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  1. March 6, 1928 Decision The council passed and approved the ordinance prescribing and fixing the town seal on 6 March 1928 and the mayor signed it on 7 March.
    “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 · Ord. 1 · before 1962
  2. March 7, 1928 Decision The seal ordinance was authenticated on 7 March 1928 over a signature block for the mayor and the clerk.
    “was authenticated this 7 day of March 1928. C. M. Wolfe Mayor Mary E. Hudliski Clerk.”
    document 4708, p. 1 · Ord. 1 · before 1962
  3. March 7, 1928 Decision Section 2 puts the town seal in the custody of the mayor, to be attached by him to all warrants drawn on the treasurer and to transcripts, orders or certificates that need authentication.
    “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 · Ord. 1 · before 1962
  4. March 7, 1928 Decision The seal ordinance was published on 7 March 1928 by posting copies in three public places, two of which were the mayor's office and the post office.
    “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 · Ord. 1 · before 1962
  5. May 2, 1962 Milestone The earliest council minutes in the archive record a meeting called to order by Mayor O'Toole.
    “Called to order by Mayor O'Toole. Council members present:”
    document 41, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  6. May 2, 1962 Report The earliest council minutes in the archive record a meeting called to order by the mayor with three council members present.
    “Called to order by Mayor O'Toole. Council members present: Robert Svatos, William Verry, Glen Potter, Jr.”
    document 41, p. 1 · meeting · James O'Toole · Robert Svatos · William Verry · Glenn R. Potter · 1960s
  7. May 2, 1962 Decision The council appointed a Tiffin Health Officer.
    “Dr. Philip A. McLaughlin of Coralville was appointed Tiffin Health Officer”
    document 41, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  8. May 2, 1962 Decision The council appointed a Tiffin Health Officer, citing page 10, Section 5 of the Tiffin Town Ordinance and sections 137.1-137.5 of the Code of Iowa 1958.
    “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 · meeting · 1960s
  9. May 2, 1962 Decision Councilman Glenn Potter, Jr. was appointed Street Commissioner.
    “Mr. Glenn Potter, Jr. was appointed Street Commissioner.”
    document 41, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1960s
  10. May 2, 1962 Decision Glenn Potter, Jr. was appointed Street Commissioner.
    “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 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1960s
  11. May 2, 1962 Decision Attorney William Tucker of Iowa City told the council he would accept the position of Town Attorney.
    “Attorney William Tucker of Iowa City notified the Council that he would accept the position as Town Attorney.”
    document 41, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  12. May 2, 1962 Decision An Iowa City attorney notified the council that he would accept the position of Town Attorney.
    “Attorney William Tucker of Iowa City notified the Council that he would accept the position as Town Attorney.”
    document 41, p. 1 · meeting · William Tucker · 1960s
  13. July 12, 1962 Decision The council approved Ted Spivey as a councilman to fill a vacancy.
    “Ted Spivey be approved as a councilman to fill Paul Springmire's vacancy.”
    document 3362, p. 1 · meeting · Ted Spivey · 1960s
  14. November 7, 1962 Discussion The council decided to check whether a lease existed between the Fire Association and the Town covering the fire house, which stood on town property.
    “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 · meeting · 1960s
  15. November 7, 1962 Decision The council voted to buy a uniform for the Town Marshal.
    “Glenn made the motion, seconded by Ted, to purchase a uniform for Town Marshal, and shoulder patches if necessary. Carried.”
    document 3361, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  16. December 5, 1962 Report The attorney for both the town and the Fire Association found no written description of any arrangement between them about the property on which the fire house was built.
    “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 · meeting · William Tucker · 1960s
  17. December 5, 1962 Decision The council paid the town marshal, DeWaine Slade, a $50.00 bonus for 1962.
    “that DeWaine Slade be paid a bonus for 1962 in the form of $50.00 in appreciation for his cooperation and efforts for the Town of Tiffin.”
    document 3359, p. 2 · meeting · DeWaine Slade · 1960s
  18. December 5, 1962 Discussion The council was told the county offices had no codes to copy, discussed model codes from a book the mayor obtained, and noted that an ordinance establishing a Zoning Commission should probably be made up ahead of the others.
    “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 · meeting · 1960s
  19. December 5, 1962 Discussion The council discussed that an ordinance establishing a Zoning Commission should probably be the first of the model codes drawn up.
    “An ordinance establishing a Zoning Commission should probably be the first one made up, with the wording changed in order to have a little flexibility on the number of members.”
    document 3359, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  20. March 19, 1963 Milestone Ordinance No. 53 created a seven-member planning and zoning commission with five-year terms and no pay except expenses.
    “There is hereby created a Town planning and zoning commission, composed of seven residents of the town of Tiffin”
    document 4709, p. 1 · Ord. 53 · 1960s
  21. March 19, 1963 Decision An ordinance created a town planning and zoning commission composed of seven residents of the town.
    “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 · Ord. 53 · 1960s
  22. June 5, 1963 Decision The council set the town marshal's pay at $200.00 a month, year around, from 1 June 1963, to be re-examined with the 1963 budget.
    “that DeWaine Slade be paid $200.00 monthly, year around, retroactive to June 1, 1963.”
    document 3354, p. 2 · meeting · DeWaine Slade · 1960s
  23. June 5, 1963 Figure The town marshal's monthly pay of $200.00 as printed in 1963 is about $2,200 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “that DeWaine Slade be paid $200.00 monthly, year around, retroactive to June 1, 1963.”
    document 3354, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  24. June 5, 1963 Discussion The attorney offered to sell the town a property named on the page, and the council had the mayor investigate; moving two empty schoolhouses to the site was discussed.
    “The possibility of purchasing the two empty schoolhouses and moving them to this site was discussed.”
    document 3354, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  25. August 7, 1963 Decision The council appointed the town marshal, DeWaine Slade, Civil Defense Director for the Town of Tiffin.
    “that DeWaine Slade be appointed Civil Defense Director for the Town of Tiffin.”
    document 3352, p. 1 · meeting · DeWaine Slade · 1960s
  26. August 7, 1963 Decision The council authorized the mayor to approach the Iowa State Bank and Trust Company to purchase or, if necessary, condemn Lots 8, 9 and 10 in the block bounded by Second, Grant, Third and Main Streets.
    “that the Mayor be authorized to approach the Iowa State Bank and Trust Company for the purpose of purchasing or condemning (if necessary) the property of T. T. Meade, Lots 8, 9, and 10”
    document 3352, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  27. November 6, 1963 Figure Election clerks and judges were each paid $14.00 for the November 1963 election.
    “14.00 Marie Svatos (clerk at election)”
    document 3349, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  28. November 6, 1963 Report The mayor and all councilmen were re-elected at the 3 November 1963 election.
    “The mayor and all councilmen were re-elected at the election November 3.”
    document 3349, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  29. December 4, 1963 Figure The December 1963 bills include $75.00 for the clerk and $80.00 for the mayor.
    “75.00 . . Margie O'Toole (clerk) 80.00 . . James O'Toole (mayor)”
    document 3347, p. 1 · meeting · James O'Toole · 1960s
  30. December 9, 1963 Discussion A councilman suggested appointing a Growth & Development Chairman to investigate new industry, with two or more councilmen devoted to the sewer project.
    “One man could be appointed Growth & Development Chairman, and two or more councilmen devote most of their time to the sewer project.”
    document 3347, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  31. January 6, 1964 Discussion Meeting as the Board of Health, the council took up a recurring school furnace hazard and was advised it was empowered to close the Tiffin School; the State Fire Marshal inspected on 3 January.
    “we were empowered under the Code of Iowa to close the doors on the Tiffin School.”
    document 3345, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  32. February 5, 1964 Decision The council unanimously resolved to give its unqualified support to the Fire Association's plan to obtain a new unit.
    “gives its unqualified support and encouragement to the Fire Association in its plan to obtain the new unit”
    document 3344, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  33. May 5, 1964 Report A councilman and the treasurer were moving to Iowa City in June, so replacements were discussed.
    “Appointment of a Councilman to replace Bob Svatos and a Treasurer to replace Marie, who are moving to Iowa City in June, was discussed.”
    document 3337, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  34. June 3, 1964 Decision Bill Bream was sworn in as councilman to take Bob Svatos' place.
    “Bill Bream was sworn in as councilman to take Bob Svatos' place.”
    document 3335, p. 2 · meeting · Bill Bream · 1960s
  35. October 7, 1964 Neighbors The council passed a resolution authorizing and urging the creation of a County Board of Health for Johnson County.
    “the City Council of Tiffin does hereby officially authorize and urge the adoption of a County Board of Health for Johnson County, Iowa.”
    document 3324, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  36. December 2, 1964 Figure Council pay was by the meeting: the mayor was paid $105.00 for 21 meetings at $5 and a councilman $66.00 for 22 meetings at $3.
    “James O'Toole (21 meetings @ $5) 66.00 . Glenn Potter (22 meetings @ $3)”
    document 3321, p. 2 · meeting · James O'Toole · Glenn R. Potter · 1960s
  37. December 2, 1964 Figure The councilman's pay per meeting of $3.00 as printed in 1964 ($/meeting) is about $33 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “James O'Toole (21 meetings @ $5) 66.00 . Glenn Potter (22 meetings @ $3)”
    document 3321, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  38. November 3, 1965 Report In the municipal election held the day before the 3 November 1965 meeting, 102 ballots were cast and 9 spoiled; Wayne Stratton received 56 votes for mayor against 30 for James O'Toole.
