Minutes-01/23/2013

CITY OF TIFFIN Minutes Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, January 23, 2013 Springmier Library at CCA Middle School The Tiffin City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the Springmier Library in the CCA Middle School. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 6: 34 p. m. Roll call vote: Mike Ryan, Joan Kahler, Jim Bartels, Peggy Upton, Royce Phillips. Also present: Engineer Frederick, Public Works Director Mehmen, Parks Employee Walls, Administrator Jackson. Absent: none. Mayor Berner indicated would like to move Charbon Resolution to above Unfinished Business, since someone from Charbon was in attendance. Motion made by Ryan to approve agenda and the recommended modification to move Charbon, seconded by Upton to approve the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried unanimously. Community / Citizen Forum Leroy White: addressed Council and claimed in December the City broke his storm door while posting a notice. It cost around $ 59 to fix. Public Works Director Mehmen commented he did not do any damage. Administrator Jackson added that there is no proof that the City actually damaged the screen door. Motion by Ryan to pay for half of the damages as a good -faith offer, seconded by Upton. Council Person Ryan also indicated that Public Works and the City is considerate of everyone' s property in town. Ayes = Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler Nays = Phillips. Motion passed. HR Green -Water Tower Update: Mr. Marsh indicated the foundation drawing was approved and should be starting within the next few weeks and apologized for the delay. Maguire Iron asked for a one -month extension and HR Green rejected the request. The water tower will be operational by the end of October. Mayor Berner commented that he received an updated schedule showing on -time completion. Advanced Systems presentation: PowerPoint showing the ease to use and locate documents, how it is paperless and convenient, works for disaster recovery and safety. Community Fund presentation: Mr. Sentman and Mr. Davis discussed the desire for a Community Center and possibly have a farmer' s market. They previously completed the picnic shelter at City Park. They have the ability to fund drive and get the community involved. The University of Iowa Credit Union site in town will be vacated by the end of the year, around 3, 000 sq. ft., might be able to offer a discount or donation to the City for a year to be utilized as a temporary City Hall. Pavables Motion by Kahler, seconded by Bartels to approve the payables. Ayes = Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler Nays = Phillips. Motion carried.