Motion Upton to open
Carried · moved by Peggy Upton, seconded by Mike Ryan
City Council
City Council — regular meeting, March 13, 2013
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
0 agenda items
33 motions recorded
2 documents
Motions carried
28
of 29 substantive motions (procedural ones aside)
Split votes
10
at least one "no", or the motion failed
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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
Motion Ryan to close
Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Peggy Upton
d Ordinance 2013 -323 Amending Zoning Map for Willow Ridge - 3` Reading – Motion Ryan to approve
Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Joann Kahler
Ordinance passed. Teacup pig discussion: Council opposed having teacup pigs in residential areas where is it is not zoned for Ag usage. Resolution 2013 -027 Delegating Responsibility to City Administrator / Clerk to Implement the Requirements of Chapter 22, Iowa' s Public Records Statute – Motion Ryan to amend the Resolution to change reasonable amount of time, instead of five days
Carried 4–1 · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Joann Kahler · Voted no: Royce Phillips
Motion Ryan to amend the faxing charge to $ . 25 per page
Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Peggy Upton
Motion Upton to approve the Resolution, as amended
Carried 4–1 · moved by Peggy Upton, seconded by Mike Ryan · Voted no: Royce Phillips
Resolution passed. Ordinance 2013 -324 Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 99, Sewer Usage Charge System, to Include an Exception Under 99. 10 Payment of Bills - 2nd reading – Motion Ryan to approve
Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Peggy Upton
Motion Phillips to sell the footage necessary for $1 due to their inconvenience
Carried · moved by Royce Phillips, seconded by Mike Ryan
Motion Ryan to have a work session on 04/ 17/ 13 at the Fire Department Meeting Room at 6: 30 pm
Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Peggy Upton
Resolution 2013 -040 Accepting the Preliminary Plat of Willow Ridge: No action on item at this time. Resolution 2013 -034 Approving the Alcohol License Renewal for the Depot – Motion Upton to approve
Carried · moved by Peggy Upton, seconded by Mike Ryan
Motion carried. Resolution 2013 -035 Approving Award of Contract for the Division 2 Water Tower Project – Motion Kahler to approve Dave Schmitt Construction in the amount of $289, 762. 50
Carried · moved by Joann Kahler, seconded by Mike Ryan
Motion Ryan to set bum dates April 15th to May 15th
Carried 4–1 · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Peggy Upton · Voted no: Royce Phillips
Resolution 2013 - 036 Philips lobbying trip April 17 -18 discussion and possible action – Motion Upton to approve Phillips attending
Failed 2–2 · moved by Peggy Upton, seconded by Jim Bartels · Voted no: Joann Kahler, Mike Ryan
Resolution 2013 -037 Approving Business Cards for Council Members – Motion Upton to approve
Carried 4–1 · moved by Peggy Upton, seconded by Mike Ryan · Voted no: Joann Kahler
Ordinance 2013 - 325 Amending the Municipal Code, Chapter 56, Dog and Cat Licenses to change the dates under Section 56. 01 and 56. 04 - 1st reading – Motion to approve Upton
Carried, seconded by Joann Kahler
Motion Upton to approve
Carried · moved by Peggy Upton, seconded by Mike Ryan
Motion passed. Resolution 2013 -038 Authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator / Clerk to sign an Access Easement Agreement with The Villages L. C – Motion Upton to approve
Carried · moved by Peggy Upton, seconded by Mike Ryan
Motion passed. Resolution 2013 - 039 Setting a date for Public Hearing for Rezoning of Walker Tracts for the C - 2B portion to be realigned with Highway 6 and the middle 85 lots from R - 1A to R - 1C – Motion Ryan to approve the date of 03/ 27/ 13 for public hearing
Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Peggy Upton
Ordinance 2013 - 326 Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Sections 92. 03 and 92. 04 of Chapter 92 to include a Late Payment Fee and a Non -Sufficient Funds Charge—ft reading – Motion Upton to approve
Carried · moved by Peggy Upton, seconded by Joann Kahler
