Peggy Upton

Board of Adjustment · Planning and Zoning Commission · Council member
Also written: Upton

Service

Board of Adjustment 2009-01-01 – 2009-12-31 · 1 document
Planning and Zoning Commission 2011-07-13 – 2011-09-14 · 4 documents
Council member 2012-01-01 – 2019-12-31 · 831 documents
3,626 recorded votes: aye 3379, nay 76, abstain 0, absent 171, recused 0. Moved 780 motions, seconded 670.
How these votes are known: named in the record (a roll call, a vote list or the signed ordinance or resolution), or implied from an "All ayes" with the members present. Each vote below shows its basis.

Attendance by year

YearMeetingsAbsent RemoteLateLeft earlyRate
201212100052%
201325002093%
201426203092%
201528001097%
201628001088%
201729502080%
201829203087%
201926102083%

Dissents (nay and abstain)

DateVoteResult MotionSource
2019-08-06naycarried K-1 Discussion andConsideration ofSponsorship Opportunities forOur Town Tiffin andCouncil Action asNeeded. Motion toapprove theAssociate Sponsorship byBartels. Second bySchnedler. Ayes: Havens, Bartels, Schnedler. Nays: Upton. Motion Carried – Motion toapprove theAssociate Sponsorship byBartels
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2018-11-06naycarried Motion toapprove Ordinance No. 2018-443 –AnOrdinance Amending theOfficial Zoning Map oftheCity of Tiffin, Iowa, from C-1BtoR-6forLot10Prairie West Addition, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa andasLegally Described Herein byBartels
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2018-10-16naycarried H-1 Ordinance No. 2018-443 –AnOrdinance Amending theOfficial Zoning Map oftheCity ofTiffin, – Motion toApprove Second Reading ofOrdinance 2018-443 - AnOrdinance Amending theOfficial Zoning Map oftheCityofTiffin, Iowa, from C-1BtoR-6forLot10Prairie West Addition, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa andasLegally Described Herein and Proceed toThird Reading byRyan
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2018-10-02naycarried H-1 Ordinance No. 2018-443 –AnOrdinance Amending theOfficial Zoning Map oftheCity ofTiffin, Iowa, fromC-1BtoR-6forLot10Prairie West Addition, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa and as Legally Described Herein Motion toApprove First Reading andProceed toSecond Reading byHavens. Second byBartels. Roll Call- Ayes: Havens, Bartels, Schnedler. Nays: Upton. First reading approved – Motion toApprove First Reading andProceed toSecond Reading byHavens
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2018-03-06naycarried Motion toapprove Resolution 2018-018 – AResolution Approving Bond Purchase Agreement forthe SaleofBonds Thereof byHavens
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2018-01-02naycarried K-4 Consideration ofChange Order #6 –Rathje Construction – Motion toApprove byHavens. Second bySchnedler. Ayes: Bartels, Havens, Schnedler, Ryan. Nays: Upton, motion carried – Motion toApprove byHavens
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2017-11-07nayfailed H-5 Ordinance No. 2017-420 –AnOrdinance Amending Chapter 41, Health andSafety, ofthe City – Motion toapprove Ordinance 2017-420 – AnOrdinance Amending Chapter 41, Health andSafety, ofthe City ofTiffin Code ofOrdinances toAllow Use ofConsumer Fireworks andtheCity of Tiffin Zoning Ordinance toAllow fortheSale ofConsumer Fireworks byBartels
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2017-10-17naycarried Motion toapprove Ordinance No. 2017-420 –AnOrdinance Amending Chapter 41, Health andSafety, oftheCity ofTiffin Code ofOrdinances toAllow Use ofConsumer Fireworks andthe City ofTiffin Zoning Ordinance toAllow fortheSale ofConsumer Fireworks byUpton
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2017-09-05naycarried K-3 Discussion andConsideration toAuthorize Signatures forTemporary Construction Easement Agreement for Storm Sewer Work at480Roberts Ferry Road andCouncil Action asNeeded Motion toapprove authorizing signatures forTemporary Construction Easement Agreement for Storm Sewer Work at480Roberts Ferry Road byRyan. Second byKahler. Roll Call: Ayes- Bartels, Havens, Ryan, Kahler, Nay- Upton. Allayes, motion carried – Motion toapprove authorizing signatures forTemporary Construction Easement Agreement fo
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2017-08-01naycarried K-4 Discussion andConsideration toProceed with City Hall Expansion with Woodruff Construction andCouncil Action asNeeded Motion toapprove Woodruff Construction toproceed with theCityHall Expansion by Kahler. Second byRyan. Ryan haswithdrawn thesecond. Motion has died for lack ofsecond. Second byBartels. Allayes, motion carried. Roll Call: Ayes: Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Nays: Upton, Havens. Discussion: Council discussed putting itoutforbidsince theamount isonly slightly under thethreshold. Consensu
