Minutes-10/08/1980

Motion Rohret second Potter to instruct clerk to respond to letter from Emmit George, Jr. dated September 25, 1980 by sending Ordinance No. 1980-96 copy and stating that property owner who purchases meters owns the water meters after they are purchased from the city. Carried unanimously. Discussion on railroad lease and use of property deferred until next meeting. Mayor Formanek stated that the owner of the red and white truck parked on railroad property was in the business of maintaining railroad property. Motion Rohret second Potter to approve Resolution No. 1980-7 to install light on existing pole on lot #2 Sadler Addition. Roll call vote: Madden, aye; Potter, aye; Spivey, nay; Rohret, aye. Mayor Formanek declared motion carried and resolution adopted. Motion Madden second Rohret to set date for trick-or-treating for Thursday, October 30, 1980 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Carried unanimously. Potter presented proposal for trade-in for tractor for used Ford tractor from Capitol Implement Company with the following specifications: Ford Model 440 industrial tractor with Ford Model 735 industrial 1dr., new Big Rhino 8' rear blade, tractor has cab with heater, wipers and defroster, differential lock, power steering, 10 speed transmission, 16.9 x 24 rear tires, loader is 330# lift loader with independent pump and twin cylinders on bucket, 1150 hours for $4,950.00 Motion Rohret second Potter to approve purchase of tractor from Capitol Implement Company for $4,950.00 as proposed and ask for chains in deal with payment in thirty days. Roll call vote: Madden, aye; Potter, aye; Spivey, aye; Rohret, aye. Carried unanimously. Motion Rohret second Spivey to request City Attorney John R. Sladek to proceed in proper manner to protect city in case of Louis Voparil vs. City Council, City of Tiffin, Iowa. Roll call vote: Madden, aye; Potter, aye; Rohret, aye; Spivey, aye. Carried. Mayor Formanek instructed clerk to send letter to Wayne Stratton in regard to membership on the Planning and Zoning Committee. Date for first public hearing on Community Development Black Grant set for Wednesday, October 22, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. at the Tiffin Methodist Church. Date for second public hearing on Community Development Block Grant set for Wednesday, November 12, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. at the Tiffin Methodist Church. Mayor Formanek asked police to follow up on individuals who have five or more parking tickets unpaid.