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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.

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  1. January 2, 1970 Person The newly elected mayor, council and clerk were sworn in and a treasurer, marshal, mayor pro tem, street commissioner and clerk were named.
    “The newly elected mayor, council, and clerk were sworn in. Newly appointed officers are: Edna Miller- Treasurer, DeWaine Slade- Marshall, Ted Spivey- Mayor Pro-Tem, Glenn Potter- Street Commissioner, and Kandy Kobold, Clerk.”
    document 3230, p. 1 · meeting · Edna Miller · DeWaine Slade · Ted Spivey · Glenn R. Potter · Kandy Kobold · 1970s
  2. January 7, 1970 Decision The council cut the sewer-rate units of two businesses, the Lark and Tiffin Locker, by 40% for 1970 only.
    “Dale Flansburg made the motion to lower the rates of the Lark and Tiffin Locker by reducing the number of units of each business by 40%. This will now give the Lark 12 units and the Locker units and is effective for the year 1970 only.”
    document 3229, p. 1 · meeting · Dale Flansburg · 1970s
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. March 4, 1970 History note The council will mark diseased trees around town for removal
    “Elm trees- Discussion was held on the diseased elm trees.”
    document 3242, p. 1 · meeting · history note · 1970s
  7. April 1, 1970 Annexation The council discussed the possibility of asking some people to annex to the town.
    “The possibility of asking some people to annex to the Town was discussed.”
    document 3225, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  8. April 1, 1970 Decision A councilmember moved a resolution that road use tax funds not needed for arterial streets in 1969 could be used for local streets.
    “Glenn Potter made the motion to adopt a resolution suggested by the Highway Comm. stating that since the Town didn't need over 75% of Road Use Tax funds for arterial streets in 1969, the money could be used for local streets.”
    document 3225, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  9. April 1, 1970 Figure The sheriff's department told small towns the charge for one deputy and patrol car was $3 an hour.
    “The charge for one deputy and patrol car is $3 an hour.”
    document 3225, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  10. April 1, 1970 Landmark A new owner of Spivey's Tavern asked the council about obtaining a cigarette and beer permit.
    “Mr. Grindstaff and Attorney Hayes were present to ask the Council about obtaining a cigarette and beer permit for Mr. Grindstaff, since he has purchased Spivey's Tavern.”
    document 3225, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  11. 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
  12. April 24, 1970 Landmark A manufacturing firm presenting plans for a truck-trailer sales and service plant near the interstate interchange said it bought 30 acres.
    “Jason Mfg. bought 30 acres to be developed.”
    document 3224, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  13. April 24, 1970 Landmark The firm said it would employ a maximum of fifty workers.
    “They will employ a maximum of fifty workers divided into fifteen sales and executive people and thirty five shop people.”
    document 3224, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  14. April 24, 1970 Discussion The firm's figures gave a lagoon of its own at $16,000-$24,000 as one sewer option and hook-up to the Tiffin sewer, which would require a lift station, as another.
    “1. They could build their own, which would drain into Clear Creek. This would be a lagoon type and cost between $16,000 - $24,000.”
    document 3224, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  15. April 24, 1970 Discussion The firm gave as its reason for the site that the new Highway #380 was being built.
    “The reason for picking this site is the new Highway #380 is being built”
    document 3224, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  16. May 6, 1970 Decision The council passed a resolution designating the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission as the official crime commission for Johnson County.
    “Glenn Potter made the motion to pass a resolution agreeing to have the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission designated as the official crime commission for Johnson County and that the Planning Commission shall have the authority to appoint members of the Johnson Co. Law Enforcement Advisory Council.”
    document 3223, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  17. May 6, 1970 Decision The council declined to help pay for the operation of the dump at Oxford.
    “Dale Flansburg made the motion not to help pay for the operation of the dump at Oxford, since many people in Town have their garbage picked up regularly and others haul their own.”
    document 3223, p. 2 · meeting · Dale Flansburg · 1970s
  18. 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
  19. May 26, 1970 History note Gas mains are laid with the new water system
    “The Gas Company is in Town and should be finished in three weeks.”
    document 3215, p. 1 · history note · 1970s
  20. June 3, 1970 Report The gas company wanted to number all the houses in town and offered to pay for and install the numbers.
    “The gas co. wants to number all the houses in town and will pay for and install them.”
    document 3221, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  21. June 3, 1970 Discussion The minutes mention a new housing project #235 in which the government builds a $21,000 home.
