Minutes-05/03/1967

The regular meeting of the Tiffin Town Council was called to order by Mayor Wayne Stratton on 5-3-67. Present: Bill Bream, Ted Spivey, Bill Verry, Glenn Potter, Jim O'Toole Absent: None The minutes to the previous meeting were read and there was a correction. Mayor Stratton suggested that the sentence reading "FHA would go up to 50% on the loan" read "FHA would go up to 50% on the grant." The minutes were then approved as corrected. OLD BUSINESS Mayor Stratton asked Mr. Tucker to get ballots for the election for water on May 9, 1967, and DeWaine will borrow the voting booths and boxes. The Town Council will have a special meeting to discuss the outcome of the election on May 17, 1967. Ted Spivey made a motion that Jim O'Toole type a leaflet encouraging people to vote for water. Bill Bream seconded it and the motion carried. The Council asked Bill Bream to ask permission to use the fire truck to advertise the election. Bill Bream asked about the fencing of the LP tank and Jim O'Toole made a motion that FS be advised of their agreement and fence it in within a 30 day period. Glenn Potter seconded the motion and it carried. NEW BUSINESS The council discussed people tapping on to the water main after the system is in and it was decided the customer is responsible for bringing the line to his house, for the meter deposit, and for patching the street etc. It was brought to the attention of the council that Harold Veselley has a trailer and they should be advised that they are in violation of a Town Ordinance. Bill Bream made a motion we advise Cliff Ludwig of the long grass, dogs, and general deterioration of his property. Jim O'TOOLE seconded the motion. Mayor Stratton objected saying it was not yet a nuisance and Bill withdrew his motion on those grounds. Mayor Stratton brought up a complaint by Leonard Vorel about Hamans horses. There is no ordinance covering it. Glenn suggested we write the League of Municipalities for suggestions in handling the matter. Mayor Stratton will write the letter. Bill Verry made a motion that Mayor Stratton put an add in the paper about vaccinating dogs and get a vet, Reuger if he can make it otherwise Lowe, Bill Bream seconded the motion and it carried. The problem of the abandoned cars on Volkman's lot was discussed. Bill Bream made a motion we remove the cars at an expense of no more that $10.00 per car and the town would pay the bill if necessary. The motion was seconded by Ted Spivey and it carried. The Town will later decide who if anyone should be assessed. Mayor Stratton said he would write Mr. Volkman a letter saying we are going to do this and assess him for the cost and give him 30 days to respond before doing it ourselves.