN&TAMMY HOLDERNESS UTILITY DEPOSIT REFUND $127.55 CHRISTOPER ORR UTILITY DEPOSIT REFUND $84.51 PEGGY BRANDT UTILITY DEPOSIT REFUND $138.91 Ordinance 2013-328 Amending the Municipal Code, Chapter 136, Sidewalk Regulations, to Change the Amount of Time Property Owners have to Remove Snow, Ice and Accumulations from Sidewalks under 136.03-3`d: Motion Ryan to approve, second Bartels. Ayes=Phillips, Upton, Bartels, Ryan. Nays=Kahler. Final reading passed. Resolution 2013-084 Setting a Public Hearing date for Rezoning of Prairie Trail West: Motion Ryan to approve, second Bartels. Ayes=Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton, Phillips. Motion carried. Resolution 2013-085 Setting a Public Hearing Date to Add Compensation Paid Per Meeting to Board of Adjustment Members: Motion Upton to approve, second Ryan. Ayes=Phillips, Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler.'Motion passed. Resolution 2013-086 Setting a Public Hearing Date to Amend Chapter 41.11 of the Municipal Code Regarding Hunting within the City Limits of Tiffin: Motion Bartels to approve, second Ryan. Ayes=Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton, Phillips. Motion passed. Resolution 2013-101 Setting a Public Hearing Date for FY2013 Budget Amendment: Motion Upton to approve, seconded Ryan. Ayes=Phillips, Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Motion passed. Resolution 2013-087 Setting a Public Hearing Date to sell 600 sq ft of property to Alliant Energy substation expansion: Motion Kahler to approve, second Ryan.Ayes=Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton, Phillips. Motion passed. Investment Policy discussion and possible action: Mayor recused himself from the discussion. Ryan informed Council that on the next agenda will be discussion and action for the investment committee. Resolution 2013-088 Authorizing the City Administrator/Clerk to sign a Contract for the Purchase of a' Truck for Public Works: Motion Ryan to adjourn until the 05/22/13 meeting, second Upton. All ayes. Motion carried. Resolution 2013-089 Setting the Date for the Public Hearing and Letting of the 2013 Water Pressure Upgrade Project: Motion Ryan to approve, second Bartels. Ayes=Phillips, Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Motion carried. • Resolution 2013-090 Authorizing the City Administrator/Clerk to sign contract for the purchase of a scanner: Motion Kahler to approve, second Bartels.Ayes=Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton, Phillips. Motion carried. Resolution 2013-091 Adopting and Approving Tax Compliance Procedures Relating to Tax-Exempt Bonds: Motion Ryan to approve, second Bartels. Ayes=Phillips, Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Motion carried. Resolution 2013-092 Setting Date for Public Hearing on General Obligation City hall Improvement Loan Agreement: Motion Kahler to approve, seconded Ryan. Ayes=Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Nays=Phillips. Motion carried. Resolution 2013-093 Setting Date for Public Hearing on Urban Renewal Plan Amendment: Motion Ryan to adjourn to 05/22/13 meeting, second Upton. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Bartels to approve consent agenda items, seconded Kahler . Ayes=Phillips, Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Motion carried. Resolution 2013-094 Authorizing the City Administrator/Clerk to sign the Rodeo contract for Tiffinfest Resolution 2013-095-Authorizing the Issuance of Annual Cigarette and Tobacco Permit to The Depot Resolution 2013-096 Authorizing the Issuance of Annual Cigarette and Tobacco Permit to Morgan's Service Resolution 2013-097 Authorizing the Issuance of Annual Cigarette and Tobacco Permit to Kum & Go Resolution 2013-098 Authorizing the Issuance of Annual Cigarette and Tobacco Permit to Casey's General Store Resolution 2013-099 Approving Liquor&Alcohol Permit for Kum &Go Resolution 2013-100 Approving Alcohol Permit for Casa Tequila Attorney Michael reported: Working on railroad crossing arms at trail, Hazmat agreement, wording for appeals in Employee Manual, P &Z proposed a Zoning Ordinance change. Engineer Frederick reported:Working on Roberts Ferry, fence issues, railroad crossing, erosion control and seeding, 2013 CIP projects, pressure reducing valves. Council Person Upton: Stop signs are not needed at Jasper and the Xing,arms. Council Person Ryan: Pull stakes around trees at city park, On the East side of City Park there are 6 or 8 trees that are the City's that can be transferred and replanted, would like to keep things moving at meetings and requests to get an email of questions prior to the meeting on any issues. Administrator Jackson: Completed FEMA paperwork from flooding. Had meeting with IA DOT and discussed some annexation items. Mayor Berner: Iowa Interstate Railroad made offer to sell lot next to the City Garage for$10,000. No closed session. Motion Ryan to adjourn at 8:28 p.m., seconded Upton. All ayes. Motion passed. AWA•joehrP Michon .ckson, e y Administrator/Clerk Steven L. Berner, Mayor May 8,2013