City Council
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Motion Rohret, second Spivey to go into closed session in accordance with Section 28A.6.1.c of the Iowa Code "To discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation," in regard to pending litigation or re-opening of litigation in regard to Sadler Addition
Carried · moved by Charles Rohret, seconded by Ted Spivey
Motion Rohret second Williams to return check to A.F. Streb and let him deal directly with L.L. Pelling Company for cost of resurfacing street and cul-de-sac in Sadler Addition
Carried · moved by Charles Rohret, seconded by Lloyd Williams
Motion Williams second Spivey to ask City Attorney John Sladek to respond to suit Louis Voparil vs. City Council, City of Tiffin on behalf of all Councilmembers, Mayor and Clerk
Carried · moved by Lloyd Williams, seconded by Ted Spivey
Motion Potter second Madden to ask representatives from Johnson County Council of Governments to speak at this time
Carried · moved by Glenn R. Potter, seconded by Delores Madden
Motion Rohret second Spivey to adopt Resolution No. 1980-6 to approve Amended Articles of Agreement of the Johnson County Council of Governments
Carried 4–1 · moved by Charles Rohret, seconded by Ted Spivey · Voted no: Lloyd Williams
Motion Madden second Potter to make application for community block grant
Carried · moved by Delores Madden, seconded by Glenn R. Potter
Motion Rohret second Potter to instruct clerk to respond to letter from Emmit George, Jr. dated September 25, 1980 by sending Ordinance No. 1980-96 copy and stating that property owner who purchases meters owns the water meters after they are purchased from the city
Carried · moved by Charles Rohret, seconded by Glenn R. Potter
Motion Rohret second Potter to approve Resolution No. 1980-7 to install light on existing pole on lot #2 Sadler Addition
Carried 3–1 · moved by Charles Rohret, seconded by Glenn R. Potter · Voted no: Ted Spivey
Motion Madden second Rohret to set date for trick-or-treating for Thursday, October 30, 1980 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm
Carried · moved by Delores Madden, seconded by Charles Rohret
Motion Rohret second Potter to approve purchase of tractor from Capitol Implement Company for $4,950.00 as proposed and ask for chains in deal with payment in thirty days
Carried · moved by Charles Rohret, seconded by Glenn R. Potter
Motion Rohret second Spivey to request City Attorney John R. Sladek to proceed in proper manner to protect city in case of Louis Voparil vs. City Council, City of Tiffin, Iowa
Carried · moved by Charles Rohret, seconded by Ted Spivey
Motion Madden second Potter to approve clerk-treasurer's reports
Carried · moved by Delores Madden, seconded by Glenn R. Potter
Delores Madden presentGlenn R. Potter presentTed Spivey presentCharles Rohret presentLloyd Williams presentRoger Formanek (mayor) present
The archive has no itemized agenda for this meeting.
| Document | Type | Original |
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| Minutes-10/08/1980 | minutes |
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