Minutes-07/08/1987

Minutes July 8, 1987 The Tiffin City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, July 8, 1987 at the fire station. Mayor Potter called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present were Stoner, Stratton and Runge. Morgan was absent. One seat remains vacant. Also present were Attorney Greenleaf, Engineer Hart, Ted Spivey, Tom Spivey, Tim Spivey, Mike Klein, Alverta Williams, Bill Bream, Reta Bream, Mike Bream, Todd Kimm and a reporter from the "Press Citizen". Tom Spivey addressed council during community forum and asked if city would purchase flag pole for playground and flag staff and flag for council chambers in fire station. Council consensus to look into matter and make purchase if it can be done for less than $200.00. Mayor Potter reported that he has received calls from neighbors of Slim's who do not want a street dance and that Greg Stevens has not yet talked with all the neighbors in that area concerning the matter. Runge noted that weeds near railroad tracks have not yet been mowed and that he would prefer more mowing be done with rotary than with rider. Motion Stratton second Stoner to approve agenda. Carried unanimously. Motion Runge second Stoner to approve minutes of June 10, 1987. Carried unanimously. Mayor stated that he had not talked to anyone about filling vacant council seat and recommended that council table the matter until the next regular meeting. Motion Stratton second Stoner to defer appointment of citizen to fill vacant council seat until next regular meeting. Carried unanimously. A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CLERK-TREASURER TO REQUEST $11129.69 IN INTERIM FINANCING FROM FIRST NATIONAL BANK FOR NEW WELL PROJECT was introduced by Runge and seconded by Stoner. Clerk read resolution. Roll call vote: Stoner, aye; Runge, aye; Stratton aye. Morgan, absent. Mayor declared Resolution No. 1987-11 duly passed and adopted. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGETARY TRANSFER OF FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS was introduced by Runge and seconded by Stoner. Clerk read resolution authorizing the use of $4800.00 for equipment and training for First Responders and $4640.43 for repair of sewer lines. Roll call vote: Runge, aye; Stoner, aye; Stratton, aye. Morgan, absent. Mayor Potter declared Resolution No. 1987-12 duly passed and adopted. Dave Stoner presented proposal on behalf of A-Jem, Inc. A-Jem was begun in May of 1986 at the Technical Innovation Center at the Oakdale Campus of the University of Iowa. It is currently developing an interlink device for $119.00 which allows a non-dedicated phone line to be used between a computer and a facsimile machine. It is currently producing a mechanical shut-off device which would mount to a tractor or combine and is activated by voice and used as a safety device. It has orders for 1,000 devices and needs to be producing by October first. The company is looking at the buildings at Bream Bins which would need extensive remodeling and also talking with West Liberty and West Branch. The company wants the city to buy the property and buildings and put them into operation by October first and then sell the