Water

The story

The written history of this theme is in preparation. Its timeline below is assembled by rule from the history notes, the checked research and the registers.

Timeline

1. July 12, 1962 Discussion The mayor asked the School Board for permission to drill a town well on the school ball diamond.

   “The Mayor attended the next meeting of the School Board, and asked for permission to drill on the school ball diamond.”

   document 3362, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
2. October 3, 1962 Figure The October 1962 bills include $100.00 paid to well driller Willis E. Miller to drill a test well.

   “Willis E. Miller --- $100.00 (drill test well)”

   document 40, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
3. November 7, 1962 Figure The November 1962 bills include $16.00 to the State Hygienic Laboratory for analyzing water samples.

   “State Hygienic Lab. 16.00 (analyzing water samples)”

   document 3361, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
4. October 7, 1964 Decision The council moved to investigate a preliminary plan for a water system, with Powers & Associates as engineers, at a cost not to exceed $1,500.

   “that a preliminary plan for a water system be investigated, appointing Powers & Associates as engineers, this cost not to exceed $1,500.”

   document 3324, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
5. October 7, 1964 Decision The council voted to have a preliminary plan for a water system investigated, appointing Powers & Associates as engineers at a cost not to exceed $1,500.

   “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 · meeting · 1960s
6. November 3, 1964 Discussion On the geologists' advice the council planned a 5-inch test well and three sand points near the firehouse to measure the capacity of a water-bearing layer, noting the deeper strata had sulphate and was hard to soften.

   “plan to put in three sand points and drill a well on the town property next to the Firehouse.”

   document 3322, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
7. November 9, 1964 History note D. E. Edwards offers to drill the town's well at his own risk

   “Mr. Edwards presented an alternate proposal, to drill a permanent well and test for flow himself with the understanding that if said flow was not attained, the Town would not pay him any amount.”

   document 3322, p. 2 · D. E. Edwards · Wayne Reed · history note · 1960s
8. November 9, 1964 Figure At a special meeting the only bid for drilling a test well was $600.00 from J. E. Latta & Sons, Inc. of Riverside, Iowa.

   “The only bid received on the proposal sent out was from J. E. Latta & Sons, Inc. Riverside, Iowa as follows: Item 1: $240.00, Item 2: $120.00, Item 3: $240.00 for a total of $600.00.”

   document 3322, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
9. November 9, 1964 Figure The test well bid of $600.00 as printed in 1964 is about $6,500 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

   “The only bid received on the proposal sent out was from J. E. Latta & Sons, Inc. Riverside, Iowa as follows: Item 1: $240.00, Item 2: $120.00, Item 3: $240.00 for a total of $600.00.”

   document 3322, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
10. November 17, 1964 Decision The council unanimously awarded the contract for the test well to Latta after the engineer's geologist advised that the Latta bid would give the most information.

    “Glen moved, Bill Bream seconded the motion to award the contract for test well to Latta. Unanimously carried.”

    document 3323, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
11. December 2, 1964 Report The test well hit water-bearing sand at about 70 feet; pumping at 50 gallons a minute drew the level down, and at 20 gallons a minute it held at 61 feet.

    “Geologists hit the vein at about 70 feet (six feet of good sand) and they started pumping at 50 gallons a minute.”

    document 3321, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
12. January 6, 1965 Report The minutes record that continued pumping kept dropping the water level, so the test well would not supply a town pump, though the water was of good quality.

    “Apparently this will not provide enough water for a town pump.”

    document 3319, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
13. March 3, 1965 Figure The mayor said an earlier estimate figured $65,000 for a water system on revenue, which would add another $3.00 to what customers paid for sewer and water.

    “Even figuring $65,000, we were to go entirely on revenue, this would add another $3.00 to what we would be paying, for sewer and water.”

    document 3317, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
14. March 3, 1965 Report The well was producing just over 10 gallons a minute, not enough for the town, though the minutes say two or three such wells would do.

    “The well is producing just over 10 gallons a minute and will probably continue to produce that.”

    document 3316, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
15. April 6, 1965 Report The geologist said a new well alongside the test well with cemented casing could possibly supply 15 gallons a minute, and that the deep aquifer was not worth using because of treatment cost.

    “He said this could possibly supply you 15 gallons a minute.”

    document 3315, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
16. May 5, 1965 Report The Geological Survey's analysis of water from a deep private well in the area found 800 parts sulphate and a lot of iron, the same as all over at that depth.

    “it is the same as is all over at that depth--800 parts sulphate and a lot of iron.”

    document 3314, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
17. June 2, 1965 Figure A tentative water system figure of $75,000 was to be financed by $18,000 in general obligation bonds, $45,000 in revenue bonds and a $12,000 balance of roughly $100 assessment each for 120 users.

    “Tentative figure for a water system is $75,000, which could be financed by $18,000 in General Obligation bonds”

    document 3312, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
18. July 7, 1965 Decision The council decided a brochure explaining the proposed water system should go to all Tiffin voters with notice of a public meeting on 21 July.

    “It was decided that a brochure should be worked up and sent to all Tiffin voters explaining the system proposed and notifying them of a public meeting on July 21.”

    document 3311, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
19. July 7, 1965 Report The engineer presented a preliminary water system survey including a 35,000 gallon underground storage tank, three pumps and a hypochlorinator, and said fire insurance rates should improve 15%.

    “The 35,000 gallon storage tank is the underground type, which is much less expensive than the elevated type.”

    document 3311, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
20. July 21, 1965 Report At a special meeting 20 or 30 townspeople heard the engineer explain the water system and were told that, unlike a sewer system, everyone was not required to hook up.

    “It was emphasized that, unlike a sewer system, everyone is NOT required to hook up to a water system.”

    document 3311, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
21. September 1, 1965 Decision Council members agreed to canvass the town on the proposed water system over the next thirty days, each taking assigned streets.

    “Council members agreed to canvas the town to get definite opinions on the proposed water system during the next thirty days”

    document 3310, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
22. October 6, 1965 Report The mayor reported progress on a possible federal loan for a water system, including correspondence with Representative Schmidhauser and a League of Municipalities meeting with federal agencies.

    “The Mayor reported on the progress of a possible Federal loan, including correspondence with Representative Schmidhauser and a report about the League of Municipalities meeting”

    document 3306, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
23. October 6, 1965 Decision The council resolved that enforcement of the State Plumbing Code, Section 1, would take effect 1 October 1966.

    “Be it resolved that the effective date for enforcement of the State Plumbing Code, Section 1, shall be October 1, 1966.”

    document 3306, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
24. November 3, 1965 Report Work had started on an application to the FHA for a 50% grant for the water system based on the preliminary cost estimate.

    “Work has been started on the application with the FHA for a 50% grant based on the preliminary cost estimate.”

    document 3305, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
25. February 2, 1966 Figure The well driller's letter said the town had paid for everything but the casing when the test well was dug; the council discussed keeping the casing for $392.50 and decided to negotiate because it was not budgeted.

    “The council discussed keeping the casing for $392.50.”

    document 3302, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
26. April 6, 1966 Report An FHA representative asked the mayor and council to be at the fire station on 12 April 1966 so Representative Schmidhauser could present the town with a $14,000.00 federal grant for the town water plant.