    “102 ballots were cast; 9 ballots spoiled.”
    document 3305, p. 1 · meeting · Wayne Stratton · James O'Toole · 1960s
  39. December 1, 1965 Discussion The mayor said the town should appoint a Superintendent of Public Utilities by resolution because the sewer system ran on an independent fund with sizeable annual expenditure.
    “Mayor stated his belief that the Town should appoint a Superintendent of Public Utilities.”
    document 3304, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  40. January 5, 1966 Decision The council paid the retiring clerk $100.00 for work on the sewer project and $1.75 an hour for time with her successor, who was also paid $1.75 an hour.
    “to pay Margie O'Toole $100.00 for work on the sewer project and $1.75 per hour for time spent with her successor, Marlene Janssen.”
    document 3302, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  41. January 5, 1966 Report The 5 January 1966 meeting was called to order by Mayor Stratton, sworn in by the Town Clerk on 30 December 1965; the marshal and clerk were reappointed and the councilmen sworn in.
    “The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stratton, who had been sworn in by the Town Clerk on December 30, 1965.”
    document 3302, p. 1 · meeting · Wayne Stratton · 1960s
  42. February 2, 1966 Neighbors The council received an invitation from the Metropolitan Planning Commission to join and decided not to officially join.
    “It was postponed for further discussion and decided not to officially join the commission.”
    document 3302, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  43. March 1, 1967 Decision The council raised the Clerk's and Treasurer's salaries to $250.00 and $100.00 per year respectively, retroactive to 1 January 1967.
    “to give the Clerk and Treasurer salary increases to $250.00 and $100.00 per year respectively retroactive to January 1, 1967.”
    document 3286, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  44. April 5, 1967 Decision A councilman moved out of town, so the council appointed former mayor Jim O'Toole to replace him if he accepted.
    “Since councilman Klein moved out of town, it became necessary to appoint a replacement. Glenn Potter made a motion the council appoint Jim O'Toole.”
    document 3285, p. 1 · meeting · James O'Toole · 1960s
  45. May 17, 1967 Discussion A councilman raised whether the marshal could handle all duties effectively; the council suggested asking the sheriff's department to cruise the town 4 to 6 in the evening to control speeders.
    “It was suggested that we call the sheriff's department and have them cruise the town form 4-6 in the evening in an attempt to control the speeders in town.”
    document 3282, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  46. June 7, 1967 Decision The council voted to pay election clerks and judges $1.00 per hour for elections.
    “Jim O'Toole made a motion to pay election clerks and judges $1.00 per hour for elections.”
    document 3281, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  47. August 2, 1967 Discussion A councilman suggested hiring a part-time law enforcement officer at $2.25 per hour.
    “He suggested the council hire a part time law enforcement officer and pay them $2.25 per hour for helping.”
    document 3279, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  48. September 26, 1967 Decision The mayor was authorized to hire a special uniformed patrol of the town on a part-time basis.
    “Mayor Stratton was authorized to hire a special uniformed patrol of the town of Tiffin at his discretion on a part time basis.”
    document 3278, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  49. December 6, 1967 Figure In December 1967 councilmen were paid $3.00 per meeting and the mayor $5.00 per meeting; the clerk's salary was $250.00 and the treasurer's $100.00.
    “Wayne Stratton 65.00 13 meetings @ 5.00”
    document 3274, p. 1 · meeting · Wayne Stratton · 1960s
  50. January 3, 1968 Discussion The council discussed whether the town attorney should remain and a councilman suggested Ralph Neuzil; by March Mr. Neuzil attended as the town's attorney.
    “There was some discussion whether the council wanted Mr. Tucker to remain the Town Attorney. Glenn Potter suggested Ralph Neuzil.”
    document 3273, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  51. January 3, 1968 Decision At the 3 January 1968 meeting, with James O'Toole as mayor, the newly elected council was sworn in and the mayor appointed a treasurer, clerk, marshal, Powers and Associates as engineer, a street commissioner and the Iowa State Bank and Trust as depository.
    “The newly elected council was sworn in by the clerk. Mayor O'Toole appointed the following for the next term of office:”
    document 3273, p. 1 · meeting · James O'Toole · 1960s
  52. January 3, 1968 Discussion A councilman again suggested a supplementary police force to help the marshal, and the mayor asked him to look into a group in Iowa City set up as one.
    “Bill Bream again suggested a supplementary police force to help DeWaine.”
    document 3273, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  53. January 3, 1968 Discussion The mayor suggested a board of three trustees, appointed to two, four and six year terms, to be responsible for utilities.
    “He also suggested a board of trustees to be responsible for utilities. It would be a board of three appointed to two, four, and six year terms.”
    document 3273, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  54. January 24, 1968 Decision The council appointed Ralph Neuzil Town Attorney at $15.00 per council meeting attended, with additional legal work itemized.
    “Mr. Neuzil indicated he would ask $15.00 per Council meeting attended.”
    document 3258, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  55. January 24, 1968 Discussion The council again discussed a Utility Commission to operate and manage the sewer and water systems, and a deputy clerk for sewer and water bills.
    “The possible role of a Utility Commission in Tiffin which would be responsible for the operation and management of the sewer and water systems was again discussed”
    document 3258, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  56. February 13, 1968 Decision To replace a departing councilman the council moved to ask Ned Allen to serve on the council; he was sworn in at the next regular meeting.
    “Glenn Potter made a motion we ask Ned Allen to serve on the council.”
    document 3272, p. 1 · meeting · Ned Allen · 1960s
  57. May 2, 1968 Neighbors The council voted to tell the Johnson County Board of Health it intended to budget $320.00 in the 1969 budget.
    “Glen moved, Ted seconded the motion to write and tell them that we intend to budget $320.00 in the 1969 budget”
    document 3269, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  58. July 1, 1968 Decision The council paid the Sheriff's Patrol bill with a note that the town should perhaps not pay for patrol time directing traffic in other areas.
    “the Council feels that perhaps the Town should not be paying for time spent by the Sheriff's Patrol directing traffic in other areas.”
    document 3266, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  59. September 4, 1968 Decision The resignations of Mayor O'Toole and Clerk Margie O'Toole were accepted and Bill Bream was appointed mayor, with Dale Flansburg filling his council place.
    “The resignations of Mayor O'Toole and Clerk Margie O'Toole were accepted. Ned moved, Glenn seconded the motion to appoint Bill Bream as mayor and to fill Mr. Bream's place on the council with Dale Flansburg.”
    document 3264, p. 4 · meeting · James O'Toole · Bill Bream · 1960s
  60. October 3, 1968 Decision Mayor Bream appointed Glenn Potter as the new Street Commissioner.
    “Mayor Bream appointed Glenn Potter as the new Street Commissioner.”
    document 3261, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Bill Bream · 1960s
  61. December 4, 1968 Figure In December 1968 councilmen were still paid $3 per meeting and the mayor $5; the attorney was paid $15 per council meeting plus letters.
    “Bill Bream (9 mts @ $5, 9 mts @ $3) 72.00”
    document 3259, p. 1 · meeting · Bill Bream · 1960s
  62. January 7, 1969 Decision A councilman moved to dispense with the sheriff's patrol for the time being because of the nominal amount of trouble in the town; all voted in favor.
    “Dale Flansburg made a motion to dispense with sheriffs patrol for the time being due to the nominal amount of trouble in the town lately.”
    document 3257, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  63. April 2, 1969 Decision The council accepted a new town clerk to replace the resigning clerk effective 1 May and raised the clerk's salary to $30.00 a month on a temporary basis.
    “Ned Allen made a motion to raise the Clerk's salary to $30.00 a month on a temporary basis.”
    document 3250, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
  64. April 2, 1969 Neighbors A letter said Tiffin's share of the Johnson County Board of Health budget was $350.00; the council decided the town could not afford it and tabled the letter.
    “Tiffin's share of the Health Board's budget request is $350.00. Discussion was held and it was decided that the Town could not afford to pay that sum at this time.”
    document 3250, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  65. August 14, 1969 Decision The council raised the clerk's salary to $600 a year for the increased work with the water coming in.
    “Ned Allen made the motion to raise the Clerk's salary to $600 a year.”
    document 3241, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  66. December 3, 1969 Figure The December 1969 bills show year-end salary payments: the mayor $105.00, the clerk $370.00, the attorney $370.36 including letters, and council members $54.00 to $68.00.
    “Bill Bream (salary) 105.00 Ned Allen (salary) 66.00”
    document 3232, p. 2 · meeting · Bill Bream · Ned Allen · 1960s
  67. December 3, 1969 Decision The council raised the Treasurer's salary from $100 to $150 a year, including 1969.
    “Ned Allen made the motion to raise the Treasurer's salary from $100 to $150 a year.”
    document 3232, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  68. December 22, 1969 Report A special meeting was set for January 2 at 10:00 A.M. for swearing in newly elected officials.
    “There will be a special meeting on January 2 at 10:00 A.M. for swearing in newly elected officials and other business to be done by that day.”
    document 3231, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  69. January 2, 1970 Person The newly elected mayor, council and clerk were sworn in and a treasurer, marshal, mayor pro tem, street commissioner and clerk were named.
    “The newly elected mayor, council, and clerk were sworn in. Newly appointed officers are: Edna Miller- Treasurer, DeWaine Slade- Marshall, Ted Spivey- Mayor Pro-Tem, Glenn Potter- Street Commissioner, and Kandy Kobold, Clerk.”
    document 3230, p. 1 · meeting · Edna Miller · DeWaine Slade · Ted Spivey · Glenn R. Potter · Kandy Kobold · 1970s
  70. August 13, 1970 Discussion Points discussed at a meeting included why a zoning commission was never established.
    “and why a zoning commission was never established.”
    document 3217, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  71. September 16, 1970 Person The town attorney read a letter in which the mayor submitted his resignation as mayor.
