Minutes-8 /12/1987 (2)

Minutes August 12, 1987 The Tiffin City Council met in regular session on August 12, 1987 at the Tiffin fire station. Mayor Potter called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present were Stoner, Stratton, Eggers, Morgan and Runge. Also present were Mike Hart, Todd Kimm, Stephen Greenelaf, Roger Janssen and Harley Stapes. During community forum Mayor Potter reported that he signed a worksite agreement with HACAP for mowing and painting. Motion Eggers second Runge to approve agenda. Carried unanimously. Motion Morgan second Stratton to approve minutes of July 8, 1987 and July 16, 1987. Carried unanimously. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE ADOPTING STATE BUILDING CODE was introduced by Stratton. Mayor Potter read Ordinance. Its adoption was moved by Stratton and seconded by Runge. Roll call vote: Stoner, aye; Runge, aye; Stratton, aye; Eggers, aye; Morgan, aye. Carried unanimously. Stratton then moved that the rule or law requiring three readings of this ordinance on three different dates be dispensed with. Second by Eggers. Roll call vote: Stoner, aye; Stratton, aye; Runge, aye; Morgan, aye; Eggers, aye. Mayor Potter declared Ordinance No. 1987-145 duly passed and adopted. Hart stated that the building official would recommend which guidelines to follow and these would be adopted by the council. Morgan stated that guidelines should not be too harsh and should be in writing. Stoner asked about liability. Hart stated that whoever certified the plans could be liable. Greenelaf stated that city could potentially have more liability, since it is accepting greater responsibility than approving or denying permits on the basis of zoning. If structure is not built according to plans, liability would be with the builder. Hart stated that the regulations are not that stringent. Motion Morgan second Stoner to appoint Runge as building official. Roll call vote: Morgan, aye; Stoner, aye; Eggers, aye; Stratton, aye; Runge, aye. Carried unanimously. Committee of Runge, Stratton and Potter will meet on Tuesday, August 18th at 7:00 p.m. to formulate recommendation. Council deferred appointment of building inspector until next regular meeting. Stoner reported that A-Jem is currently working on marketing and distribution plans and will have more information in about two weeks. A-Jem is still considering the Tiffin site. The company has to make a commitment to locate in Tiffin before city can apply for grants. Motion Runge second Stoner to approve request for Class "C" liquor permit to Greg Steven and Terry Miller for Slim's Saloon effective September 8, 1987. Roll call vote: Morgan, aye; Stoner, aye; Stratton, aye; Eggers, aye; Runge, aye. Carried unanimously. Motion Stoner second Stratton to approve request for building permit by Glenn Potter for 24' x 32' garage at 240 Railroad Street. Carried unanimously.