Minutes-10/14/1998 (2)

$922,000 due to new anticipated construction costs including $70,000 for a generator system, $70,000 for a mechanical screen and also six feed stations @$2,000 each, a sludge holding tank and a $3,000.00 emergency location. Public Hearing on Application for additional IDNR-SRF Funds for Rehabilitation of the Sanitary Sewer System set for 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 11, 1998 at the Tiffin Fire Station. All community citizens are encouraged to be present to give comment either in favor of or against said application. Mike Singer encouraged the council to begin work on a complaint procedure. Building Inspector Greg Schott explained that some communities require a work deposit on building permits that might cover costs that a city must cover in a situation where there is damage that needs repair. A deposit of $800.00 per building application was considered by the council. Attorney Greenleaf will work on these suggestions. Attorney Greenleaf reported annexation matters and will look further into this concern. Fire Chief Tom Bigelow has studied fire suppression capabilities for the City. Tiffin is currently rated a #7 and Chief Bigelow believes that approximately $5,000.00 of improvements could bring the city to a #6 ISO rating. The new rating could mean a 5% insurance saving for commercial properties. Motion Gericke, second Walls to spend up to $5,000.00 for the improvements named by Fire Chief Tom Bigelow. Ayes: Gericke, Kern, Ryan and Walls. Absent: Bartels. Motion carried. Fire Chief Bigelow asked that an Ordinance amendment be considered that would require house numbers to be posted on all properties. Residents have been encouraged, however many homes still have no house numbers that can be seen from the street. The council agreed to place this on the next agenda. Motion Gericke, second Ryan to accept the clerk and treasurer's reports. Ayes: Kern, Walls, Gericke and Ryan. Absent: Bartels. Motion carried. Motion Ryan, second Walls to pay bills and accept receipts. Ayes: Walls, Kern, Gericke, and Ryan. Absent: Bartels. Motion carried. Motion Ryan, second Gericke to adjourn. Motion carried. 8:46 p.m. Alan Kern, Mayor Pro Tem City of Tiffin Margaret (B) Reihman, City Clerk