Minutes-2 /13/1982

Dave White reported that the FY '83 budget figure is $5.00 per hour for car expense and $8.00 per hour for officer. Clerk reported that current contract with White is signed until July 1, 1982. Mayor Brotherton stated that he and Sladek and White will meet at the first of the week concerning letter about Schulte case from Attorney McMean. Murray reported that dues for JCCOG for FY '82 will be $264.00. Human development committeeman will talk to Coralville Library concerning their figure for FY' 83 budget. Mayor Brotherton will talk to Ralph Brown concerning debris on southeast corner of high school property. Neither Ralph Stoffer nor John Grace were present to discuss proposed subdivision. Motion Rohret second Spivey to appoint John R. Sladek as city attorney and Mary Hoefer as assistant city attorney for calendar year 1982 at a rate of $45.00 per hour. Roll call vote: Stevens, aye; Brown, aye; Spivey, aye; Rohret, aye; Cox, aye; Carried unanimously. Motion Cox second Stevens to appoint "The Leader" as the official publication for calendar year 1982. Carried unanimously. Mayor Brotherton appointed following committee chairmen: Community protection - Rohret; Human development - Spivey; Home and Community - Cox; Water - Brown, Sewer - Stevens. Rohret will represent Tiffin at JCCOG. It was agreed that the council meetings will remain on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., with possibly an earlier starting time during the summer months. First FRS hearing and budget workshop set for Wednesday, February 10, 1982 at 7:00 p.m. in Tiffin Methodist Church. Second FRS hearing and budget hearing set for Wednesday, March 10, 1982 at 7:00 p.m. in Tiffin Methodist Church. Discussion of enforcement of sidewalk ordinance. Attorney Sladek advised Council not to wait for complaints because that would constitute selective enforcement. Mayor Brotherton asked if the ordinance discriminates against property owners who have sidewalks. Sladek stated that legally the ordinance is not unfair. It the sidewalk is there, city can require it to be cleaned. Mayor Brotherton stated that he would check sidewalks and scoop those that need it. Clerk reported that Ralph Brown reconnected water at 221 Main Street and that past dues bills and reconnection fee had not been paid. Gary Weppler has not paid bill for two months in amount of $18.40. Proper notices were sent and water was shut off in September, 1981. Louis Voparil now owns house. He has paid minimum water fee since buying it, but has not paid past due bills or turn on fee. Sladek advised that Voparil is not responsible for back water bills, but is responsible for $25.00 reconnection fee. Council directed clerk to write letter to Mr. Voparil asking payment for $25.00 reconnection fee.