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History

Tiffin through time

Every dated item of the town's history in the archive on one list: history notes, checked research claims, events read from the records, ordinances, resolutions of the kinds that mark the town's life, project milestones, the earliest appointment to each board and proclamations. Each line is as the records put it, with its page. Atom feed.

2,776 items.

  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 6, 1928 Ordinance Ordinance 1928-001 adopted: Ordinances-1928- 1 - Town Seal document 4708 · Ord. 1928-001 · before 1962
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. March 7, 1928 Decision Section 1 describes the town seal as circular, with the words Tiffin, Iowa in the center and the words Town Seal around the margin.
    “SECTION 1. The town seal shall be a seal circular in form, in the center of which shall be the words, "Tiffin, Iowa", and around the margin the words, "Town Seal"”
    document 4708, p. 1 · Ord. 1 · before 1962
  6. March 7, 1928 Decision The document that prescribes and fixes the town seal is headed Ordinance No. 1.
    “TOWN SEAL. Ordinance No.1”
    document 4708, p. 1 · Ord. 1 · before 1962
  7. 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
  8. August 22, 1956 Decision A later ordinance recites that the council agreed under a resolution signed 22 August 1956 to pass ordinances for access control and traffic control.
    “The Council agreed under Resolution signed August 22, 1956 to pass ordinances for access control and traffic control; and under Resolution signed December 7, 1960 to pass an ordinance passing speed limits”
    document 4710, p. 1 · Ord. 54 · before 1962
  9. December 7, 1960 Decision A later ordinance recites that the council agreed under a resolution signed 7 December 1960 to pass an ordinance passing speed limits.
    “The Council agreed under Resolution signed August 22, 1956 to pass ordinances for access control and traffic control; and under Resolution signed December 7, 1960 to pass an ordinance passing speed limits”
    document 4710, p. 1 · Ord. 54 · before 1962
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. May 2, 1962 Discussion The mayor corresponded with the State Highway Department about dividing responsibility for drainage problems along Highway 6 within town limits.
    “an attempt to clarify division of responsibility between the Town and the State Highway Department concerning drainage problems existing along Highway 6 within town limits.”
    document 41, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  15. May 2, 1962 Discussion The mayor's correspondence with the State Highway Department's District Urban Engineer sought to clarify who was responsible for drainage problems along Highway 6 within town limits.
    “an attempt to clarify division of responsibility between the Town and the State Highway Department concerning drainage problems existing along Highway 6 within town limits.”
    document 41, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  16. May 2, 1962 Decision The council took steps on speeding on Highway 6, including writing to have the town's speed analyzer restandardized before its use.
    “Problem of speeding on Highway 6 was discussed, and the following steps were taken: a. Immediate correspondence was sent to the National Recorders Co. in Grinnell for restandardization of speed analyzer in preparation for its use in the near future.”
    document 41, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  17. May 2, 1962 Report The council received notification of Tiffin's acceptance as a member in the Iowa League of Municipalities.
    “Notification was received of Tiffin's acceptance as a member in the Iowa League of Municipalities.”
    document 41, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. May 2, 1962 Decision A Cedar Rapids engineering firm, Shive Engineering Company, had been granted a contract for a new street map and presented it for the Municipal Street Finance Report.
    “Shive Engineering Company, Cedar Rapids, having been granted a contract for a new street map, presented the street map to be submitted with Municipal Street Finance Report.”
    document 41, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  21. May 2, 1962 Discussion The council made a tentative priority list for street repairs, to be submitted with the Road Use Tax Report.
    “Council discussed budget plan to be submitted with Road Use Tax Report. The tentative priority list was made for street repairs:”
    document 41, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  22. May 2, 1962 Discussion The council's tentative street repair priority list named Robert Terry Road, Grant Street and Railroad Street west of Grant, the east end of Second Street, Summerhays Street, Main Street and College Street in front of the locker.
    “The tentative priority list was made for street repairs: a. Robert Terry Road (patching) b. Grant Street & Railroad Street west of Grant c. East end of Second Street d. Summerhays Street e. Main Street (sealing) f. College Street in front of locker.”
    document 41, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. May 2, 1962 Discussion The council discussed updating the local town ordinances and proposed that model ordinances on building codes and zoning go on the June agenda.