    “so that Representative Scardhauser could present the town with the $14,000.00 Federal Grant to be used for the town water plant.”

    document 3300, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
27. May 3, 1966 Discussion The FHA procedure required petitioning 80 users, each making a $25.00 cash contribution when signing, and then a vote at which 50% of townspeople had to approve before bonds were sold.

    “The first step is to petition 80 users who must make a cash contribution of $25.00 at the time they sign.”

    document 3299, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
28. May 3, 1966 Figure At a special meeting Farmers Home Administration representatives set the water rate at $4.75 per unit, an average from a survey of small towns, with a minimum of 80 guaranteed users needed before the loan could close.

    “The cost of each unit was set at $4.75 per unit. A survey was taken of small towns based on payments and cost of water and $4.75 was arrived at as an average fee.”

    document 3299, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
29. May 3, 1966 Discussion A former mayor attending as a participant objected that the $4.75 fee ignored the town's finances and that large users would not hook up without special fees.

    “We have several large users who will not be interested in hooking up unless they are given special consideration in fees.”

    document 3299, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
30. May 4, 1966 Decision The council had the clerk send a former mayor's letter explaining the proposed water system to everyone who is sent sewer bills.

    “Ted Spivey made a motion that the Town Clerk send these letters to everyone who is sent sewer bills.”

    document 3298, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
31. June 1, 1966 Figure The mayor told the school board that town water would cost the school roughly a little over $100.00 per month.

    “He told the board if they would be interested in Town Water it would cost them roughly a little over $100.00 per mo.”

    document 3297, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
32. July 6, 1966 Report A former mayor submitted a petition requesting an election on the water issue, and the clerk recorded 66 signers.

    “The Clerk records 66 signers.”

    document 3296, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
33. August 3, 1966 Decision The petition of 6 July was found not to carry the necessary number of signatures, the action on it was rescinded, and the council instead moved to publish notices for an election at the regular November election date.

    “The petition cited in the minutes of the 7-6-66 meeting was found not to carry the necessary number of signatures. The action concerning the petition was rescinded.”

    document 3295, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
34. September 7, 1966 Discussion The engineer recommended the town use the shallow well for four to five years, then dig a deep well and mix the two waters to cut demineralization cost.

    “Mr. Reed recommended that the town use the shallow well for four to five years.”

    document 3293, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
35. September 7, 1966 Discussion The attorney warned the council not to hold the water election without a guarantee of 80 users, since approval would obligate the town to sell bonds with no grant money; the council set about getting signers.

    “warning us not to go ahead with the election on the water system without the guarantee of 80 users.”

    document 3293, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
36. October 4, 1966 History note The water vote waits to see what the school does

    “A motion was made by Bill Verry to postpone the water election date depending on direct commitments from the townspeople and to wait to see how the school situation develops.”

    document 3291, p. 1 · meeting · history note · 1960s
37. October 4, 1966 Decision The council postponed the water election date depending on commitments from townspeople and to see how the school situation developed.

    “A motion was made by Bill Verry to postpone the water election date depending on direct commitments from the townspeople and to wait to see how the school situation develops.”

    document 3291, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
38. November 2, 1966 Report With 45 signatures in favor of the water system the council decided against signing a $750.00 contract with Powers at that time.

    “There were 45 signatures in favor of the water system, so the council decided against signing a contract with Powers at this time”

    document 3290, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
39. February 1, 1967 Report The mayor had more water applications printed and handed councilmen lists of people who agreed to sign for water but had not paid the fee, for collection.

    “handed out lists of names of people who agreed to sign for water but haven't paid the fee, to the councilmen for the collections.”

    document 3287, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
40. February 1, 1967 Decision The council designated the Iowa State Bank and Trust as the depositor for the water fund.

    “Bill Bream made a motion that the Iowa State Bank and Trust be the depositor for the water fund.”

    document 3287, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
41. April 5, 1967 Decision With FHA staff and the engineer present, the council voted to go ahead with the water election; the attorney's advice not to proceed without the minimum signers was read.

    “Mr. Scott suggested that we go ahead with the election and have bids for water. Ted Spivey made a motion to go ahead with the election.”

    document 3285, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
42. April 5, 1967 Figure The engineer's opinion was that $4.75 should be a minimum when metered water first started.

    “He had the opinion that when we first start out $4.75 should be a minimum.”

    document 3285, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
43. April 5, 1967 Decision The council adopted a resolution calling a special election on waterworks propositions.

    “Councilman POTTER introduced and caused to be read a resolution entitled "Resolution calling a special election on waterworks propositions,"”

    document 3285, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
44. April 5, 1967 Decision The council discussed the establishment and erection of a municipal waterworks and a council member introduced a resolution calling a special election on waterworks propositions.

    “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 · Glenn R. Potter · 1960s
45. May 3, 1967 Report The minutes of 5 April said 'FHA would go up to 50% on the lean'; on 3 May the council corrected the sentence to read 'on the grant'.

    “Mayor Stratton suggested that the sentence reading "FHA would go up to 50% on the loan" read "FHA would go up to 50% on the grant."”

    document 3284, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
46. May 3, 1967 Decision The council decided that a customer tapping on to the water main after the system is in is responsible for bringing the line to the house, for the meter deposit and for patching the street.

    “the customer is responsible for bringing the line to his house, for the meter deposit, and for patching the street etc.”

    document 3284, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
47. May 9, 1967 Figure The ballot for the 9 May 1967 special election asked whether to establish a municipal waterworks at a maximum expenditure of $115,000.00, paid solely out of net earnings without incurring any indebtedness.

    “the maximum expenditure for the establishment of such waterworks not to exceed the sum of $115,000.00 to be paid solely out of the net earnings of such municipal waterworks without the incurring of any indebtedness therefor by said Town?”

    document 3283, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
48. May 9, 1967 Figure The ballot ceiling for the waterworks of $115,000.00 as printed in 1967 is about $1,200,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

    “the maximum expenditure for the establishment of such waterworks not to exceed the sum of $115,000.00 to be paid solely out of the net earnings of such municipal waterworks without the incurring of any indebtedness therefor by said Town?”

    document 3283, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
49. May 17, 1967 Report At a special meeting on 17 May 1967 the votes in the election were canvassed and the attorney explained next steps toward the water system; the page prints no vote totals.

    “The votes to the election were canvassed.”

    document 3282, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
50. June 7, 1967 Decision The council voted to sign the engineering agreement with Powers; the FHA representative brought a copy of the approved contract for engineering services.

    “Bill Bream made a motion we sign engineering agreement for Powers.”

    document 3281, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
51. September 26, 1967 Report The mayor had a map of the proposed site of the water tower and standpipe, and 51 names were accounted for water service.

    “A total of 51 names were accounted for water service.”

    document 3278, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
52. November 22, 1967 Decision The council approved an application for underground construction on State Highway right-of-way and noted two more easements were needed for the water lines.

    “Mayor Stratton presented and application for approval of underground construction on State Highway right-of-way.”

    document 3275, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
53. December 6, 1967 Discussion The council discussed the location of the water tower; a landowner who offered to sell a knoll wanted town sewer service before selling, and the knoll's height appeared the same as the site on the school property.

