Minutes-2 /11/1976

Clerk's notes from February 11, 1976 regular meeting. During the financial report discussion, the Clerk-Treas. was directed to reinvest certificate of deposits #s 7139, 7141 for one year and 7138, 7142 for three months. A report was heard from Tom Mittman regarding the Flood Control zoning requirements for ordinance by municipalities. He will continue to keep Council informed. He also submitted a map of Tiffin to the Council for additions and corrections. A draftsman from Johnson County Regional Planning will come out later (March or April) to note suggested corrections. This map is a "proof" edition of the County base map, from which J.C.R.P.C. intend to develop a corrected and more complete final map. Streets-Morgan and Potter will continue to work on the drainage problem. Environment-Various complaints about dogs and cats causing nuisance and disturbing the peace throughout the community was discussed. Atty. Houzil said this a continuing problem for all small towns in Johnson County. He reported that the Small Town committee had been studying the problem in hope that a joint solution could be found by co-ordinating a program by the County with the City of Iowa City. The City of Iowa City does not adequate facilities, therefore the efforts, so far, have not been successful. The Mayor appointed Formanek, Stratton and Potter to set up an inoculation program for dogs and cats, and to inform the citizens of the community about their responsibility for keeping their pets under control at all times. Sanitation-Ralph Brown reported on various problems that he is working on with Water Quality Management. Council directed Brown to re-assess the sewer plant operation if Brown deemed necessary. Mayor Brotherton will contact Hawkeye Engineering to advise on the operation of the effluent ponds. Also, the Mayor will seek more information with regard to the location of a supposed capped water well on railroad property. Letters were read from County Engineer Gode and Sheriff Hughes. Mr. Gode writes that the Bd. of Supervisors are very aware of the problems caused by the two bridges being closed across Clear Creek near Tiffin as is his staff. The priorities of additional bridges over Clear Creek will be considered by the Board. The two bridges that are being considered for 1976 Iowa D.C.T. funding are southwest of Oxford and at the South edge of Shueyville. Sheriff Hughes enclosed a contract policing budget work sheet for Fiscal Year 1977. The proposed budget for the contract services is $1250.00. Council went over the preliminary budget for 1976-1977 making deletions and additions for the proposed budget. A meeting will be called to consider and accept the proposed budget for publishing and posting.