    “Neuzil read a letter from Mayor Bream submitting his resignation as Mayor.”
    document 4693, p. 1 · meeting · Bill Bream · Ralph Neuzil · 1970s
  72. October 7, 1970 Discussion The minutes record that a councilman could not be mayor because he was Justice of the Peace.
    “It was discussed that Ted Spivey can't be mayor since he is Justice of the Peace.”
    document 3213, p. 2 · meeting · Ted Spivey · 1970s
  73. November 4, 1970 Person A councilman was sworn in as the new mayor.
    “Dale Flansburg was sworn in as new mayor.”
    document 3212, p. 2 · meeting · Dale Flansburg · 1970s
  74. December 2, 1970 Figure A councilmember moved to raise the clerk's wages to $75 a month with $25 a month coming out of the sewer fund.
    “Ned Allen made the motion to raise the Clerk's wages to $75 a month with $25 coming out of the sewer fund each month.”
    document 3208, p. 1 · meeting · Ned Allen · Kandy Kobold · 1970s
  75. December 2, 1970 Figure $75.00 monthly as printed in 1970 is about $650 monthly in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Ned Allen made the motion to raise the Clerk's wages to $75 a month with $25 coming out of the sewer fund each month.”
    document 3208, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  76. December 2, 1970 Figure The December 2, 1970 payments list the mayor at 21 meetings at $3 and 2 at $5, and a councilman at 13 meetings at $3 and 8 at $5.
    “Dale Flansburg (21 @ $3 and 2 @ $5) 73.00 Ned Allen (22 meetings) 66.00 Jerry Michel (23 meetings) 69.00 Glenn Potter (19 meetings & fix streets) 82.00 Ted Spivey (13 @ $3 and 8 @ $5) 79.00”
    document 3208, p. 3 · meeting · Dale Flansburg · Ted Spivey · 1970s
  77. June 2, 1971 Person A person was sworn into office to complete the term of a councilman who had resigned.
    “Kandy Kobold was sworn into office to complete the term of Jerry Michel.”
    document 4685, p. 1 · meeting · Kandy Kobold · Jerry Michel · 1970s
  78. October 6, 1971 Person The council discussed and accepted a town employee's resignation.
    “Dewaine Slade's request to resign was discussed by the council and they agreed to accept his resignation.”
    document 4678, p. 1 · meeting · DeWaine Slade · 1970s
  79. October 6, 1971 Figure A councilmember moved to raise the wages of the mayor to $10 per meeting and the council to $5 per meeting.
    “Ned Allen made a motion to raise the wages of Mayor to $10 per meeting and Council to $5 per meeting.”
    document 4678, p. 1 · meeting · Ned Allen · 1970s
  80. October 6, 1971 Figure $10.00 per meeting as printed in 1971 is about $83 per meeting in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Ned Allen made a motion to raise the wages of Mayor to $10 per meeting and Council to $5 per meeting.”
    document 4678, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  81. November 3, 1971 Person A clerk was sworn in as Town Clerk.
    “Judy Smith was sworn in as Town Clerk.”
    document 4677, p. 1 · meeting · Judy Smith · 1970s
  82. January 5, 1972 Person The mayor appointed a town treasurer at $200 a year, a town attorney at $15 a meeting and a deputy clerk.
    “Mayor appointed Edna Miller as Town Treasurer at $200 a year, Ralph Neuzil as Town Attorney at $15 a meeting and Kandy Kobold as Deputy Clerk.”
    document 4673, p. 1 · meeting · Edna Miller · Ralph Neuzil · Kandy Kobold · 1970s
  83. January 5, 1972 Decision A councilmember moved to hold council meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at the City Water Plant.
    “Ted Spivey made a motion to hold Council Meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at the City Water Plant.”
    document 4673, p. 1 · meeting · Ted Spivey · 1970s
  84. March 1, 1972 Decision The council moved to hire a public works employee full time at $135 a week, covering school crossing patrol, sewer plant upkeep, meter reading and street maintenance.
    “Bill Bream made a motion to hire Ralph Brown full time at $135 a week, to include School Crossing Patrol, maintainence of sewer plant, meter reading and general street maintainence, etc.”
    document 4670, p. 1 · meeting · Bill Bream · Ralph Brown · 1970s
  85. March 1, 1972 Figure $135.00 per week as printed in 1972 is about $1,100 per week in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Bill Bream made a motion to hire Ralph Brown full time at $135 a week, to include School Crossing Patrol, maintainence of sewer plant, meter reading and general street maintainence, etc.”
    document 4670, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  86. November 1, 1972 Person The council accepted the resignations of two councilmen.
    “Ted Spivey made a motion to accept resignations from Councilmen Bill Bream and Don Davis.”
    document 4655, p. 1 · meeting · Bill Bream · Don Davis · Ted Spivey · 1970s
  87. December 6, 1972 Person The State Department of Health notified the council that the town's public works employee had completed certification as a wastewater treatment plant operator and a water treatment plant operator.
    “Letter read from the State Department of Health notifying the Mayor and Council that Ralph Brown has successfully completed the requirements for certifications as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator-Grade II, Plant Grade II and Water Treatment Plant Operator-Grade I, PlantI.”
    document 4653, p. 1 · meeting · Ralph Brown · 1970s
  88. January 3, 1973 Person The minutes record a councilwoman as sworn into office December 30, 1973.
    “Beverly Birtcher was sworn into office December 30, 1973.”
    document 4652, p. 1 · meeting · Beverly Birtcher · 1970s
  89. July 2, 1973 Figure A councilmember moved raises for city employees: $5.00 per week for the public works employee, $5.00 and $6.00 per month for two others and $10.00 per year for the treasurer.
    “Janssen moved to increase city employees salaries by the following amounts: Ralph Brown, $5.00 per week; Bob Martin, $5.00 per month; Marcia Lippert, $6.00 per month; Edna Miller, $10.00 per year.”
    document 4643, p. 2 · meeting · Roger Janssen · Ralph Brown · Marcia Lippert · Edna Miller · 1970s
  90. August 1, 1973 Decision The council heard the first reading of "Ordinance No. 68" adopting a charter embodying the form of government on August 1, 1973.
    “Glenn Potter moved to have the first reading of Ordinance No. 68, said ordinance adopting a charter for the City of Tiffin, Iowa, embodying the existing form of government on August 1, 1973.”
    document 4641, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 68 · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  91. August 8, 1973 Decision The council adopted a resolution electing to act under the Home Rule Act.
    “Glenn Potter moved to adopt a resolution electing to act under and be subject to certain divisions and parts of divisions of the city code of Iowa known as the Home Rule Act, Chapter 1088 of the acts of the 64th Iowa General Assembly (1972).”
    document 4640, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  92. December 27, 1973 Person Four councilmembers were sworn in for the 1974-75 term.
    “Bev Birtcher, Roger Janssen, Glenn Potter and Judy Smith were sworn in as Councilmen for the 1974-75 term.”
    document 4633, p. 1 · meeting · Beverly Birtcher · Roger Janssen · Glenn R. Potter · Judy Smith · 1970s
  93. February 1, 1974 Figure A councilmember moved to raise the clerk's salary to $150.00 effective February 1, 1974.
    “Glenn Potter moved to raise the salary of the Clerk to $150.00 effective February 1, 1974.”
    document 4631, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  94. June 12, 1974 Milestone Beverly Birtcher moved to participate with Regional Planning Commission in the special census. document 4625, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  95. September 4, 1974 Figure A councilmember moved to employ a city clerk effective September 1, 1974 at $150.00 per month.
    “Mary Formanek as City Clerk effective September 1, 1974, at a salary of $150.00 per month”
    document 4621, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Mary Formanek · 1970s
  96. December 4, 1974 Decision A councilmember moved to renew the lease for the City Hall on the same terms as the previous lease.
    “Roger Janssen made a motion to renew the lease for the City Hall subject to the same terms as previous lease.”
    document 4615, p. 1 · meeting · Roger Janssen · 1970s
  97. May 7, 1975 Person A councilmember moved to accept a councilwoman's resignation from the City Council effective May 8, 1975.
    “Glenn Potter made a motion to accept Beverly Birtcher's resignation from the City Council effective May 8, 1975.”
    document 4606, p. 6 · meeting · Beverly Birtcher · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  98. June 11, 1975 World event The Mayor has received a request from the Johnson County Bicentennial Committee to have this community take an active part in projects. document 4605, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s
  99. August 13, 1975 Decision The charter provides for five councilmen elected at large for two-year terms and a mayor elected for two years.
    “The council consists of five (5) councilmen elected at large, for terms of two (2) years. SECTION 6. Term of Mayor. The mayor is elected for a term of two (2) years.”
    document 4719, p. 1 · Ord. 69 · 1970s
  100. August 13, 1975 Decision The charter ordinance states the form of government is Mayor-Council.
    “The form of government of City of Tiffin, Iowa, is the Mayor-Council form of government.”
    document 4719, p. 1 · Ord. 69 · 1970s
  101. August 13, 1975 Decision The minutes record a motion to create the office of Clerk-Treasurer as Ordinance #71.
    “Smith made the motion to create the office of City Clerk-Treasurer and naming the duties of the office as Ordinance #71.”
    document 4600, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 71 · Judy Smith · 1970s
  102. August 14, 1975 Decision The signed document creating the office of City Clerk-Treasurer is headed Ordinance No. 74.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 74 AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE OFFICE OF CITY CLERK - TREASURER AND NAMING THE DUTIES OF THE OFFICE.”
    document 4720, p. 1 · Ord. 71 · 1970s
  103. August 14, 1975 Decision The ordinance sets the Clerk-Treasurer as appointed by the council at the first January meeting after a regular city election for a two-year term.
