Minutes-9 /12/1984

The Tiffin City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, September 12, 1984 at the Tiffin Methodist Church. Mayor Potter called meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Councilmembers present were Spivey, Morgan, Cox, Kobold and Stevens. Also present were Attorney Greenleaf, Patt Cain, Julia Lyon, Tim Spivey, Russell Snyders, Tom Morgan and several members of the high school government class. During community forum Kobold reported she received complaints about lawn not being mowed at James Brotherton's property. Clerk stated that she sent Brotherton notice about two months ago and notified Ralph Brown after the ten days were expired. Potter will ask Brown to mow more frequently. Motion Spivey second Morgan to approve agenda. Carried unanimously. Motion Kobold second Spivey to approve minutes of regular meeting August 8, 1984 and special meetings August 20 and 27, 1984. Carried unanimously. Motion Morgan second Kobold to refer proposed amendment to zoning ordinance concerning 20 foot width to Planning and Zoning Commission. Carried unanimously. Motion Morgan second Cox to enter into agreement with Tiffin Fire Department to rent meeting space for $18.00 per month commencing when the building is ready for use and running for one year, with the agreement that the Tiffin Fire Department will pay the City for water and sewer fees each month and the City will pay the Fire Department for rent each month. Roll call vote: Morgan, aye; Kobold, aye; Cox, aye; Spivey, aye; Stevens, aye. Carried unanimously. Motion Spivey second Stevens to defer discussion of amendment to animal control ordinance to next regular meeting because it was not ready. Carried unanimously. Tim Spivey requested permission to park 14 foot mobile home at 105 College Street. He would remove the tongue, tires, axle, and place on permanent foundation. The hookups for a mobile home are already on the lot. Surrounding property owners have given approval. Motion Cox second Spivey to deny request. Carried unanimously. Tim Spivey will request meeting by Board of Adjustment on matter. Discussion of complaints about property at 210 Summerhays Street. Several families were living in house, electricity, water and sewer have been disconnected. Morgan reported that she thought several of the people have moved out. Clerk reported that she sent letter to owner, Earl Volkman and copy to renter James Volkman, at the Mayor's direction, August 21, 1984 and owner has 30 days to comply with directive to clean up yard and pay for water and sewer fees in order to connect to these utilities. Motion Spivey second Morgan to pursue complaints about property at 210 Summerhays Street under nuisance ordinance if owner does not comply with letter dated August 21, 1984. Carried unanimously.