    “The height of the knoll Mr. Wolfe offered to sell the town appears to be the same as the sight on the school property.”

    document 3274, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
54. December 6, 1967 Figure The December 1967 bills include a $15.00 fee to the Iowa Natural Resources Council for a withdrawal permit for town wells.

    “Iowa Natural Resources council 15.00 fee for withdrawal permit for town wells”

    document 3274, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
55. 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
56. 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
57. February 13, 1968 Figure The mayor told FHA officials the town could buy land and change the water tank site if it could be obtained for $1000.00 or under.

    “Mr. O'Toole talked to FHA officials and said we could buy the land and change the sight if we could obtain it for $1000.00 or under.”

    document 3272, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
58. March 6, 1968 History note The water tower goes on school property, on a lease

    “OLD BUSINESS: Water: Mayor reported that the price Clyde Woolf asks for the property tentatively located for the water tower is quite a bit beyond what is budgeted, so on the basis of this price, the original proposed site on the school property was arbitrarily decided upon.”

    document 3271, p. 1 · meeting · history note · 1960s
59. March 6, 1968 Figure The mayor gave comparative costs for the water storage: a 60-foot standpipe at $20,000, against an estimated $18,000 to disassemble, move and reassemble a donated tower.

    “Comparative costs of a standpipe and a water tower (if one can be obtained gratis) are: 60' standpipe: $20,000; cost to disassemble, move and reassemble is estimated at $18,000.”

    document 3271, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
60. April 3, 1968 Discussion The engineer said the State Department of Health would not let a water pipe be closer than ten feet to a sewer pipe, which required moving an easement from the south to the north side of the sewer.

    “the State Department of Health will not let them get closer than ten feet to a sewer pipe with a water pipe”

    document 3270, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
61. April 3, 1968 Figure Receipts of 3 April 1968 included $795.82 in sewer payments and $75.00 in water system deposits.

    “75.00 . . water system deposits”

    document 3270, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
62. April 3, 1968 Discussion The attorney reported the town had to acquire legal title to the water tower site on school property, requiring a procedure to show it was not needed for school purposes.

    “The town must acquire legal title to the water tower site.”

    document 3270, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
63. May 2, 1968 Discussion The attorney listed three ways to get the tower site from the school district: dispose of school property by appraisal and bids, condemn the land, or take a 99-year lease, which the mayor thought the fastest.

    “(3) obtain a 99 year lease; Mayor will call the Des Moines FHA office to see if they will approve the lease plan, since it would be the fastest.”

    document 3269, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
64. June 5, 1968 Figure A landowner was asking $500.00 for easement rights for the water line; the council later heard easements could cost $1.00 a foot and that condemnation might be needed.

    “Oscar Bigelow is asking $500.00 for easement rights.”

    document 3267, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
65. June 5, 1968 Figure The water tower site lease from the school district was reported at $50.00 per year, written first as 75-year lease.

    “The 75-year lease for tower is at the rate of $50.00 per year.”

    document 3267, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
66. July 1, 1968 Decision The attorney reported the FHA approved the tower site lease, and the council accepted by a show of hands a resolution on the agreement between the Town of Tiffin and the Clear Creek School District.

    “Mr. Neuzil reported that the lease for the tower site has been approved by the FHH.”

    document 3266, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
67. July 31, 1968 Decision At a special meeting the council moved to publish the water system construction bids as soon as possible so bids could be opened on 4 September 1968, in the Des Moines Register as well as the Iowa City Press-Citizen.

    “that the publication for construction of the water system be made as soon as possible, which would make possible the bid opening on September 4, 1968.”

    document 3265, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
68. August 14, 1968 Discussion The attorney told a landowner's representative the school board considered the leased site the best place for the water tower and that the town would proceed even if it meant a suit to enjoin it.

    “if this means a law suit to enjoin us, we can't help it.”

    document 3265, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
69. September 4, 1968 Figure The engineer found in the fine print that the bond election specified a total project cost not to exceed $115,000, so a new election to raise the limit to not more than $150,000 was needed.

    “the bond election which was voted on specified a total project cost not to exceed $115,000. This means that it will be necessary to hold a bond election, placing the amount of the project not to exceed $150,000.”

    document 3264, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
70. September 4, 1968 Figure The estimated water financing at the bid opening was a $68,000 loan at 4%, a $14,000 grant and a $47,000 loan at 5%, for $149,000.

    “$68,000 loan @ 4% 14,000 grant 47,000 loan @ 5% $149,000”

    document 3264, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
71. September 4, 1968 Figure Five bids were read for Contract B of the municipal water system, ranging from $27,755.50 to $65,950.80.

    “Total Bid: $27,755.50”

    document 3264, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
72. September 4, 1968 Figure An FHA representative said the minimum rate, expected at $4.75 for about 3,000 gallons a month, would probably rise to around $6.00 or $6.25 with new money at 5%, and the minutes also mention $6.50 per month.

    “I am guessing at this point that this is going to be around $6.00 or $6.25 if we go with this new rate of money.”

    document 3264, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
73. September 4, 1968 Figure The engineer analyzed the total water project cost on the bids received at $145,752.00 against a recent estimate of $132,000; the FHA's figure, excluding initial operating costs and an existing well, was $143,682.00.

    “Mr. Reed analyzed the total project cost on the basis of bids received and obtained a total of $145,752.00. He said this compares with our recent total project cost estimate of $132,000.”

    document 3264, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
74. September 4, 1968 Figure The engineer's water project cost of $145,752.00 as printed in 1968 is about $1,400,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

    “Mr. Reed analyzed the total project cost on the basis of bids received and obtained a total of $145,752.00. He said this compares with our recent total project cost estimate of $132,000.”

    document 3264, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
75. September 4, 1968 Figure Two bids were read for Contract A, the wells, of $4,922.45 and $3,881.75.

    “Total bid: $3,881.75”

    document 3264, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
76. September 10, 1968 Decision The council rejected the Globe bid (a bid bond instead of a certified check) and the Maasdam bid (check payable to the Town of Tipton).

    “Ned Allen made a motion to reject the Globe and Maasdam bids.”

    document 3263, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
77. September 10, 1968 Decision The mayor directed the attorney to thank Owens Brush Co. for its offer of a tank but explain the town could not afford it.

    “Mayor Bream directed Mr. Neuzil to write a letter thanking Owens Brush Co. for their offer of the tank, but explain that the town can't afford it.”

    document 3263, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
78. September 10, 1968 Decision The council and engineer decided to drop the planned water treatment plant, change the elevated tank to a standpipe, and keep the well and distribution bids.

    “the present treatment system plan be dropped, the elevated tank be changed to a standpipe, and the well bids and the distribution system bids be kept.”

    document 3263, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
79. September 19, 1968 History note The new school is built expecting town water

    “Points to be brought up at this meeting are: (1) School being built with anticipation of municipal water system, (2) Deletion of treatment plant and/or, (3) larger grant, and (4) the system has been cut, trimmed, and redesigned and still comes to much more than the $5.00 per month estimated earlier.”

    document 3262, p. 1 · meeting · history note · 1960s
80. September 19, 1968 Figure The FHA required treatment of iron if the content was more than .2 grains; Tiffin's analysis was 3.5 grains.