    “There is hereby created the office of City Clerk-Treasurer to be appointed by the city council at the first meeting of January following a regular city election for a two-year term commencing on that date”
    document 4720, p. 1 · Ord. 71 · 1970s
  104. September 10, 1975 Person The council appointed a Clerk-Treasurer to serve until January 1, 1976.
    “Smith moved and Potter seconded to appoint Beverly Birtcher Clerk-Treasurer, serving until January 1, 1976.”
    document 4596, p. 1 · meeting · Beverly Birtcher · Judy Smith · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  105. November 12, 1975 Figure A councilmember moved to set the Clerk-Treasurer's wages at $170.00 per month.
    “and thereafter, set wages for the Clerk-Treasurer at $170.00 per month.”
    document 4591, p. 3 · meeting · Judy Smith · Beverly Birtcher · 1970s
  106. March 10, 1976 Figure A councilmember moved to increase the Clerk-Treas. salary from $170.00 per month to $225.00 per month beginning April 1, 1976.
    “Potter moved to increase the Clerk-Treas. salary from $170.00 per month to $225.00 per month beginning April 1, 1976.”
    document 4575, p. 3 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  107. August 10, 1977 Figure A councilmember moved to increase council fees from $5.00 to $10.00 per meeting from January 2, 1978 and, in a second motion, to set the mayor's salary at $250.00 per year.
    “Formanek moved to increase Councilmembers fees from $5.00 per meeting to $10.00 per meeting beginning January 2, 1978 and payable December, 1978. Potter seconded and motion carried unanimously. Formanek moved to set the Mayor salary at $250.00 per year beginning January 2, 1978, payable in December, 1978.”
    document 4544, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1970s
  108. August 10, 1977 Figure $10.00 per meeting as printed in 1977 is about $56 per meeting in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Formanek moved to increase Councilmembers fees from $5.00 per meeting to $10.00 per meeting beginning January 2, 1978 and payable December, 1978. Potter seconded and motion carried unanimously. Formanek moved to set the Mayor salary at $250.00 per year beginning January 2, 1978, payable in December, 1978.”
    document 4544, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  109. September 14, 1977 Figure A councilmember moved to increase the Clerk-Treas. salary to $250.00 per month retroactive to September 1, 1977.
    “Potter moved to increase the Clerk-Treas. salary to $250.00 per month retroactive to September 1, 1977.”
    document 4543, p. 3 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  110. November 9, 1977 Place The council met in regular session in the Clear Creek School Board Room.
    “The Tiffin City Council met in regular session on November 9, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. in the Clear Creek School Board Room.”
    document 4541, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  111. July 12, 1978 Person The council appointed a Chief of Police and authorized the chief to appoint deputies to provide law enforcement.
    “resolved to appoint Ed White as Chief of Police and authorized him to appoint persons as his deputies to provide law enforcement to City of Tiffin”
    document 4528, p. 2 · meeting · David R. White · Janis Stratton · 1970s
  112. August 9, 1978 Figure A councilmember moved to increase the public works employee's salary to $12,500.00 per year effective August 26, 1978.
    “Stratton moved to increase Ralph Brown's salary to $12,500.00 per year effective beginning August 26, 1978.”
    document 4526, p. 2 · meeting · Janis Stratton · Ralph Brown · 1970s
  113. August 9, 1978 Figure $12,500.00 per year as printed in 1978 is about $65,000 per year in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Stratton moved to increase Ralph Brown's salary to $12,500.00 per year effective beginning August 26, 1978.”
    document 4526, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  114. September 20, 1978 Decision At a special session to appoint a zoning commission, a councilmember moved to appoint six named persons and a seventh member to be filled by the council.
    “Stratton made motion to appoint the following persons to the zoning commission: B. Bream; D. Flansburg; M. Herdliska; W. Stratton, R. Janssen; Bev Birtcher and a seventh member to be filled by Council.”
    document 4522, p. 1 · meeting · Bill Bream · Dale Flansburg · Mary Ann Herdliska · Wayne Stratton · Roger Janssen · Beverly Birtcher · Janis Stratton · 1970s
  115. November 8, 1978 Decision The meeting notes say the council would meet in the School Board room from the December regular meeting.
    “Council will meet in the School Board room effective at the December Regular meeting.”
    document 4520, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  116. December 13, 1978 Figure A motion increased the Clerk-Treas. salary from $250/month to $300/month.
    “Motion for Clerk-Treas. salary to be increased from $250/month to $300/month made by Sheridan and seconded by Potter.”
    document 4519, p. 2 · meeting · Richard Sheridan · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  117. December 13, 1978 Figure $300.00 monthly as printed in 1978 is about $1,600 monthly in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Motion for Clerk-Treas. salary to be increased from $250/month to $300/month made by Sheridan and seconded by Potter.”
    document 4519, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  118. March 14, 1979 Decision A public hearing notice stated an ordinance enacting a zoning plan was on file with a map of proposed zoning districts adopted by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
    “there is now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Tiffin, Iowa an Ordinance enacting a zoning plan for the City of Tiffin. There is also on file a map of the City of Tiffin showing proposed zoning districts as adopted by the Planning and Zoning Commission.”
    document 4512, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  119. May 9, 1979 Person A motion paid a new clerk-treasurer for twenty-six hours of training at $3.00 per hour.
    “Motion to pay Adelia Kern for twenty-six (26) hours of training at $3.00 per hour made by Sheridan, seconded by Morgan and carried unanimously.”
    document 4505, p. 1 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1970s
  120. May 10, 1979 Person The minutes filed under April 1979 record a motion appointing a clerk-treasurer effective May 10, 1979 at $3.00 per hour of training.
    “Motion to appoint Adelia Kern as Clerk-Treasurer, effective May 10, 1979 and to pay her $3.00 per hour of training, was made by Sheridan, seconded by Madden and carried unanimously.”
    document 4506, p. 1 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1970s
  121. July 9, 1980 Report The agenda listed standing committee reports for Police, Community Protection, Human Development, Home and Community, Policy and Administration, and Water and Wastewater.
    “Police e. Community Protection f. Human Development g. Home and Community h. Policy and Administration i. Water and Wastewater”
    document 4502, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  122. September 10, 1980 Figure The council increased Ralph Brown's salary by eleven percent to $14,846 per year, retroactive to July 1, 1980.
    “Motion Potter second Williams to increase Ralph Brown's salary by eleven percent (11%) to $14,846, per year and make it retroactive to July 1, 1980.”
    document 4499, p. 2 · meeting · Ralph Brown · 1980s
  123. October 8, 1980 Neighbors The mayor reported that the Tiffin Fire Association's attorney advised the Association not to enter into the 28E Agreement, so the agreements were not considered.
    “the Tiffin Fire Association's attorney advised the Association not to enter into the 28E Agreement. Due to this, the Agreements were not considered.”
    document 4497, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1980s
  124. December 10, 1980 Figure The council approved a clerk-treasurer salary of $5,400.00 per year effective January 1, 1981, with review in July.
    “Motion Rohret second Potter to approve clerk-treasurer's salary of $5,400.00 per year effective January 1, 1981 with review in July.”
    document 4494, p. 2 · meeting · Charles Rohret · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  125. December 10, 1980 Figure The $5,400.00 yearly clerk-treasurer salary set for 1981 is about this many 2026 dollars (derived, 1980 index). Derived
    “Motion Rohret second Potter to approve clerk-treasurer's salary of $5,400.00 per year effective January 1, 1981 with review in July.”
    document 4494, p. 2 · meeting · Charles Rohret · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  126. March 11, 1981 Decision The council voted to reduce councilmen's fees for special meetings from $20.00 to $10.00 per meeting, effective July 1, 1981.
    “Motion Spivey second Potter to reduce councilmen's fees for special meetings from $20.00 to $10.00 per meeting effective July 1, 1981.”
    document 4490, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  127. July 8, 1981 Milestone The earliest Planning and Zoning Commission in the archive
    “Motion Spivey second Rohret to accept Rohret's recommendation to appoint Sandra Morgan, Darla Bartels and Tom Hoyt to the Planning and Zoning Commission.”
    document 4479, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  128. September 9, 1981 Milestone The earliest Board of Adjustment in the archive
    “Motion Potter second Spivey to appoint the following residents to the Board of Adjustment for the following terms: Mike Colleran for five years, Dennis Brown for four years, Sandra Morgan for three ye”
    document 4474, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  129. December 9, 1981 Dedication Mayor Formanek presented Glenn Potter with a plaque and a key to the city for twenty consecutive years as a councilmember and read a proclamation establishing December 13, 1981 as Glenn Potter, Jr. Day.
    “Mayor Formanek presented Glenn Potter with a plaque and a key to the city in honor of his twenty consecutive years as a councilmember. Formanek also read a proclamation establishing December 13, 1981 as "Glenn Potter, Jr. Day.”
    document 4469, p. 2 · meeting · Roger Formanek · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  130. January 13, 1982 Figure The council appointed John R. Sladek as city attorney and Mary Hoefer as assistant city attorney for 1982 at $45.00 per hour.
    “Motion Rohret second Spivey to appoint John R. Sladek as city attorney and Mary Hoefer as assistant city attorney for calendar year 1982 at a rate of $45.00”
    document 4466, p. 4 · meeting · John Sladek · Mary Hoefer · 1980s
  131. September 8, 1982 Discussion The agenda listed a Land Use Commission appointment to implement the State Land Use Law and staggered terms for council members.
