E-1 - 03-16-21 Final Minutes

City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin Regular City Council Meeting Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340 Date/Time: March 16, 2021 – 7:00 PM Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org Posted: March 12, 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 – 6:00 PM A. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, March 16, 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 6:04 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 Clerk Abigail Hora, Public Works Director Brian Detert, 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 of Fire Department Transition and Timeline for City of Tiffin Fire Chief Discussion: Mayor Steve Berner does not believe the City should hire a full-time fire chief. Council person Eric Schnedler discussed other funding options like through the building department, and the townships. Council person Chris Olney believes we should have a plan to transition in a few years down the road. Council person Skylar Limkemann is in full support of hiring a full-time fire chief. He wants to ensure we get the right person for the job. Limkemann provides factual data to support this position. Former Chief Brian Detert does not believe the City should hire a full-time fire chief. Current Chief Brad Hill is willing to run the department as a volunteer chief. Council person Jim Bartels likes the idea of advertising for the position but not in favor of a full-time position. Council Person Al Havens does not want to hire a chief and find duties if they are not needed, we should concentrate on compensating the current fire department. D. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda E. Other Business F. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Olney. Second by Bartels. All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:04 PM. City Council Agenda Page 1 of 4