Minutes-08/08/2012

0 • 1 J Web site update: 15th. the new website will be live by August The former web developer-forwarded an invoice for payment. Council wanted proof or documentation of the expenses to pay the invoice. This item will be addressed at the next council meeting. k Q FE A New Business s Appointment of Ms. Arey to P & Z Commission: Motion to approve appointment by Ball,.' seconded by Weipert. Ayes= Ryan, Bartels, Weipert, Ball, Upton. Appointment` passed unanimously. Tiffinfest update: Mrs. Bartels commented that three committee members are leaving the Tiffinfest there will need to: be replacements. Tiffinfest is held the 2nd committee; Saturday in July: Tiffinfest w wants to thank everyone who helped put on a great Tiffinfest from the Mayor, Council, first responder' s and city. employees 4• The' Mayor wanted to thank all of the Tiffinfest Committee members Darla, Micki, Stacie, Caroline,` Sandy, Bill, Rich, Heather, Arlin and Peggy for their efforts and putting s on a great event. b Visu- Sewer quote for,sewer. lining: Public Works` recommended a two year contract with Visu- Sewer to lock in the entire project pricing. Motion by Ball, seconded by Upton to approve the two year ; v contract. All ayes — motion passed. Pond issues: Public Works received a quote for $ 7, 000 to complete the pond- at Woodfield Ridge Part One. Motion by Ryan, seconded by Bartels to approve the pond quote. Since this item was not , currently budgeted Public Works_will need to review the budget to accommodate this expense. Council person Weipert recommended that the City' look, at cutting down the' overgrown trees at the '' Deerview pond once. it freezes over in the winter: Council, person Ryan suggested there be pictures and street addresses listed with each pond project so the council all knows where the locations are _ .. t. f or each issue. k' 4 Rezoning request by Walton Builders: Council heard information that Planning & Zoning denied the F rezoning request because. the Land Use Plan indicates that area is to remain commercial along Highway. 6: Motion by Weipertlto deny the rezoning request, seconded by. Ryan, All ayes. Motion• s passed for denial. City to accept applications for Building Inspector: yJackson' received authorization to proceed with 4 advertising the pending open Building Inspector position.¢The deadline to receive applications in City e Hall is August 31,. 2012. Motion by Ryan, seconded by Weipert to start accepting applications. All ; ayes. Motion passed unanimously. t Discussion of McDonald Property: Location of this property is off Jasper in the woods close to where the new water tower' will be located: Consensus' by council the City is not interested in' purchasing' ithis property.; s Approval of Woodfield Ridge pond utility credits:-.Four homeowners that used their-own water td- help the grass seed around the pond once the City made improvements. Motion- by- Upton to` approve credits to the four homeowners, seconded by Ball. All ayes. Motion passed unanimously. Travis Weipert Council person Weipert thanked council and the`citizens of Tiffin for the , resignation: opportunity to serve. He further indicated that if someone would like to apply to a city council position and they are running for personal reasons it is not for the right reasons. He also thanked the City employees for the thankless job they perform. Council accepts the resignation unanimously. M k