Minutes-02/08/1978

Clerk's Notes from the February 8th regular Council meeting. OPT: ORCH No one appeared to speak concerning the Federal Revenue Sharing proposed use of funds for Fiscal Year 78-79. Bill Cook, Shive-Lattery Associates, made a request that the Mayor and Council consider his engineering firm if the City appoints a City engineer. Council advised him that they prefer to contract such services on a bid basis per project. Atty. John Hayak, representing Jeff Wombacher, requested City approval of Wombacher's subdivision plat. Keith Spurgeon sought to clarify his understanding with Tiffin Fire Dept. representatives concerning the installed warning system at the fire station. He was advised that the City had spent prior budgeted amounts in fire protection. If the Fire Dept. or Fire Assc. requests more City funding, Council will consider it in the new budget. Glenn Potter will discuss these needs with the Fire Assc. and report to Council. Atty. Sladek's Report The City should make a formal offer to buy the Voparil property on Main St. Council directed Atty. Sladek to make the formal offer. He advised that the City should proceed to abate the nuisance at 315 Main St. He will draft a letter to Earl Volkman regarding the nuisance (open ditch) on Summerhays St. property. R. Sheridan will confer with Atty. Sladek on re-codification and zoning clarification proposals. Morgan will report on street repair projects after weather conditions improve this spring. Stratton reported on her contact with the Clear Creek Leader regarding its publication of official print status. They will correspond with the City. Sheridan requested that fluoridation and mosquito control be placed on the March agenda. Potter advised that a new sump and motor bearings are needed at the Sewer plant. The Clerk-Treas. presented delinquent accounts for certification. Janssen reported that repairs will be taken care of at the Water plant. Janssen will report on the location and amount of split rail fencing purchased by the City for use this spring in the park. The Mayor advised that the City look into the feasibility of the Federal Disaster Insurance program. He directed the Clerk to fill out the Bureau of Census forms he has received. Reverly J. Fitcher, Clerk-Treas.