City Council

City Council — regular meeting, November 2, 2021

Tuesday, November 2, 2021 0 agenda items 29 motions recorded 20 documents

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Motions carried
17
of 23 substantive motions (procedural ones aside)
Split votes
1
at least one "no", or the motion failed
Bills approved As printed
$182k
1 payables list; details
Minutes
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Votes

Each motion as the minutes record it: the agenda heading and the motion line. Names come from the roll call; "all ayes (implied)" marks a motion where the minutes say only "All ayes" or "carried unanimously", which credits the members recorded as present. Read the minutes

G-1ordinanceroll call Ord. 2021-483 · p. 2

Motion to open Public Hearing Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2021-483 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section 92.02 of Chapter 92, Rates for Service, Bulk Water by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Al Havens

G-1ordinanceroll call Ord. 2021-483 · p. 2

Motion to close Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2021-483 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section 92.02 of Chapter 92, Rates for Service, Bulk Water by Havens

Unknown · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Eric Schnedler

G-2ordinanceroll call Ord. 2021-484 · p. 2

Motion to open Public Hearing Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2021-484 – An Ordinance Amending the 2018 Adopted International Fire Code by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Al Havens

G-2ordinanceroll call Ord. 2021-484 · p. 2

Motion to close Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2021-484 – An Ordinance Amending the 2018 Adopted International Fire Code by Olney

Unknown · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

G-3ordinanceroll call Ord. 2021-485 · p. 3

Motion to open Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2021-485 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Adding Chapter 36, Hazardous Substance Spills, to the Police, Fire and Emergencies Section by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Al Havens

G-3ordinanceroll call Ord. 2021-485 · p. 3

Motion to close Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2021-485 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Adding Chapter 36, Hazardous Substance Spills, to the Police, Fire and Emergencies Section by Havens

Unknown · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

G-4ordinanceroll call Ord. 2021-486 · p. 3

Motion to open Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2021-486 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Adding Chapter 37, Fire Safety Permit, to the Police, Fire and Emergencies Section by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Al Havens

G-4ordinanceroll call Ord. 2021-486 · p. 3

Motion to close Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2021-486 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Adding Chapter 37, Fire Safety Permit, to the Police, Fire and Emergencies Section by Limkemann

Unknown · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Al Havens

G-5ordinanceroll call Ord. 2021-487 · p. 3

Motion to open Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2021-487 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Adding Chapter 38, Alarm Systems and False Alarms, to the Police, Fire and Emergencies Section by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Jim Bartels

G-5ordinanceroll call Ord. 2021-487 · p. 3

Motion to close Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2021-487 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Adding Chapter 38, Alarm Systems and False Alarms, to the Police, Fire and Emergencies Section by Schnedler

Unknown · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Jim Bartels

H-1ordinancethirdroll call Ord. 2021-481 · p. 4

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-481 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone Auditor’s Parcel 2020104 from R-1E to R-1C, in the City of Tiffin, Johnson by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Al Havens

H-2ordinancesecondroll call Ord. 2021-482 · p. 4

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-482 – An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, to add Chapter 58, Urban Chickens, to the Nuisances and Animal Control Section by Havens

Carried 4–1 · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Jim Bartels · Voted no: Eric Schnedler

H-3ordinancefirstroll call Ord. 2021-483 · p. 4

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-483 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section 92.02 of Chapter 92, Rates for Service, Bulk Water by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Jim Bartels

H-4ordinancefirstroll call Ord. 2021-484 · p. 4

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-484 – An Ordinance Amending the 2018 Adopted International Fire Code by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Eric Schnedler

H-5ordinancefirstroll call Ord. 2021-485 · p. 4

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-485 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Adding Chapter 36, Hazardous Substance Spills by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Al Havens

H-6ordinancefirstroll call Ord. 2021-486 · p. 4

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-486 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Adding Chapter 37, Fire Safety Permit by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Eric Schnedler

H-7ordinancefirstroll call Ord. 2021-487 · p. 5

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-487 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Adding Chapter 38, False Alarm by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Jim Bartels

I-1resolutionroll call Res. 2021-065 · p. 5

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-065 – A Resolution Setting the Date of November 16, 2021, for a Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 55, Animal Protection and Control, Definitions Section for Poultry by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Jim Bartels

I-2resolution Res. 2021-066 · p. 5

Motion to amend Resolution No. 2021-066 – A Resolution Approving the Escrow Agreement for Madden Addition with the additional verbiage to be added to the escrow agreement that the developer would agree to be responsible for repairing the existing city trail during the installation of the escrow items by Havens

Unknown · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

I-2resolutionroll call Res. 2021-066 · p. 5

I-2 Resolution No. 2021-066 – A Resolution Approving the Escrow Agreement for Madden Addition – Motion to approve as amended by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

I-3resolutionroll call Res. 2021-067 · p. 5

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-067 – A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Madden Addition by Olney

Carried · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Al Havens

K-2otherall ayes (implied) · p. 5

K-2 Consideration of Pay Estimate #5 – Nolan’s Lawn Care, Permeable Pavers Parking Project – Motion to Approve by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Al Havens

resolutionfirstsigned copyroll call Res. 2021-483 · p. ?

On the 2nd day of November 2021, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Schnedler introduced Ordinance No. 2021-483, and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Bartels. Ayes: Bartels, Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens Nays: None Five members of the Council being present and having voted "Aye", Mayor Steve Berner declared the motion carried, and Ordinance No. 2021-483, was read the first time, discussed, and placed on record.

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Jim Bartels

Procedural motions (6): agenda, minutes, payables approval, adjournment
  • B Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval – Motion to approve agenda by Schnedler — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • F Adjournment – Motion to adjourn by Limkemann — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • C Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval – Motion to approve agenda by Limkemann — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • E-2 Approval of Special City Council Minutes – Motion to approve consent agenda which includes City Council Minutes and Special City Council Minutes by Bartels — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • K-1 Consideration of Payables List – Motion to Approve by Olney — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • N Adjournment – Motion to adjourn by Schnedler — carried (all ayes (implied))

Attendance

Skylar Limkemann presentChristine Olney presentEric Schnedler presentAl Havens presentJim Bartels presentSteven Berner (mayor) present

Money approved

The council's payables list for this meeting total $182,309.87 As printed. List (PDF)

Largest payees on the list (public names; payments to private individuals are grouped)
PayeeAmountLines
NOLAN'S LAWN CARE$39,297.001
Individual (refund/reimbursement)$26,608.4625
HART FREDERICK CONSULTANTS$24,325.005
ALLIANT ENERGY$22,011.7724
TIFFIN FIRE ASSOCIATION$16,207.751
MARTIN GARDNER ARCHITECTURE$14,764.921
GRACELAND LAWN CARE$11,264.007
VEENSTRA & KIMM$6,700.002

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Projects at this meeting

Ordinances and resolutions

Ord. 2021-481, Ord. 2021-482, Ord. 2021-483, Ord. 2021-484, Ord. 2021-485, Ord. 2021-486, Ord. 2021-487, Res. 2021-065, Res. 2021-066, Res. 2021-067, Res. 2021-483

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