    “Land Use Commission appointment to implement State Land Use Law f. Staggered terms for council members”
    document 4454, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  132. September 8, 1982 Annexation Motion Stevens second Cox to refer request by Amanda Potterfield for rezoning of tract 2 in Potterfield annexation from A-1 to R-1 to Planning and Zoning Commission document 4454, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  133. December 8, 1982 Person The clerk read a letter of resignation from James Brotherton as mayor, and the attorney outlined the procedure for filling the vacancy.
    “Clerk read letter of resignation from James Brotherton as mayor. Hoefer outlined procedure for filling the vacancy.”
    document 4448, p. 3 · meeting · James E. Brotherton · Mary Hoefer · 1980s
  134. December 16, 1982 Decision A notice stated that electors could file a petition requiring the mayoral vacancy to be filled by special election.
    “Electors of the City of Tiffin have the right to file a petition requiring that the vacancy be filled be a special election.”
    document 4446, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  135. December 21, 1982 Person The council appointed Glenn Potter, Jr. as mayor to fill the unexpired term of James Brotherton, who resigned effective December 8, 1982, a term expiring December 31, 1983.
    “Motion Spivey second Brown to appoint Glenn Potter, Jr. as mayor of the City of Tiffin to fill the unexpired term of James Brotherton who resigned effective December 8, 1982 and whose term expires on December 31, 1983.”
    document 4445, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · James E. Brotherton · 1980s
  136. March 14, 1983 Figure The $20.00 per regular meeting council pay effective 1984 is about this many 2026 dollars (derived, 1984 index). Derived
    “$20.00 for each regular meeting attended by the Councilmember. $10.00 for each special council meeting attended by the Councilmember.”
    document 4753, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  137. March 14, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-110 set council pay at $20.00 for each regular meeting and $10.00 for each special meeting, beginning January 1, 1984.
    “$20.00 for each regular meeting attended by the Councilmember. $10.00 for each special council meeting attended by the Councilmember.”
    document 4753, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 110 · 1980s
  138. March 14, 1983 Decision The same ordinance provided that the Mayor shall receive $500.00 annually.
    “The Mayor shall receive $500.00 annually as compensation.”
    document 4753, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 110 · 1980s
  139. August 10, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-114 adopted Chapter 45 of the Iowa Code as the method for conducting Tiffin elections.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1983-114 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING CHAPTER 45 OF THE IOWA CODE AS THE METHOD FOR CONDUCTING TIFFIN ELECTIONS.”
    document 4757, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 114 · 1980s
  140. September 14, 1983 Decision The agenda listed accepting a petition to stagger terms of councilmembers and a resolution placing the question of staggered terms on the November 8 election.
    “Accept petition to stagger terms of councilmembers c. RESOLUTION PLACING QUESTION OF STAGGERED TERMS ON NOV. 8th ELECTION”
    document 4420, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  141. November 9, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-117 changed council terms from two years to four years, with the majority of highest vote-getters elected to four-year terms, the remainder to two-year terms, and ties settled by lot.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1983-117 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 69 BY CHANGING THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM TWO YEARS TO FOUR YEARS AND PROVIDING STAGGERED TERMS.”
    document 4760, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 117 · 1980s
  142. November 14, 1983 Decision The printed ordinance on four-year council terms states it takes effect after approval by the registered electors at a special election held for that purpose.
    “after its approval by the registered electors of the City of Tiffin at a Special Election held for the purpose of approving this Ordinance.”
    document 4760, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  143. December 14, 1983 Annexation A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TIFFIN AND THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONCERNING ROBERTS FERRY ROAD IN POTTERFIELD ANNEXATION was introduced by Councilman Rohret and document 4415, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  144. December 14, 1983 Neighbors A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TIFFIN AND THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONCERNING ROBERTS FERRY ROAD IN POTTERFIELD ANNEXATION was introduced by Councilman Rohret and document 4415, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  145. January 11, 1984 Figure The $45.00 hourly attorney rate of 1984 is about this many 2026 dollars per hour (derived). Derived
    “Motion Spivey second Cox to appoint Larry Lynch as attorney for 1984 and his associate Stephen Greenleaf, both a rate of $45.00 per hour.”
    document 4413, p. 2 · meeting · Larry Lynch · Stephen Greenleaf · 1980s
  146. January 11, 1984 Figure The council appointed Larry Lynch as attorney for 1984 and his associate Stephen Greenleaf, both at $45.00 per hour.
    “Motion Spivey second Cox to appoint Larry Lynch as attorney for 1984 and his associate Stephen Greenleaf, both a rate of $45.00 per hour.”
    document 4413, p. 2 · meeting · Larry Lynch · Stephen Greenleaf · 1980s
  147. February 8, 1984 Person A representative of Shive-Hattery introduced himself as the new city engineer.
    “John Schumacher introduced himself at the new city engineer from Shive-Hattery.”
    document 4412, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  148. May 8, 1985 Decision Ordinance 1985-134 amended the pay ordinance to provide $10.00 for additional meetings attended by the mayor, and left the Mayor's annual pay at $500.00.
    “The Tiffin Mayor shall receive $500.00 annually as compensation. In addition, the m”
    document 4775, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 134 · 1980s
  149. May 8, 1985 Decision The ordinance establishing the commission was introduced by Cox, with adoption moved by Councilman Runge and seconded by Councilman Stevens.
    “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA was introduced by Cox. Its adoption was moved by Councilman Runge and seconded by Councilman Stevens.”
    document 4387, p. 4 · meeting · Jerry Cox · Bill Runge · Greg Stevens · 1980s
  150. May 8, 1985 Decision The ordinance provided that members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.
    “SECTION V. Compensation: Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.”
    document 4774, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 133 · 1980s
  151. May 8, 1985 Decision Ordinance 1985-133 established a Park and Recreation Commission for the purpose of planning and directing the playgrounds and parks of the city.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1985-133 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLANNING AND DIRECTING THE PLAYGROUNDS AND PARKS OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA.”
    document 4774, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 133 · 1980s
  152. May 8, 1985 Milestone The earliest Parks and Recreation Board in the archive
    “Mayor Potter then declared Ordinance No. 1985-133 duly passed and adopted – Motion Stevens second Morgan to appoint the following citizens to the Park and Recreation Commission: Delores Madden and Ger”
    document 4387, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  153. July 10, 1985 Figure The mayor appointed Stephen Greenleaf as city attorney for one year beginning July 1, 1985 at $50.00 per hour.
    “Mayor appointed Stephen Greenleaf as City Attorney for period of one year beginning July 1, 1985 at $50.00 per hour.”
    document 4386, p. 3 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Stephen Greenleaf · 1980s
  154. November 13, 1985 Decision A resolution adopted the canvass of the October 22, 1985 special election and authorized final publication of Ordinance No. 1985-135, the Iowa Electric franchise ordinance.
    “RESOLUTION ADOPTING CANVASS OF SPECIAL ELECTION OCT. 22, 1985 AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1985-135”
    document 4378, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 135 · 1980s
  155. November 13, 1985 Person The council appointed Carrie Stratton to the Park and Recreation Commission effective January 1, 1986, to fill a term expiring May 1988 vacated by Jean Flansburg.
    “Council appointed Carrie Stratton to Park and Recreation Commission effective January 1, 1986 to fill term expiring May, 1988 being vacated by Jean Flansburg.”
    document 4378, p. 2 · meeting · Carrie Stratton · Jean Flansburg · 1980s
  156. July 1, 1986 Figure The council approved a clerk-treasurer salary increase to $7.40 per hour, based on a 20 hour work week, effective July 1, 1986.
    “Motion Morgan second Flansburg to approve salary increase for clerk-treasurer to $7.40 per hour based on 20 hour work week effective July 1, 1986.”
    document 4372, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  157. August 13, 1986 Person The mayor appointed Sandra Morgan as Mayor-Pro Tem.
    “Potter appointed Sandra Morgan as Mayor-Pro Tem.”
    document 4365, p. 4 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Sandra Morgan · 1980s
  158. August 13, 1986 Special event Ralph Brown's retirement celebration was set for Sunday, August 24 at the fire station from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
    “Ralph Brown's retirement celebration was set for Sunday, August 24th at the fire station from 2:00 p 5:00 p.m.”
    document 4365, p. 4 · meeting · Ralph Brown · 1980s
  159. August 13, 1986 Decision The council voted to publish notice of its intent to fill a vacant council seat by appointment rather than incur the cost of a special election.
    “instruct clerk to publish notice of council's intent to fill vacant council seat by appointment rather than incur the cost of a special election.”
    document 4365, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  160. July 8, 1987 Decision The agenda listed amending the ordinance adopting the state building code, appointing a councilmember as building official, and appointing a building inspector.
    “AMENDING ORDINANCE ADOPTING STATE BUILDING CODE h. Appoint councilmember as building official i. Appoint building inspector”
    document 4350, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  161. July 8, 1987 Report The agenda listed standing committee reports for Community Protection, Home and Community (Streets), Human Development, Policy and Administration, Water and Sewer, with no Police committee.
    “7. Standing Committee Reports a. Attorney b. Engineer c. Community Protection d. Home and Community (Streets) e. Human Development f. Policy and Administration g. Water h. Sewer”
    document 4350, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  162. November 11, 1987 Report The clerk read the canvass of the city election held November 3, 1987.
    “Clerk read canvass of city election held November 3, 1987.”
    document 4344, p. 2 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1980s
  163. January 13, 1988 Person The mayor appointed Stephen Greenleaf and Bob Michael as city attorneys and Mike Hart as city engineer.
