Minutes-10/09/2013

CITY OF TIFFIN - Minutes Regular Council Meeting The Tiffin City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at the Springmier Library at the CCA Middle School. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 6: 32 p. m. Roll Call vote: Joann Kahler, Mike Ryan, Jim Bartels, Peggy Upton ( arrived 6: 34 p. m.), Royce Phillips. Also present: Mayor Berner, Brett Mehmen ( arrived 6: 53 p. m.), Attorney Michael, Engineer Frederick, Administrator Jackson. Motion Bartels to approve the agenda, seconded Kahler. Ayes= Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton. Nays= Phillips. Motion carried. President of 1St Trust Savings Bank addressed Council that all government deposits are secured, not matter the amount at each institution. Upton arrived at 6: 34 p. m.) Police indicated nothing extra to report with their monthly duties. Multiple residents addressed Council about the rocked driveway on Grant Street that would be for the Fire Department. A Resident thanked Council for their hard work and said the new water tower looks wonderful. Mr. Klein addressed Council about the P& Z appointment. The Tiffin Fire Association representative Mr. Charbon addressed Council about possibly allowing the Fire. Department to rock an alternate driveway to Grant Street on the City' s property. Discussion about parking in the alley and availability of parking in general. A resident on Jasper addressed Council about the new development ( Hickory Knoll) and the visibility issues with their entrance. Motion Upton to approve the minutes with amendments, second Ryan. All ayes. Motion to approve minutes as amended Bartels, second Ryan. Ayes: Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Nays= Phillips. Phillips stated minutes are inadequate and do not cover enough, Upton agrees. Ryan is satisfied with the minutes. Administrator Jackson indicated already spends 5 days a month doing two sets of minutes ( one for publication and a more detailed one for Council) and, if Council would like to approve hiring someone just for minutes she would be supportive. Motion Kahler to approve the reports & payables, seconded Bartels. Upton had some payable questions. Ayes= Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton. Nays= Phillips. Motion passed. Discussion and possible action Ireland Ave—Church: Attorney Michael has done some research for the conflict of interest and requests to hold off on this item until next meeting. Motion Ryan to adjourn until next meeting, second Upton. All ayes. Motion passed.