Resolution 2013 -041 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign Easement documents for the Water Tower Project – Motion Kahler to approve
Carried · moved by Joann Kahler, seconded by Mike Ryan
Motion passed. Resolution 2013 -042 Authorizing City Hall to put out Request For Proposals for Architects to interview and hire for City Hall drawings, design, plans and specifications – Motion Kahler to approve
Carried 4–1 · moved by Joann Kahler, seconded by Mike Ryan · Voted no: Royce Phillips
Resolution 2013 -043 Authorizing City Hall to put out Request For Proposals for Architects to interview and hire for Concession Stand drawings, design, plans and specifications – Motion Bartels to amend the Resolution from Council Person to Parks / Public Works person
Carried · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Mike Ryan
Motion Kahler to approve
Carried 4–1 · moved by Joann Kahler, seconded by Mike Ryan · Voted no: Royce Phillips
Resolution 2013 -045 Setting a Date for Public Hearing on proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimated Cost for the construction of the 2013 Capital Improvement Project – Motion Upton to approve the date of 03/ 27/ 13 for the public hearing
Carried 4–1 · moved by Peggy Upton, seconded by Mike Ryan · Voted no: Royce Phillips
Resolution 2013 -044 Setting the Date for the Bid Letting and Award for the 2013 Capital Improvement Project – Motion Kahler to approve the date of 04/ 10/ 13
Carried · moved by Joann Kahler, seconded by Mike Ryan
Motion Ryan to amended Resolution and put the sidewalk to tunnel back on list & can allocate those funds, second Upton. Ayes= Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Nays= Phillips. Motion passed
Carried 4–1 · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Peggy Upton · Voted no: Royce Phillips
Motion Bartels to enter into closed session at 9: 38 pm
Carried · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Mike Ryan
Motion Ryan to go back into open session at 10: 00 pm
Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Peggy Upton
Motion Ryan to have the Mayor and City Clerk continue good faith efforts to get an easement and necessary steps to move forward with Ireland Avenue
Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Jim Bartels
Procedural motions (4): agenda, minutes, payables approval, adjournment
- Motion Upton to approve the agenda — carried (all ayes (implied))
- Motion Kahler to approve the minutes — carried (all ayes (implied))
- Motion Ryan to approve financial reports and payables — carried (roll call) · no: Royce Phillips
- Motion Ryan to adjourn at 10: 02 pm — carried (all ayes (implied))
Attendance
Steven Berner presentJoann Kahler presentMike Ryan presentJim Bartels presentPeggy Upton presentRoyce Phillips present
Projects at this meeting
- 2013 Capital Improvement Project: Resolution 2013 -044 Setting the Date for the Bid Letting and Award for the 2013 Capital Improvement Project – Motion Kahler to approve the date of 04/ 10/ 13; Resolution 2013 -045 Setting a Date for Public Hearing on proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimated Cost for the construction of the 2013 Capital Improvement Project – Motion Upton to approve the date of 03/ 27/ 13 for the public hearing
- City parks and recreation facilities: Resolution 2013 -043 Authorizing City Hall to put out Request For Proposals for Architects to interview and hire for Concession Stand drawings, design, plans and specifications – Motion Bartels to amend the Resolution from Council Person to Parks / Public Works person
- Tiffin Fire Department: Motion Ryan to have a work session on 04/ 17/ 13 at the Fire Department Meeting Room at 6: 30 pm
Ordinances and resolutions
Ord. 2013-323, Ord. 2013-324, Ord. 2013-325, Ord. 2013-326, Res. 2013-027, Res. 2013-034, Res. 2013-035, Res. 2013-036, Res. 2013-037, Res. 2013-038, Res. 2013-039, Res. 2013-040, Res. 2013-041, Res. 2013-042, Res. 2013-043, Res. 2013-044, Res. 2013-045
Agenda
The archive has no itemized agenda for this meeting.
Documents
| Document | Type | Original |
|---|---|---|
| Minutes-03/13/2013 (2) | minutes | |
| Minutes-03/13/2013 | minutes |
Sources
- Laserfiche minutes archive: Minutes-03/13/2013 — original listing ↗
- Minutes read by parser minutes/transition 2.3.0 from 2 copies.
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