Minutes-10/08/1975 (3)

The Council discussed the many fund headings, some showing deficits, which are confusing in the Treasurer's report for General Fund. The Clerk explained that during the transition period which started with fiscal year, July 1, 1975, the bookkeeping procedure is such that to show a complete appraisal of receipts and expenditures, it is necessary to report all area headings, at this time. The Financial committee will meet with the Clerk-Treasurer, Sept. 20th and determine the action to be taken by the Council to combine the General fund headings for more concise bookkeeping procedure and budget analysis. COMMITTEE REPORTS Streetse-The Clerk submitted a corrected copy of the State Highway Commission report. Discussion was held on the purchase of culverts to be installed as replacements for damaged culverts and in new construction areas. Reports concerning the new pedestrian walkway to the High School on 3rd St., agree that the project seems successful and provides better traffic control thus more safety for pedestrians. Environment- The Council commended the members of the Citizens Committee, chaired by Tom Morgan, for their efforts toward a successful "Junk Jamboree" on October 20th. Letters of commendation are to be sent to The Tiffin Fire Dept., Mike Scheetz and Wendell Ackley for their special efforts. A letter was read from the Johnson County Health department suggesting the City pay $32.00 toward the recent mosquito spraying in Tiffin. The unused school safety light and shelter shed at Grant St. and Marengo Rd. was removed during the cleanup effort. The shelter shed was placed at the Sewer plant. Janssen requested a space heater be installed in the shelter for use by Ralph Brown when working at the plant. The request was approved by the Council. Janssen and the Mayor reported that with the proper seeding in the effluent pond area, mowing should not be necessary nor should obnoxious weeds be a problem. Water-Janssen and Potter will check on the report that there are 13 living units being occupied at the Mobile Home Park. A letter was received from County Atty. Dooley notifying the City that Title funds are available and requesting the City of Tiffin to appraise their needs. The Council approved continuation of the Administrative Assistant position now held by Tom Mittman, and discussed the need and guidelines for a law enforcement officer and possible positions not now known to the Council. The Council requested that more information be found concerning Title I positions. A letter was read from Atty. Thomas Martin representing Theresa Swailes. The letter was an answer to the various complaints made by citizens to the Council concerning offending disturbances arising from the business establishment, the Corral on Marengo Rd. Atty. Martin writes that Ms. Swailes is trying to eliminate the causes for complaint. No response has been received from the owner of barking dogs at the Clear Creek apartments on Summerhays St. Citizens report that the all night barking has not ceased. The Mayor will contact City Atty. Neuzil about legal action to be taken by the City for non-compliance with ordinances. Tom Mittman informed the Council about a total warning system for the citizens of Tiffin. The Mayor appointed Janssen and Morgan with Mittman as their contact, to investigate and finalize the system program. The Council requested that the Mayor send flowers to Edna Miller as a token of appreciation for her many years of service as the City Treasurer.