    “Mayor appointed Stephen Greenleaf and Bob Michael as city attorneys. Mayor appointed Mike Hart as city engineer.”
    document 4342, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Stephen Greenleaf · Robert Michael · Mike Hart · 1980s
  164. February 10, 1988 Figure Resolution 1988-1 set the clerk-treasurer's annual salary at $8184.80 plus $20.00 for special meetings.
    “Motion Morgan second Spivey to approve Resolution No. 1988-1 setting annual salary for clerk-treasurer at $8184.80 plus $20.00 per special meetings”
    document 4341, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 1988-001 · 1980s
  165. February 10, 1988 Figure The $8184.80 yearly clerk-treasurer salary of 1988 is about this many 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Motion Morgan second Spivey to approve Resolution No. 1988-1 setting annual salary for clerk-treasurer at $8184.80 plus $20.00 per special meetings”
    document 4341, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  166. January 11, 1989 Figure The $60.00 hourly attorney rate of 1989 is about this many 2026 dollars per hour (derived). Derived
    “Motion Morgan second Stratton to appoint Stephen Greenleaf and Bob Michael as city attorneys for 1989 at a rate of $60.00 per hour.”
    document 4327, p. 3 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · Robert Michael · 1980s
  167. January 11, 1989 Figure The council appointed Stephen Greenleaf and Bob Michael as city attorneys for 1989 at $60.00 per hour.
    “Motion Morgan second Stratton to appoint Stephen Greenleaf and Bob Michael as city attorneys for 1989 at a rate of $60.00 per hour.”
    document 4327, p. 3 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · Robert Michael · 1980s
  168. February 8, 1989 Figure The council increased the city engineer Mike Hart's hourly rate from $25 per hour to $40 per hour effective July 1, 1989.
    “Motion Morgan second Spivey to increase hourly rate of city engineer Mike Hart from $25 per hour to $40 per hour effective July 1, 1989.”
    document 4326, p. 4 · meeting · Mike Hart · 1980s
  169. November 8, 1989 Report The clerk reported that three four year terms and one two year term were available, that everyone chose to run for four years, and that six people ran for three offices with no one running for one.
    “three four year terms and one two year term was available. Everyone chose to run for four years. This is why the ballot had six people running for three offices and no one running for one office.”
    document 4316, p. 5 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1980s
  170. November 8, 1989 Person The clerk reported that two candidates received a tied vote for a four year council term, and that the Board of Supervisors would break the tie by drawing a name from a hat during the canvass.
    “Clerk reported that Carrie Stratton and Pam Brown received a tied vote for a 4 year term on the council. According to the State Code, the Board of Supervisors will break the tie by drawing the name from a hat during the official canvas of votes.”
    document 4316, p. 5 · meeting · Carrie Stratton · Pam Brown · 1980s
  171. February 14, 1990 Figure an ordinance set council member pay at $20.00 for each regular meeting attended.
    “$20.00 for each regular meeting attended by the council member.”
    document 4806, p. 1 · Ord. 1990-165 · 1990s
  172. February 14, 1990 Figure an ordinance set the mayor's compensation at $500.00 annually.
    “The Tiffin Mayor shall receive $500.00 annually as compensation.”
    document 4806, p. 1 · Ord. 1990-165 · 1990s
  173. February 14, 1990 Figure Derived: the printed mayor annual compensation of 500.00 dollars in 1990 is about 1,288.98 dollars in September 2026 dollars. Derived
    “The Tiffin Mayor shall receive $500.00 annually as compensation.”
    document 4806, p. 1 · 1990s
  174. June 13, 1990 Person The mayor appointed Dan O'Halleran to the Park Commission, with the term expiring September, 1991.
    “Mayor appointed Dan O'Halleran to the Park Commission, term expiring September, 1991.”
    document 4308, p. 2 · meeting · Dan O'Halloran · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
  175. September 12, 1990 Person The mayor reappointed Lori Slaymaker to a three year term on the Park Commission, expiring September, 1993.
    “Mayor Potter reappointed Lori Slaymaker to a three year term on the Park Commission term expiring September, 1993.”
    document 4300, p. 5 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Lori Slaymaker · 1990s
  176. January 9, 1991 Figure an ordinance repeated the mayor's compensation of $500.00 annually.
    “The Tiffin Mayor shall receive $500.00 annually as compensation.”
    document 4811, p. 1 · Ord. 1991-171 · 1990s
  177. January 9, 1991 Figure Derived: the printed mayor annual compensation of 500.00 dollars in 1991 is about 1,236.93 dollars in September 2026 dollars. Derived
    “The Tiffin Mayor shall receive $500.00 annually as compensation.”
    document 4811, p. 1 · 1990s
  178. December 8, 1993 Decision The council passed a resolution approving a contract for the services of Jeff Mitchell as building inspector.
    “the City Council of the City of Tiffin hereby approves the proposed contract attached hereto and marked "Attachment A" providing for the services of Jeff Mitchell as building inspector for the City of Tiffin.”
    document 5163, p. 1 · Res. 1993-27 · Jeff Mitchell · 1990s
  179. July 12, 1995 Decision The council passed an ordinance amending an ordinance to decrease the number of members allowed on the Planning and Zoning Commission and to let it meet as often as it determines necessary.
    “by decreasing the number of members allowed on the Planning and Zoning Commission and to add the power to meet as often as the commission determines necessary as allowed under Iowa Code Section 414.6.”
    document 4836, p. 1 · Ord. 1995-195 · 1990s
  180. November 1, 1995 Decision The Planning and Zoning Commission heard the planner explain that the Urban Renewal plan was being amended to add an additional five years to the length.
    “Mike Singer explained that the Urban Renewal plan was being amended to add an additional five years to the length”
    document 4299, p. 1 · meeting · Mike Singer · 1990s
  181. April 9, 1997 Figure The council approved a 5% cost of living increase for the city clerk salary from 18,668.48 to $19,601.90 beginning July 1, 1997, with two council members opposed.
    “Motion Walls, second Brown to approve a 5% cost of living increase for city clerk salary from 18,668.48 to $19,601.90 beginning July 1, 1997. Ayes: Brown, Bartels, and Walls. Nays: Kern, and Gericke. Motion carried.”
    document 4291, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  182. April 9, 1997 Figure The council approved a 5% cost of living increase and a 4% increase, raising the public works director's wage from $10.55 to $11.49 an hour from July 1, 1997.
    “Motion Bartels, second Gericke to approve a 5% cost of living increase and 4% increase in wages for adjustment from $10.55 to $11.49/hour beginning July 1, 1997.”
    document 4291, p. 1 · meeting · Brett Mehmen · 1990s
  183. May 6, 1998 Person The council approved Greg Schott as City Building Inspector.
    “Motion Kern, second Walls to approve Greg Schott as City Building Inspector.”
    document 4260, p. 3 · meeting · Greg Schott · 1990s
  184. May 6, 1998 Decision The council approved work with a capital improvement planning consultant at $45.00 per hour in an amount not to exceed $5,500.00.
    “Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve work with Mr. Pat Calahan at $45.00/hour in an amount not to exceed $5,500.00.”
    document 4260, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  185. August 4, 1998 Discussion The Capital Improvements Committee agreed that the Wastewater Treatment Plant was a "must project" and that the city had no choice on its completion.
    “The Committee agreed that the Wastewater Treatment Plant was a "must project" and that the City has no choice on the completion of the project.”
    document 4244, p. 1 · meeting · project · 1990s
  186. September 23, 1998 Decision The Board of Adjustment approved, three to one, a variance on width requirements for two of the newly proposed lots in the expansion of the Clear Creek Mobile Home Park.
    “to approve the request for variance to Riggan-Ham Concrete for width requirements on two of the newly proposed lots in expansion plans for the Clear Creek Mobile Home Park. Ayes: Boyd, Janssen, Madden. Nays: Brown. Absent: Kee. Motion carried.”
    document 4217, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  187. January 13, 1999 Discussion A business owner asked the Planning and Zoning Commission for a larger and higher sign at the Ice Cream Store; members felt one solution might be for the entire block to be rezoned as C-2 highway commercial.
    “John Schneider was present to discuss his desire to place a larger and higher sign at his Ice Cream Store business. Members are not happy about the thought of spot zoning in any location in the city. Members felt that one solution might be for the entire block to be rezoned as C-2 highway commercial.”
    document 4197, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  188. January 21, 1999 Discussion At a public hearing on the capital improvements plan the council considered funding options: increase general tax collections, increase General Obligation Debt Service collections, special assessments, increase water and sewer rates, and expansion of TIF area.
    “1) increase general tax collections 2) increase General Obligation Debt Service collections 3) special assessments for street/curb and gutter improvements 4) increase water and sewer rates 5) expansion of TIF area”
    document 4162, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  189. June 2, 1999 Discussion The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that annexation be pursued and encouraged on the outer edges of the city, noting growth along interchange exits could provide financing for services.
    “recommend to Tiffin City Council that annexation matters should be pursued and encouraged on the outer edges of the city. Growth by Tiffin along boundary interchange exits could provide financing for services desired by Tiffin residents.”
    document 4179, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  190. October 6, 1999 Decision The Planning and Zoning Commission deferred the request to change the Ice Cream Store business location from C-1 to C-2 while the owner checked sign, parking and sidewalk requirements.
    “to explain his need to request zoning from the current C-1 to C-2 for his Ice Cream Store business location.”
    document 4166, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  191. October 13, 1999 Figure An ordinance set the mayor annual compensation at $2,600.
