Minutes-01/05/1966

The regular meeting of the Tiffin town council was called to order by Mayor Wayne Stratton on February 2, 1966. Councilmen Bill Verry, Bill Bream, Clayton Klein, Glenn Potter, and Ted Spivey answered roll. DeWaine Slade was also present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Bill Verry moved, and Bill Bream seconded the motion that Marlene Janssen be clerk. The motion carried and she was sworn in to office. OLD BUSINESS: Sewer bills for Inghams and Volkman's was discussed but nothing definite was decided. The council received the deed for the Rogers property. It was discussed whether she received her money. Bill Verry will check in to the matter. Bill Verry moved that the financial report for the Highway Commission be adopted and approved. Bill Bream seconded it and the motion carried. Glenn Potter contacted the Dunton Insurance Agency and reported on possibilities for liability insurance on the sewer. He will check further into the matter. The council received a letter from Latta and Sons. The town had paid for everything but the casing when the well was dug. The council discussed keeping the casing for $392.50. It was decided to negotiate the price because it was not budgeted in this year's expenses. Mayor Stratton will discuss it with Mr. Latta and report to the council next meeting. It was reported that the railroad did not warrant a signal at the crossing. Bill Verry was appointed by Mayor Stratton to check at the court house on Rogers property regarding taxes and interest per acre to rent it. NEW BUSINESS: The council received a letter from the Metropolitan Planning Commission inviting the council to attend the February meeting and to join the Commission. It was postponed for further discussion and decided not to officially join the commission. Mayor Stratton read a letter from League of Iowa Municipalities concerning suggestions as to what is needed in the way of new laws affecting towns and cities. A bulletin from the League concerning Dutch Elm Disease clinic was also read. Clayton Klein suggested we make arrangements for a veterinarian to come to Tiffin to give rabbi shots to dogs so they may be assessed. Bill Bream made a motion that Mayor Stratton contact a vet and put a notice in the paper when the Vet could be here. Clayton Klein seconded the motion. DeWaine Slade brought up the problem of stray dogs in town. Dogs are to be tied up all the time and not be let run stray. DeWaine will pick them up. Mayor Stratton will include this announcement in the paper with the notice about the rabbi shots. BILLS: <table> <tr><th>Amount</th><th>Description</th></tr> <tr><td>54.39</td><td>DeWaine Slade - streets</td></tr> <tr><td>114.60</td><td>DeWaine Slade - Marshall and Crossing</td></tr> <tr><td>40.00</td><td>DeWaine Slade - use of vehicle</td></tr> <tr><td>10.00</td><td>Jessie Madden - Sewer</td></tr> <tr><td>6.50</td><td>Strub welding and repair</td></tr> <tr><td>162.81</td><td>Franks Service - tires & service</td></tr> <tr><td>7.02</td><td>Stevens Sand and Gravel - Sand</td></tr> <tr><td>37.82</td><td>Van Meter Co - Timer for sewer plant</td></tr> <tr><td>3.54</td><td>Marge O'Toole - postage</td></tr> <tr><td>185.00</td><td>Mr. Tucker - professional services</td></tr> <tr><td>6.00</td><td>Marge O'Toole - work during Feb.</td></tr> <tr><td>3.50</td><td>Marlene Janssen - Work During Feb.</td></tr> </table> MONEY RECEIVED: <table> <tr><th>Amount</th><th>Description</th></tr> <tr><td>84.29</td><td>Johnson Co. Treas - taxes</td></tr> <tr><td>232.95</td><td>State Comptroller - road use</td></tr> </table> Bill Bream made a motion the meeting be adjourned and Bill Verry seconded it. Marlene Janssen Town Clerk