Minutes-03/12/2008

Semi- Tractor and trailer traffic. Motion Wright, seconded Petersen approve Pilot Site plan contingent on Engineer revisions and Fire Chief approval. Motion carried. Discussion of Video Taping of Council meetings to be continued until additional information obtained. Motion Wright, seconded Petersen to approve purchase of utility computer and lease agreement on postage meter. Copy machine lease to be continued for additional information. Motion carried. Citizen Darrell Dodd volunteered to develop City Website. Instructed to work with City Hall. Motion Wright, seconded Gericke to re- set Public Hearing for Budget upon extension granted by Iowa Department of Mangement for April 9, 2008 at regular City Council meeting. Permits received from IDOT and Flashing Beacon Light ordered. Engineer will follow up with Alliant Engergy for wiring to proceed with installation. Steve' s Electric approved at prior Council meeting to complete installation. Motion Wright, seconded Petersen to read by title only first reading of Ordinance 2008- 291 Repeal Ordinance 1985- 133 Parks and Recreation Commission. Motion carried. Motion Gericke, seconded Petersen to read by title only and approve third and final reading of Ordinance 2008- 290 Oversized Metered Water Rates for All Zones. Motion carried. Motion Wright, seconded Bartels to approve five applicants for appointment to the Tiffin Community Fund., Motion Bartels, seconded Petersen to set committee to further study and make recommendations on Building Inspector. Gericke volunteered to chair committee. Motion carried. Mayor Phillips reported that he had contact with Superintendent Vincent on 28E agreement with Clear Creek Amana School District in regards to the Hwy 6 Improvements. School Board has asked School' s Attorney to clarify western easement boundary language and city will wait for their reply. Johnson County Attorneys are in process of updating abstract for City purchase of County Facility located south of Railroad St for the purchase price of$ 160, 000. Council recommends continued work on Transitional Audit. Motion Bartels, seconded Wright to approve hiring of Ben Watt for part- time position as Deputy City Clerk at the hourly rate of$ 12. 00 per hour. Motion carried. Motion Wright, seconded Gericke to appointment Josh Curphy as City representative on Johnson County Emergency Management. Alternate representative will be Ben Watt. Motion carried. Mayor Phillips reported on progress with Johnson County Supervisors regarding Speed Study on Hwy 6. It was reported that four candidates had filed papers for the City Council vacancy for Special Election on April 1, 2008. Polling will be at the Tiffin Fire Station from 12: 00 noon to 8: 00pm. Motion Wright, seconded Petersen to approve Alcohol Permit Renewals for Casey' s and The Depot Tiffin. Motion Carried. Motion Wright, seconded Gericke to set City Wide Garage Sale for Saturday, May 10, 2008. Motion carried. Motion Wright, seconded Bartels to set City Wide Clean Up Day for Saturday, May 17, 2008. Suggested that large items be brought to City Facility south of Railroad St. Details to be coordinated with Volunteers and Johnson County Waste. Motion carried. Motion Wright, seconded Gericke to approve extended city mowing contract with Lynn DeNeve. 2008 mowing contract to be coordinated with Public Works Director Brett Mehmen. Motion approved. Library Board appointments tabled until April meeting. Councilperson Wright requested Attorney Greenleaf to write an Engine Brake Ordinance for May Council meeting. Discussion by Council as to what to include in Ordinance. Motion Wright, seconded Petersen to recommend to City Engineer on route of the trail extension in 2009 to connect up with Coralville at I-380. Motion carried. Motion Bartels, seconded Petersen to place a parking regulation sign at corner of Potter St and Goldfinch. Motion carried. Public Works discussed need to make repairs to Brown St soon due to winter damage.