Minutes-11/07/1973

TOWN OF TIFFIN TIFFIN, IOWA 52340 The regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council was held on November 7, 1973 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Stratton presided. Members present: Kandy Kobold, Bev Birtcher, Ted Spivey, Roger Janssen and Glenn Potter. Attorney Neuzil present. The minutes of the budget hearing and regular council meeting held on October 3, 1973 were read and approved. Glenn Shoemaker was present to discuss progress to date on the polishing ponds. Will proceed with the final plans. Ralph Neuzil is sending a letter to the head of Environmental Quality telling them what has been done to date on polishing ponds. Discussion on Rock Island Railroad crossing to sewer plant. Ralph Brown is to chain off alley at crossing to keep public traffic off. Report on street repair. There will be no street repair this year. Iowa Road Builders are working on report for "Road Use" on street repairs for next year. Discussion on putting up street lights. Ralph Brown will check to see what other cities are doing. Kandy Kobold will contact Bill Bream to make arrangements for Santa at Christmas party for a fee of $100. The party will be held on December 16, 1973. The City Council will bring cookies. Kandy Kobold and Ralph Brown will get the candy. Glenn Potter moved that Bev Birtcher be authorized to enter into an agreement with Noel Tree Service for $315.00 to remove two dead trees in Tiffin with the understanding that she negotiate with John Graham to pay 50% of the cost of removal of the tree located on his property. Kandy Kobold seconded the motion. Motion carried by roll call vote. Glenn Potter made a motion to have Ralph Brown contact Tiffin Sign & Painting to have new signs painted to correct signs for Marengo Road and Ferry Road. Bev Birtcher seconded the motion. Motion carried by roll call vote. Roger Janssen moved to pass a resolution to certify the delinquent bills in the amount of $54.40 for Marvin Vorel and $10.00 for John Stahmer to the County Auditor for tax rolls. Glenn Potter seconded the motion. Motion carried by roll call vote.