Minutes-08/06/1969

Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, August 6, 1969, Tiffin, Iowa. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bream. Present: Ned Allen, Fred Moore, Glenn Potter, and Ted Spivey. Also present were DeWaine Slade, Ralph Neuzil, Ed Filips of the Light Co., and Sydney Schachtmeister of the Health Dept. Absent: Dale Flansburg. Minutes of the July meeting were approved as read. Sydney Schachtmeister of the Health Dept. explained to the Council some of the things the Health Dept. deals with such as housing, water, sewage, bugs, rodents, etc. Discussion was held with him about the plugged up tubes under the railroad tracks, noxious weeds, and diseased elm trees along the creek. Ed Filips of the Light Co. said they are now dealing with Mrs. Rogers about a site for the sub-station, which is near the sewer plant. When the deal is completed they will move as fast as possible to construct the sub-station. There will be a fence around it and they will plant trees of shrubs. Railroad Crossing- Mr. Neuzil has received a letter saying signals at the crossing will be constructed within the next nine months. The railroad and the State will share the costs which is estimated to be around $12,000. The Town will not have to pay any of the costs. Water- Mr. Neuzil said as of now two contractors have put up performance bonds, while the other two have not. He hasn't heard anything from Chapman and Cutler. Road- Ken Ingham will still sell the lot. He will pay the 1969 taxes. Now we need to get the abstract and the deed. Gas- The Clerk will write Mr. Findlay of the gas co. telling him the water project will soon be underway. Elm trees- Discussion was held on the diseased elm trees. It was suggested the Clerk write Mr. Filips of the Light Co. asking him if they will remove the trees along the highway since their lines run through them. Mowing- Ned Allen made the motion to discontinue mowing all property not owned by the Town. Ted Spivey seconded it. The vote was Aye- Ned Allen and Ted Spivey. Nay- Fred Moore and Glenn Potter. Mayor Bream voted Nay. Ned Allen made the motion to pay a bill of $358.86 to the railroad. This bill is five years old. Glenn Potter seconded the motion. The vote was Aye- Allen, Moore, and Potter. Nay- Spivey. Building permits of Frank Jedlicka and Bill Melton were discussed. The Clerk will write and tell them they need to apply for a building permit. Mayor Bream read a letter about an election school for clerks and judges. Fred Moore made the motion to pay the following bills. Glenn Potter seconded it. All in favor.