Joann Kahler
Service
Council member 2012-09-01 – 2017-12-31 · 534 documents
2,572 recorded votes: aye 2515, nay 35, abstain 0, absent 22, recused 0. Moved 464 motions, seconded 781.
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
| Year | Meetings | Absent | Remote | Late | Left early | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 93% |
| 2014 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| 2015 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 97% |
| 2016 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 94% |
| 2017 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 97% |
Dissents (nay and abstain)
| Date | Vote | Result | Motion | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-11-07 | nay | failed | 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 meeting · document p. 5 | minutes |
| 2017-04-18 | nay | carried | R-4 Discussion and Consideration of Speed Notification Options for Ireland Avenue and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve purchasing the data collection Speed Notification system for the south bound traffic on Ireland Avenue for the amount of$4030. 00 by Ryan meeting · document p. 6 | minutes |
| 2016-10-04 | nay | carried | Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2016- 385 — Ordinance Amending the Tiffin Zoning Ordinance No. 2007- 287 and any Amendments Thereto, Amending Section 7. 04( e), Parking or Loading Space by Ryan meeting · document p. 3 | minutes |
| 2016-04-05 | nay | carried | Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2016- 381 — Ordinance Declining the Johnson County, Iowa Minimum Wage Ordinance and Establishing a City of Tiffin Minimum Wage by Upton meeting · document p. 3 | minutes |
| 2016-03-22 | nay | carried | K-3 Discussion and Consideration of Donation to Clear Creek Amana 2016 Post Prom and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve $ 100 donation to CCA 2016 Post Prom by Upton meeting · document p. 7 | minutes |
| 2016-03-22 | nay | carried | Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2016- 381 — Ordinance Declining the Johnson County, Iowa Minimum Wage Ordinance and Establishing a City of Tiffin Minimum Wage by Upton meeting · document p. 4 | minutes |
| 2016-02-25 | nay | carried | Motion to instruct the City Administrator to proceed with the development of an Ordinance which sets Tiffin' s Minimum Wage at $ 9/ hr. by Havens meeting · document p. 1 | minutes |
| 2016-02-16 | nay | carried | K-2 Discussion and Consideration of Donation to Clear Creek Elementary Parent Teacher Group and Council Action as Needed Upton expresses her support in donating this Clear Creek Elementary Parent Teacher Group. Mayor Berner expresses his concern with using tax payer money to donate to the school. He advised that there are a lot of different groups that will come to the City for their donations. Upton made a – Upton made a motion to approve donating $ 100 to the Clear Creek Elementary Parent Teac meeting · document p. 7 | minutes |
| 2014-04-09 | nay | carried | 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 meeting · document p. 2 | minutes |
| 2014-02-26 | nay | failed | L Resolution 2014-025 Approving Award of Contract for the City Concession Stand – Motion by Upton to reject this resolution to allow for reposting for additional bidding meeting · document p. 4 | minutes |
| 2014-01-22 | nay | failed | 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 meeting · document p. 2 | minutes |
| 2013-10-30 | nay | failed | Re- passage Resolution 2013- 181 Appointment to the Planning& Zoning Commission— Kleinoverriding Veto by Mayor – Motion Phillips to override veto, second Upton. Discussion on the basis of the veto and reasoning. Ayes= Phillips, Upton. Nays= Bartels, Ryan, Kahler meeting · document p. 1 | minutes |
| 2013-10-23 | nay | carried | Motion Phillips to approve the seeding and payment of the $1, 000 invoice, second Ryan. Ayes= Phillips, Upton, Bartels, Ryan. Nays= Kahler meeting · document p. 2 | minutes |
| 2013-10-09 | nay | carried | Motion Bartels to have the rocked access removed on Grant Street, second Ryan. Ayes= Ryan, Bartels, Upton, Phillips. Nays= Kahler. Resolution 2013- 186 Approving Award of Contract for the Jasper Ave Watermain Extension Project, upon review of the bids & recommendation by the Project Engineer: Mayor Berner indicated the City is still working on a few easement agreements meeting · document p. 3 | minutes |
