Ordinances-1978-76 (3)

The meeting was called to order by the Mayor and upon roll call there were: PRESENT: Morgan, Stratton, Potter, Sheridan ABSENT: Vacancy At said meeting A. G. Christoffersen, R. L. McConnell and V. L. Long representing GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST, a corporation, appeared in behalf of said Company and submitted an Ordinance granting a new franchise to the Company for its operation of a general telephone business in and about the city of Tiffin, Iowa, requesting the passage of said ordinance and the adoption of procedure calling a Special Election to consider and pass upon the granting thereof as provided by statute. The proposed ordinance providing such new franchise was fully and distinctly read to the Council. Motion by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Stratton, that for the purpose of final passage of this ordinance the rule requiring consideration and voting thereon for passage at two prior meetings of the Council be suspended and that said ordinance be presently considered and placed upon its passage. On roll call voting is as follows: AYES: Morgan, Stratton, Potter, Sheridan NAYS: Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Potter, that said ordinance be approved, adopted and numbered 76-1978, as follows: