Minutes-07/09/1986

Minutes July 8, 1986 Stoffer: There is only one feasible access. Grace: We've talked to Reeve's and Roger's and they're not interested in helping with cost but they would be able to hook into our line if it runs through their properties. Stoffer: County Health Dept. approves this idea. Haven't contacted State, yet. Motion Stoner second Stevens to approve concept of septic tanks on tentative proposal for Gracehill Addition for 31 lots on the west side of Roberts Ferry Road, pending State approval and formal approvals by the City council. Carried unanimously. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING SALARY SCHEDULE FOR POSITION OF CLERK-TREASURER was introduced by Morgan and seconded by Stevens. Roll call vote: Morgan, aye; Flansburg, aye; Stevens, aye; Stoner, aye; Runge, aye. Carried unanimously. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING SALARIES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987 was introduced by Runge and seconded by Stoner. Roll call vote: Flansburg, aye; Morgan, aye; Runge, aye; Stoner, aye; Stevens, aye. Carried unanimously. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 57 AND 103 OF THE ORDINANCES OF TIFFIN, IOWA SAID ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RATES, CHARGES AND RULES FOR THE USE AND SERVICE OF THE MUNICIPAL SEWER SYSTEM OF TIFFIN IOWA was introduced by Stevens. Its adoption was moved by Runge and seconded by Morgan. Roll call vote: Runge, aye; Morgan, aye; Flansburg, aye; Stevens, aye; Stoner, aye. Stevens then moved that the rule or law requiring three readings on three different date be dispensed with. Roll call vote: Stevens, aye; Stoner, aye; Runge, aye; Morgan, aye; Flansburg, aye. Flansburg then moved for final adoption and seconded by Stoner. Roll call vote: Morgan, aye; Flansburg, aye; Runge, aye; Stoner, aye; Stevens, aye. Mayor Potter declared that Ordinance No. 1986-138 duly passed and adopted. Ordinance No. 138 increases sewer fee by $2.00 per month per unit (one household) effective September 1, 1986. Potter appointed Runge and Stoner to work with clerk on new water rate schedule. Flansburg will go to school board meeting to discuss rental of property north of highway no. 6. Potter reported that Roger Janssen will not provide back-up for utility director after Brown retires and asked if council would train Larry Stratton to do work. Morgan stated that Stratton could do work if Ralph trained him but town should not pay for training at Kirkwood because he could not get certified by the state anyway. Council consensus to approve request by Glenn Potter for Larry Stratton to provide back-up work in any absence of regular grounds maintenance/utility director. Council directed clerk to write letter to Bob Steele informing him that, due lack of funds, City cannot help share cost of correcting drainage problem across high school parking lot.