    “the F. H. A. requires treatment of iron if the content is more than .2 grains. Tiffin's analysis was 3.5 grains.”

    document 3262, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
81. September 19, 1968 Discussion The council discussed dropping the FHA grant and loan and investigating a private concern putting water into the town's distribution system, citing North Liberty and Holiday Court as examples, because the rate per customer was higher than townspeople would accept.

    “It was suggested the Council investigate a private concern putting water into our distribution system for a lot less than is now estimated or bid. The Town of North Liberty and Holiday Court were sighted as examples.”

    document 3262, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
82. September 19, 1968 Figure The engineer noted the redesigned system still came to much more than the $5.00 per month estimated earlier.

    “the system has been cut, trimmed, and redesigned and still comes to much more than the $5.00 per month estimated earlier.”

    document 3262, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
83. September 19, 1968 Figure The engineer reported a Pittsburgh-Des Moines estimate of around $23,000 to $25,000 for a standpipe, against earlier bids of $31,700.

    “They estimated we should be able to get a bid for around $23,000 to $25,000 for a standpipe. This would compare with earlier bids of $31,700.”

    document 3262, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
84. October 3, 1968 Figure The October 1968 bills include $200.00 for a water easement; the owner had asked $500.00 in June.

    “Oscar Bigelow (water easement) 200.00”

    document 3261, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
85. October 3, 1968 Figure The engineer said the water system might be cut to a $115,000 cost but the rate per user would still be $6.50 to $7.50 without additional grant money.

    “Maybe cost of water system can be cut down to $115,000 cost, but rate per user would still be at $6.50 to $7.50 without additional grant money.”

    document 3261, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
86. October 3, 1968 Discussion The council listed selling points for water signers: a cheaper tap-on fee now, no gas until water is put in, and construction costs rising 20 per cent a year.

    “Main selling points to attract more signers are: cheaper tap-on fee now, we won't get gas until water is put in, and construction costs are going up 20 per cent a year.”

    document 3261, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
87. October 3, 1968 Figure An FHA representative said 108 users would be the minimum, counting the school and the Lark, and Tiffin then had 87.

    “108 would be minimum number counting school and the Lark. We now have 87 in Tiffin.”

    document 3261, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
88. November 14, 1968 Figure At a special meeting the council brought in 27 more water user contracts, raising signed users to 77 single units, with the school adding 19 and the Lark 5, and the list of potential single-unit users revised to 101.

    “The Council brought in 27 more water user contracts. This brought up the town's minimum number of users to 77 single units.”

    document 3260, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
89. December 4, 1968 Figure December 1968 receipts included $155.00 in water deposits.

    “Townspeople . . . . $155.00 (water deposits)”

    document 3259, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
90. January 7, 1969 Report The engineer reported the water survey was completed and submitted to the FHA, which said to readvertise and redesign and it would finance; deleting high service pumps and using a forced air system would lower costs.

    “They said to readvertise and redesign and they will finance. Deleting high service pumps and putting in forced air system will lower costs.”

    document 3257, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
91. February 5, 1969 Report The mayor reported that Knowling Brothers had withdrawn its bid on the water system.

    “Knowling Brothers withdrew their bid.”

    document 3256, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
92. February 22, 1969 Decision The bid specification would require the school to be connected to the water system by 28 August 1969, with bids to open 27 March 1969.

    “Included in the bid specification will be a requirement that the school be connected to the water system by August 28, 1969.”

    document 3255, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
93. February 27, 1969 History note Hearing and letting for the town's municipal water system

    “NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND PROPOSED FORM OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM FOR THE [illegible]”

    document 3252, p. 1 · meeting · history note · 1960s
94. March 27, 1969 Discussion The council raised again the bond election that specified a total project cost not to exceed $115,000, and planned to see whether grant money could be excluded from the cost to the town.

    “Mr. Neuzil, Mr. Reed, F.H.A. and maybe a bonding attorney will get together to interp the bond election to see if the grant money can be excluded from the cost to the town.”

    document 3251, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
95. March 27, 1969 Figure Latta & Sons of Riverside bid $4884.26 for Contract A (wells).

    “Latta & Sons, Inc., Riverside, Iowa. (Cert. check for $249.60) Well #2, Well #1 and alternatives: Total bid: $4884.26”

    document 3251, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
96. March 27, 1969 Figure Remakel & Felderman of Bellevue, Iowa bid $32,729.50 on Contract B, the lowest of four.

    “Remakel & Felderman, Bellevue, Iowa (Cert. check for $1650.00) Total Bid: $32,729.50”

    document 3251, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
97. March 27, 1969 Figure M.F. Goerdt Construction Co. of Dubuque bid $35,762.00 on Contract C (treatment plant), the lowest of five.

    “M.F. Goerdt Const. Co., Dubuque, Iowa (Cert. check $2500.00) Total Bid: $35,762.00”

    document 3251, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
98. March 27, 1969 Figure Andrews Tank & Tower Service of Hopkins, Missouri bid $21,960.00 for a standpipe on Contract D; Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel bid $23,000.00 for a standpipe and $30,300.00 for elevated storage.

    “Andrews Tank & Tower Service, Hopkins, Missouri (Cert ck $1100.00) Total Bid-Standpipe: $21,960.00”

    document 3251, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
99. March 27, 1969 Figure At the 27 March 1969 bid opening the engineer found the low bids on each water contract amounted to $95,335.76, about $122,000 with engineering, interest, design and bid letting.

    “Mr. Reed analyzed the low bids on each contract amounted to $95,335.76. This with the basic engineering costs, interest, design, bid letting, etc., come to approximately $122,000.”

    document 3251, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
100. March 27, 1969 Figure The low water-system bids totalling $95,335.76 as printed in 1969 is about $880,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

     “Mr. Reed analyzed the low bids on each contract amounted to $95,335.76. This with the basic engineering costs, interest, design, bid letting, etc., come to approximately $122,000.”

     document 3251, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
101. March 27, 1969 Figure The four low bids on the water system contracts (A $4884.26, B $32,729.50, C $35,762.00, D $21,960.00) sum to $95,335.76, equal to the total the engineer stated. Derived

     “Mr. Reed analyzed the low bids on each contract amounted to $95,335.76. This with the basic engineering costs, interest, design, bid letting, etc., come to approximately $122,000.”

     document 3251, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
102. April 2, 1969 Decision The council moved to pass a resolution awarding contracts to the lowest bidders, subject to FHA approval first.

     “Ted Spivey made a motion that we pass a resolution awarding contracts to the lowest bidders with the stipulation that F.H.A. approval has to be obtained first.”

     document 3250, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
103. April 2, 1969 Figure The engineer showed rates per customer at approximately $6.00 per month with 104 customers, the town's equivalent then.

     “Rates per customer were shown to be approximately $6.00 per month with 104 customers which is the Town's equivalent now.”

     document 3250, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
104. June 2, 1969 Discussion A bond attorney's questions on the water project included that Iowa Code required a 30-day wait before receiving bids while the town had waited 28 days, and whether the FHA would buy $80,000 or $100,000 of bonds.

     “Boyse said in the Iowa Code there is a 30 day waiting period between the time of the publication of the notice to receive bids and the actual receiving of the bids. He wondered why the Town only waited 28 days.”

     document 3248, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
105. June 2, 1969 Report A councilman said according to a report of 3 April 1969 the FHA would give the town a grant of $14,000 and purchase the remaining bonds.

