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.
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- April 11, 1980 Ordinance Ordinance 92 adopted: Madden moved that the rule or law requiring three readings of this ordinance on three different dates be dispensed with document 4738 · Ord. 92 · 1980s
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April 23, 1980 Decision
Ordinance 1980-86 provided rules and regulations for the movement and control of traffic on the public streets and alleys.
“ORDINANCE NO. 1980-86 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE MOVEMENT AND CONTROL OF TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS AND ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA”
document 4735, p. 1 · Ord. 86 · 1980s - April 23, 1980 Ordinance Ordinance 1980-086 adopted: Providing Rules and Regulations for the Movement and Control of Traffic upon the Public Streets and Alleys in the City of Tiffin, Iowa; Providing Penalties for Violation Thereof document 4735 · Ord. 1980-086 · 1980s
- June 16, 1980 Ordinance Ordinance 1980-089 adopted: TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 74 Establishing official posting places to publish and post notices and ordinances for the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 4736 · meeting · Ord. 1980-089 · 1980s
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July 9, 1980 Report
The agenda listed standing committee reports for Police, Community Protection, Human Development, Home and Community, Policy and Administration, and Water and Wastewater.
“Police e. Community Protection f. Human Development g. Home and Community h. Policy and Administration i. Water and Wastewater”
document 4502, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s - July 9, 1980 Neighbors Motion by Williams, second by Potter to approve contract with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for radio communications for the period of July 1, 1980 through June 30, 1981 at a cost of $116.00 per month document 4502, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
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July 11, 1980 Decision
Ordinance 1980-93 was the City of Tiffin Mobile Home Park Ordinance.
“ORDINANCE NO. 1980-93 CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA, MOBILE HOME PARK ORDINANCE.”
document 4739, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 93 · 1980s -
July 11, 1980 Decision
Ordinance 1980-92 required that weeds and noxious growths be destroyed, with notice, destruction by the city, and assessment of the costs to the property if the owner fails to comply.
“ORDINANCE NO. 1980-92 AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THAT WEEDS AND NOXIOUS GROWTHS BE DESTROYED; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE TO DESTROY OR CUT; PROVIDING FOR SUCH DESTRUCTION BY THE CITY”
document 4738, p. 1 · Ord. 92 · 1980s - July 11, 1980 Neighbors Motion by Potter, second by Madden to approve A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR COMMITMENT TO THE REORGANIZATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT THEREOF document 4501, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
- July 11, 1980 Ordinance Ordinance 1980-090 adopted: Prohibiting the Creation or Maintenance of a Nuisance and Providing a Method of Enforcement and Penalty document 4737 · meeting · Ord. 1980-090 · 1980s
- July 11, 1980 Ordinance Ordinance 1980-093 adopted: Potter moved that the rule or law requiring three readings of this ordinance on three different dates be dispensed with document 4739 · meeting · Ord. 1980-093 · 1980s
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August 13, 1980 Decision
The council adopted Resolution 1980-5, the street lighting resolution, to install a light on an existing pole at the easterly end of Third Street.
“adopt Resolution No. 1980-5 entitled STREET LIGHTING RESOLUTION to install light on existing pole located at easterly end of Third Street.”
document 4500, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1980-005 · 1980s -
September 10, 1980 Figure
The council increased Ralph Brown's salary by eleven percent to $14,846 per year, retroactive to July 1, 1980.
“Motion Potter second Williams to increase Ralph Brown's salary by eleven percent (11%) to $14,846, per year and make it retroactive to July 1, 1980.”
document 4499, p. 2 · meeting · Ralph Brown · 1980s - September 10, 1980 Neighbors Motion Williams, second Spivey to reject Articles of Agreement with Johnson County Council of Governments as currently stated and to instruct clerk to write letter to J. Patrick White expressing their satisfaction with Barbara Murray's work with Tiffin and Council's objections to proposed Articles … document 4499, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
- September 10, 1980 Ordinance Ordinance 1980-096 adopted: AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 55, 62 and 63 of the Ordinances of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, said ordinances regulating connections with water and sewer systems and providing rules, regulations and conditions of service of municipal waterworks and sewer systems document 4740 · meeting · Ord. 1980-096 · 1980s
- September 10, 1980 Project Sadler Subdivision: Motion Potter second Spivey to defer final acceptance of street extension and cul-de-sac in Sadler Addition until City Engineer Mike Kammerer inspects it to determine if it meets standards of agreements and sub-division ordinance No. 1980-81 document 4499, p. 3 · meeting · Sadler Subdivision · 1980s
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October 8, 1980 Neighbors
The mayor reported that the Tiffin Fire Association's attorney advised the Association not to enter into the 28E Agreement, so the agreements were not considered.
“the Tiffin Fire Association's attorney advised the Association not to enter into the 28E Agreement. Due to this, the Agreements were not considered.”
document 4497, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1980s -
October 8, 1980 Report
The council reviewed a public transit system survey: 145 questionnaires mailed, 63 returned, 51 in favor, 9 opposed and 3 with no opinion; no action was taken.
“145 questionnaires mailed out, 63 returned, 51 favor, 9 opposed, 3 no opinion. No action was taken.”
document 4497, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s - October 8, 1980 Neighbors Motion Rohret second Spivey to adopt Resolution No. 1980-6 to approve Amended Articles of Agreement of the Johnson County Council of Governments document 4497, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1980-006 · 1980s
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November 12, 1980 Spending
The committee's Community Development Block Grant proposal included rehabilitation of 14 houses at $14,240.00 and community building and fire station construction at $30,000.00, 39% paid by grant money.
