Before 1962: what the archive remembers

“was passed and approved by the council this 6 day of March 1928, and signed by the mayor this 7 day of March.” (document 4708, p. 1)

“SECTION 1. The town seal shall be a seal circular in form, in the center of which shall be the words, "Tiffin, Iowa", and around the margin the words, "Town Seal"” (document 4708, p. 1)

“SECTION 2. The town seal shall be in the custody of the mayor and attached by him to all warrants drawn on the treasurer, and to all transcripts, orders or certificates which it may be necessary or proper to authenticate.” (document 4708, p. 1)

“was authenticated this 7 day of March 1928. C. M. Wolfe Mayor Mary E. Hudliski Clerk.” (document 4708, p. 1)

Transcription: Names are in the quote only because the page prints them in the signature block; the claim names the offices. Neither is in the people register.

“was published on the 7th day of March, 1928, by posting copies thereof in three public places within the limits, two of which places were the mayor's office and the post office.” (document 4708, p. 2)

“TOWN SEAL. Ordinance No.1” (document 4708, p. 1)

“SECTION V. The following ordinances are specifically saved from repeal: Ordinance No. 41 Town Seal Ordinance No. 53 Planning and Zoning Commission” (document 4750, p. 1)

“TOWN SEAL. Ordinance No.1” (document 4708, p. 1)

Transcription: The page prints the adopting ordinance as 'ORDINANCE NO. 1982-197'; the register and the document title give 1982-107. Contradiction recorded in questions.

“The Council agreed under Resolution signed August 22, 1956 to pass ordinances for access control and traffic control; and under Resolution signed December 7, 1960 to pass an ordinance passing speed limits” (document 4710, p. 1)

Transcription: The page text interleaves stray words ('Residential', 'Farm Entrance') elsewhere in the ordinance; the quoted clause is intact. The 1956 resolution itself is not in the archive.

“The Council agreed under Resolution signed August 22, 1956 to pass ordinances for access control and traffic control; and under Resolution signed December 7, 1960 to pass an ordinance passing speed limits” (document 4710, p. 1)

Transcription: Same clause as the 1956 claim. The 1960 resolution itself is not in the archive.

“was appointed Tiffin Health Officer/ (Tiffin Town Ordinance, page 10, Section 5, and Code of Iowa 1958, 137.1-137.5).” (document 41, p. 1)

Transcription: Page reads 'Officer/' with a stray slash; quote kept as transcribed.

“an addendum be added to local Ordinance #28 which prohibits parking on the north side of Marengo Road to include no parking on the south side of Marengo Road within the town limits. Carried.” (document 3351, p. 1)

“Council discussed items in City Code and gave the following directives: Amend Ordinance Nos. 20 and 22, Repeal Ordinance Nos. 14, 25, 26, 94 and section 10 of no. 79.” (document 4460, p. 3)

“(1) Amend ordinance no. 20 Explosives and Oils (2) Amend ordinance no. 22 Moving Buildings” (document 4457, p. 1)

“This letter from the Board of Supervisors states that "Johnson County will furnish $4,000.00 and the balance will be raised by cities and towns at the rate of 15 cents per person as of the 1960 census."” (document 3356, p. 2)

Transcription: The page gives the 1960 census as the basis but prints no Tiffin population figure.

“This letter from the Board of Supervisors states that "Johnson County will furnish $4,000.00 and the balance will be raised by cities and towns at the rate of 15 cents per person as of the 1960 census."” (document 3356, p. 2)

“Tiffin, incorporated in 1906, operates with a mayor-council form of government.” (document 6621, p. 18)

“It was first incorporated in 1906 and operates under the Home Rule provisions of the Constitution of Iowa.” (document 2652, p. 88)

“Our research found that parts of the alley were vacated back in 1875, so city may not own all of it.” (document 4323, p. 2)

“Greenleaf reported that alley between Grant and College streets would have to be sold because it is illegal for a city to give away property.” (document 4323, p. 2)

“If the city really believes that this 15 feet of street that has been used over 100 years as a street, and is improved to be a street for the majority of those years, it is a street” (document 4091, p. 7)

Transcription: The sentence is the clerk's hypothetical in a quiet-title dispute, not a finding.