     “the FHA will give the Town a grant of $14,000 and they will also purchase the remaining bonds.”

     document 3248, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
106. June 2, 1969 Discussion The council decided that if the water and gas went through that summer the town would not make major street repairs.

     “The Council decided if the water and gas go through this summer, the Town wouldn't have any major street repairs made.”

     document 3248, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
107. June 9, 1969 Decision At a special meeting the council rejected a motion to abandon the water project, Flansburg and Spivey voting aye and Allen, Moore and Potter nay, then unanimously passed a resolution rejecting all previous bids and readvertising.

     “Ted Spivey moved and Dale Flansburg seconded the motion to abandon the water project. The vote was Flansburg and Spivey "Aye" and Allen, Moore, and Potter "Nay".”

     document 3247, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
108. June 9, 1969 Figure An FHA representative said the monthly rental would be a minimum of $6.50, while a mayor said according to the plans the monthly cost should be $5.99.

     “The cost of the monthly rental would be a minimum of $6.50. Bill Bream said according to the plans the monthly cost should be $5.99.”

     document 3247, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
109. June 9, 1969 Figure The engineer said hooking the school to the fire station well on a temporary basis would cost about $2500, including $1500 for a 2 inch line and $1000 to put the present well in operation.

     “It would cost about $2500 to hook up the school now. This includes $1500 for a 2 inch line and $1000 to put the present well in operation.”

     document 3247, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
110. June 16, 1969 Decision Notices for the water bids were to appear on 20 and 27 June 1969, with bids to be received 21 July, allowing the 30-day wait the Iowa Code required.

     “These notices will appear in the paper on June 20 and June 27. The date to receive bids is July 21.”

     document 3247, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
111. June 16, 1969 Decision The council decided the water tap-on fee would be $100, with the town installing to the lot line and the owner responsible for the rest.

     “It was decided the tap-on fee will be $100. This motion was made by Ned Allen and seconded by Fred Moore.”

     document 3247, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
112. July 2, 1969 Report The minutes of March 1969 adopt Ordinance #61 for mobile home parks, while the minutes of July 1969 call the proposed water ordinance Ordinance #61.

     “Mr. Neuzil read the proposed new water ordinance which will be Ordinance #61.”

     document 3245, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 61 · 1960s
113. July 2, 1969 Figure The attorney read a proposed water ordinance with rates of $6.00 for the first 3000 gallons a month, then $1.00, $.80, $.60 and $.50 per thousand gallons in successive blocks.

     “1st 3000 gal. a month $6.00 next 2000 gal. 1.00 per thousand next 5000 gal. .80 per thousand next 10,000 gal. .60 per thousand over 20,000 gal. .50 per thousand”

     document 3245, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
114. July 21, 1969 Figure At the 21 July 1969 re-bid the engineer found the low bids totalled $98,671, which was $3336 more than the $95,335.76 of the March bids.

     “Mr. Reed analyzed the low bids on each contract which was a total of $98,671. This is $3336 more than the last time which was a total of $95,335.76.”

     document 3244, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
115. July 21, 1969 Figure The low water-system bids totalling $98,671 as printed in 1969 is about $910,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

     “Mr. Reed analyzed the low bids on each contract which was a total of $98,671. This is $3336 more than the last time which was a total of $95,335.76.”

     document 3244, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
116. July 24, 1969 Spending By roll call the council unanimously adopted a resolution awarding contracts for the municipal waterworks to Latta and Sons (wells, $4842.00), Chalupa Bros. (mains), M.F. Goerdt Construction (treatment plant, $38910.00) and C.L. Carroll Co. (above-ground storage tank, $21,440.00).

     “Contract C-Treatment Plant- M.F. Goerdt Const. Co.- $38910.00”

     document 3243, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
117. July 24, 1969 Report The engineer said the FHA was trying to get the town an additional grant of $5000 to cover the increase in bids.

     “The FHA is trying to get the town an additional grant of $5000. This is to cover the increase in bids.”

     document 3243, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
118. July 24, 1969 Figure The 24 July 1969 minutes list the four low bidders, giving Contract B (water mains) as $33479.50, while the bid reading three days earlier gave $33,479.30.

     “Contract B-Water mains- Chalupa Bros. $33479.50”

     document 3243, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
119. July 24, 1969 Decision The council voted to transfer $1700 from the liquor profit account to the water account.

     “Dale Flansburg made the motion to transfer $1700 from the liquor profit account to the water account.”

     document 3243, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
120. July 24, 1969 Figure The engineer estimated average monthly water income of about $707 against average expenses of $691, based on 104 users.

     “The average monthly income from the water will be about $707 and average expenses will be $691. This is based on 104 users”

     document 3243, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
121. July 24, 1969 Decision A council member introduced a resolution providing for the award of contracts for the construction of a municipal waterworks system.

     “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 · Glenn R. Potter · 1960s
122. August 14, 1969 Report The engineer reported the well was in, the main contractor would start on the lines the following Monday and reach the school by the 22nd, and the entire water project should be done by the next June.

     “The entire water project should be done by next June.”

     document 3241, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
123. October 1, 1969 Decision The council moved to put a fence around the new well at the southeast corner of the town lot by the fire station and to move the water tank into the fire station so it would not freeze.

     “Glenn moved and Ned seconded the motion to put a fence around the new well at the S.E. corner of the Town lot by the fire station.”

     document 3238, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
124. October 27, 1969 Decision At a special meeting the council adopted a resolution to fix a date for proceedings to issue $108,000 Waterworks Revenue Bonds, set for 1 December 1969, and a resolution to advertise them.

     “Glenn Potter introduced a resolution entitled "Resolution to fix a date for the initiation of proceedings for the issuance of $108,000 Waterworks Revenue Bonds of the Town of Tiffin, Iowa".”

     document 3237, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
125. November 5, 1969 Figure The council chose to have the bonds printed by the Bayard News of Bayard, Iowa for $250, against $450 from a Chicago printer.

     “The Northern Bank Note Co. in Chicago would do it for $450. The Bayard News in Bayard, Iowa will do it for $250.”

     document 3235, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
126. November 5, 1969 Report The engineer said the well then in use was 60 feet, put in a few years earlier, and the new one 300 feet and capable of over 20 gallons a minute.

     “Mr. Reed said the well now in use is 60ft. and was put in a few years ago. The new one is 300ft.”

     document 3235, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
127. December 1, 1969 Spending At a special meeting on 1 December 1969 the Farmers Home Administration was the only bidder and purchased the $108,000 waterworks revenue bonds, and the council passed resolutions authorizing, awarding and securing them.

     “As the representative for the Farmer's Home Administration, Mr. Tometich purchased the bonds. The FHA was the only bidder.”

     document 3233, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
128. December 1, 1969 Figure The waterworks revenue bond issue of $108,000.00 as printed in 1969 is about $990,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

     “As the representative for the Farmer's Home Administration, Mr. Tometich purchased the bonds. The FHA was the only bidder.”

     document 3233, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
129. December 1, 1969 Report The preamble of Ordinance No. 62 states the town was authorized to erect a municipal waterworks pursuant to an election held on 9 May 1967.

