Minutes-9 /12/1984

Discussion of broken water line at fire station. Potter reported that the water main was originally run into the fire station, through a pressure pump, and then run to the high school because the rest of the mains in town were not ready and the fire station and high school needed water right away. There was no shut off on the line to the fire station. A copper line was joined to a galvanized metal line which eventually ate away the copper line and caused a break in the line. The break was repaired with plastic pipe and a stop box was installed. The new part of the building will hook into this line and the sewer line was dug directly into the new part of the building. Potter asked if City would pay for repair of water line. Council consensus to delay decision until bill is received. Dan Wilkerson will wait and apply for new liquor license in March. Council directed attorney to draw up amendment to building permit fees requiring a $25.00 permit fee for any building with water and/or sewer connections and $10.00 permit fee for buildings without utility hookups, such as garages. Mayor appointed Lloyd Williams to serve another five-year term on the board of adjustment expiring September, 1989 and Mary Nedved to fill the unexpired term of Mike Colleran which expires September, 1986. Council consensus. Mayor appointed Bob Janssen to a five-year term on Planning and Zoning Commission, term expiring September, 1989 and Harley Stapes to another term for five years, which expires September, 1989. Council consensus. Clerk read proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance. Motion Stevens second Cox to refer proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance requiring 20 foot width in all residential districts and dealing with definition of manufactured homes to Planning and Zoning Commission for public hearing and recommendation. Carried unanimously. Engineer reported that Knowling had been paid by Service Enterprise but City will require alien waiver for that matter. The pits in the water tower are filled a third of the way from the top. Contractor under-estimated time and materials. Engineer has done frequent inspection and required paint to be specified thickness. Anticipated finish date in two weeks. Contractor requests audience with council in order to ask for removal of liquidated damages of $100.00 per day. Engineer stated that council may choose whether or not to see contractor, and engineer was not making any recommendation on matter. Engineer reported that the contractor and the engineer did not see damages on Herdlisk house, but the contractor has been told that there must be an agreement between the contractor and Mrs. Herdliska, satisfactory to Herdliska, before contract is settled. The school property must also be restored to original condition. Potter reported that General Telephone will install a 911 number in Tiffin only, for an initial cost of $605.00. AT&T will charge a fee of $172.05 per month to use their lines. Placed on next month's agenda. Kobold reported that Lonnie Detert does not have GED at this time so will not be able to certify for water/wastewater operator and Ralph Brown felt it was too early to commit himself to conditions after retirement.