Royce Phillips

Mayor · Council member
Also written: Philips, Phillips

Service

Mayor 2008-01-02 – 2011-12-31 · 112 documents
Council member 2012-08-28 – 2013-12-31 · 115 documents
650 recorded votes: aye 500, nay 127, abstain 0, absent 23, recused 0. Moved 24 motions, seconded 7.
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
200821000088%
200910000100%
201027000093%
201121000091%
2012000000%
201325100089%

Dissents (nay and abstain)

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2013-11-26naycarried 26th 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 second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Kahler. Ayes: Bartels, Ryan, Kahler e Nays: Phillips Absent: Upton 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 second time and discussed and placesigned 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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2013-10-23naycarried Motion passed. 1St Ordinance 2013- 344 Amending Section 7. 04 of the Zoning Ordinance— Bicycle Parking- reading: Mayor Berner indicated this is P & Z' s recommendations. Council would like a memo from P & Z Chair for why this is Ordinance is necessary – Motion Upton to adjourn until the 11/ 13/ 13 meeting, second Bartels. Ayes= Kahler, Bartels, Upton. Nays = Phillips, Ryan
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2013-10-23naycarried Motion Upton to approve
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2013-10-23naycarried Re- passage Resolution 2013- 181 Appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission—Kleinoverriding Veto by Mayor and Resolution 2013- 185 Appointment to the Planning& Zoning Commission— Moore – Motion Upton to table the Resolutions for Klein and Moore to the 10/ 30/ 13 special meeting to confirm if Klein was withdrawing application and to see if Moore was moving out of town, second Ryan. Ayes= Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Nays= Phillips
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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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2013-10-23naycarried Motion Kahler to approve the payables
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2013-10-09naycarried Motion Upton to adjourn this item until the next meeting for to negotiate the easements, second Ryan. Ayes= Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Nays= Phillips. Motion passed
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2013-10-09naycarried Motion Ryan to set date of 10/ 23/ 13, second Bartels. Phillips wants to strike the requirement for churches. Ayes= Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton. Nays= Phillips. Motion passed
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2013-10-09naycarried Motion Kahler to approve the reports & payables
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2013-10-09naycarried Motion to approve minutes as amended Bartels, second Ryan
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2013-10-09naycarried Motion Bartels to approve the agenda
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2013-09-25naycarried d like to get some financial assistance for sidewalk. Mayor Berner said a few options to consider offering to the school are to offer to pay the difference between a 6 foot and 8 foot sidewalk' or therecould, be a flat 10% of the price of construction. Upton commented a wider sidewalk is reasonable – Motion Bartels for Mayor to go to the School board and make a recommendation for the city to pay the extra 2 feet of'from the 6' to the 8' sidewalk, second Kahler. Ayes= Kahler, Bartels, Upton: Nays
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2013-09-25naycarried mented the three council members would still have to approve the recommendation. Upton suggested the City should counter with a 15% escrow. Council seemed fine' with that option. A temporary construction easement for the' Depot is necessary. The square footage has increased a little bit from before – Motion Upton to authorize an increased compensation of$ 1, 050+$ 1, 500, second Bartels. Ayes= Kahler, Bartels, Upton. Nays= Phillips. Motion passed
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2013-09-25naycarried Motion Bartels to approve, second Kahler. Ayes= Kahler, Bartels, Upton. Nays= Phillips. 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 Motion passed. Voting on original motion, as amended to 09/ 18/ 13 date: all ayes. Motion passed. Discussion and possible action regarding waiving the 2" d and 3rd readings of Ordinance 2013- 338 for The Villages- Phase 2 Rezoning – Motion Ryan to adjourn until the 09/ 18/ 13 special meeting, second Upton. Ayes= Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Nays= Phillips. Motion passed
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2013-09-11naycarried Motion Ryan to approve the agreement, contingent upon the satisfaction of the City Attorney and resolution of all items and to amend the water line installation date type from 12/ 01/ 13 to 12/ 31/ 13, second Kahler. Ayes= Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton: Nays= Phillips. Motion passed
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2013-09-11naycarried Resolution 2013- 152' Accepting the Preliminary Plat of Hickory Knoll – Motion Upton to approve, second Bartels. Ryan: would like a map of development locations. Ayes= Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Nays= Phillips. Motion passed
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2013-08-28naycarried Motion Ryan to make a total offer of$ 931, and an additional $ 1, 500 to The Depot for the inconvenience of the road construction and temporary construction easement, second Upton. Ayes= Upton, Bartels, Ryan. Nays: Phillips, Kahler
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2013-08-28naycarried Motion Ryan to approve hiring, second Kahler. Ayes= Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton. Nays= Phillips. Motion passed
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2013-08-28naycarried Resolution 2013- 160 Approving an increase in the wages for the Parks Technician position, not to exceed $ 32, 000 per year – Motion Ryan to approve
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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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2013-08-28naycarried Motion Ryan to amend resolution to in 2" d paragraph after " Engineer" to 1st strike " legal description" in paragraph and replace create a legal description", second Upton. Voting on amendment: Ayes= all. Voting on approval of resolution: Ayes= Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton. Nays= Phillips. Motion passed
