Minutes-06/26/2013

f SLED SHED BR 600 LEAF BLOWER 534. 08 STEVE' S ELECTRIC 210 GRANT ST SERVICE CALL 63. 08 THE DEPOT TIFFIN ICE& DOG FOOD 10. 08 WELLMARK MEDICAL INSURANCE 2, 446. 94 Discussion and Possible Action: Potter on Railroad Mayor Berner stated that it was submitted to City insurance and. that the insurance denied the claim. Potter stated that the City' s sewer had backed up into his house. Potter stated that there was quite a bit of infiltration and that it was being forced out of the sewer manhole. Stated that the$ 5, 000 is low because of free labor. Potter stated that carpets were replaced and the floor sanitized and furniture replaced. Stated that he was denied last month a request for backflow preventer in his line. Potter stated that if he is denied tonight that he would contact an attorney and that the City would pay more in her fees than the$ 5, 000. Patter gave a background on his past in and with Tiffin. Would like to be reimbursed $ 5, 000 that he has already paid. Kahle( asked if Potter had sewer insurance now and he stated yes. Ryan stated that he has sewer insurance and should he cancel it if the City will pay for the repairs if the sewer backs up. That is the position that the City is now in. Upton states that she wouldn' t mind helping out Potter especially since his years and years of service, but West Liberty had half the town back up and the City of West Liberty didn' t pay anybody. Upton stated that she doesn' t think it would be a responsible use of taxpayer money. Bartels stated that pay half. Motion by Bartels to pay$ 2,455.06 ( half of the total presented at last council meeting), seconded by Ryan. Upton stated that supports it knowing that Potter now has insurance. Ayes: Upton, Bartels, Ryan. Nays: Phillips, Kahler. Motion carried. Potter asked about the City helping him to install a backflow preventer. Council and the Mayor were concerned about the liability and that the City would probably not assist in the installation. Discussion and Possible Action: TiffinFest In the packet, there are applications that Darla Bartels is asking thatthe fees be waved. Advertising is all done, but the main food vendor pulled out. Parade coordinator will not be able to coordinate. Parade= asking for vintage/ fancy cars in the parade, or old tractors. Upton would like to add to try and get some businesses to be involved in the parade. If you know anybody, please ask them. Berner stated how the fee was addressed last year. Motion by Upton to waive the fee, seconded by Ryan. Ayes: Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton, Phillips. Motion carried. J Resolution 2013- 102 Amendment to agreement for a General Obligation City Hall- Improvement Loan Agreement not to exceed $ 400, 000. Resolution has incorrect date— Upton ( Not June 12th) Resolution' should state June 26th Motion Upton' to change resolution date for" June 26th" instead of" June 12th," second Ryan. Ayes: Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton. Nays: Phillips. Motion carried. Further, discussion`— Upton' s concern about the building on that lot before Ireland done, asked Fredrick if that was an issue, he stated no. Her second concern is about the new grants from MPO that require matching funds if the City can afford this. Asked Goedken if he knew if there was contact with Heil about this, Goedken replied that he did not- know. Upton stated that City Hall was not part of phase I. Phillips is concerned that the City is spending too much too fast. His concern is the debt- value ratio. Ryan stated that City is behind on these projects. Discussion on Heil and the 7% would be the maximum APR per annum. Berner stated that we are' paying just under 2% on this bond issue, stating that this money has already been borrowed. Motion by Ryan to Approve, seconded by Kahler. Ayes: Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Nays: Upton, Phillips. Motion carried. Resolution 2013- 130 Additional Action to Enter into a Loan Agreement. Berner stated that this is a resolution that Danos created. Further discussion— Upton stating that she knows this money is already borrowed, but why is this agreement required. Bartels and Berner believe that it' s amending the amount from $ 300, 000 to 400, 000; Upton would like to table since nobody here knows exactly what this resolution is for. Upton is concerned with the amount of money being voted upon. Bartels stated he is for it, but he would support tabling to help gain support from' Phillips and Upton. Ryan stated that this money has already been' borrowed and already been voted on. Discussion on the acceptance of the locker site as a City Hall by all council members. Motion by Upton to table, seconded by Bartels. Ayes: Phillips, Upton, Bartels. Nays: Kahler, Ryan: Motion' carried Ordinance 2013- 329 Amending the Municipal Code, Chapter 41, to Change the Areas Where Hunting is 3rd Allowed Under 41. 11 — reading. Phillips is still not convinced about safety issues. Berner stated that