Minutes-06/09/1982

Motion Rohret second Spivey to deny request by Tiffin Fire Department for building permit to expand fire station by adding a 40' x 50' addition to west side of existing station because it does not meet side yard requirements set forth on Zoning Ordinance. Roll call vote: Brown, aye; Spivey, aye; Rohret, aye; Stevens, aye; Cox, aye. Carried unanimously. Tiffin Fire Department will request meeting of Board of Adjustment concerning lot line requirements for request. Nielson Construction and Michael Colleran not present. Motion Brown second Stevens to refer plat of Michel Resubdivision to Planning and Zoning Commission for their recommendations. Carried unanimously. Council directed clerk to file property damage report with State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company for $200.00 in connection with auto accident on May 5, 1982 involving Eugene S. Schuelka which knocked off manhole cover north of Grant Street on Highway No. 6 and knocked down school crossing rails in same area. Motion Spivey second Stevens to approve request for cigarette permit for Morgan's Standard pending proper documentation effective July 1, 1982. Carried unanimously. Motion Spivey second Rohret to approve request by Hawkeye Amusement for cigarette permit for Lark Suppoer Club effective July 1, 1982. Carried unanimously. Motion Spivey second Rohret to approve request by Greg Stevens and Dan Wilkerson for cigarette permit for Slim's Saloon effective July 1, 1982 pending proper documentation. Carried unanimously. Motion Spivey second Stevens to approve request by Louis Voparil for cigarette permit for Grandpa's Gas and Grocery effective July 1, 1982. Carried unanimously. Motion Stevens second Spivey to approve request by Louis Voparil for renewal of Class "C" and Sunday Sales beer permits for Grandpa's Gas and Grocery effective July 1, 1982. Roll call vote: Brown, aye; Spivey, aye; Stevens, aye; Rohret, aye; Cox, aye. Carried unanimously. Motion Stevens second Brown to approve request by Jerry Cox to start an engraving and trophy business in basement of home since his residence is in a commercial zone. Carried unanimously. Councilmembers agreed that city truck and tractor should be driven only by city employees Ralph Brown and Dennis Brown and used on city property, until clerk checks with insurance agent concerning city liability in matter of lending or renting vehicles. Cox reported that truck will need extensive repairs in near future. Dennis Brown volunteered to attend Johnson County Civil Defense meetings. Cox suggested providing uniforms for Ralph Brown as part of his salary benefits. Council was not sure how Brown felt about the matter. Motion Rohret second Stevens to raise salaries of Ralph Brown and Adelia Kern by 48¢ per hour based on a 40 hour week for Brown and a 20 hour week for Kern effective July 1, 1982. Roll call vote: Brown, abstain, Spivey, abstain; Rohret, aye; Stevens, aye; Cox, aye. Carried.