    “The Tiffin Mayor shall be paid $2,600 annually as compensation.”
    document 4876, p. 1 · Ord. 1999-231 · 1990s
  192. October 13, 1999 Figure Derived: the printed mayor annual compensation of 2,600.00 dollars in 1999 is about 5,258.37 dollars in September 2026 dollars. Derived
    “The Tiffin Mayor shall be paid $2,600 annually as compensation.”
    document 4876, p. 1 · 1990s
  193. April 12, 2000 Figure The city clerk salary from July 1, 2000 was $31,499.60 on a 35 hour per week salaried year.
    “City Clerk Margaret Reihman to $31,499.60 on a 35 hour/week salaried year commencing July 1, 2000 with no changes in benefits for either employee. Ayes: Bartels, Ryan and Gericke. Abstaining: Dils. Absent: Walls. Nays: None. Motion carried.”
    document 4153, p. 2 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  194. April 12, 2000 Figure The $31,499.60 clerk salary of 2000 is about $62,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “City Clerk Margaret Reihman to $31,499.60 on a 35 hour/week salaried year commencing July 1, 2000 with no changes in benefits for either employee. Ayes: Bartels, Ryan and Gericke. Abstaining: Dils. Absent: Walls. Nays: None. Motion carried.”
    document 4153, p. 2 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  195. April 12, 2000 Figure Resolution 2000-5 raised the Public Works Director to $36,712.00 a year from July 1, 2000.
    “Motion Ryan, second Gericke to approve RESOLUTION #2000-5 APPROVING PAY INCREASES of one step increase for Public Works Director Brett Mehmen to $36,712.00 salary/year commencing July 1, 2000”
    document 4153, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2000-005 · Brett Mehmen · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  196. May 10, 2000 Proclamation Proclamation – School Board Recognition Week document 4151, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  197. January 10, 2001 Neighbors Resolution 2001-1 approved a 28-E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana school for cooperation in providing library services.
    “Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve a Resolution # 2001-1, APPROVING A 28-E AGREEMENT WITH THE CLEAR CREEK AMANA SCHOOL FOR COOPERATION FOR PROVIDING LIBRARY SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, and authorizing City Councilperson Dils to present same to the school for consideration and approval. Ayes: Walls, Gericke, Dils and Bartels. Absent: Ryan. Motion carried.”
    document 4132, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2001-001 · 2000s
  198. February 14, 2001 Figure The council approved resolution 2001-5 raising employee pay, with the Public Works Director at $40,872.00; the same meeting's minutes carry a second resolution with the same figure (see the also quote).
    “Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION #2001-5 APPROVING PAY INCREASES FOR EMPLOYEES, Public Works Director Brett Mehmen to $40,872.00,”
    document 4130, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2001-005 · Brett Mehmen · 2000s
  199. February 14, 2001 Figure Resolution 2001-6 set the City Clerk at $35,107.80 a year and the Public Works Assistant at $24,960.00, all from July 1, 2001.
    “CITY CLERK TO $35,107.80/ANNUM AND PUBLIC WORKS ASSISTANT TO $24,960.00/ANNUM, all commencing July 1, 2001 with no change in benefits including single medical and dental insurance. Ayes: Gericke, Walls, Bartels. Absent: Ryan. Abstain: Dils.”
    document 4130, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2001-006 · Margaret B. Reihman · Brian Detert · 2000s
  200. March 14, 2001 Neighbors Motion Walls, second Ryan to approve a proposed revision to the 28-E Fringe Area Agreement with Johnson County Board of Supervisors and to pass to the county for further study and consideration document 4127, p. 8 · meeting · 2000s

All 310 dated items on this theme, ordinances, resolutions and project milestones included (their theme is given by their title).

The figures

DateFigureAs printedIn today's dollars DerivedSource
December 5, 1962The council paid the town marshal, DeWaine Slade, a $50.00 bonus for 1962.$50about $558document 3359, p. 2
June 5, 1963The council set the town marshal's pay at $200.00 a month, year around, from 1 June 1963, to be re-examined with the 1963 budget.$200about $2,202document 3354, p. 2
June 5, 1963The town marshal's monthly pay of $200.00 as printed in 1963 is about $2,200 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U).$200Deriveddocument 3354, p. 2
November 6, 1963Election clerks and judges were each paid $14.00 for the November 1963 election.$14about $154document 3349, p. 2
December 4, 1963The December 1963 bills include $75.00 for the clerk and $80.00 for the mayor.$80about $881document 3347, p. 1
December 2, 1964Council pay was by the meeting: the mayor was paid $105.00 for 21 meetings at $5 and a councilman $66.00 for 22 meetings at $3.3 $/meetingdocument 3321, p. 2
December 2, 1964The councilman's pay per meeting of $3.00 as printed in 1964 ($/meeting) is about $33 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U).3 $/meetingDeriveddocument 3321, p. 2
January 5, 1966The council paid the retiring clerk $100.00 for work on the sewer project and $1.75 an hour for time with her successor, who was also paid $1.75 an hour.1.75 $/hourdocument 3302, p. 1
March 1, 1967The council raised the Clerk's and Treasurer's salaries to $250.00 and $100.00 per year respectively, retroactive to 1 January 1967.250 $/yeardocument 3286, p. 1
June 7, 1967The council voted to pay election clerks and judges $1.00 per hour for elections.1 $/hourdocument 3281, p. 1
August 2, 1967A councilman suggested hiring a part-time law enforcement officer at $2.25 per hour.2.25 $/hourdocument 3279, p. 1
December 6, 1967In December 1967 councilmen were paid $3.00 per meeting and the mayor $5.00 per meeting; the clerk's salary was $250.00 and the treasurer's $100.00.5 $/meetingdocument 3274, p. 1
January 24, 1968The council appointed Ralph Neuzil Town Attorney at $15.00 per council meeting attended, with additional legal work itemized.15 $/meetingdocument 3258, p. 1
May 2, 1968The council voted to tell the Johnson County Board of Health it intended to budget $320.00 in the 1969 budget.$320about $3,098document 3269, p. 2
December 4, 1968In December 1968 councilmen were still paid $3 per meeting and the mayor $5; the attorney was paid $15 per council meeting plus letters.3 $/meetingdocument 3259, p. 1
April 2, 1969The council accepted a new town clerk to replace the resigning clerk effective 1 May and raised the clerk's salary to $30.00 a month on a temporary basis.30 $/monthdocument 3250, p. 3
April 2, 1969A letter said Tiffin's share of the Johnson County Board of Health budget was $350.00; the council decided the town could not afford it and tabled the letter.$350about $3,213document 3250, p. 1
August 14, 1969The council raised the clerk's salary to $600 a year for the increased work with the water coming in.600 $/yeardocument 3241, p. 1
December 3, 1969The December 1969 bills show year-end salary payments: the mayor $105.00, the clerk $370.00, the attorney $370.36 including letters, and council members $54.00 to $68.00.$105about $964document 3232, p. 2
December 3, 1969The council raised the Treasurer's salary from $100 to $150 a year, including 1969.150 $/yeardocument 3232, p. 1
December 2, 1970A councilmember moved to raise the clerk's wages to $75 a month with $25 a month coming out of the sewer fund.75 $/monthdocument 3208, p. 1
December 2, 1970$75.00 monthly as printed in 1970 is about $650 monthly in 2026 dollars (derived).—Deriveddocument 3208, p. 1
October 6, 1971A councilmember moved to raise the wages of the mayor to $10 per meeting and the council to $5 per meeting.10 $/meetingdocument 4678, p. 1
October 6, 1971$10.00 per meeting as printed in 1971 is about $83 per meeting in 2026 dollars (derived).—Deriveddocument 4678, p. 1
March 1, 1972The council moved to hire a public works employee full time at $135 a week, covering school crossing patrol, sewer plant upkeep, meter reading and street maintenance.135 $/weekdocument 4670, p. 1
March 1, 1972$135.00 per week as printed in 1972 is about $1,100 per week in 2026 dollars (derived).—Deriveddocument 4670, p. 1
July 2, 1973A councilmember moved raises for city employees: $5.00 per week for the public works employee, $5.00 and $6.00 per month for two others and $10.00 per year for the treasurer.5 $/weekdocument 4643, p. 2
February 1, 1974A councilmember moved to raise the clerk's salary to $150.00 effective February 1, 1974.$150about $1,025document 4631, p. 2
September 4, 1974A councilmember moved to employ a city clerk effective September 1, 1974 at $150.00 per month.150 $/monthdocument 4621, p. 2
November 12, 1975A councilmember moved to set the Clerk-Treasurer's wages at $170.00 per month.170 $/monthdocument 4591, p. 3
March 10, 1976A councilmember moved to increase the Clerk-Treas. salary from $170.00 per month to $225.00 per month beginning April 1, 1976.225 $/monthdocument 4575, p. 3
August 10, 1977A councilmember moved to increase council fees from $5.00 to $10.00 per meeting from January 2, 1978 and, in a second motion, to set the mayor's salary at $250.00 per year.10 $/meetingdocument 4544, p. 3
August 10, 1977$10.00 per meeting as printed in 1977 is about $56 per meeting in 2026 dollars (derived).—Deriveddocument 4544, p. 3
September 14, 1977A councilmember moved to increase the Clerk-Treas. salary to $250.00 per month retroactive to September 1, 1977.250 $/monthdocument 4543, p. 3
August 9, 1978A councilmember moved to increase the public works employee's salary to $12,500.00 per year effective August 26, 1978.12,500 $/yeardocument 4526, p. 2