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2017-04-04naycarried K-9 Discussion and Consideration of Driveway Change at 461 Roberts Ferry Road as part of the Street Reconstruction Project and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve 461 Roberts Ferry Road driveway change as part of the Street Reconstruction Project by Ryan. City Council Agenda Page 6 of 7
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2017-01-17naycarried Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2017- 396— An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R1- E to R- 2 for Certain Property know as Parcel B — Park Place, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally Described Herein by Ryan
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2016-09-20naycarried J-9 Discussion and Consideration to Make a Partial Payment to Clear Creek Amana School District for Upgrade of Sidewalk and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve Make a Partial Payment to Clear Creek Amana School District for Upgrade of Sidewalk$ 50, 182 by Bartels
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2016-07-19naycarried H-1 Ordinance No. 2016- 386 — Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the – Motion to approve Ordinance 2016- 386- Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R -1C to R -1D, from R-4 to R -1D, from R- 1 E to R- 2, from R- 1 E to R- 1 C, from R- 4 to R- 2 and from R- 1 E to R- 1 D for Certain Property known as Auditor' s Parcel 2006- 033, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally Described Herein by Kahler
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2016-07-05naycarried H-1 Ordinance No. 2016- 386 — Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of – Motion to approve second reading of Ordinance No. 2016- 386Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R -1C to R -1D, from R- 4 to R -1D, from R- 1 E to R- 2, from R- 1 E to R- 1 C, from R-4 to R-2 and from R- 1 E to R- 1 D for Certain Property known as Auditor' s Parcel 2006- 033, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally Described Herein by Ryan
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2016-06-28naycarried Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2016- 386 — Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R- 1 C to R -1D, from R- 4 to R- 1 D, from R- 1 E to R- 2, from R- 1 E to R- 1 C, from R- 4 to R- 2 and from R- 1 E to R- 1 D for Certain Property known as Auditor' s Parcel 2006- 033, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally Described Herein by Ryan
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2016-03-22nayfailed K-4 Discussion and Consideration of Donation to Clear Creek Amana High School Instrumental Music Department and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve a donation to CCA High School Instrumental Music Department by Kahler
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2016-02-16naycarried Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2016- 382 — Ordinance Amending the Tiffin Zoning Ordinance No. 2007- 287 and Any Amendments Thereto Adding Taverns/ Bars to Business List and Amending Restaurant Uses in a C2- 13 District by Ryan
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2015-12-09naycarried R-2 Consideration of Change Order # 5 — Rathje Constructin – Motion to Approve by Kahler
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2015-07-08naycarried 8th On the day of July 2015, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Ryan introduced Ordinance No. 2015- 376, and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Havens. Ayes: Jim Bartels, Al Havens, Mike Ryan, Jo Kahler Nays: Peggy Upton Five members of the Council being present and having voted " Aye", Mayor Steve Berner declared the motion carried, and Ordinance No. 2015- 376, was read the first time, discussed, and place
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2015-04-22naycarried Motion to approve Resolution 2015- 055: Authorizing Alliant Energy to Proceed with Burial of Overhead Electrical Distribution System Wires Along US Rte 6, Related to the Ireland Avenue Street Project by Kahler
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2015-04-08nayunknown Motion to approve Resolution 2015- 046 To Fix a Date of Meeting at Which it is Proposed to Approve a Development Agreement with Big Country Seeds, Including Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments By: Ryan
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2015-03-25naycarried Motion to approve Ordinance 2015- 371 Approving Re -Zoning for Tiffin East Lot 30- 3rd Reading by: Ryan