| 2013-10-09 | nay | carried | Motion Phillips to table Resolution 2013- 185 and requests to have veto override on the next agenda, second Upton. Mr. Klein spoke about the Mayor' s veto and made a statement he would like to withdraw his application. Voting for Veto override on next agenda: meeting · document p. 2 | minutes |
| 2013-09-25 | nay | failed | council members being church members. Attorney Raiber indicated it is not a conflict if members of a church on the City Council. Mayor' Berner stated the members publicly state they are members of the church and there is no conflict of interest. Phillips stated there isstill a conflict of interest – Motion Upton to receive opinion letter in writing from the attorney, second Phillips. Ayes= Phillips, Upton. Nays= Bartels, Kahler meeting · document p. 4 | minutes |
| 2013-09-25 | nay | carried | Phillips motioned to reconsider the motion to appoint Klein to P& Z, second Upton. Voting on reconsideration: Phillips, Upton, Bartels. Nays= Kahler. Motion passed as amended meeting · document p. 4 | minutes |
| 2013-09-25 | nay | failed | Motion Phillips to substitute Klein instead of Moore, second Upton. Upton, according to the applications I received, Klein appears to be the most qualified. Voting on amending: meeting · document p. 4 | minutes |
| 2013-08-28 | nay | carried | Motion Ryan to make a total offer of$ 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 meeting · document p. 4 | minutes |
| 2013-07-24 | nay | failed | 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 meeting · document p. 5 | minutes |
| 2013-07-24 | nay | failed | 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, meeting · document p. 5 | minutes |
| 2013-06-26 | nay | carried | Motion by Upton to table meeting · document p. 3 | minutes |
| 2013-06-26 | nay | carried | Motion by Bartels to pay$ 2,455.06 ( half of the total presented at last council meeting) meeting · document p. 3 | minutes |
| 2013-06-12 | nay | carried | Motion Bartels to approve as amended meeting · document p. 3 | minutes |
| 2013-06-12 | nay | carried | 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 meeting · document p. 3 | minutes |
| 2013-06-12 | nay | carried | 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 meeting · document p. 3 | minutes |
| 2013-05-08 | nay | carried | 55 CHRISTOPER ORR UTILITY DEPOSIT REFUND 84. 51 PEGGY BRANDT UTILITY DEPOSIT REFUND 138. 91 Ordinance 2013- 328 Amending the Municipal Code, Chapter 136, Sidewalk Regulations, to Change the Amount of Time Property Owners have to Remove Snow, Ice and Accumulations from Sidewalks under 136. 03- 3`d – Motion Ryan to approve, second Bartels. Ayes= Phillips, Upton, Bartels, Ryan. Nays= Kahler. Final reading passed meeting · document p. 2 | minutes |
| 2013-04-24 | nay | carried | Ordinance 2013- 328 Amending the Municipal Code, Chapter 136, Sidewalk Regulations, to Change d the Amount of Time Property Owners have to Remove Snow, Ice and Accumulations from Sidewalks under 136. 03- 2" reading – Motion Ryan to approve, second Upton. Ayes= Phillips, Upton, Bartels, Ryan. Nays= Kahler meeting · document p. 2 | minutes |
| 2013-04-10 | nay | failed | Resolution passed. Employee pay rates for FY 2014 – Motion Phillips 2% COLA& 2% performance, second Ryan. Aye= Phillips, Ryan. Nays= Upton, Bartels, Kahler meeting · document p. 2 | minutes |
| 2013-04-10 | nay | carried | Ordinance 2013- 328 Amending the Municipal Code, Chapter 136, Sidewalk Regulations, to change the amount of time property 1st owners have to remove snow, ice and accumulations from sidewalks under 136. 03- reading – Motion Ryan to approve meeting · document p. 2 | minutes |
| 2013-04-10 | nay | carried | Motion to approve the Resolution as amended Bartels meeting · document p. 2 | minutes |
| 2013-03-13 | nay | carried | Resolution 2013 -037 Approving Business Cards for Council Members – Motion Upton to approve meeting · document p. 1 | minutes |
| 2013-03-13 | nay | failed | Resolution 2013 - 036 Philips lobbying trip April 17 -18 discussion and possible action – Motion Upton to approve Phillips attending meeting · document p. 1 | minutes |
| 2013-02-27 | nay | carried | Motion made by Upton A to have a work session to discuss a city hall location meeting · document p. 2 | minutes |
| 2013-01-09 | nay | carried | motion to have the policy state to review the policy yearly meeting · document p. 3 | minutes |
Recusals
None recorded.
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