    “The new housing project #235 was mentioned. The government builds a $21,000 home”
    document 3221, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  22. June 3, 1970 Decision The minutes record that Town Ordinance #61 forbids any more trailers in town.
    “He was told Town Ordinance #61 forbids any more trailers in Town.”
    document 3221, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 61 · 1970s
  23. June 3, 1970 Spending The council moved to accept the Sheriff's Department agreement for extra police protection for $750.
    “Ned Allen made the motion to accept the Sherrif's Dept. agreement for extra police protection for $750.”
    document 3221, p. 2 · meeting · Ned Allen · 1970s
  24. June 3, 1970 Figure $750.00 as printed in 1970 is about $6,500 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Ned Allen made the motion to accept the Sherrif's Dept. agreement for extra police protection for $750.”
    document 3221, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. July 8, 1970 Spending The council accepted a proposal for 15 steel reflectorized street signs for a total of $637.50.
    “This includes 15 signs, 15 posts, shipping, and installation for a total cost of $637.50.”
    document 3220, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  28. July 8, 1970 Figure $637.50 as printed in 1970 is about $5,500 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “This includes 15 signs, 15 posts, shipping, and installation for a total cost of $637.50.”
    document 3220, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  29. August 13, 1970 Discussion Points discussed at a meeting included why a zoning commission was never established.
    “and why a zoning commission was never established.”
    document 3217, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  30. September 16, 1970 Person The town attorney read a letter in which the mayor submitted his resignation as mayor.
    “Neuzil read a letter from Mayor Bream submitting his resignation as Mayor.”
    document 4693, p. 1 · meeting · Bill Bream · Ralph Neuzil · 1970s
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. October 7, 1970 Discussion The minutes record that a councilman could not be mayor because he was Justice of the Peace.
    “It was discussed that Ted Spivey can't be mayor since he is Justice of the Peace.”
    document 3213, p. 2 · meeting · Ted Spivey · 1970s
  34. November 4, 1970 Person A councilman was sworn in as the new mayor.
    “Dale Flansburg was sworn in as new mayor.”
    document 3212, p. 2 · meeting · Dale Flansburg · 1970s
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. November 4, 1970 Neighbors Glenn Potter made the motion for the Town to enter an agreement with the State of Iowa with no cost to the Town to maintain the Highway. document 3212, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  38. December 2, 1970 Figure A councilmember moved to raise the clerk's wages to $75 a month with $25 a month coming out of the sewer fund.
    “Ned Allen made the motion to raise the Clerk's wages to $75 a month with $25 coming out of the sewer fund each month.”
    document 3208, p. 1 · meeting · Ned Allen · Kandy Kobold · 1970s
  39. December 2, 1970 Figure $75.00 monthly as printed in 1970 is about $650 monthly in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Ned Allen made the motion to raise the Clerk's wages to $75 a month with $25 coming out of the sewer fund each month.”
    document 3208, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  40. December 2, 1970 Figure The December 2, 1970 payments list the mayor at 21 meetings at $3 and 2 at $5, and a councilman at 13 meetings at $3 and 8 at $5.
    “Dale Flansburg (21 @ $3 and 2 @ $5) 73.00 Ned Allen (22 meetings) 66.00 Jerry Michel (23 meetings) 69.00 Glenn Potter (19 meetings & fix streets) 82.00 Ted Spivey (13 @ $3 and 8 @ $5) 79.00”
    document 3208, p. 3 · meeting · Dale Flansburg · Ted Spivey · 1970s
  41. 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
  42. January 6, 1971 Disaster Xmas lights- The light company didn't have time to hook them up because of an ice storm. document 4691, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  43. March 3, 1971 Annexation The council received an annexation application from Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. and a councilmember moved a resolution to annex the described property.
    “An application from Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. for annexation to the Town was received and placed on file. Glenn Potter made the motion to pass a resolution to annex the following property and Ned Allen seconded it.”
    document 4689, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Ned Allen · 1970s
  44. March 3, 1971 Decision The first reading was given of an amendment to Ordinance 52 to include an area where multiple-family dwellings, trailers and trailer courts may be established.
    “The first reading was given of an Amendment to Ordinance #52, "An Ordinance Restricting Certain Districts to Residential, School, Church and Similar Purposes Only, and Providing Penalties for Violations."”
    document 4689, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 52 · 1970s
  45. March 3, 1971 Annexation Glenn Potter made the motion to pass a resolution to annex the following property and Ned Allen seconded it. document 4689, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  46. June 2, 1971 Person A person was sworn into office to complete the term of a councilman who had resigned.
