Minutes-09/14/1988

Motion Stratton second Eggers to approve annual financial report to State of Iowa. Carried unanimously. Council consensus to renew appointment of Micheal Potter to Planning and Zoning Commission for a five year term expiring September, 1993. Council consensus to approve reappointment of Larry Beuter to the Board of Adjustment for a five year term expiring September, 1993. Attorney reported that the ordinance governing moving of buildings does not cover the request by LeRoy Wade and Sons to move transformer through Tiffin to the new sub-station. Motion Spivey second Stoner to approve request by LeRoy Wade and Sons to move 300,000 pound transformer down Roberts Ferry Road and west on highway no. 6 to the Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Co. sub-station and to instruct clerk to write letter to that effect. Carried unanimously. Hart reported that Ken Castek has been in the hospital with a heart problem and has not been able to work recently. Hart reported that Castek was willing to operate the treatment plants, maintain the sewer system and run the tests. He does not want to mow or do other city related work. Potter suggested that city ask Ralph to fill in on the mowing that need to be done when Bob is gone. Potter brought sample of water from his home tap which contained high concentration of iron. Hart stated that there is iron bacteria which builds up in the water mains and was probably released in slugs when the new fire hydrant was installed. Council consensus to instruct Bob Herring to flush out the fire hydrants. Motion Stoner second Spivey to approve clerk-treasurer's reports. Carried unanimously. Motion Spivey second Stratton to approve bills and accept receipts. Carried unanimously. Motion Stratton second Stoner to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Carried unanimously. GLENN POTTER, MAYOR ADELIA S. KERN, CLERK-TREASURER