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2013-08-28naycarried 3rd Ordinance 2013- 335 Amending the Zoning Ordinance for Hickory Knoll PAD- reading – Motion Ryan to approve
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2013-08-28naycarried Ordinance 2013- 334 Amending the Zoning Map from R- 1A to R- 1E and from P- 1 to R- 1E for 3rd Hickory Knoll- reading – Motion Ryan to approve
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2013-08-28naycarried Motion Kahler to approve payables
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2013-08-14naycarried 2nd Ordinance 2013- 335 Amending the Zoning Ordinance for Hickory Knoll PAD- reading – Motion Ryan to approve, second Kahler: Ayes= Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Nays= Phillips. Reading passed
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2013-08-14naycarried Ordinance 2013- 334 Amending the Zoning Map from R- 1A to R- 1E and from P- 1 to R- 1E for 2nd Hickory Knoll- reading – Motion Ryan to approve, second Kahler. Ayes= Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton. Nays= Phillips. Reading passed
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2013-08-14naycarried Motion Ryan to approve, second Kahler. Ayes= Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton. Nays= Phillips. Motion passed
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2013-08-14naycarried Resolution 2013- 151 Approving Throttle Down for alcohol consumption for outdoor events on. 08/ 24/ 13, 09/ 14/ 13 and 10/ 12/ 13 – Motion Ryan to approve, second Kahler. Ayes= Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton. Nays= Phillips. Motion passed
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2013-08-14naycarried Motion Kahler to approve financial reports for the month of July 2013 and Payables
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2013-08-07naycarried Resolution 2013- 138 Creating a Comprehensive Plan Committee – Motion Kahler to approve
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2013-08-07naycarried Motion Kahler to approve hiring
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2013-08-07naycarried Resolution 2013- 144 Approving an increase in the wages for the Deputy Clerk position, not to exceed 36, 000 per year – Motion Upton to approve
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2013-07-24naycarried 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. 1
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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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2013-07-24naycarried B Ordinance 2013- 335 Amending the Zoning Ordinance for Hickory Knoll PAD – Motion by Ryan to approve
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2013-07-24naycarried New Business 1 – Motion by Kahler to approve
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2013-07-24naycarried V Approval of Payables – Motion by Kehler to approve the payables
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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 Motion Ryan to approve the resolution as amended
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2013-07-10naycarried Resolution 2013- 049 Setting a date for Public Hearing and Letting for the Concession Stand Project – Motion Ryan to amend the Resolution dates as the public hearing on 04/ 10/ 13 and the letting on 04/ 24/ 13
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2013-07-10naycarried Motion Kahler to approve the library contract for$ 22, 000 with the note that they can come back six months into the fiscal year to ask for the another$ 2, 800 if necessary
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2013-07-10naycarried Ordinance 2013- 326 Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Sections 92. 03 and 92. 04 of Chapter 92 to include a Late 2nd Payment Fee and a Non- Sufficient Funds Charge- reading – Motion Kahler to approve, second Ryan. Ayes= Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton. Nays= Phillips Reading passed
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2013-07-10naycarried Motion Ryan, to approve as amended
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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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2013-07-10naycarried Motion Upton, if he completes the remainder of all work to get an occupancy permit by Tuesday, July 16th, then, we would authorize to dismiss the infraction; then all court costs, service and filing fees to be the responsibility of Shawn Roberts; if circumstances beyond his control ( i. e. weather), Roberts to contact Administrator to ask for continuance by attorney and the City will contact the Attorney who will then have control to ask for continuance, second Ryan. Ayes= Upton, Bartels, Ryan,
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2013-07-10naycarried Motion Bartels to approve the financial reports for May 2013 and the payables
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2013-06-26naycarried Motion by Kahler 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 set for July 10th
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2013-06-26naycarried Motion Ryan, second Upton
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2013-06-26naycarried Motion by Bartels to Approve
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2013-06-26naycarried Motion by Ryan to Approve
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2013-06-26naycarried J Resolution 2013- 102 Amendment to agreement for a General Obligation City Hall- Improvement Loan Agreement not to exceed $ 400, 000. Resolution has incorrect date— Upton ( Not June 12th) Resolution' should state June 26th – Motion Upton' to change resolution date for" June 26th" instead of" June 12th," second Ryan
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2013-06-26naycarried Motion by Bartels to pay$ 2,455.06 ( half of the total presented at last council meeting)
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2013-06-12naycarried ie- Discussion and possible action regarding Potter due to sewer back up on Railroad St – Motion Upton to submit to insurance, if claim is denied will revisit
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2013-06-12naycarried Ordinance 2013- 329 Amending the Municipal Code, Chapter 41, to Change the Areas Where Hunting is Allowed Under 2nd 41. 11- reading: Attorney Michael stated no hunting would be allowed on public property per our Ordinances – Motion Ryan to approve reading
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2013-06-12naycarried Motion Bartels to approve the financial reports and Payables
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2013-05-08naycarried Resolution 2013- 092 Setting Date for Public Hearing on General Obligation City hall Improvement Loan Agreement – Motion Kahler to approve