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2015-03-25naycarried Motion to approve Ordinance 2015- 370 Approving Re -Zoning for Willow Ridge PT 1 Lots 1, 3 & 4 and Part 3 Lot 2- Reading by: Ryan
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2015-03-11nayunknown F Mayor - Bicycle & Trail regional meeting on Tuesday. Phase 6 2019- 20 and has made the first step approval of the grant – Motion Ryan to approve Ordinance 2015- 371 Approving Re -Zoning for Tiffin East Lot 30 -2nd Reading
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2015-03-11naycarried F Mayor - Bicycle & Trail regional meeting on Tuesday. Phase 6 2019- 20 and has made the first step approval of the grant – Motion to approve Ordinance 2015- 370 Approving Re -Zoning for Willow Ridge PT 1 Lots 1, 3 & 4 and Part 3 Lot 2- 2nd Reading
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2015-02-25naycarried Motion Bartels to approve Ordinance 2015-371 Approving Re-Zoning for Tiffin East Lot 30- 1st Reading
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2015-02-25naycarried Motion Kahler to approve Ordinance 2015-370 Approving Re-Zoning for Willow Ridge PT 1 Lots 1,3 & 4 and Part 3 Lot 2-1st Reading
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2015-01-28naycarried Kahler motioned to approve Resolution 2015- 013 Approving the City' s Investment Policy, naming of depositories and maximum amounts, ' and naming an investment committee; seconded by' Bartels. Ro1I, Call: Bartels,. Kahler,, Nays: Upton,•
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2014-10-08nayfailed Ryan motioned to approve the Ordinance 2014-360 Reducing Speed Limit on Park Road
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2014-04-09naycarried C Resolution 2014-029 Approving Signing Contracts for TiffinFest 2014. Attorney Michael indicated he provided the appropriate requirements for insurance. Upton because Bella Sala wants a 5-year commitment. Attorney Michaels wanted that line stricken. Petersen indicated that Bella Sala is concerned because they want to reserve the 3rd weekend in August for up to 5 years to be sure there are no other conflicts. Discussion that TiffinFest is a separate entity and City should not be a part of it – M
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2014-02-26naycarried P hive is working on this from the school' s side. Hart Frederick' s role will be only to review to make sure it protects the City. Roll call: Ayes: Kahler, Ryan, Petersen, Upton. Bartels abstained. Resolution approved. P. Discussion and possible action to dispose of City asset of a 1998 Dodge Pickup – Motion to approve by Kahler
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2014-02-12naycarried On the 12th day of February 2014, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Kahler introduced Resolution No. 2014 -006, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RIGHT OF ENTRY AND CELL TOWER AGREEMENT FOR SELECTIVE SITE SERVICES and made a motion for approval. Motion seconded by Councilperson Ryan. Ayes: Kahler, Ryan, Petersen, Bartels Nays: Upton Absent: none. Whereupon four Council members were present and voted approval and Mayor Berner declared that the Resolution No. 20
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2014-02-12naycarried C 2014- 009: Hart Frederick to get estimates for Jasper Ave/ Park Rd turn lanes. Capital – Ryan motioned to set a public hearing
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2014-01-22nayfailed Petersen abstained. Motion passed. Resolution 2014-005 Approving the Right of Entry and Cell Tower Agreement for Selective Site Services – Motion Ryan to approve and adding “subject of city attorney suggestions” in the Now, Therefore paragraph and the “lease can be non-exclusive”, second Bartels. Further discussion about health and setting a precedence. Ayes= Bartels, Ryan. Nays: Upton: Kahler, Petersen
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2014-01-08naycarried Resolution 2014-001 – Motion Ryan to approve the investment policy second Kahler. Ayes=Petersen, Kahler, Ryan. Nays=Bartels, Upton. Motion approved
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2014-01-08naycarried Motion Ryan to amend the investment policy at each facility to a cap of $15,000,000, second Kahler. Upton commented this is only an issue is when we receive bond funds and there is still a conflict. Ayes=Petersen, Kahler, Ryan. Nays=Bartels, Upton. Motion approved
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2013-12-09naycarried 3rd Ordinance 2013- 344 Amending Section 7. 04 of the Zoning Ordinance- Bicycle Parking- reading – Motion Ryan to approve, second Kahler. Ayes= Kahler, Ryan, Bartels. Nays= Upton. Motion passed
