Minutes-11/12/1975

During the open forum, the Mayor introduced Mr. Pete Duffey and Mr. Paulie Zoder, members of the Oxford Optimists. Mr. Duffey explained that the Optimists, in conjunction with Youth Appreciation Week, were sponsoring high school government students in gaining knowledge through experience by observing various forms of government in the area, such as City Councils, School Boards, etc. Mr. Duffey introduced students from the Clear Creek High School and the Mayor assigned each student a seat next to an official serving the City of Tiffin. The students' positions were as follows: Mayor, Sidney Black; Councilmembers; Chris Crew, Randy Bryant, Jeff Stratton, Steve Verry and Craig Johnson and Clerk-Treas., Diane Walters. The students listened, observed and were given periods for asking questions or making comments during the Council meeting. Near the end of the meeting, Mr. Duffey and Mr. Zoder informed the Council about recent activities the Optimists are sponsoring in the area. The regular meeting was called to order by the Mayor. Roger Formanek reported that the Financial Audit committee had met with the Clerk-Treas. Upon recommendation of this committee the Council directed the Clerk-Treas. to transfer all checking account funds, except $1000.00 to separate savings account funds, Generally Water and Sewer at Unibank & Trust Co., Coralville, Iowa. The bill for center-line marking by the County has not been received. Tom Mittman will call Mr. Bode, County Engineer and request a billing statement. The Mayor requested that Roger Formanek observe the condition of all streets, at this time, in order to determine damages that may occur when the winter conditions deteriorate the street surfaces. The items on the agenda concerning purchase of alloys, tree growth in supposed alleys and determining alloy ownership were discussed. Discussion will be continued at the next meeting with additional information from Glenn Potter. Discussion followed on past and future development of the Schecte Mobile Home Park and the Sadler Addition. Abby Neuzil reports that he is continuing the work necessary to bring about a fulfillment of the agreement between the City of Tiffin and the owners of the Sadler Addition. All parties responsible for the agreement have not been determined. Negotiation in process has not been successful. The Hwy. Commission investigated and a letter will be sent by the Commission enjoining persons from entering Hwy. 6 from the Sadler Addition. The Mayor reported that developers are interested in obtaining one lot for development in Sadler Add. Abby Neuzil advised the Council that no further development be allowed until the original agreement between the City and owners of Sadler Add., has been fulfilled. Abby Neuzil advised the Council to require bonds from all future developers. Abby Neuzil reports that a joint effort is in process for uniform traffic control ordinances to be incorporated into each municipality's ordinance revision. Once these ordinances have been devised, the Council can proceed with revision of all ordinances under the Home Rule Act. Abby Neuzil advises that the Bayeye Engineering Co. recommends the final bill for the Effluent pond construction, $1000.00 for seeding, be paid to Krapfl-Pries Co. The solid waste survey has not been completed. A report will be heard at the December meeting. Letters were sent by the Mayor to Mike Schecte, Wendell Ackley and the Tiffin Fire Dept.