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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. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. October 7, 1970 Discussion A letter from the League of Municipalities asked the council to pass a resolution raising the sales tax one cent, which would go back to the towns.
    “A letter was read from the League of Municipalities asking the Council to pass a resolution raising the sales tax one cent which would go back to the towns.”
    document 3213, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. April 4, 1973 Neighbors A council member moved to pass a resolution entering into an agreement with Iowa City to use its landfill, and the roll-call vote was all in favor.
    “Glenn Potter made a motion to pass a resolution entering into an agreement with Iowa City to use their Landfill. Beverly Birtcher seconded. All in favor by roll call vote.”
    document 4647, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. September 4, 1974 Figure The designated hauler to the Iowa City Landfill told the council he would stop that role effective September 15, 1974 and raise his fee from $3.50 to $4.00.
    “informed Council that he would no longer be designated hauler for Tiffin to Iowa City Landfill effective September 15, 1974. He will haul all loads from Tiffin to Homestead. He will also raise his fee from $3.50 to $4.00.”
    document 4621, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. March 5, 1975 Decision The attorney was to write Iowa City Landfill that Tiffin would no longer be responsible for loads dumped there.
    “Attorney Neuzil is going to write Iowa City Landfill and inform them that the City of Tiffin will no longer be responsible for loads dumped there.”
    document 4610, p. 4 · meeting · Ralph Neuzil · 1970s
  25. April 9, 1975 Figure A councilmember moved to pay Johnson County Regional Planning $4.55 as final payment for the special census.
    “Roger Janssen made a motion to pay Johnson County Regional Planning $4.55 in final payment for the special census.”
    document 4608, p. 1 · meeting · Roger Janssen · 1970s
  26. June 11, 1975 Special event The mayor received a request from the Johnson County Bicentennial Committee for the community to take an active part in projects.
    “The Mayor has received a request from the Johnson County Bicentennial Committee to have this community take an active part in projects.”
    document 4605, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s
  27. August 13, 1975 Ordinance Ordinance 1975-069 adopted: Smith moved to read Ordinance #69 adopting the charter for the City of Tiffin, embodying the existing for of government on July 31, 1975 and file a copy with the Secretary of the State of Iowa. Potter seconded document 4718 · meeting · Ord. 1975-069 · 1970s
  28. September 10, 1975 Discussion The council asked that a Coralville Police Department representative attend its next regular meeting.
    “Council requests that a Coralville Police Dept. representative be asked to attend the next regular council meeting.”
    document 4596, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  29. October 8, 1975 Neighbors The council adopted Resolution 75-1, approving participation in the Johnson County Mutual Aid Agreement and directing the mayor to sign it.
    “Formanek moved and Potter seconded to adopt Resolution #75-1, Book 1, approving the participation in the Johnson County Mutual Aid Agreement, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City.”
    document 4594, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 1975-001 · 1970s
  30. October 8, 1975 Neighbors Formanek moved and Potter seconded to adopt Resolution #75-1, Book 1, approving the participation in the Johnson County Mutual Aid Agreement, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City document 4594, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 1975-001 · 1970s
  31. December 10, 1975 Ordinance Ordinance 1975-072 adopted: AMENDING ORDINANCE #63 of the Ordinances of Tiffin, Iowa, said Ordinance #63 providing for the rules, regulations and conditions of services of the Town of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, Municipal Waterworks System document 4721 · meeting · Ord. 1975-072 · 1970s
  32. January 14, 1976 Discussion The minutes report that the Coralville council committee would contact the Tiffin council committee about a law enforcement program under discussion.
    “It was reported that the Coralville Council committee will contact the Tiffin Council committee regarding the law enforcement program that is being discussed.”
    document 4583, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  33. March 10, 1976 Discussion The mayor read bills before the State Legislature concerning municipal general fund cash balances, and council members recommended setting aside $8500.00 for land for a park and public use, $4000.00 for water improvements and $8000.00 for a truck with blade.
    “Formanek read some bills that are in the State Legislature at this time concerning Municipal General Fund cash balances. Council-members recommended that the City set aside funds for specific purposes. The recommendations were $8500.00 for land purchase as park and public use space, $4000.00 for water improvements and $8000.00 for a 3/4 T. Truck with blade”
    document 4575, p. 6 · meeting · 1970s
  34. April 14, 1976 Special event The minutes list a letter from the Iowa City mayor inviting the community to Bicentennial events in Iowa City.
    “Iowa City Mayor Mary Neuheuser, inviting the community to Bicentennial events in Iowa City”
    document 4573, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  35. May 12, 1976 Decision The council set a $10.00 impoundment fee and $3.00 per day boarding fee, and dogs unclaimed after 72 hours would be transferred to the Iowa City Animal Shelter.