    “The problem of up-dating local town ordinances was discussed, and it was proposed that model ordinances on building codes and zoning be placed on the agenda for the June meeting.”
    document 41, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  26. May 2, 1962 Discussion The council discussed the problem of updating local town ordinances and proposed placing model ordinances on building codes and zoning on the June agenda.
    “The problem of up-dating local town ordinances was discussed, and it was proposed that model ordinances on building codes and zoning be placed on the agenda for the June meeting.”
    document 41, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  27. July 12, 1962 Discussion The minutes record that removing trees killed by Dutch elm disease costs at least as much as a sanitation program, and that tree ordinances would have to be worked up.
    “it costs you at least as much to take out the dead trees killed by Dutch elm disease as it does to have a sanitation program.”
    document 3362, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  28. July 12, 1962 Spending The council voted to buy a patching roller with a butane heater from Hawkeye Machinery in Cedar Rapids for $295.95, plus a gas tank.
    “Ted moved, and Glenn seconded the motion to buy this roller for $295.95 from Hawkeye Machinery in Cedar Rapids, plus the additional accessory of a gas tank.”
    document 3362, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  29. July 12, 1962 Discussion A councilman reported that Nagle Lumber had new steel park bench frames but had not priced tables; the council moved to buy a wooden picnic table from a local seller, price not in this quote.
    “Nagle Lumber has new steel park bench frames but have not completed construction of the tables and have not priced them.”
    document 3362, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. July 18, 1962 Decision A special meeting set the notice of hearing for the Town's 1963 budget, with the hearing at the regular meeting of 1 August 1962.
    “the notice of hearing on the Town of Tiffin 1963 Budget be published in the Iowa City Press-Citizen, said hearing to be held at the regular meeting, Wednesday, August 1, 1962.”
    document 3362, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  33. October 3, 1962 Discussion Two councilmen agreed to review sample ordinances on housing and utilities.
    “Ted and Wayne agreed to criticize and review sample ordinances on housing and utilities.”
    document 40, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  34. October 3, 1962 Decision The council moved to apply to the Housing and Home Finance Agency for funds covering a $500 preliminary sewer survey.
    “that the town make application with the Housing and Home Finance Agency for funds to cover the cost of the preliminary survey, to wit, $500.”
    document 40, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  35. October 3, 1962 Figure The preliminary sewer survey cost of $500.00 as printed in 1962 is about $5,600 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “that the town make application with the Housing and Home Finance Agency for funds to cover the cost of the preliminary survey, to wit, $500.”
    document 40, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  36. October 3, 1962 Discussion A consultant from Powers Associates explained a preliminary survey to decide whether the town should proceed with a lagoon-type sewage system.
    “Mr. Jim Powers, of Powers Associates, was present and explained the preliminary survey which would be used to decide whether or not the town should proceed with a lagoon-type sewage system.”
    document 40, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  37. October 3, 1962 Decision The council moved to retain Powers Associates for the preliminary survey for a $500 fee, if federal funds were available.
    “that we retain Powers Associates to conduct the preliminary survey for the fee of $500, if the Federal grants are available.”
    document 40, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  38. 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
  39. November 7, 1962 Discussion A council member agreed to call about getting a copy of county codes to help in updating Tiffin's codes.
    “Wayne agreed to call about getting a copy of county codes for help in up-dating Tiffin codes.”
    document 3361, p. 1 · meeting · Wayne Stratton · 1960s
  40. November 7, 1962 Discussion The council decided to check for a lease between the Fire Association and the Town for the fire house on town property; in December the attorney could find no written description of any arrangement.
    “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
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. November 7, 1962 Figure The bills presented in November 1962 list $300.02 to Hawkeye Machinery for the roller, against the $295.95 motion of July plus an accessory.
    “Hawkeye Machinery.. 300.02 (roller)”
    document 3361, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  44. 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
  45. November 20, 1962 Decision At a special meeting the council passed a resolution on the Road Use Tax budget, noting the law requires 75% be spent on arterial streets.