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2013-05-08naycarried Motion Ryan to approve the payables
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2013-04-24naycarried V Resolution 2013- 076 Approving Award of Contract for the 2013 CIP projects: Engineer Frederick recommends award to LL Pelling in the amount of$ 1, 336, 248.53 – Motion Kahler to approve
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2013-04-24naycarried Resolution 2013- 075 Approving Plans, Specifications, and Form of Contract for the 2013 CIP Projects – Motion Kahler to approve
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2013-04-24naycarried Resolution 2013- 074 Adopting Plans, Specifications, and Form of Contract for the 2013 CIP Projects – Motion Ryan to approve
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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- 059 Setting the Date for the Public Hearing and Letting of the 2013 CIP Projects – Motion Ryan to approve
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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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2013-04-10naycarried Motion Ryan with satisfactory performance administrator' s salary be brought up to a level to match the highest paid employee over the next four( 4) years in 25% increments in addition to the flat rate increase
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2013-04-10naycarried Resolution 2013- 063 Authorizing Administrator/ Clerk to sign contract for architect completion of City Hall – Motion Kahler to approve
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2013-04-10naycarried Resolution 2013- 062 Authorizing Administrator/ Clerk to sign contract for architect completion of Concession Stand – Motion Ryan to approve
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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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2013-04-10naycarried Ordinance 2013- 326 Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Sections 92. 03 and 92.04 of Chapter 92 to include a Late 3rd Payment Fee and a Non- Sufficient Funds Charge- reading – Motion Kahler to approve
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2013-04-10naycarried Motion Kahler, seconded Bartels to approve financial reports and payables for the month of March 2013. Ayes= Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton. Nays= Phillips
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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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2013-03-27naycarried Motion Ryan to approve the resolution as amended
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2013-03-27naycarried Resolution 2013 -049 Setting a date for Public Hearing and Letting for the Concession Stand Project – Motion Ryan to amend the Resolution dates as the public hearing on 04/ 10/ 13 and the letting on 04/ 24/ 13
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2013-03-27naycarried Motion Kahler to approve the library contract for $ 22, 000 with the note that they can come back six months into the fiscal year to ask for the another $ 2, 800 if necessary
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2013-03-27naycarried 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 - 2nd reading – Motion Kahler to approve, second Ryan. Ayes = Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton. Nays = Phillips Reading passed
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2013-03-13naycarried 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
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2013-03-13naycarried 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
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2013-03-13naycarried Motion Kahler to approve
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2013-03-13naycarried 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
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2013-03-13naycarried Motion Ryan to set bum dates April 15th to May 15th
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2013-03-13naycarried Motion Upton to approve the Resolution, as amended
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2013-03-13naycarried 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
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2013-03-13naycarried Motion Ryan to approve financial reports and payables
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2013-03-06naycarried Motion Kahler to recommend the Locker location as a proposed City Hall site
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2013-02-27naycarried Motion Kahler to recommend the Locker location as a proposed City Hall site
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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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2013-02-27naycarried Resolution 2013- 030 Setting a date for public hearing and letting of the 2013 Capital Improvement Projects – Motion made by Ryan, seconded by Upton to approve public hearing for 03/ 27/ 13. Administrator Jackson pointed out that letting is part of the process so council is aware. Ayes= Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Nays= Phillips. Motion passed
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2013-02-27naycarried Motion by Kahler, seconded by Bartels to approve the payables. Ayes=Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton. Nays= Phillips
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2013-02-13naycarried On the 13th day of February 2013, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Upton introduced Resolution No. 2013- 022, and made a motion for approval. Motion seconded by Councilperson Bartels. AYES: Kahler, Bartels, Upton NAY: Phillips ABSENT: Ryan Whereupon Four Council members were present and voted approval and Mayor Berner declared that the Resolution No. 2013- 022, be adopted and signified his approval for the same by_affixing his signature thereto. 13th.
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2013-02-13naycarried 13th On the day of February, 2013, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Bartels introduced Resolution No. 2013- 14, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF R AND A CONDOMINIMUMS ADDITION SUBDIVISION, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 6, JOHNSTON- POTTERFIELD SUBDIVISION, PART 2 IN TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA and made a motion for approval. Motion seconded by Councilperson Kahler. Ayes: Kahler, Bartels, Upton Nays: Phillips Absent: Ryan Whereupon four Council member
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Recusals

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