Minutes-12/24/1968

Minutes of Special Council Meeting, Town of Tiffin, January 24, 1968 The meeting was called to order by Mayor O'Toole. Councilmen answering roll call were Bream, Spivey, Potter, and Moore. Absent: Bill Verry. Also present: Mr. Ralph Neuzil. OLD BUSINESS: The contract for the holding pond at the sewer plant was discussed. John Grace of Tiffin was low bidder. It was decided to postpone action on this project for the present time. A copy of a letter from Mr. Tomatich to the State F.H.A. Director was received. This letter indicated the project was on schedule and that bids could be let in May. Mr. Tomatich received his information from Wayne Reed, the engineer. The question of extra police services was again raised, and Councilman Bream indicated he had made contact with the Sheriff's Patrol Division. A member of this organization will contact the mayor explaining arrangements, pay, etc. The traffic problem in Tiffin was again discussed, and it was suggested that the alley on the east end of town from Second Street to the sewer plant be closed. The double parking on the north end of Grant Street near the Lark presents an obstacle to the passage of fire equipment, and the Council recommended parking on one side only. Mapping a truck route was also discussed, and appropriate signs will be required for all of the foregoing routes. Plans were made to discuss the purchase or lease of the Clyde Woolf site for a water tower. Councilman Spivey and the mayor will discuss this with Mr. Woolf. Mr. Ralph Neuzil appeared at the Council meeting upon invitation of the Council to discuss the position of Town Attorney. He was willing to undertake the job, and when remuneration was discussed, Mr. Neuzil indicated he would ask $15.00 per Council meeting attended. Additional legal work in his office, such as letters, abstracts, forms, etc., would be itemized and submitted. Any question regarding legal fees would be discussed with the Council. Mr. Neuzil requested a plat of the town, and a copy of the street map was given to him. Mr. Neuzil was briefed on the current state of the water project. The possible role of a Utility Commission in Tiffin which would be responsible for the operation and management of the sewer and water systems was again discussed and in Mr. Neuzil's presence. Mr. Neuzil indicated he would look into this area if he were appointed attorney. Mr. Neuzil also recommended that a mayor pro tem be appointed and the possibility of hiring a deputy clerk to be responsible for sewer and water bills and payments was discussed. It was suggested that a copy of Council meeting minutes be sent regularly to the Town Attorney. Ted moved, Bill Bream seconded the motion that Mr. Ralph Neuzil be appointed as Town Attorney. Carried unanimously. Mr. Neuzil stated that he would not charge for this particular meeting.