August 9, 1978$12,500.00 per year as printed in 1978 is about $65,000 per year in 2026 dollars (derived).—Deriveddocument 4526, p. 2
December 13, 1978A motion increased the Clerk-Treas. salary from $250/month to $300/month.300 $/monthdocument 4519, p. 2
December 13, 1978$300.00 monthly as printed in 1978 is about $1,600 monthly in 2026 dollars (derived).—Deriveddocument 4519, p. 2
May 9, 1979A motion paid a new clerk-treasurer for twenty-six hours of training at $3.00 per hour.3 $/hourdocument 4505, p. 1
May 10, 1979The minutes filed under April 1979 record a motion appointing a clerk-treasurer effective May 10, 1979 at $3.00 per hour of training.3 $/hourdocument 4506, p. 1
September 10, 1980The council increased Ralph Brown's salary by eleven percent to $14,846 per year, retroactive to July 1, 1980.14,846 $ per yeardocument 4499, p. 2
December 10, 1980The council approved a clerk-treasurer salary of $5,400.00 per year effective January 1, 1981, with review in July.5,400 $ per yeardocument 4494, p. 2
December 10, 1980The $5,400.00 yearly clerk-treasurer salary set for 1981 is about this many 2026 dollars (derived, 1980 index).5,400 $ per yearDeriveddocument 4494, p. 2
March 11, 1981The council voted to reduce councilmen's fees for special meetings from $20.00 to $10.00 per meeting, effective July 1, 1981.10 $ per meetingdocument 4490, p. 3
January 13, 1982The council appointed John R. Sladek as city attorney and Mary Hoefer as assistant city attorney for 1982 at $45.00 per hour.45 $ per hourdocument 4466, p. 4
March 14, 1983The $20.00 per regular meeting council pay effective 1984 is about this many 2026 dollars (derived, 1984 index).20 $ per meetingDeriveddocument 4753, p. 1
March 14, 1983Ordinance 1983-110 set council pay at $20.00 for each regular meeting and $10.00 for each special meeting, beginning January 1, 1984.20 $ per meetingdocument 4753, p. 1
March 14, 1983The same ordinance provided that the Mayor shall receive $500.00 annually.500 $ per yeardocument 4753, p. 1
January 11, 1984The $45.00 hourly attorney rate of 1984 is about this many 2026 dollars per hour (derived).45 $ per hourDeriveddocument 4413, p. 2
January 11, 1984The council appointed Larry Lynch as attorney for 1984 and his associate Stephen Greenleaf, both at $45.00 per hour.45 $ per hourdocument 4413, p. 2
May 8, 1985Ordinance 1985-134 amended the pay ordinance to provide $10.00 for additional meetings attended by the mayor, and left the Mayor's annual pay at $500.00.500 $ per yeardocument 4775, p. 1
July 10, 1985The mayor appointed Stephen Greenleaf as city attorney for one year beginning July 1, 1985 at $50.00 per hour.50 $ per hourdocument 4386, p. 3
July 1, 1986The council approved a clerk-treasurer salary increase to $7.40 per hour, based on a 20 hour work week, effective July 1, 1986.7.4 $ per hourdocument 4372, p. 2
February 10, 1988Resolution 1988-1 set the clerk-treasurer's annual salary at $8184.80 plus $20.00 for special meetings.8,184.8 $ per yeardocument 4341, p. 2
February 10, 1988The $8184.80 yearly clerk-treasurer salary of 1988 is about this many 2026 dollars (derived).8,184.8 $ per yearDeriveddocument 4341, p. 2
January 11, 1989The $60.00 hourly attorney rate of 1989 is about this many 2026 dollars per hour (derived).60 $ per hourDeriveddocument 4327, p. 3
January 11, 1989The council appointed Stephen Greenleaf and Bob Michael as city attorneys for 1989 at $60.00 per hour.60 $ per hourdocument 4327, p. 3
February 8, 1989The council increased the city engineer Mike Hart's hourly rate from $25 per hour to $40 per hour effective July 1, 1989.40 $ per hourdocument 4326, p. 4
February 14, 1990an ordinance set council member pay at $20.00 for each regular meeting attended.20 $ per meetingdocument 4806, p. 1
February 14, 1990an ordinance set the mayor's compensation at $500.00 annually.500 $ per yeardocument 4806, p. 1
February 14, 1990Derived: the printed mayor annual compensation of 500.00 dollars in 1990 is about 1,288.98 dollars in September 2026 dollars.500 $ per yearDeriveddocument 4806, p. 1
January 9, 1991an ordinance repeated the mayor's compensation of $500.00 annually.500 $ per yeardocument 4811, p. 1
January 9, 1991Derived: the printed mayor annual compensation of 500.00 dollars in 1991 is about 1,236.93 dollars in September 2026 dollars.500 $ per yearDeriveddocument 4811, p. 1
April 9, 1997The council approved a 5% cost of living increase for the city clerk salary from 18,668.48 to $19,601.90 beginning July 1, 1997, with two council members opposed.19,601.9 $ per yeardocument 4291, p. 1
April 9, 1997The council approved a 5% cost of living increase and a 4% increase, raising the public works director's wage from $10.55 to $11.49 an hour from July 1, 1997.11.49 $ per hourdocument 4291, p. 1
May 6, 1998The council approved work with a capital improvement planning consultant at $45.00 per hour in an amount not to exceed $5,500.00.$5,500about $11kdocument 4260, p. 3
October 13, 1999An ordinance set the mayor annual compensation at $2,600.2,600 $ per yeardocument 4876, p. 1
October 13, 1999Derived: the printed mayor annual compensation of 2,600.00 dollars in 1999 is about 5,258.37 dollars in September 2026 dollars.2,600 $ per yearDeriveddocument 4876, p. 1
April 12, 2000The city clerk salary from July 1, 2000 was $31,499.60 on a 35 hour per week salaried year.31,499.6 $ per yeardocument 4153, p. 2
April 12, 2000The $31,499.60 clerk salary of 2000 is about $62,000 in 2026 dollars.—Deriveddocument 4153, p. 2
April 12, 2000Resolution 2000-5 raised the Public Works Director to $36,712.00 a year from July 1, 2000.36,712 $ per yeardocument 4153, p. 2
February 14, 2001The council approved resolution 2001-5 raising employee pay, with the Public Works Director at $40,872.00; the same meeting's minutes carry a second resolution with the same figure (see the also quote).40,872 $ per yeardocument 4130, p. 3
February 14, 2001Resolution 2001-6 set the City Clerk at $35,107.80 a year and the Public Works Assistant at $24,960.00, all from July 1, 2001.35,107.8 $ per yeardocument 4130, p. 5
October 10, 2001The minutes record a yearly fee of $5,000 to be paid to the Springmier Community Library for one year of public library service.$5,000about $9,513document 4105, p. 4
February 20, 2002The 2002-02-20 minutes approve a 3% increase for the clerk from the 7/1/01 salary of $35,107.80 to $36,161.03.36,161.03 $ per yeardocument 4095, p. 2
February 20, 2002The minutes approve a 3% increase and give the Public Works Director's 7/1/01 salary as $41,372.00, while the resolution cited in the also quote prints a different figure for that date.41,372 $ per yeardocument 4095, p. 2
July 11, 2007The council approved a 3% raise for the City Clerk from $46,929.33 to $48,337.20.48,337.2 $ per yeardocument 4006, p. 4
July 11, 2007In 2026 dollars the clerk salary of 2007 ($48,337.20) is 1.2744 times the clerk salary of 2000 ($31,499.60).—Deriveddocument 4006, p. 4
January 2, 2008The council set the clerk's salary at $42,000 per year with no extra pay for attending meetings.$42,000about $66kdocument 3999, p. 1
June 30, 2008The council approved wage increases for full time city employees, with the Public Works Director at $55,000 annual salary and one worker at $21.00 per hour.55,000 $ per yeardocument 3976, p. 2
April 11, 2012The printed $55,000 of 2012 is about $81,000 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method.—Deriveddocument 3859, p. 7
April 11, 2012Council authorized the mayor to sign a contract with Michon Ann Jackson as clerk/administrator at a salary of $55,000 per year.$55,000about $81kdocument 3859, p. 7
April 24, 2013A resolution recites that council and Planning and Zoning members are paid $20 per meeting attended.20 $ per meetingdocument 5917, p. 1
April 24, 2013The printed $20 of 2013 is about $29 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method.—Deriveddocument 5917, p. 1
July 24, 2013The resolution created a Comprehensive Plan Committee and Resolution 2013-139 created a temporary budget for it not to exceed $2,500.$2,500about $3,616document 3811, p. 6
May 18, 2016The salary list prints $78,000 for the city administrator.$78,000about $110kdocument 6417, p. 1
October 17, 2017The Code section on council compensation prints $50.00 for each regular or special council meeting attended.50 $ per meetingdocument 5057, p. 1
October 17, 2017The printed $50 of 2017 is about $69 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method.—Deriveddocument 5057, p. 1
July 1, 2019The salary list prints $90,000 for the city administrator.$90,000about $119kdocument 6808, p. 1
July 1, 2019The printed $90,000 of 2019 is about $120,000 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method.—Deriveddocument 6808, p. 1
July 7, 2020The council's pay schedule lists the city administrator at $3,782.01 per pay period.3,782.01 $/pay perioddocument 6892, p. 1
September 17, 2024A resolution authorized the Tiffin Fire Department, through its non-profit affiliate, to proceed with fundraising for a potential new fire station and incur expenses not to exceed $15,000.$15,000about $16kdocument 1095, p. 1
July 7, 2026The council's pay schedule lists the city administrator at $5,650.96 per pay period.5,650.96 $/pay perioddocument 7412, p. 1
October 13, 2026City code section 15.04, as filed in the code chapter, sets the mayor's salary at $4,500.00 per year plus $50.00 for each regular or special council meeting attended.4,500 $/yeardocument 7432, p. 2

"As printed" is the figure on the page, of its year; "in today's dollars" and every figure marked Derived is computed from printed figures.

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