Minutes-7/11/2001

Thereupon, it was moved by Councilperson Walls, and seconded by Councilperson Bartels that the laws and rules providing that ordinances be considered and voted on for passage at two council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed, be suspended and dispensed with and that Ordinance No. 2001-248, AMENDING ORDINANCE FOR DESTRUCTION OF HIGH WEEDS AND GRASSES, be placed on its last reading. Ayes: Walls, Dils and Bartels. Nays: None. Absent: Gericke and Ryan. Motion carried Three members of the council being present and having voted "Ayes", Mayor Glenn r. Potter declared the motion carried and ordinance No. 2001-248 was then placed on its last reading and was read the last time. Thereupon it was moved by Councilperson Dils and seconded by Councilperson Walls that Ordinance No. 2001-248 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE FOR DESTRUCTION OF HIGH WEEDS AND GRASSES be placed upon its final passage and adopted. Ayes: Bartels, Walls, and Dils. Nays: None. Absent: Ryan and Gericke. Motion carried. Three members of the council being present and having voted "Aye" Mayor Glenn R. Potter declared the motion carried, and the ordinance was passed and adopted. Whereupon the mayo declared that Ordinance No. 2001-248, AMENDING ORDINANCE FOR DESTRUCTION OF HIGH WEEDS AND GRASSES be adopted and signified his approval of same by fixing his signature thereto. Passed by the council on the 11th day of July, 2001 and approved by the mayor on the 11th day of July, 2001. Engineer Hart reported on well repair work on well # 3 that will be done. An outstanding billing from Arlot remains unpaid. Engineer Hart says the damage of the equipment at the sewer plant was under warranty, the company was incorrectly maintained during cold weather. Council agreed to settle at one-half of cost if the company would agree to this. US Cellular was present to visit concerning a possible site contract in the future. City engineer will study this further for the city. It is hoped that an approximate 2 acre space can be set back for future water tower needs of the city. Councilmember Dils reported that Librarian Shirley Yeries is tentatively planning a September 1 opening for the new joint library, if all agreements can be arranged by that time between the Clear Creek Amana Community School and the City of Tiffin. Work on Roberts Ferry road was completed at cost of $9,527.75.