    “Kandy Kobold was sworn into office to complete the term of Jerry Michel.”
    document 4685, p. 1 · meeting · Kandy Kobold · Jerry Michel · 1970s
  47. July 7, 1971 Discussion Representatives of the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission told the council the Commission would like the town to join.
    “Commission would like the Town to join.”
    document 4683, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  48. October 6, 1971 Discussion The council discussed asking Coralville whether it would be interested in taking care of the Tiffin sewer plant.
    “The council discussed contacting Coralville to see if they would be interested in taking care of the Tiffin sewer plant.”
    document 4678, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  49. October 6, 1971 Person The council discussed and accepted a town employee's resignation.
    “Dewaine Slade's request to resign was discussed by the council and they agreed to accept his resignation.”
    document 4678, p. 1 · meeting · DeWaine Slade · 1970s
  50. October 6, 1971 Figure A councilmember moved to raise the wages of the mayor to $10 per meeting and the council to $5 per meeting.
    “Ned Allen made a motion to raise the wages of Mayor to $10 per meeting and Council to $5 per meeting.”
    document 4678, p. 1 · meeting · Ned Allen · 1970s
  51. October 6, 1971 Figure $10.00 per meeting as printed in 1971 is about $83 per meeting in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Ned Allen made a motion to raise the wages of Mayor to $10 per meeting and Council to $5 per meeting.”
    document 4678, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  52. November 3, 1971 Person A clerk was sworn in as Town Clerk.
    “Judy Smith was sworn in as Town Clerk.”
    document 4677, p. 1 · meeting · Judy Smith · 1970s
  53. November 8, 1971 Decision The council discussed a time limit for getting permanent water lines into lots one through five on a preliminary plat presented by a developer.
    “Water: The council discussed a time limit on getting permanent water lines into lots one through five on the preliminary plat presented by Mr.”
    document 4676, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  54. January 5, 1972 Person The mayor appointed a town treasurer at $200 a year, a town attorney at $15 a meeting and a deputy clerk.
    “Mayor appointed Edna Miller as Town Treasurer at $200 a year, Ralph Neuzil as Town Attorney at $15 a meeting and Kandy Kobold as Deputy Clerk.”
    document 4673, p. 1 · meeting · Edna Miller · Ralph Neuzil · Kandy Kobold · 1970s
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. March 1, 1972 Decision The council moved to hire a public works employee full time at $135 a week, covering school crossing patrol, sewer plant upkeep, meter reading and street maintenance.
    “Bill Bream made a motion to hire Ralph Brown full time at $135 a week, to include School Crossing Patrol, maintainence of sewer plant, meter reading and general street maintainence, etc.”
    document 4670, p. 1 · meeting · Bill Bream · Ralph Brown · 1970s
  58. March 1, 1972 Figure $135.00 per week as printed in 1972 is about $1,100 per week in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Bill Bream made a motion to hire Ralph Brown full time at $135 a week, to include School Crossing Patrol, maintainence of sewer plant, meter reading and general street maintainence, etc.”
    document 4670, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. May 3, 1972 Proclamation Mayor Stratton proclaimed May 20, 1972 as Clean-Up Day. document 4665, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  62. July 5, 1972 Discussion The minutes list as a discussion point that any future annexation would have the town provide the facilities it provides to the townspeople.
    “Any future Annexation--- Town to provide facilities presently provided to the Townspeople.”
    document 4664, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  63. October 4, 1972 Discussion Hawkeye Engineering discussed updating the sewer system with the council and the minutes record a one-acre lagoon as needed now.
    “Discussion: Lagoon System- 1 acre lagoon needed now.”
    document 4656, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  64. November 1, 1972 Decision The council moved to sign a contract with Hawkeye Engineering for updating the sewer system after the attorney read the contract.
