Minutes-8 /11/1982

Spivey introduced proposed ordinance AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA. Clerk Kern read proposed ordinance. Motion Stevens second Spivey to adopt Ordinance No. 1982-107. Roll call vote: Cox, aye; Brown, aye; Spivey, aye; Rohret, aye; Stevens, aye. Carried unanimously. Motion Spivey second Brown to dispense with the rule or law requiring three readings of this ordinance on three different dates. Roll call vote: Cox, aye; Brown, aye; Spivey, aye; Rohret, aye; Stevens, aye. Carried unanimously. Mayor Brotherton declared Ordinance No. 1982-107 duly passed and adopted. Barbara Murray reported on application for grant money from Imminent Threat from HUD and read letter of application and gave a rough breakdown in cost estimate. She will write another letter about the diverted flood. Motion Cox second Stevens to approve leasing contract with Answer Iowa for time-delay relay signalling device at the sewer plant for $23.58 per month effective immediately and cancellable with thirty (30) days notice. Roll call vote: Cox, aye; Brown, aye; Spivey, aye; Rohret, aye; Stevens, aye. Carried unanimously. Device will trigger mechanism which will call phone numbers when power goes out or when water gets too high. Stevens introduced Resolution No. 1982-10 A Resolution Transferring $5313.64 from water debt service to water operation and maintenance. Roll call vote: Cox, aye; Brown, aye; Rohret, aye; Spivey, aye; Stevens, aye. Carried unanimously. Motion Brown second Spivey to authorize Mayor Brotherton to sign IDOT permit requested by Jerry Cox to construct entrance from private property to primary road. Carried unanimously. Attorney explained that Section 20 of the Zoning Ordinance deals with requirements for building permits. Discussion of several residents who have added decks to existing homes. Ordinance does require building permit for such structures. Council will report any new buildings or additions to clerk in the future and she will send notice for need of building permit. Motion Cox second Brown to approve building permit as requested by Ted Spivey for addition of deck at 106 Main Street pending receipt of drawing and fee. Carried unanimously. By general consensus Council gave Ralph Brown full support for supervision and inspection of utility connection in city as specified by ordinance.