     “pursuant to an election held in said Town on May 9, 1967, the Town of Tiffin, in Johnson County, Iowa, has been authorized to erect a municipal waterworks plant and system in and for said Town”

     document 4715, p. 1 · Ord. 62 · 1960s
130. December 1, 1969 Decision Ordinance No. 62 established water rates: a $6.00 minimum monthly bill for the first 3,000 gallons, then $1.00, $.75, $.50 and $.40 per 1,000 gallons in successive blocks.

     “First 3,000 gal. or lesser amount per month $6.00 per month (minimum monthly bill)”

     document 4715, p. 1 · Ord. 62 · 1960s
131. December 1, 1969 Figure The minimum monthly water bill of $6.00 as printed in 1969 ($/month) is about $55 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

     “First 3,000 gal. or lesser amount per month $6.00 per month (minimum monthly bill)”

     document 4715, p. 1 · 1960s
132. December 1, 1969 Figure Ordinance No. 63 provided meter tests free if not tested in the prior twelve months and otherwise $2.00, and a minimum $10.00 deposit for construction water.

     “otherwise a charge of two dollars ($2.00) will be made and then only if the test indicates meter accuracy within the limits of 2%.”

     document 4716, p. 2 · Ord. 63 · 1960s
133. December 1, 1969 Decision Ordinance No. 63 set rules, regulations and conditions of service for the municipal waterworks, including that the town maintains the service from main to lot line and the customer from there, with five feet of minimum earth cover.

     “The minimum earth cover of the customer's service shall be five (5) feet.”

     document 4716, p. 1 · Ord. 63 · 1960s
134. December 1, 1969 Figure Ordinance No. 62 set a $100.00 connection charge for applications filed after the water system began operating, a $12.00 deposit from tenants, and a $10.00 charge on reconnecting a cut-off service.

     “All applications filed after the commencement of the operation of the water system shall be accompanied by a fee of $100.00, payable to the Town Clerk of the Town, for the connection charge.”

     document 4715, p. 2 · Ord. 62 · 1960s
135. December 1, 1969 Figure The water connection charge of $100.00 as printed in 1969 is about $920 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

     “All applications filed after the commencement of the operation of the water system shall be accompanied by a fee of $100.00, payable to the Town Clerk of the Town, for the connection charge.”

     document 4715, p. 2 · 1960s
136. December 1, 1969 Figure Ordinance No. 62 added a delayed payment charge of ten percent after the 10th of the month and allowed the supply to be cut off after 10 days.

     “the 10th day of the month in which it shall become due and payable, a delayed payment charge of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bill shall be added thereto and collected therewith.”

     document 4715, p. 2 · Ord. 62 · 1960s
137. December 1, 1969 Spending A council member introduced a resolution authorizing the issuance of $108,000 worth of bonds, after the Farmers Home Administration representative had purchased the bonds as the only bidder.

     “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 · meeting · Ted Spivey · 1960s
138. December 22, 1969 Figure The December 1969 bills include $300.00 to the Bayard News for printing the bonds, against the $250 quote accepted earlier that month.

     “Bayard News (print bonds) $300.00”

     document 3231, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
139. December 22, 1969 Report The mayor and attorney reported on a meeting with FHA officials on 16 December and the bond signing, and the attorney read the bond counsel's final approving opinion.

     “Mr. Neuzil read a letter from Chapman and Cutler, which was their final approving opinion.”

     document 3231, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
140. December 22, 1969 Figure The water project legal and administration bills included $500.00 to Chapman and Cutler and $1000.00 to the town attorney.

     “Chapman and Cutler (fee) 500.00”

     document 3231, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
141. December 22, 1969 Figure The council voted to pay the Farmers Home Administration $207.00 for interest on the water bonds.

     “Ted Spivey made the motion to pay the Farmer's Home Administration $207.00 for interest on the water bonds.”

     document 3231, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
142. January 21, 1970 Report FHA representatives met the council to explain the water system and the loan closing, which the minutes date December 16.

     “The purpose of this meeting was for Mr. Tometich and Mr. Cook of the FHA to explain to the Council more on the water system and about the loan closing, which was December 16.”

     document 3228, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
143. January 21, 1970 Decision The minutes cite Ordinance 62, Section 3, as setting a $100 hook-on fee once the contractor lays pipe past a house.

     “In Ordinance #62, Section 3, it says that after the contractor goes and lays the pipe past a person's house then the hook on fee is $100.”

     document 3228, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 62 · 1970s
144. January 21, 1970 Figure The engineer said the town should invest the remaining funds from the initial $108,000 deposit in time certificates or certificates of deposit.

     “He also said the Town should invest the remaining funds from the initial $108,000 deposit in either time certificates or certificates of deposit.”

     document 3228, p. 1 · meeting · Wayne Reed · 1970s
145. April 1, 1970 Report A start-order letter added 105 days to the water contractor's time, making the completion date November 10.

     “In the letter 105 days were added on, which now makes his completion date November 10.”

     document 3225, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
146. May 6, 1970 Report The tank contractor reported the standpipe tank was almost finished.

     “Mr. Andrews reported they are almost finished with the standpipe tank.”

     document 3223, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
147. June 3, 1970 Decision The council moved to pay Clear Creek School $50 for a lease from July 1, 1970 to July 1, 1971.

     “Ned Allen made the motion to pay Clear Creek School $50 for the lease from July 1, 1970- July 1, 1971.”

     document 3221, p. 1 · meeting · Ned Allen · 1970s
148. June 3, 1970 Report The minutes record the two water contractors as 42% and 33% complete.

     “Chalupka's work is 42% completed and Goerdt's is 33% done.”

     document 3221, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
149. October 6, 1970 Milestone The council met with the FHA, the engineer and the contractors to accept the water system.

     “Purpose of this meeting was to meet with the FHA, the engineer, and the contractors to accept the water system.”

     document 3214, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
150. October 7, 1970 Figure The engineer said the FHA was willing to pay $1000 for the tank site.

     “Reed said the FHA is willing to pay the $1000 for the tank site”

     document 3213, p. 2 · meeting · Wayne Reed · 1970s
151. November 4, 1970 Decision The council passed a resolution putting in a bid of $1000 to purchase the water tower site.

     “Ned Allen made the motion to pass a resolution putting in a bid for $1000 to purchase the water tower site.”

     document 3212, p. 1 · meeting · Ned Allen · 1970s
152. November 4, 1970 Figure $1,000.00 as printed in 1970 is about $8,700 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived

     “Ned Allen made the motion to pass a resolution putting in a bid for $1000 to purchase the water tower site.”

     document 3212, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
153. December 8, 1970 Report A letter signed "Edna" to the mayor and council says the writer signed the "water bonds".

     “I consider it a privilege and it was quite a thrill to be able to pull my chair up to the table and sign those "water bonds" after so many of you had worked so hard and for such a long time.”

     document 3207, p. 1 · meeting · Edna Miller · 1970s
154. 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
155. January 5, 1972 Milestone The earliest Parks and Recreation Director in the archive

     “Following appointments made by Mayor Stratton: Street Commissioner-------Glenn Potter Sewer Commissioner--------Don Davis Water Commissioner--------Ted Spivey Recreation Director--------Kandy Kobold F”

     document 4673, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
156. April 5, 1972 Decision An ordinance given its first reading establishes a minimum monthly water rate for each family or living unit.

