Minutes: Regular Meeting 03/02/2021

City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin Regular City Council Meeting Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340 Date/Time: March 2, 2021 – 7:00 PM Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org Posted: February 26, 2021 (website & front entry of City Hall) Mayor: Steven Berner City Administrator: Doug Boldt Council At Large: Jim Bartels City Attorney: Robert Michael/Crystal Raiber Council At Large: Al Havens – Mayor Pro-Tem City Clerk: Abigail Hora Council At Large: Eric Schnedler W/WW Superintendent: Brett Mehmen Council At Large: Chris Olney D. of Public Works: Brian Detert Council At Large: Skylar Limkemann _______________________________________________________________________ Work Session - Call to Order – 6:15 PM A. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at the City Hall Council Chambers. This was a meeting open to the public through the Iowa Open Meeting Law but due to the current public health emergency (Covid-19) most councilpersons were participating in the meeting electronically as allow by the Iowa Code, Chapter 21. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 6:15 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Al Havens present via Microsoft Teams, Jim Bartels via telephone, Eric Schnedler, Chris Olney, Skylar Limkemann. Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt, City Clerk Abigail Hora and Building Official Brian Shay. B. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval Motion to approve agenda by Schnedler. Second by Limkemann. All ayes, agenda approved. C. Discussion and Review of Fire Department Transition Agreement and Fire Department Ordinance Discussion: Mayor Steve Berner reviews the Fire Department Transition Agreement and Ordinance with council. The following changes will be made: amend chapter 35.06 paragraph three the city council shall consider the appointment and the removal of the members of the fire department members. The Fire Chief shall submit a recommendation for the appointment or removal of a member of the fire department. Adding language to the end of chapter 35.04, existing members of the fire department have until June 30, 2026. D. Discussion and Review of FY 2021-2022 Budget Discussion: City Administrator Doug Boldt will discuss this more during his report. E. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda F. Other Business G. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Schnedler. Second by Limkemann. All ayes, meeting adjourned at 6:59 PM. A. Regular Session - Call to Order – 7:00 PM – This meeting is open to the public through the Iowa Open Meeting Law but due to the current public health emergency (Covid-19) most councilpersons will be participating in the meeting electronically as allowed by the Iowa Code, Chapter 21. City Council Agenda Page 1 of 5