Minutes-03/01/1972

Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, March 1, 1972, Town of Tiffin, Tiffin, Iowa. Mayor Stratton presiding: Councilmen present: Kobold, Davis Potter, Spivey, Bream. Attorney Ralph Neuzil present. Gerald and Mary Quinlan presented a petition signed by a majority of the owners and residents living within 300 feet of the property, formerly owned by Arthur Stanfield, who have no objections to the Quinlans opening and operating a Beauty Salon in this residential Zone. Glenn Potter made a motion to approve this request by the Quinlans to open and operate a Beauty Salon in a residential zone. Bill Bream seconded. All in favor by roll call vote. Clerk to check on back payment of sewer rental on this property. A letter from Harco Corp. and a service contract for the Cathodic protection of the 50,000 gal. water storage tank which is located at the Football Park, was read and discussed by the Council. The Clerk is to forward a copy of these to Mr. Tometich of FHA, inquiring if this type of preventative maintainence is required yearly or how often. Mrs. Avis Grindstaff present concerning complaints about Mr. Stahmer's dog. Her tenants in apartments are complaining of the dog's barking and howling at all hours. Mr. Neuzil to write a letter to the Stahmers concerning this matter and what can be done to remedy this situation. Mr. Ray Scheetz present to discuss his tentative plans on moving in Portable buildings to be placed on permanent foundations on his property south of the railroad tracks. He described the units as 800 sq. ft. buildings measuring 22ft. by 36ft. He stated that he would like to at a later date attach all the units into one building. He was informed and given a copy of our Building Ordinance #56 and to present at a later date a final plat of sewer lines, water lines, roads etc. to the Council. There will be a Special Meeting, Wed. March 15, 1972, at 7:30 to discuss with Mr. Neuzil about writing Ordinances concerning, regulating the height of buildings that will be used for residential and dwelling purposes..... (2) to establish minimum lot area per family or dwelling or residential unit and (3) amendment to present water Ordinance relating to minimum rates for multi-family housing and (4) proposed commercial zone. Bill Bream made a motion to hire Ralph Brown full time at $135 a week, to include School Crossing Patrol, maintainence of sewer plant, meter reading and general street maintainence, etc. Don Davis seconded. Davis, Bream, Kobold, voted Aye. Potter and Spivey voted Nay. Motion carried. Bill Bream made a motion to send Ralph Brown to a Short Course at the University concerning Waterworks and Sewer Plants. Kandy Kobold seconded. All in favor by roll call vote. Ted Spivey made a motion to have Treasurer invest excess money in water and sewer funds. Kandy Kobold seconded. All in favor by roll call vote.