Minutes-10/25/2000

Tiffin City Council October 25, 2000 A special session of the Tiffin City Council was brought to order by Glenn R. Potter, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at the Tiffin Fire Station. Council members present: Rodney Walls, Mike Gericke, Jim Bartels, Karin Dils and Mike Ryan arriving 700 p.m. Absent: None. Also present: Engineer Mike Hart and Attorney Stephen Greenleaf. Approximately 18 citizens of local area present to ask questions regarding possible annexation to city. Donald McDonald requested information on hunting inside the city limits as his 46 acres of forest reserve property needs weeding of deer population in recent years and he would wish to continue this practice. Councilmembers agreed to look into this matter before the upcoming regular meeting. Keith Stroyan asked how annexing might affect his kennel business and burning of agricultural vegetation. City attorney will investigate. Gary Kee asked how annexation would affect taxes. The Clerk responded that the agricultural tax levy would reduce to zero under current tax askings, and further information will be obtained regarding residential levies. The city hopes to continue annexation action in the upcoming month, however does not desire to force annexation on any property owner. Mayor Potter thanked all present for interest shown in this matter. Motion Walls, second Dils to adjourn. Motion carried. 8:05 p.m. Glenn R. Potter, Mayor City of Tiffin Margaret B. Rehman, City Clerk