Minutes-7 /19/1982

Brown reported that the Clear Creek completely went out of its banks and flooded the sewer plant. City rented portable motors and were watched around the clock. A more recent rain caused sewers to back up and basements to flood again. Portable pumps were used again. Brown reported that the town needs a warning system so that basement backup can be avoided by catching the problem earlier. The most economical system would be to contract with Answer Iowa for about $22.00 per month. Discussion of infiltration problem and testing costs. Council decided to try to budget for costs for testing for infiltration next year. Brown reported that the dike which was built need to have more work done before it washed away. Engineer Kammerer reported that the INRC representative would be talking to Ralph Brown soon. Engineer reported that any dike would need approval by INRC because it is in a flood plain. Mayor Brotherton and Barbara Murray will pursue possibility of funding help to pay for damages and dike through the Imminent Threat Program and through the State Disaster Service. Engineer Kammerer will contact the necessary agencies in order to gain approval for dike. Murray reported that Tiffin would have to pass an ordinance in order to allow people to buy flood insurance. Mayor Brotherton kept old flood plan map. Motion Spivey second Stevens to approve clerk-treasurer's reports. Carried unanimously. Motion Rohret second Brown to approve bills and accept receipts. Carried unanimously. Motion Rohret second Spivey to adjourn at 11:30 p.m. Carried unanimously. James Brotherton, AMYOR Adelia S. Kern, Clerk-Treasurer