Minutes-02/26/2014 (2)

CITY OF TIFFIN Minutes Regular Council Meeting Wednesday, February 26, 2014 City Hall The Tiffin City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at City Hall. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 7: 02 PM. Roll Call: Joann Kahler, Jim Bartels, Peggy Upton, Mark Petersen Absent: Ryan ( Entered at 7: 07). Also present: Brett Mehmen, Attorney Raiber, Engineer Frederick, Administrator Jackson. Motion by Bartels to approve the agenda, second by Petersen. All ayes. Motion carried. Community/ Citizen Forum TiffinFest 2014. Mark Petersen indicated that the next meetings at City Hall are scheduled. The contracts have been approved. Itinerary is set. The group Hairball will be there Saturday night. There might be an issue with Johnson County Sheriff. Petersen wants to hire Deputy Reserves to reduce cost, but Johnson County wants' some paid personnel. Bella Sala will discuss the cost for any police protection. Petersen want to be listed on the TiffinFest checkbook. Petersen is also looking into 501C3 status for tax purposes. This would alleviate annual audits and allow them to work outside of the City. The process can be somewhat pricey and takes time. Petersen has a secretary to help with contracts. Petersen wants permission from City to use the East Soccer fields if the weather is dry. According to Public Works the East Soccer field just took, so it may be an issue. Parking may also be an issue since there may be up to 6, 000 attendees to the concert. May have to look at parking elsewhere and shuttles. Expenditures and Financial Reports Motion to approve Financials for February by Kahler. Second by Bartels. All Ayes: Motion carried unanimously. Public Hearings: A. Grass Height Restrictions in Chapter 52 of the Code of Ordinances. Motion by Peterson to openPublic Hearing at 7: 12 PM. Second by Ryan. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Public Comment wondered how we will measure height since it will be laying down. Discussion that nothing can be enforced right now; we need to pass a limit. Public concerned that 8 inches is too high. No written comments or phone calls. Motion to close Public Hearing by Upton. Second by Ryan. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Public Hearing Closed at 7: 14. B. Amending the Water Ordinance to allow for Yard Watering Meters. Motion by Petersen to open Public Hearing at 7: 15 PM. Second by Upton. All ayes. Motion Carried. Discussion that changes will be made so that meters can either be brought in at the end of the season and billed all at once, or be called in monthly. At the end of October, all meters must be returned, or resident will be charged. Attorney Raiber indicated that it