Minutes-10/08/1975

Council approved the new budget for the next fiscal year, some changes being made 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 procedures is such that to give an accurate appraisal of receipts and expenditures, it is necessary to report all fund 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. Highway Report Clerk-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 cut in new construction areas. Reports concerning the new pedestrian walkway to the High School on Oak 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 Oct. 20th. Letters of commendation are to be sent to The Tiffin Fire Dept., Mike Schectz and Wendell Ackley for their special efforts. A letter was read from the Mercer County Health Department recommending the City employ D.D.U.C. toward the present mosquito situation in Tiffin. The unused school safety light and shelter shed at about 3rd and Marango Rd. was removed during the cleanup effort. The shelter shed was placed at the corner of Oak. Johnson requested a speedometer be installed in the shelter for use by Ralph Brown when working at the plant. The request was approved by the Council. Johnson and the Mayor reported that with the proper seating in the effluent pond area, nothing should not be necessary nor should dangerous weeds be a problem. Water- Jensen and Potter will check on the report that there are 13 living units being occupied at the Wolfe Home Park. A letter was received from David Abby, Trecker 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 Nittman, and discussed the need and guidelines for a law enforcement officer and possible positions not now known to the Council. The Council recommend that more information be found concerning Title I assistance. A letter was read from Abby Thomas Martin representing the Seattles. The letter was an answer to the various complaints made by citizens to the Council concerning offending disturbances arising from the business establishments, the corner on Hygiene Rd. Abby, Martin writes that Ms. Seattle is trying to eliminate the source for complaints. No response has been received from the owner of baritone dogs at the Clear Creek apartments on Sutherland Rd. Citizens report that the all night barking has not ceased. The Mayor will contact City City. Neuzil about legal action to be taken by the City for non-compliance with ordinances. Tom Nittman informed the Council about a total warning system for the citizens of Tiffin. The Mayor appointed Johnson and Morgan with Nittman as their contacts, to investigate and finalize the system program. The Council requested that the Mayor send flowers to Bine Miller as a token of appreciation for her years of service as the City Treasurer.