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2013-11-13naycarried 13th On the day of November 2013, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Ryan introduced Ordinance No. 2013- 344, and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Kahler. Ayes: Kahler, Ryan, Bartels Nays: Upton Absent: Phillips Three members of the Council being present and having voted " Aye", Mayor Steve Berner declared the motion carried, and Ordinance No. 2013- 344, was read the first time, discussed, and placed on rsigned instrument
2013-10-30naycarried Resolution 2013- 185 Appointment to the Planning& Zoning Commission—Moore – Motion Bartels to appoint Moore, second Kahler. Ayes= Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Nays= Phillips, Upton. Motion passed
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2013-10-30naycarried Motion Ryan to approve, second Kahler. Ayes= Kahler, Ryan, Bartels. Nays= Phillips, Upton. Motion passed
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2013-10-23nayfailed Motion Ryan to accept counter offer from Church and move forward with Ireland, Kahler second. Ayes= Kahler, Ryan. Nays= Upton, Phillips. Abstain: Bartels
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2013-10-09naycarried Motion Ryan to have the city absorb the " pass through" costs, second Kahler. Ayes= Kahler, Ryan, Phillips. Nays= Upton, Bartels. Motion passed
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2013-09-25naycarried Motion passed. Resolution 2013- 179 Awarding the City Hall project to City Construction Group LC in the total amount of 382, 700: Phillips commented that thelocation is horrendous – Motion Kahler to approve, second Ryan. Ayes= Kahler, Ryan, Bartels. Nays= Upton, Phillips., Motion passed
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2013-09-11naycarried 11th On the day of September 2013, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa,. Councilperson Ryan introduced Ordinance No 2013- 337, and moved that it be given its second reading. The motion, was seconded by Councilperson Bartels. Ayes: . Kahler, Ryan, Bartels; Phillips Nays: Upton E Four members of the Council being. present. and- having voted " Aye", Mayor Steve Berner declared the motion' carried, and Ordinance No. 2013- 337, was read the second time and discussed and plac
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2013-09-11naycarried Motion Ryan to approve, second Bartels. Ayes= Kahler; Ryan, Bartels, Phillips. Nays= Upton. Reading passed
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2013-08-28naycarried Motion Ryan to approve resolution as amended, second Kahler. Voting on approving resolution: Ayes= Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Nays= Upton, Phillips. Motion passed
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2013-08-28naycarried Resolution 2013- 159 Setting a date for hearing and letting for City Hall: Date set 09/ 11/ 13 – Motion Ryan to approve
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2013-08-28naycarried Resolution 2013- 158 Release of Plans and Specs for bid on City Hall: Upton confirmed the building will not interrupt Ireland. Engineer Carhoff stated there are no issues – Motion Kahler to approve
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2013-08-07naycarried Motion Kahler to approve hiring
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2013-07-24nayfailed 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 p
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2013-07-24naycarried D Resolution 2013- 136 Approving the City Administrator/ Clerk to hire a Contract – Motion by Kahler to hire Woodruff Construction
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2013-07-24naycarried 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
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2013-07-10nayfailed Motion Ryan to amend policy that the City has the flexibility in faciliites with the highest rate of return with the highest rate of protection( would like a preference of hometown business— but not adding that)
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2013-07-10naycarried Resolution 2013- 130 Taking Additional Action to Enter into a Loan Agreement – Motion Ryan to approve, second Bartels. Ayes= Kahler, Ryan, Bartels. Nays= Upton, Phillips
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2013-06-26naycarried 26th On the day of June 2013, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Ryan introduced Ordinance No. 2013- 333, and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Kahler. Ayes: Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Phillips Nays: Upton Four members of the Council being present and hiving voted " Aye", Mayor Steve Berner declared the motion carried, and Ordinance No. 2013- 333, was read the first time, discussed, and placed on record.
