Public Hearings – Motion by Bartels to open
Carried · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Peggy Upton
City Council
City Council — regular meeting, July 24, 2013
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
0 agenda items
35 motions recorded
1 documents
Motions carried
21
of 28 substantive motions (procedural ones aside)
Split votes
9
at least one "no", or the motion failed
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
Public Hearings – Motion by Ryan to close
Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Joann Kahler
Public Hearings – Motion by Ryan to open
Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Peggy Upton
Public Hearings – Motion by Ryan to close
Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Peggy Upton
B Ordinance 2013- 333 Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Add Definitions for Accessory – Motion by Kahler to approve
Carried · moved by Joann Kahler, seconded by Mike Ryan
New Business 1 – Motion by Kahler to approve
Carried 4–1 · moved by Joann Kahler, seconded by Jim Bartels · Voted no: Royce Phillips
B Ordinance 2013- 335 Amending the Zoning Ordinance for Hickory Knoll PAD – Motion by Ryan to approve
Carried 4–1 · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Joann Kahler · Voted no: Royce Phillips
C Resolution 2013- 135 Authorizing the Acquisition of Easements Necessary to Provide – Motion Ryan, second Kahler to get estimates from Frederick on both options to run the water main to the SW or to the SE of the development
Unknown · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Joann Kahler
D Resolution 2013- 136 Approving the City Administrator/ Clerk to hire a Contract – motion to table, Phillips second: discussion— Upton' does not mean offense to Woodruff but doesn' t sound like there would be any direct cost savings. Upton would like to get a few other proposals since Point Builders pulled out. Upton stated that since our engineer oversees like a construction manager she doesn' t see the benefit and asked Fredericks Frederick stated that they actually do nothing with buildings, just roads opinion. and bridges andBerner stated the traditional City bid method that once the bid is such. awarded, the general contractor simply goes out and builds it. Kahler stated we already got two bids, so do we advertise to get more. Upton stated that she believed the City Administrator would solicit other bids. Kim from Vantage Pointe discussed reasons for hiring a construction manager.- Kim stated gave general support for hiring a construction manager, his, stated opinion was that Woodruff would be a good fit for the City. Upton would like to see more because there have only been two to compare. Bartels stated that he thought Point Builders' cost was higher. Discussion on the' actual cost of Point Builders since the 5% does not include the on- site and cost fees
Failed 2–2 · Voted no: Joann Kahler, Mike Ryan
D Resolution 2013- 136 Approving the City Administrator/ Clerk to hire a Contract – motion to amend paragraph two to strike " in the amount of," second Kahler
Carried 3–2 · Voted no: Peggy Upton, Royce Phillips
D Resolution 2013- 136 Approving the City Administrator/ Clerk to hire a Contract – Motion by Kahler to hire Woodruff Construction
Carried 3–2 · moved by Joann Kahler, seconded by Jim Bartels · Voted no: Peggy Upton, Royce Phillips
E Resolution 2013- 137 Providing for Reduction of Interest Rate forSewer Revenue – Motion by Upton to approve
Carried · moved by Peggy Upton, seconded by Jim Bartels
E Resolution 2013- 137 Providing for Reduction of Interest Rate forSewer Revenue – Motion by Ryan to approve
Unknown · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Kahler Phillips
E Resolution 2013- 137 Providing for Reduction of Interest Rate forSewer Revenue – motion Mark Peterson and Diane Wass be stricken from the committee, second Bartels. Upton asked who would have final say of adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. Phillips stated that he submitted a list of.names and that none of them were contacted: Berner stated that he was told that she received no written list, but was given a verbal recommendation of Dr. Hart. City Administrator Jackson was called at 8: 17 and put on speakerphone; stated that she contacted everyone that was given in writing and stated that Dr. Hart was the only one that she recalled Phillips verbally recommending and Dr. Hart is on the committee. Jackson stated that she asked for everyone to submit a list in writing. Upton asked if this was put up to the public and Jackson stated no, ECICOG said no more than 12, with 5 PZ that leaves 7 maximum. Bartels asked if Mike Gericke was contacted, Jackson stated Gericke was not willing to give the time commitment. Jackson off the phone at 8: 23. Bartels asked if the reason for striking these people was a personal matter. Phillips stated that he is not happy with the way that this committee was put together. Discussion on the way the committee was formed and who the committee should be comprised of. Discussion of the process as a whole of developing a comprehensive plan. Ryan stated he does not have a problem with any of the people on this list and cannot imagine removing someone who is willing to volunteer their time
Failed 2–3, seconded by Jim Bartels · Voted no: Joann Kahler, Peggy Upton, Mike Ryan
G Resolution 2013- 139 Creating a Temporary Budget for the Comprehensive Plan – Motion by Upton to approve
Carried · moved by Peggy Upton, seconded by Mike Ryan
H Resolution 2013- 140 Authorizing Hart- Frederick to proceed with design, easements, – Motion by' Ryan to approve
Carried, seconded by Jim Bartels
I Resolution 2013- 141 Authorizing the City Administrator/ Clerk to pay the BOA – Motion by. Upton to approve
Carried, seconded by Mike Ryan
J Resolution 2013- 142 Setting a Public Heaering for Big Country TIF Rebate Agreement – Motion Upton first line delete" it has made a verbal agreement with" and after Big Country add " has requested a five year TIF rebate." Second Ryan
Carried
J Resolution 2013- 142 Setting a Public Heaering for Big Country TIF Rebate Agreement – Motion Ryan, second Upton to strike prior amendment:
Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Peggy Upton
J Resolution 2013- 142 Setting a Public Heaering for Big Country TIF Rebate Agreement – Motion by Ryan to approve
Unknown · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Joann Kahler
J Resolution 2013- 142 Setting a Public Heaering for Big Country TIF Rebate Agreement – Motion Upton, to first line delete " it has made a verbal ag`reement with" and after Big Country add " has requested a five year TIF rebate." Second Ryan
Carried
K Resolution 2013- 143 Approving the installation of a street light by Alliant Energy at the – Motion by Upton to approve
Carried · moved by Peggy Upton, seconded by Mike Ryan
M Resolution 2013- 145 Authorizing Pay Estimate to Dave Schmitt in the amount of – Motion by Ryan to approve
Unknown · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Jim Bartels
M Resolution 2013- 145 Authorizing Pay Estimate to Dave Schmitt in the amount of – motion to amend to approve estimate less $ 11, 160. 21 in the change order, second Bartels
Carried, seconded by Jim Bartels
N Resolution 2013- 146 Authorizing City Administrator/ Clerk to sign Certificate of – Motion by Bartels to approve
Carried · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Mike Ryan
N-0 tels to approve, seconded by Ryan. Ryan commenting that this does not approve change order. Ayes: Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton, Phillips - Nays: None. Motion carried 0. Discussion and possible action regarding Hart- Frederick Invoices Phillipsstated that the invoices have been too much for too long – Motion Phillips to terminated Hart- Frederick as City Engineer immediately. No second
Died no second · moved by Royce Phillips
24th On the day of July 2013,' at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Kahler introduced Ordinance No. 2013- 334, and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Bartels. Ayes: Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton Nays: Phillips Four members of the Council being present and having voted " Aye", Mayor Steve Berner declared the motion carried, and Ordinance No. 2013- 334, was read the first time, discussed, and placed On record. 14th Ori the day of August 2013, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Ryan introduced Ordinance No. 2013- 334, and moved that it be given its second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Kahler. Ayes: Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton Nays: Phillips Four members of the Council being present and having voted'" Aye", Mayor Steve Berner declared the motion carried, and Ordinance No. 2013- 334, was read the second time and discussed and" placed on record.
Carried 4–1 · moved by Joann Kahler, seconded by Jim Bartels · Voted no: Royce Phillips
24th On the day of July 2013, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Ryan introduced Ordinance No. 2013- 332, and moved that it be given its third and last reading. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Kahler. Ayes: Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton, Phillips Nays: None Five members of the Council being present and having voted " Aye", Mayor Steve Berner declared the motion carried, and the ordinance was passed and adopted. Whereupon the Mayor declared that Ordinance No. 2013- 332 be adopted and signified his approval of same by fixing his signature thereto. Passed by the Council 24th
Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Joann Kahler
Procedural motions (7): agenda, minutes, payables approval, adjournment
- Motion by Ryan to approve the agenda — carried (voice vote)
- V Approval of Payables – Motion Kehler to remove paying the Jo Co Sheriff Reserves, second Ryan — carried (all ayes (implied))
- V Approval of Payables – Motion by Kehler to approve the payables — carried (roll call) · no: Royce Phillips
- V Approval of Payables – Motion by Ryan to Approve — carried (roll call)
- E Resolution 2013- 137 Providing for Reduction of Interest Rate forSewer Revenue – motion to adjourn to next meeting, second Phillips: — carried (roll call) · no: Mike Ryan
- L Resolution 2013- 144 Approving Change Order# 1 to Dave Schmitt Construction for – motion to adjourn, second Bartels — carried (all ayes (implied))
- N-0 Adjournment – Motion by Ryan to adjourn at 8: 58 PM — carried (voice vote)
Attendance
Jim Bartels presentJoann Kahler presentRoyce Phillips presentMike Ryan presentPeggy Upton presentSteven Berner (mayor) present
Projects at this meeting
- Comprehensive Plan: E Resolution 2013- 137 Providing for Reduction of Interest Rate forSewer Revenue – motion Mark Peterson and Diane Wass be stricken from the committee, second Bartels. Upton asked who would have final say of adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. Phillips stated that he submitted a list of.names and that none of them were contacted: Berner stated that he was told that she received no written list, but; G Resolution 2013- 139 Creating a Temporary Budget for the Comprehensive Plan – Motion by Upton to approve
- Urban renewal areas and TIF: J Resolution 2013- 142 Setting a Public Heaering for Big Country TIF Rebate Agreement – Motion Upton, to first line delete " it has made a verbal ag`reement with" and after Big Country add " has requested a five year TIF rebate." Second Ryan
- Zoning and subdivision code amendments: B Ordinance 2013- 333 Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Add Definitions for Accessory – Motion by Kahler to approve; B Ordinance 2013- 335 Amending the Zoning Ordinance for Hickory Knoll PAD – Motion by Ryan to approve
Ordinances and resolutions
Ord. 2013-332, Ord. 2013-333, Ord. 2013-334, Ord. 2013-335, Res. 2013-135, Res. 2013-136, Res. 2013-137, Res. 2013-139, Res. 2013-140, Res. 2013-141, Res. 2013-142, Res. 2013-143, Res. 2013-144, Res. 2013-145, Res. 2013-146
Agenda
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Documents
| Document | Type | Original |
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| Minutes-07/24/2013 | minutes |
Sources
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- Minutes read by parser minutes/transition 2.4.0 from 1 copy.
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