     “The purpose of this ordinance is to establish a minimum monthly water rate for each family or residential or dwelling or living unit located on any premises in Tiffin, Iowa.”

     document 4667, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 67 · 1970s
157. April 12, 1972 Decision A councilmember moved to approve a trailer park plot plan with the stipulation that sewer and water line sizes and materials be approved by the town and no taps be made until inspected by the town engineer.

     “Glenn Potter made a motion to approve the plot plan with the stipulation that the size and materials used in construction of sewer and water lines must be approved by the town and no taps-ons to water or sewer would be approved by the Town until inspected and approved by the Town's Engineer.”

     document 4666, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
158. 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
159. May 2, 1973 Decision A councilmember moved to approve connection of 20 units of a mobile home park to the water system.

     “Glenn Potter made a motion to approve connection of 20 units of the water system of the Clear Creek Mobile Home Park”

     document 4646, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
160. October 8, 1975 Discussion Two councilmembers were to check a report that 13 living units were occupied at the Mobile Home Park.

     “Janssen and Potter will check on the report that there are 13 living units being occupied at the Mobile Home Park.”

     document 4594, p. 2 · meeting · Roger Janssen · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
161. December 10, 1975 Decision An ordinance amending the water ordinance set a $25.00 charge for reconnecting water service after nonpayment and allowed a $100.00 deposit.

     “a charge of $25.00 will be made for reconnection of water service and the connections will not be made until after all delinquent bills and other charges, if any, owed by the customer to the municipality, have been paid. The City may also require a deposit of $100.00 at the time of reconnection.”

     document 4721, p. 1 · Ord. 72 · 1970s
162. February 11, 1976 Discussion The mayor was to seek information on the location of a supposed capped water well on railroad property.

     “Also, the Mayor will seek more information with regard to the location of a supposed capped water well on railroad property.”

     document 4580, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s
163. April 14, 1976 Discussion A councilmember asked the council to consider fluoridation of the city water supply.

     “Sheridan also requested that Council consider the possibility of fluoridation of the City water supply.”

     document 4573, p. 5 · meeting · Richard Sheridan · 1970s
164. June 9, 1976 History note Will the town have the water and sewer for future schools?

     “Roger Formanek reported on the Clear Creek Community School Board's plans for future building of new school facilities. Discussion followed regarding the availibility of sewer and water facilities if future school building takes place in Tiffin.”

     document 4569, p. 5 · meeting · history note · 1970s
165. June 9, 1976 Discussion A councilmember reported on school board plans for future new school facilities and the council discussed availability of sewer and water if school building took place in Tiffin.

     “Roger Formanek reported on the Clear Creek Community School Board's plans for future building of new school facilities. Discussion followed regarding the availability of sewer and water facilities if future school building takes place in Tiffin.”

     document 4568, p. 5 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1970s
166. June 9, 1976 Decision A councilmember moved to accept a lease on property from the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Co. on condition of a more defined plat description.

     “Formanek moved to accept a lease on property from the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Co. upon compliance with requests for a more defined plat description.”

     document 4568, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1970s
167. August 11, 1976 Discussion One copy of the August 1976 minutes records plans for a large water meter costing approximately $800.00 for a mobile home park and plans to activate the well on leased railroad property.

     “Discussion followed involving plans for a large water meter, cost approximately $800.00, for the Scheetz Mobile Home Park, and tentative plans for activating the well on leased railroad property, supplying power to the well and running water lines to the water building.”

     document 4563, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
168. August 11, 1976 Discussion The second copy of the August 1976 minutes records plans for a large water system costing approximately $200,000 for a mobile home park and plans to activate the well on railroad property.

     “Discussion followed involving plans for a large water system, cost approximately $200,000, for the Roberts Mobile Home Park, and locating plans for activating the well on Ivesel railroad property, providing water to the well and running water lines to the city building.”

     document 4564, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
169. October 13, 1976 Decision A councilmember moved to accept the lease agreement with the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Co., subject to the city attorney's approval.

     “Formanek moved to accept the lease agreement with the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Co., subject to approval by the City Attorney.”

     document 4560, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1970s
170. November 10, 1976 Report The minutes record a well-digging company as having pumped at the leased well site the past week.

     “Miller Well Digging Co. has pumped at the leased well site the past week.”

     document 4558, p. 6 · meeting · 1970s
171. August 10, 1977 Discussion A councilmember was to ask another firm to evaluate the leased well because the well-digging company had not responded.

     “Janssen will call Latta & Sons to see if they will evaluate the leased well, since there has been no response from Miller Well Diggers.”

     document 4544, p. 5 · meeting · Roger Janssen · 1970s
172. March 8, 1978 Decision The council approved the drawing of an ordinance for adding a fluoridation system to the city water system.

     “Council approved the drawing of an ordinance for adding a fluoridation system to the City water system.”

     document 4534, p. 6 · meeting · 1970s
173. April 10, 1978 Decision Ordinance 75 directs the water department to install equipment adding fluoride to the public water supply in continuous and controlled amounts.

     “The (Water Department) of the City of Tiffin, Iowa is directed to install said equipment and to operate the same for the addition and supplementing of fluoride in continuous and controlled amounts to the public water supply of the City of Tiffin, Iowa,”

     document 4723, p. 2 · Ord. 75 · 1970s
174. May 10, 1978 Report The public works employee was to ask the well-digging company to remove its equipment from the well on leased railroad property.

     “Ralph Brown will call Miller Well-Diggers to request removal of their equipment in the well on leased railroad property.”

     document 4532, p. 5 · meeting · Ralph Brown · 1970s
175. May 10, 1978 Decision A councilmember moved adoption of Ordinance 75-1978 authorizing fluoridation of the public water supply.

     “Sheridan motioned, Potter seconded for adoption of Ordinance 75-1978, authorizing fluoridation of public water supply”

     document 4532, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 75 · Richard Sheridan · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
176. December 13, 1978 Decision A councilmember moved to approve a firm to supply Tiffin with fluoridation equipment.

     “Motion to approve Zimmer & Francescon to supply Tiffin with fluoridation equipment made by Potter.”

     document 4519, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
177. June 10, 1981 Decision The council instructed the engineer to revise a loan application to FHA for a 100,000 gallon water tower and plant at an estimated $200,000 and one well at an estimated $60,000.

     “Motion Madden second Rohret to instruct Engineer Kammerer to revise loan application to FHA for 100,000 gallon water tower and plant at an estimated cost of $200,000 and one well at an estimated cost of $60,000.”

     document 4482, p. 6 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s
178. June 10, 1981 Report The engineer reported the town had virtually no fire protection, and that its treatment plant and well were at capacity with weak water pressure.

     “Water System: City has virtually no fire protection which creates high insurance rates. Treatment plant and well are at capacity and system has weak water pressure.”

     document 4482, p. 6 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s
179. June 10, 1981 Report The engineer's water and wastewater study presented to the council was based on a population of 413.