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2013-06-26naycarried 05 Maintenance Bond Required— reading. Berner stated P& Z recommended 2 year, council discussed and thought 3 years – Motion by Ryan to Approve
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2013-06-26naycarried Resolution 2013- 125 Approving. Hiring Neuzil to Create Site Preparation and Compaction Not to Exceed $ 7, 500. Berner stated this is a maximum – Motion by Bartels to Approve
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2013-06-26naycarried Motion by Ryan to Approve
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2013-06-12naycarried Resolution 2013- 117 Setting a Public Hearing to Amend the Subdivision Ordinance Maintenance Bond- to two( 2) years – Motion Phillips to amend to 3 years, second Ryan. Ayes= Phillips, Bartels, Ryan. Nays= Upton, Kahler
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2013-05-08naycarried Motion Ryan to approve the payables
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2013-05-08naycarried Motion Kahler to approve the minutes from March 6, March 13 ( amended to add the University of Iowa property to the Runge line) , April 10, April 24, 2013
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2013-04-24nayfailed Motion Ryan to move funds to Solon State Bank due to them currently having the highest interest rate
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2013-04-10naycarried Resolution 2013- 064 Authorizing the Deputy Clerk Position to Full- Time Status as of July 8, 2013 – Motion Ryan to approve
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2013-04-10nayfailed Resolution passed. Employee pay rates for FY 2014 – Motion Phillips 2% COLA& 2% performance, second Ryan. Aye= Phillips, Ryan. Nays= Upton, Bartels, Kahler
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2013-04-10nayfailed Motion Ryan to move the liquid funds from the Credit Union and split the total deposit between Solon State Bank and Hills Bank
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2013-04-10nayfailed Motion Ryan to find another bank to invest funds into that bares the highest interest
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2013-04-10nayfailed Investment Policy discussion and possible action – Motion Ryan to amend the investment policy to have City funds deposited where the City can make the most interest
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2013-03-27nayfailed Motion Ryan to amend policy that the City has the flexibility in faciliites with the highest rate of return with the highest rate of protection ( would like a preference of hometown business — but not adding that)
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2013-02-27nayfailed Motion passed. Resolution 2013- 032 Amending the 2013 Financial Investment Policy to have a One Year Cap of Funds at Solon State Bank in the Amount of$ 5, 000,000: Council Person Upton indicated that County Auditor Weipert has been doing great things with money – Motion by Kahler to approve
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2013-02-13nayfailed Motion made by Kahler to approve 2013 -020
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2013-02-13nayfailed Second reading of Ordinance passed. Ordinance 2012 -316 Amending the Municipal Water Code to include a Late Fee, NSF fees and Disconnect / Reconnect Fees -3` d reading – Motion made by Kahler to approve 2012 -316
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2013-01-09naycarried Motion carried. New Business Resolution 2013 -001 Approving the City' s Investment Policy – Motion made by Kahler to approve 2013 -001
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2013-01-09naycarried Motion made by Ryan to approve 2012 -316
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2012-12-12naycarried 12th On the day of December, 2012, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Kahler introduced Resolution No. 2012 -82, A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TWO -YEAR CONTRACT WITH GRACE EXCAVATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF MOWING AND MAINTAINING TIFFIN CITY PROPERTY and made a motion for approval. Motion seconded by Councilperson Bartels. Ayes: Ryan, Kahler, Bartels Nays: Phillips, Upton Absent: None Whereupon three Council members were present and voted approval and Mayor Bernesigned instrument
2012-04-11naycarried and councilperson Ball for input on draft report and 'used input from that, meeting to finalize the report. Heath Picken of HR Green- presented executive summary. Objectives are to improve water. pressure, fire flows and volume. The- study looked at g present and futu' re demands and' made projections. City has been experiencing a 7- 8% growth rate. The targeted growth percentage is 5% in the next 10 years and 4% annual growth for 10years following that. The city' s current demand per person is
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