    “recognizing that the law stipulates that 75% of the Road Use Tax money be spent on arterial streets, resolves that this law be followed as closely as possible”
    document 3360, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  46. 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
  47. December 5, 1962 Decision The council moved to install a street light on Grant Street across from the Lark.
    “adjacent property owners were in favor of installing a street light on Grant Street across from the Lark. Bill moved, and Bob seconded the motion that this be done.”
    document 3359, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. December 5, 1962 Decision The council approved installing a street light on Grant Street across from the Lark after adjacent property owners were reported in favor.
    “adjacent property owners were in favor of installing a street light on Grant Street across from the Lark. Bill moved, and Bob seconded the motion that this be done. Carried.”
    document 3359, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  51. December 5, 1962 Decision The council voted to buy a used tractor, after a dealer explained that the town's tractor was too light for the loader.
    “a motion was made by Wayne, seconded by Bill, to the effect that a used tractor be purchased, providing it passes a majority vote of council and that equipment is fully installed and chains are on.”
    document 3359, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  52. 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
  53. January 2, 1963 Decision The State engineer's office denied the town's farm-to-market road request; the minutes say the town would probably appeal if the cement plant remained.
    “Engineer's office denied farm-to-market road. We will probably appeal this decision if cement plant remains here.”
    document 3358, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  54. January 2, 1963 Discussion The mayor pressed a railroad superintendent about the height of a railroad crossing; councilmen said the spur had been raised.
    “Mayor made it plain that we wanted to get the thing done. Councilmen said that the spur has been raised.”
    document 3358, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  55. January 9, 1963 Milestone The council made a resolution to get the railroad to put a signal light on the railroad crossing.
    “Council made a resolution to get the railroad to put a signal light on the railroad crossing.”
    document 3358, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  56. January 9, 1963 Decision At a special meeting the council passed an ordinance restricting certain districts to residential, school, church and similar purposes, with the three-reading rule dispensed with.
    “The Mayor then declared this Ordinance duly passed and adopted on this 9th day of January, 1963.”
    document 3358, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  57. February 6, 1963 Discussion A representative of Powers & Associates presented the council and townspeople with advantages and reasons for zoning.
    “Zoning. Mr. Maynard of Powers & Associates presented to the Council and several interested townspeople some advantages to the town and reasons for zoning.”
    document 3357, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  58. March 19, 1963 World event The council agreed to cooperate with the county civil defense plan, under which the county would furnish $4,000 and towns would pay 15 cents per person on the 1960 census.
    “Johnson County will furnish $4,000.00 and the balance will be raised by cities and towns at the rate of 15 cents per person as of the 1960 census.”
    document 3356, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  59. March 19, 1963 Figure A letter from the county Board of Supervisors set the cities' and towns' civil defense share at 15 cents per person as of the 1960 census, with the county furnishing $4,000.00.
    “This letter from the Board of Supervisors states that "Johnson County will furnish $4,000.00 and the balance will be raised by cities and towns at the rate of 15 cents per person as of the 1960 census."”
    document 3356, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  60. March 19, 1963 Figure The 15 cents per person of the 1963 civil defense levy is about $1.65 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “This letter from the Board of Supervisors states that "Johnson County will furnish $4,000.00 and the balance will be raised by cities and towns at the rate of 15 cents per person as of the 1960 census."”
    document 3356, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  61. March 19, 1963 Figure Towns would pay 15 cents per person on the 1960 census toward the county civil defense plan.
    “the balance will be raised by cities and towns at the rate of 15 cents per person as of the 1960 census.”
    document 3356, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  62. March 19, 1963 Decision The council accepted an interest-free $500 loan agreement from the Housing and Home Finance Agency for a preliminary sewage system survey, and told Powers and Associates to proceed.