    “Glenn Potter made a motion to sign contract with Hawkeye Engineering Co. for purposes of updating Towns' Sewer System, after Att. Neuzil has read contract and advises Council.”
    document 4655, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Ralph Neuzil · 1970s
  65. November 1, 1972 Person The council accepted the resignations of two councilmen.
    “Ted Spivey made a motion to accept resignations from Councilmen Bill Bream and Don Davis.”
    document 4655, p. 1 · meeting · Bill Bream · Don Davis · Ted Spivey · 1970s
  66. December 6, 1972 Discussion The minutes list as a discussion item making an ice rink on the town's playground.
    “Discuss- Making an ice rink on Town's playground.”
    document 4653, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  67. 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
  68. January 3, 1973 Person The minutes record a councilwoman as sworn into office December 30, 1973.
    “Beverly Birtcher was sworn into office December 30, 1973.”
    document 4652, p. 1 · meeting · Beverly Birtcher · 1970s
  69. March 7, 1973 Figure The minutes record paying Hawkeye Engineering $1056.72, 40% of the total bill, with Federal Revenue Sharing Funds after the 1st of April.
    “To pay Hawkeye Engineering $1056.72—40% of total bill due with Federal Revenue Sharing Funds after the 1st of April. Funds are presently invested.”
    document 4648, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  70. May 2, 1973 Figure The application recorded in the minutes was for a grant in aid for an effluent holding pond and sludge drying ponds; the grant request is printed as $22,500.
    “(Grant request $22,500.)”
    document 4646, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  71. May 2, 1973 Figure $22,500.00 as printed in 1973 is about $170,000 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “(Grant request $22,500.)”
    document 4646, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  72. May 2, 1973 Decision The council passed a resolution authorizing an application to the Environmental Protection Agency for a Water Pollution Control Act grant.
    “Ted Spivey made a motion to pass a resolution to authorize the filing of an application with the Environment Protection Agency, USA, for a Grant under the Water Pollution Control Act.”
    document 4645, p. 1 · meeting · Ted Spivey · 1970s
  73. 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
  74. May 2, 1973 Discussion The clerk was to contact the civil defense director about tornado warnings for the town.
    “Clerk to contact Wayne Walters, Civil Defense Director about Tornado Warnings for the Town.”
    document 4645, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  75. July 2, 1973 Figure A councilmember moved raises for city employees: $5.00 per week for the public works employee, $5.00 and $6.00 per month for two others and $10.00 per year for the treasurer.
    “Janssen moved to increase city employees salaries by the following amounts: Ralph Brown, $5.00 per week; Bob Martin, $5.00 per month; Marcia Lippert, $6.00 per month; Edna Miller, $10.00 per year.”
    document 4643, p. 2 · meeting · Roger Janssen · Ralph Brown · Marcia Lippert · Edna Miller · 1970s
  76. August 1, 1973 Decision The council heard the first reading of "Ordinance No. 68" adopting a charter embodying the form of government on August 1, 1973.
    “Glenn Potter moved to have the first reading of Ordinance No. 68, said ordinance adopting a charter for the City of Tiffin, Iowa, embodying the existing form of government on August 1, 1973.”
    document 4641, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 68 · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  77. August 8, 1973 Decision The council adopted a resolution electing to act under the Home Rule Act.
    “Glenn Potter moved to adopt a resolution electing to act under and be subject to certain divisions and parts of divisions of the city code of Iowa known as the Home Rule Act, Chapter 1088 of the acts of the 64th Iowa General Assembly (1972).”
    document 4640, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  78. September 5, 1973 Milestone The earliest City Engineer in the archive
    “Glenn Potter moved that Glenn D Shoemaker be officially appointed as City Engineer for the City of Tiffin.”
    document 4639, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  79. November 7, 1973 Discussion A councilmember proposed that the council look into the possibility of building a library for Tiffin.
    “Glenn Potter proposed that the Council look into the possibility of building a library for Tiffin.”
    document 4636, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  80. December 27, 1973 Person Four councilmembers were sworn in for the 1974-75 term.
    “Bev Birtcher, Roger Janssen, Glenn Potter and Judy Smith were sworn in as Councilmen for the 1974-75 term.”
    document 4633, p. 1 · meeting · Beverly Birtcher · Roger Janssen · Glenn R. Potter · Judy Smith · 1970s
  81. February 1, 1974 Figure A councilmember moved to raise the clerk's salary to $150.00 effective February 1, 1974.
    “Glenn Potter moved to raise the salary of the Clerk to $150.00 effective February 1, 1974.”
    document 4631, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  82. March 7, 1974 Spending A councilmember moved to sign a new sheriff's contract effective January 1, 1974 at $832.00 per year.