     “Engineer Kammerer presented report on water and wastewater study based on population of 413.”

     document 4482, p. 6 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s
180. June 10, 1981 Spending Motion Madden second Rohret to instruct Engineer Kammerer to revise loan application to FHA for 100,000 gallon water tower and plant at an estimated cost of $200,000 and one well at an estimated cost of $60,000

     “$200,000.00 as printed”

     document 4482, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
181. January 13, 1982 Report The engineer reported FHA had raised interest rates and had no grant money available, and listed the priorities as a new well, then a tower, then plant or main work.

     “Engineer Kammerer reported that the FHA has raised interest rates and does not have any grant money available. Engineer estimated that water rates could raise about $6.00 per month per unit if only a new well was drilled. Listed priorities: 1) new well 2) tower 3) plant or main work.”

     document 4466, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s
182. January 13, 1982 Report The engineer estimated that water rates could rise about $6.00 per month per unit if only a new well was drilled.

     “Engineer estimated that water rates could raise about $6.00 per month per unit if only a new well was drilled.”

     document 4466, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s
183. May 12, 1982 Figure The engineer gave a conservative estimate of $6,000.00 to extend a 6" water main about 200 feet to place a fire hydrant in front of the high school.

     “Engineer Kammerer gave conservative estimate of $6,000.00 to extend 6" water main from intersection of highway no. 6 and Roberts Ferry Road approximately 200 feet to place a fire hydrant in front of the high school in highway no. 6.”

     document 4460, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s
184. July 14, 1982 Discussion A council member said the water system was not large enough and the only way to pay for a new one was annexation.

     “Cox: Water system isn't large enough. Only way we can pay for a new one is by having annexation.”

     document 4458, p. 4 · meeting · Jerry Cox · 1980s
185. July 19, 1982 Report The engineer said the water system was already at capacity, though one more house would not significantly change pressure.

     “Water system is already at capacity but one more house would not cause a significant difference in pressure.”

     document 4457, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s
186. February 9, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-109 amended the water and sewer ordinances to require bills to be paid by the owner of the property rather than the tenant.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1983-109 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCES NOS. 62 AND 57 SO AS TO REQUIRE WATER AND SEWER BILLS TO BE PAID BY THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY RATHER THAN THE TENANT”

     document 4752, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 109 · 1980s
187. May 11, 1983 Discussion A bidder reported that the water tank owned by the University of Iowa was in good shape and outlined specifications for moving it to Tiffin.

     “about the inspection of the 100,00 gallon water tank owned by the University of Iowa. He stated that the tank was in good shape. He outlined specification for moving the tank to Tiffin and stated that he would bid on the project.”

     document 4429, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
188. August 10, 1983 Discussion The attorney told the council that general obligation bonds were more secure than revenue bonds and that repayment could still be raised by raising taxes.

     “Attorney stated that general obligation bonds are more secure and council could still raise the money for repayment by raising taxes.”

     document 4423, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
189. August 10, 1983 Decision The council agreed by consensus to have the attorney contact the bonding attorney to sell $65,000.00 of general obligation bonds, repaid over 10 years, with $20,000.00 from the water fund making up the difference.

     “Council consensus to instruct attorney at contact bonding attorney in order to sell $65,000.00 general obligation bonds and repay it 10 years. Council will use $20,000.00 in water fund to make up the difference in cost.”

     document 4423, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
190. August 10, 1983 Spending Bids on the water tower were opened; the lowest listed was $72,950.00 for demolition, transport and reconstruction of the existing 100,000 gallon tank.

     “Service Enterprise Corporation - alternate no. 1 $72,950.00 with unit adjustment of $12.00.”

     document 4423, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
191. August 10, 1983 Spending Bids on alternate no. 2, a new elevated water storage tank, ranged from $123,325.00 to $163,720.00.

     “Universal Tank - alternate no. 2 $123,325.00 with unit adjustment of $6.00. Brown Steel Construction - alternate no. 2 $163,720.00 with unit adjustment of $9.00.”

     document 4423, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
192. August 10, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-113 amended the water ordinance to eliminate payment of a water deposit.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1983-113 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 62 RELATING TO THE WATER SYSTEM SO AS TO ELIMINATE PAYMENT OF A WATER DEPOSIT.”

     document 4756, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 113 · 1980s
193. August 17, 1983 Spending Motion Brown second Stevens to give tentative approval contingent upon obtaining Department of Air, Water and Waste Management construction permit and obtaining financing, to Service Enterprise Corporation of Evansville, Indiana for removal of 100,000 gallon water storage tank from the University …

     “$72,950.00 as printed”

     document 4421, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
194. September 28, 1983 Spending The council awarded Service Enterprise Corporation the contract to dismantle, move and reassemble the 100,000 gallon water tower from the University of Iowa for $75,290.00, by a unanimous vote.

     “A RESOLUTION AWARDING SERVICE ENTERPRISE CORPORATION WITH CONTRACT TO DISMANTLE, MOVE AND REASSEMBLE 100,000 GALLON WATER TOWER FROM UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR $75,290.00”

     document 4419, p. 8 · meeting · 1980s
195. September 28, 1983 Figure The $75,290.00 tower contract of 1983 is about this many 2026 dollars (derived). Derived

     “A RESOLUTION AWARDING SERVICE ENTERPRISE CORPORATION WITH CONTRACT TO DISMANTLE, MOVE AND REASSEMBLE 100,000 GALLON WATER TOWER FROM UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR $75,290.00”

     document 4419, p. 8 · meeting · 1980s
196. September 28, 1983 Spending A RESOLUTION AWARDING SERVICE ENTERPRISE CORPORATION WITH CONTRACT TO DISMANTLE, MOVE AND REASSEMBLE 100,000 GALLON WATER TOWER FROM UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR $75,290.00 was introduced by Stevens and

     “$75,290.00 as printed; project water-tower”

     document 4419, p. 8 · meeting · 1980s
197. September 28, 1983 Neighbors A RESOLUTION AWARDING SERVICE ENTERPRISE CORPORATION WITH CONTRACT TO DISMANTLE, MOVE AND REASSEMBLE 100,000 GALLON WATER TOWER FROM UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR $75,290.00 was introduced by Stevens and document 4419, p. 8 · meeting · 1980s
198. October 12, 1983 Decision A resolution numbered 1983-12 fixed a date for action on issuing $65,000 General Obligation Water Bonds.

     “Council member Cox introduced the Resolution No. 1983-12 to fix a date for meeting at which it is proposed to take action for the issuance of $65,000 General Obligation Water Bonds”

     document 4417, p. 3 · meeting · Jerry Cox · 1980s
199. December 14, 1983 Spending The council adopted a resolution providing for the issuance of $65,000 General Obligation Water Bonds and for the levy of taxes to pay them.

     “A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $65,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION WATER BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES TO PAY THE SAME”

     document 4415, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
200. February 8, 1984 Report The city engineer reported the contractor was behind schedule on the water tower but expected to finish within a 270 day limit.

     “He also reported that the contractor is behind schedule on the water tower but expects to be completed within his 270 day limit.”

     document 4412, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s

All 383 dated items on this theme, ordinances, resolutions and project milestones included (their theme is given by their title).

The figures

"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.

Rates set by ordinance

The rates register, with the gaps in the ordinances the archive holds.