“Since its inception in 1954, the Tiffin Fire Department has relied on an all-volunteer workforce to respond to emergency calls.” (document 1300, p. 3)

“It was decided to check on the existence of a lease between the Fire Association and the Town covering the fire house, which is located on town property.” (document 3361, p. 2)

“Mr. Tucker was found to be the lawyer both for the Town and the Fire Association, and when contacted, he could find no written description of any arrangements made by these two organizations in regard to the property on which the fire house is built.” (document 3359, p. 1)

“I further certify that the City established the Municipal Waterworks Utility System (the "Utility") prior to January 1, 1961, and that the Utility has been in continuous operation by the City since its establishment as aforesaid in supplying water service to the City and its inhabitants.” (document 7189, p. 6)

“WITNESS MY HAND this 5th day of December, 2023.” (document 7189, p. 6)

“I further certify that the City established the Municipal Waterworks Utility System (the “Utility”) prior to January 1, 1961” (document 1440, p. 5)

“Water. Glen moved, Ted seconded the motion that a preliminary plan for a water system be investigated, appointing Powers & Associates as engineers, this cost not to exceed $1,500. Carried unanimously.” (document 3324, p. 1)

“Matters were discussed concerning the establishment and erection of a municipal waterworks, whereupon Councilman POTTER introduced and caused to be read a resolution entitled "Resolution calling a special election on waterworks propositions,"” (document 3285, p. 2)

Transcription: The same page reads 'Councilman SPINEY' for Spivey; not used.

“Glenn Potter introduced and caused to be read a resolution entitled, "Resolution providing for the award of contracts for the construction of a municipal waterworks system."” (document 3243, p. 1)

“As the representative for the Farmer's Home Administration, Mr. Tometich purchased the bonds. The FHA was the only bidder. Ted Spivey introduced and caused to be read a resolution called, "Resolution authorizing and providing for issuance and securing payments of $108,000 worth of bonds."” (document 3233, p. 1)

“Locker was built before any zoning ordinances were in effect and they are not retroactive.” (document 4405, p. 5)

Transcription: The speaker is given only as 'Spivey'; the term register has Ted Spivey on the council 1980-85, so the role is council member, no slug given because the first name is not on the page.

“Potter asked council if it was interested in acquiring land from Reeve that used to be the stockyards, to a park.” (document 4407, p. 5)

Transcription: Quote names the landowner (a private owner, no contract on the page); the claim does not. Mayor Potter per the term register (mayor 1982-12 to 2007).

“The Post Office was grandfathered as a public use within a single residential area.” (document 4184, p. 4)

“Property Location: 321 Grant Street (Old Post Office recently vacated)” (document 4184, p. 2)

“he might be interested in donating the old post office building to the city for a park museum. Joe thought this might be the oldest remaining building within the city limits. The city council agreed to take this idea under consideration.” (document 4168, p. 3)

Transcription: The 'oldest remaining building' is the visitor's opinion as recorded; the quote carries his first name, the claim does not.

“Called to order by Mayor O'Toole. Council members present: Robert Svatos, William Verry, Glen Potter, Jr.” (document 41, p. 1)

“Attorney William Tucker of Iowa City notified the Council that he would accept the position as Town Attorney.” (document 41, p. 1)

“Mr. Glenn Potter, Jr. was appointed Street Commissioner. The motion was made by Mr. Verry, seconded by Mr. Svatos, and carried.” (document 41, p. 1)

“Notification was received of Tiffin's acceptance as a member in the Iowa League of Municipalities.” (document 41, p. 1)

“The tentative priority list was made for street repairs: a. Robert Terry Road (patching) b. Grant Street & Railroad Street west of Grant c. East end of Second Street d. Summerhays Street e. Main Street (sealing) f. College Street in front of locker.” (document 41, p. 1)

“an attempt to clarify division of responsibility between the Town and the State Highway Department concerning drainage problems existing along Highway 6 within town limits.” (document 41, p. 2)

“The problem of up-dating local town ordinances was discussed, and it was proposed that model ordinances on building codes and zoning be placed on the agenda for the June meeting.” (document 41, p. 1)

“Wayne agreed to call about getting a copy of county codes for help in up-dating Tiffin codes.” (document 3361, p. 1)

Transcription: The minutes give only the first name 'Wayne'; the council had one member of that name (Wayne Stratton) in the term register.

“The mayor obtained a book of model codes with explanations from the Institute of Public Affairs and some of these codes were discussed. An ordinance establishing a Zoning Commission should probably be the first one made up” (document 3359, p. 1)

“Wayne contacted the county offices to see about getting copies of county codes and was informed that they do not have any.” (document 3359, p. 1)

“SECTION 1. Planning and zoning commission created. There is hereby created a Town planning and zoning commission, composed of seven residents of the town of Tiffin who shall be qualified by knowledge and experience” (document 4709, p. 1)

“Last year Tiffin received a grant to help with costs of the Tiffin Centennial Book that is now underway.” (document 4016, p. 2)

“Motion Ball seconded Gericke to authorize the transfer of all 2006 Centennial Funds to be transferred to the Tiffinfest Fund account.” (document 3982, p. 5)

“Starting in May, the Johnson County Historical Society will display features of Johnson Co. cities. They will feature some Information on Tiffin from the future Centennial Book.” (document 3951, p. 3)