Minutes-03/08/1989 (2)

The Tiffin City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, March 8, 1989 at the fire station. Mayor Potter called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present were Eggers, Morgan, Spivey, Stoner and Stratton. Also present were Jerry Vani, Gregg Geerdes, Bob Michel, Bill Sauer, Tom Morgan, Mike Ryan and Deputy Slaughter. During community forum, Potter reported that the officers of the Tiffin Fire Department had met with the mayor, Dave Stoner and Sandra Morgan to discuss the financial status of the department. Potter reported that the department needs $1,790.00 in new equipment in order to qualify Tiffin for a drop in fire insurance rating from a 7 to 6. This would save a home owner approximately $12.00 per year on a $50,000.00 home. Potter also reported that the Fire Association does not contribute at all to the First Responders. Item will appear on next month's agenda. Motion Morgan second Spivey to approve agenda. Carried unanimously. Motion Stratton second Eggers to approve minutes of February 8, 1989. Carried unanimously. Mayor Potter opened the public hearing on rezoning request by Iowa State Bank at 7:10 p.m. Geerdes reported that Mr. Buell did not receive financing for his proposed roof truss manufacturing business and therefore, the rezoning request and the request to amend the M-1 zone were being withdrawn by Iowa State Bank at this time. Public hearing was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES was introduced by Morgan. Mayor read resolution. Second by Spivey. Roll call vote: Eggers, aye; Morgan, aye; Stoner, aye, Spivey, aye; Stratton, aye. Carried unanimously. Clerk-Treasurer received a 23 cent per hour increase based on a thirty (30) hour work week (with no extra pay for special meetings) effective July 1, 1989 and a $500.00 increase when CMC status is attained. Utility Director-Grounds Maintenance employee received a 24 cent per hour increase based on a forty (40) hour work week, with hourly pay for attending city council meetings at night, effective July 1, 1989. Letter from General Telephone Company stated that permit for buried cable which council approved last month has to be redone because there is a high pressure gas line where they wanted to bury the cable. Motion Stoner second Spivey to approve request by General Telephone Company giving mayor authorization to sign permit for manhole and conduit system, after review by city engineer. Carried unanimously. Request by Mike Ryan to redivide lots at 130 College and 211 W. Second Streets to face them to the west rather than to the north was referred to the Board of Adjustment because the lots would be less than the 90 x 140 feet required in the zoning ordinance. Ryan also asked council to open the alley on the south side of his property. He plans to build a house on the south lot and wants to use the alley for his driveway. Council instructed attorney to check on procedures for vacating an alley. Ryan asked about a maintenance agreement. Attorney stated that the city could not grant