    “the agreement from the Housing and Home Finance Agency advancing the Town of Tiffin an interest-free loan of $500 to conduct a preliminary sewage system survey be accepted.”
    document 3356, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. March 19, 1963 Ordinance Ordinance 1963-053 adopted: Ordinances-1963- 53 - Creating Planning & Zoning Commission document 4709 · meeting · Ord. 1963-053 · 1960s
  66. April 3, 1963 Decision The council waived the 1963 dog license fee for owners who brought a veterinary receipt for a rabies vaccination held at the firehouse.
    “Bill moved, Bob seconded the motion that the dog license fee be waived for 1963 if the owner brings the veterinary receipt.”
    document 3355, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  67. April 3, 1963 Discussion A fertilizer company submitted a sketch of proposed storage facilities for a rezoning application, and the council planned to notify directly concerned property owners.
    “The Schrock Fertilizer Company submitted a sketch of their proposed storage facilities and will have the rezoning application completed within a few days.”
    document 3355, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  68. June 5, 1963 History note Civil defense comes to Tiffin; no warning system yet
    “Warning systems have not been set up yet, but will probably be in conjunction with a volunteer fire department.”
    document 3354, p. 1 · history note · 1960s
  69. June 5, 1963 Figure The June 1963 bills include $46.65 to the Civil Defense Agency at a 15 cent per person levy.
    “Civil Defense Agency (15¢ levy per person)”
    document 3354, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  70. June 5, 1963 World event Civil defense planning discussed radiological monitors, fall-out training, a citizen band radio arrangement and shelters.
    “These monitors would learn basic information on fall-out and how to monitor with the instruments, and they would be responsible for spreading the information.”
    document 3354, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  71. June 5, 1963 Figure At 15 cents per person, the $46.65 civil defense levy paid in June 1963 corresponds to 311 persons, on the 1960 census basis the county letter named (derived, quotient). Derived
    “Civil Defense Agency (15¢ levy per person)”
    document 3354, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  72. June 5, 1963 Discussion The council discussed purchasing the two empty schoolhouses and moving them to a site.
    “The possibility of purchasing the two empty schoolhouses and moving them to this site was discussed.”
    document 3354, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. June 5, 1963 Decision The council decided to control mosquitoes by oiling breeding ponds instead of heavy spraying.
    “it was decided to try to control the pests by oiling breeding ponds rather than spraying.”
    document 3354, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  76. 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
  77. June 18, 1963 Decision At a special meeting the council accepted a resolution from Iowa Light and Power Company to lower residential electric rates by 5%.
    “to consider Resolution El submitted by the Iowa Light and Power Company to lower residential electrical rates by 5%.”
    document 3354, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  78. July 3, 1963 Decision The council resolved that trees with Dutch Elm Disease be removed within ten days of notification, with town removal and the cost added to property taxes otherwise.
    “Be it resolved that trees designated as having Dutch Elm Disease be removed from private and town property within a period of ten days from notification, unless appeal is made.”
    document 3353, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  79. July 3, 1963 Decision The council passed a resolution to place a street light on the pole in front of the fire station.
    “Councilman Svatos offered resolution to place a street light on the pole in front of the fire station.”
    document 3353, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
  80. July 3, 1963 Decision The council accepted an applicant for a Class C liquor licence for the Lark, and moved to issue a beer permit to the Tiffin Inn.
    “Liquor permit application for the Lark was discussed.”
    document 3353, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
  81. July 3, 1963 Discussion The mayor reported that state aid would cover 30% of the main trunk sewer and lagoon construction but not land, and that about six acres was needed for a lagoon.
    “This aid would be 30% of the cost of the main trunk sewer after the lateral to the lagoon and from the lagoon to the outflow, and the construction of the lagoon but not the purchase of land.”
    document 3353, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  82. July 22, 1963 Discussion The engineer's representative said Tiffin could use 2 1/2 acres for its pond although the recommended design was 1 acre per 100 people, and that the Department of Health would approve a two-acre pond.
    “Mr. Nicholas also explained why Tiffin can get by with 2 1/2 acres when the recommended design is 1 acre per 100 people.”
    document 3353, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  83. July 22, 1963 Decision The council agreed to include an extra $2033 in the budget earmarked for a town building, about 10.2 mills over the proposed regular expenditures.