    “Glenn Potter moved to sign a new contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's department effective January 1, 1974 to run continuous at a new rate of $832.00 per year.”
    document 4630, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  83. March 7, 1974 Figure $832.00 per year as printed in 1974 is about $5,700 per year in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Glenn Potter moved to sign a new contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's department effective January 1, 1974 to run continuous at a new rate of $832.00 per year.”
    document 4630, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  84. March 7, 1974 Neighbors Glenn Potter moved to sign a new contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's department effective January 1, 1974 to run continuous at a new rate of $832.00 per year. document 4630, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  85. May 1, 1974 Decision A councilmember moved approval for a councilwoman to purchase shrubbery and plants to beautify the park area for a maximum of $175.00.
    “giving approval to Beverly Birtcher to purchase shrubbery and plants to beautify the park area for a maximum amount of $175.00.”
    document 4628, p. 1 · meeting · Beverly Birtcher · 1970s
  86. June 5, 1974 Landmark A councilmember moved cigarette permits for The Lark, Frank's, Slim's and The Corral for July 1, 1974 to June 30, 1975.
    “Judy Smith moved to grant cigarette permits to The Lark, Frank's, Slim's and The Corral for July 1, 1974 to June 30, 1975.”
    document 4626, p. 2 · meeting · Judy Smith · 1970s
  87. June 12, 1974 Decision A councilmember moved to participate with the Regional Planning Commission in the special census.
    “Beverly Birtcher moved to participate with Regional Planning Commission in the special census.”
    document 4625, p. 1 · meeting · Beverly Birtcher · 1970s
  88. June 12, 1974 Milestone Beverly Birtcher moved to participate with Regional Planning Commission in the special census. document 4625, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  89. July 3, 1974 Special event Bill Bream moved to authorize Glenn Potter to spend $75.00 for expense of security personnel and disc jockey for street dance. document 4624, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  90. August 7, 1974 Spending Bill Bream moved to award contract to Arapfl-Prier for $24,000 plus unit adjustment prices of $80 per ton Bentonite for Item A and $3 per cubic yard for Item B. Beverly Birtcher seconded the motion
    “$24,000.00 as printed”
    document 4622, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  91. September 4, 1974 Figure A councilmember moved to employ a city clerk effective September 1, 1974 at $150.00 per month.
    “Mary Formanek as City Clerk effective September 1, 1974, at a salary of $150.00 per month”
    document 4621, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Mary Formanek · 1970s
  92. October 2, 1974 Discussion The council decided to contact the Planning and Zoning Commission for an application for flood insurance coverage.
    “It was decided to contact the Planning & Zoning Commission for an application for flood insurance coverage.”
    document 4619, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  93. October 2, 1974 Landmark A councilmember moved to grant a Sunday liquor permit to the Lark Supper Club.
    “Glenn Potter made a motion to grant a Sunday liquor permit to the Lark Supper Club.”
    document 4619, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  94. November 6, 1974 Special event A councilmember moved to appropriate $125.00 for supplies for the holiday open house at the fire station.
    “Glenn Potter made the motion to appropriate $125.00 to purchase supplies for the holiday open house at the fire station.”
    document 4618, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  95. November 6, 1974 Decision A councilmember moved to sign a mutual aid agreement with the Johnson County Civil Defense Agency.
    “Beverly Birtcher made a motion to sign a mutual aid agreement with the Johnson County Civil Defense Agency.”
    document 4618, p. 2 · meeting · Beverly Birtcher · 1970s
  96. November 6, 1974 Neighbors Beverly Birtcher made a motion to sign a mutual aid agreement with the Johnson County Civil Defense Agency. document 4618, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  97. December 4, 1974 Decision A councilmember moved to renew the lease for the City Hall on the same terms as the previous lease.
    “Roger Janssen made a motion to renew the lease for the City Hall subject to the same terms as previous lease.”
    document 4615, p. 1 · meeting · Roger Janssen · 1970s
  98. December 4, 1974 Milestone The public works director reported the effluent pond project was completed.
    “Ralph Brown, Public Works Director reported the Effluent Pond project is completed.”
    document 4615, p. 1 · meeting · Ralph Brown · 1970s
  99. December 18, 1974 Milestone The special census put the population of Tiffin at 311.
    “The special census put the population of Tiffin at 311.”
    document 4614, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  100. December 18, 1974 Milestone Judy Smith made a motion to send to the Secretary of State for certification the results of a special census conducted at the request of the communities of Johnson County. document 4614, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s

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