Minutes-04/15/1982

Clerk reported that Bill Bream had not paid late fees applied to home and business bill in February for late payment in January. Bills were mailed on December 31, 1981. Due date of January 10, 1982 fell on a Sunday. Clerk called postmaster on Monday, January 11, 1982 and asked if all items mailed all day on Saturday, January 9, 1982 were postmarked for that date. Postmaster stated that they were. Clerk applied late fee prescribed by ordinance to Bream's bills which were postmarked on January 11, 1982. Rita Bream stated to Clerk that payments were mailed on January 9, 1982 from Tiffin. Clerk asked Council for direction because Breams refuse to pay fees. Council instructed Clerk by general consensus to keep showing Bill Bream's unpaid late fees on his statements and if not paid, to certify the amount to Bream's property tax. Clerk reported that residents who receive shut-off letter for water service have not ever had water shut off when they do not pay the bill. Brown stated that he would shut off the water if Clerk notified him to do so. Mayor Brotherton reported that Roger Janssen does not City to go to major expense but would like to have some gravel on alley behind his property. Council directed Cox, Kammerer and Ralph Brown to inspect streets before next meeting and to make recommendation to Council in May. Brown reported that culverts should also be inspected. Motion Spivey second Stevens to approve clerk-treasurer's reports. Carried unanimously. Motion Brown second Cox to approve bills and receipts. Carried unanimously. Motion Spivey second Brown to adjourn meeting at 10:15 p.m. Carried unanimously. James Brotherton, Mayor Adelia S. Kern, Clerk-Treasurer