minutes
Minutes-03/07/1974
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Text read by the vision model; check the PDF for anything that matters.TOWN OF TIFFIN
TIFFIN, IOWA 52340
A special meeting of the Tiffin City Council was held on March 7, 1974, 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Brotherton presiding. Members present were Judy Smith, Beverly Birtcher, Roger Janssen, Bill Bream, and Glenn Potter. Also present were Attorney Neuzil, Edna Miller, and Deputy Sheriff Wayne Lewis.
Bill Bream was sworn in to the office of Councilman.
Glenn Potter gave a report on the civil defense warning system. Device to be installed at Slim's Tavern. Estimated cost will be between $75.00 and $80.00 for used one.
An agenda of each meeting will be posted in the Post Office before each monthly Council meeting and notices will be sent with water and sewer bills informing citizens of Community Forum.
A correction was made in the minutes of the meeting of February 6, 1974 meeting. Total bills were $2311.01 not $2301.01.
Mr. Ralph Neuzil is going to investigate to see if a town can legally send flowers to citizens.
Bill Bream moved that reimbursement for mileage be raised to fifteen cents (15¢) per mile. Beverly Birtcher seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Glenn Potter moved that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved. Roger Janssen seconded the motion. Motion carried by roll call vote.
Beverly Birtcher moved to accept the Treasurer-Clerk's report. Judy Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried by roll call vote.
Beverly Birtcher moved to accept the following receipts and pay the following bills. Judy Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried by roll call vote.
Receipts
<table>
<tr><th> </th><th> </th></tr>
<tr><td>State Comptroller (Liquor Profit)</td><td>$ 693.85</td></tr>
<tr><td>State Comptroller (Road Use)</td><td>439.76</td></tr>
<tr><td>Townspeople (Sewer)</td><td>634.29</td></tr>
<tr><td>Townspeople (Water)</td><td>756.29</td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="1"></td><td>$2524.19</td></tr>
</table>
Bills
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<tr><th> </th><th> </th></tr>
<tr><td>Ralph Brown (Salary)</td><td>$ 430.40</td></tr>
<tr><td>Ralph Brown (Lab supplies, mileage)</td><td>48.84</td></tr>
<tr><td>Bob Martin (Salary)</td><td>61.20</td></tr>
</table>
Sources
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