    “Formanek moved to establish a $10.00 impoundment fee and $3.00 per day boarding fee. If dog is not claimed within 72 hours from time of impoundment, the dog will be transferred to the jurisdiction of the Iowa City Animal Shelter.”
    document 4570, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  36. September 8, 1976 Decision Council decided the Iowa City landfill charges would be the responsibility of the contract hauler.
    “Later, during the regular meeting, Council decided that the landfill charges would be the responsibility of the contract hauler.”
    document 4562, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  37. May 11, 1977 Decision The council decided not to pay a $200.00 assessment for membership in the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission.
    “A letter will be sent to Johnson County Regional Planning Comm. advising them that Council has decided not to pay $200.00 assessment for membership in that agency.”
    document 4549, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  38. June 28, 1977 Spending A councilmember moved to contract with the Coralville Library Board for library services to Tiffin residents from July 1, 1977 to June 30, 1978 for $200.00.
    “Janssen moved to enter into an agreement with the Coralville Library Board of Trustees, Coralville, Iowa to provide library services and usage to the residents of Tiffin for the period July 1, 1977 through June 30, 1978 for the sum of $200.00.”
    document 4547, p. 1 · meeting · Roger Janssen · 1970s
  39. December 14, 1977 Discussion A regional planning staff member reported the tenant relocation rules that apply when accepting a matching funds grant from the Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation for land acquisition.
    “reported the tenant relocation rules which apply when accepting a matching funds grant from the Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation for land acquisition.”
    document 4540, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  40. December 14, 1977 Spending A council member moved to contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department for $1248.00 per year.
    “Stratton made the motion to enter into a contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Dept. for $1248.00 per year. Morgan seconded and motion carried unanimously.”
    document 4540, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1970s
  41. December 14, 1977 Figure The sheriff contract of $1,248 a year as printed in 1977 is about $6,900 a year in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Stratton made the motion to enter into a contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Dept. for $1248.00 per year. Morgan seconded and motion carried unanimously.”
    document 4540, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  42. December 14, 1977 Neighbors Stratton made the motion to enter into a contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Dept. for $1248.00 per year. document 4540, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  43. March 8, 1978 Decision A council member moved that Tiffin join the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission for FY 1978-1979, and the motion carried unanimously.
    “Sheridan moved that the City of Tiffin join the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission for FY 1978-1979. Morgan seconded and motion carried unanimously.”
    document 4534, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  44. April 12, 1978 Neighbors A council member moved to authorize a contract between the City of Tiffin and the Iowa Department of Health concerning fluoridation installation.
    “Sheridan moved to authorize a contract between the City of Tiffin and the Iowa Department of Health concerning fluoridation installation.”
    document 4533, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  45. April 12, 1978 Neighbors Sheridan moved to authorize a contract between the City of Tiffin and the Iowa Department of Health concerning fluoridation installation. document 4533, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  46. May 10, 1978 Neighbors Potter motioned, Morgan seconded to enter into agreement with Johnson County for implementation of Community Development Block Grant document 4532, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  47. June 28, 1978 Decision A councilmember moved a resolution calling an election on August 8, 1978 at Tiffin Fire Station on granting a 25 year franchise to General Telephone Co.
    “Morgan moved to introduce a resolution calling for election to be held August 8, 1978 at Tiffin Fire Station for the purpose of granting 25 year franchise to General Telephone Co. for telephone service.”
    document 4529, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 76 · Tom Morgan · 1970s
  48. July 12, 1978 Person The council appointed a Chief of Police and authorized the chief to appoint deputies to provide law enforcement.
    “resolved to appoint Ed White as Chief of Police and authorized him to appoint persons as his deputies to provide law enforcement to City of Tiffin”
    document 4528, p. 2 · meeting · David R. White · Janis Stratton · 1970s
  49. August 9, 1978 Figure The bills paid at the council meeting include a payment to Johnson Co. Regional of $100.00.
    “Johnson Co. Regional, $100.00;”
    document 4526, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  50. November 8, 1978 Figure Coralville Public Library representatives asked the council to increase the contract from $200/year to $300/year.
    “asked that council approve an increase in the next fiscal year contract with the library from $200/year to $300/year.”
    document 4520, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  51. November 8, 1978 Figure A councilmember made a motion increasing wages paid to police from $5/hr. to $6/hr. effective 11/1 through 12/1/78.
    “Potter made motion to approve request of Dave White and increase the wages paid to police from $5/hr. to $6/hr. effective 11/1 through 12/1/78.”
    document 4520, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · David R. White · 1970s
  52. January 10, 1979 Neighbors The new animal control officer was told to arrange with the Iowa City animal pound for holding Tiffin's animals until other arrangements could be made.
    “was instructed to make arrangements with Iowa City's animal pound for holding Tiffin's animals until other arrangements can be made.”
    document 4518, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s

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