    “it was agreed to include in the budget an extra $2033 to be earmarked for a town building. This will represent an increase of about 10.2 mills over the proposed regular expenditures.”
    document 3353, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  84. August 7, 1963 Decision The council approved the budget in amended form so as not to exceed the 30 mill limit, with no protests.
    “The budget was presented in its amended form so as not to exceed the 30 mill limit, and was unanimously approved; No protests were made.”
    document 3352, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  85. 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
  86. 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
  87. August 7, 1963 Figure An architect from Powers and Associates thought moving the schoolhouses worthwhile if the town could get them on the lot for $4,000; a $1100 quote was reported for a 24 x 60 basement.
    “He was of the opinion that if the town can get them on the lot for $4,000, we could never get that kind of space for that money.”
    document 3352, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  88. August 7, 1963 Decision Petitions signed by a majority of property owners asked the council to develop a sanitary sewer system, and the council directed Powers and Associates to prepare the final plan.
    “Petitions were presented, signed by a majority of the property owners, requesting that the Town Council give immediate consideration to development of a sanitary sewerage system necessary to relieve the town problems of waste disposal.”
    document 3352, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  89. August 7, 1963 Milestone The earliest Civil Defense Director in the archive
    “Bill moved and Bob seconded the motion that DeWaine Slade be appointed Civil Defense Director for the Town of Tiffin”
    document 3352, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  90. September 4, 1963 Decision The council put a temporary embargo on Railroad Street and part of Main Street after damage by cement company trucks.
    “Wayne moved that a temporary embargo lasting at least until the next meeting and possibly extending longer on the full length of Railroad Street, and Main Street from Railroad to Second Street, be put in force.”
    document 3351, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  91. September 4, 1963 Decision The council added to local Ordinance #28 a ban on parking on the south side of Marengo Road within the town limits, matching the existing north-side ban.
    “that an addendum be added to local Ordinance #28 which prohibits parking on the north side of Marengo Road to include no parking on the south side of Marengo Road within the town limits.”
    document 3351, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 28 · 1960s
  92. September 4, 1963 Decision The council moved to add to local Ordinance #28, which prohibited parking on the north side of Marengo Road, a ban on parking on the south side within the town limits.
    “an addendum be added to local Ordinance #28 which prohibits parking on the north side of Marengo Road to include no parking on the south side of Marengo Road within the town limits. Carried.”
    document 3351, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 28 · 1960s
  93. September 4, 1963 Discussion To draft the resolution of necessity for the sewer the council needed a schedule of assessments and the dimensions of every lot in town.
    “In order to draft the resolution of necessity we will have to draw up a schedule of assessments. In order to do that, we have to have the dimensions of every lot in town.”
    document 3351, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  94. October 2, 1963 Figure A supplier proposed selling the town gasoline by the tank at 18.4 cents per gallon plus a 6 cent state tax that would be refunded; the council preferred buying from local stations.
    “would sell us this gas for 18.4¢ per gallon plus 6¢ state tax which would be refunded.”
    document 3350, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  95. October 2, 1963 Discussion The engineer said 20-foot-wide easements would be needed for the main sewer, to the lagoon along a fence line and through another property.
    “it will be necessary to obtain easements, 20 feet wide, for the main sewer”
    document 3350, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  96. October 2, 1963 Discussion A surveyor for a proposed retired persons' trailer court asked whether the town would object to its running a main line to the town lagoon; no objections were voiced.
    “He asked if the town would have any objections to their running a main line to the town lagoon. There were no objections voiced.”
    document 3350, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  97. November 6, 1963 Decision The council accepted $500 from Central Ready-Mix in complete settlement of road damages incurred while the cement company was in the town.
    “Mr. Duke offered the sum of $500 in complete settlement of road damages incurred while the cement company was in residence.”
    document 3349, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  98. November 6, 1963 Figure The cement company road-damage settlement of $500.00 as printed in 1963 is about $5,500 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Mr. Duke offered the sum of $500 in complete settlement of road damages incurred while the cement company was in residence.”
    document 3349, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  99. 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
  100. 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

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