“Grant proposal: Rehabilitation of 14 houses at $14,240.00, solar hot water system for two houses at $4,000.00, demolition of two houses at $5,000.00, sidewalk construction at $5,900.00 (39% paid for by grant money), sidewalk construction at $1,400.00, community building and fire station construction at $30,000.00 (39% paid for by grant money.)”
document 4495, p. 7 · meeting · 1980s -
November 12, 1980 Neighbors
The council voted to continue the contract with the Coralville Public Library at a cost of $500.00 for fiscal year 1981-82.
“Motion Rohret second Madden to continue contract with Coralville Public Library at a cost of $500.00 for fiscal year 1981-82.”
document 4495, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1980s -
December 10, 1980 Figure
The council approved a clerk-treasurer salary of $5,400.00 per year effective January 1, 1981, with review in July.
“Motion Rohret second Potter to approve clerk-treasurer's salary of $5,400.00 per year effective January 1, 1981 with review in July.”
document 4494, p. 2 · meeting · Charles Rohret · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s -
December 10, 1980 Figure
The $5,400.00 yearly clerk-treasurer salary set for 1981 is about this many 2026 dollars (derived, 1980 index). Derived
“Motion Rohret second Potter to approve clerk-treasurer's salary of $5,400.00 per year effective January 1, 1981 with review in July.”
document 4494, p. 2 · meeting · Charles Rohret · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s -
February 11, 1981 Discussion
A cablevision representative told the council that installing underground cable would cost an estimated $125,000.00 at no cost to the city, with monthly customer costs ranging from $6.95 to 21.95.
“Estimated cost to install underground cable is $125,000.00 with no cost to the city. Monthly cost to each customer would be about the same as the costs in other locations which range from $6.95 to 21.95 depending on subscription.”
document 4492, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s -
March 11, 1981 Decision
The council voted to reduce councilmen's fees for special meetings from $20.00 to $10.00 per meeting, effective July 1, 1981.
“Motion Spivey second Potter to reduce councilmen's fees for special meetings from $20.00 to $10.00 per meeting effective July 1, 1981.”
document 4490, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s -
April 8, 1981 Landmark
The council instructed the attorney to write that the owner of the bait shop-store-gas station building at the Voparil site had to connect it to the city sewer system to comply with city ordinances.
“to write letter to Louis Voparil stating that he has to connect this bait shop-store-gas station building to city sewer system in order to comply with city ordinances.”
document 4487, p. 3 · meeting · Mary Hoefer · 1980s -
April 8, 1981 Landmark
The council approved structural alterations to the ice cream store (an overhang on the east side and a roof over a picnic area on the west side) subject to blueprints and the permit fee.
“Motion Spivey second Williams to approve structural alterations made to ice cream store building by John Schneider (overhang on east side and roof over picnic area on west side) subject to receipt of blueprints and permit fee.”
document 4487, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s -
April 8, 1981 Landmark
The council discussed structural additions to the ice cream store building, and the attorney advised that each alteration of a structure requires blueprints, council approval and a building permit.
“Council discussed structural additions made to Schneider's ice cream store building. Attorney Hoefer advised Council that each alteration or change made to a structure requires blueprints, Council approval and building permit.”
document 4487, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s -
April 8, 1981 Decision
Ordinance 1981-97 revoked Ordinance 1980-91, the ordinance on abandoned and junk motor vehicles.
“ORDINANCE NO. 1981-97 AN ORDINANCE REVOKING ORDINANCE NO. 1980-91 (AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ABANDONED AND JUNK MOTOR VEHICLES AND MACHINERY LEFT UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS”
document 4745, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 97 · 1980s -
April 8, 1981 Decision
The council voted to install a stop sign at the College Street extension.
“Motion Potter second Madden to install stop sign at College Street extension.”
document 4487, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s - April 8, 1981 Ordinance Ordinance 1981-097 adopted: Motion Spivey second Madden to adopt Ordinance No. 1981-97 AN ORDINANCE REVOKING ORDINANCE NO. 1980-91 (AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ABANDONED AND JUNK MOTOR VEHICLES AND MACHINERY LEFT UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS AND GROUNDS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY: PROVIDING FOR THEIR REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL; DECLARING THEIR OPEN STORAGE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHERE NOT AUTHORIZED TO BE A NUISANCE AND PROVIDING FOR ABATEMENT; AND SETTING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION HEREOF) AND ACTING IN LIEU THEREOF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE, "AN OR document 4745 · meeting · Ord. 1981-097 · 1980s
- April 30, 1981 Proclamation Motion Potter second Williams to proclaim May as National High Blood Pressure Month and to urge citizens to have their blood pressure checked regularly document 4486, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
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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 -
June 10, 1981 Report
The engineer reported the sewer pumping station had a capacity of 500 and could be boosted to 600.
“Sewer pumping station has capacity of 500 and could be boosted to 600.”
document 4482, p. 6 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s -
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 -
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 -
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 - June 10, 1981 Neighbors Motion Rohret second Williams to approve renewal of radio contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department at a rate of $128.00 per month for a period of July 1, 1981 through June 30, 1982 document 4482, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
- June 17, 1981 Neighbors Motion Rohret second Potter to approve Agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for Repair and Maintenance Municipal Extensions of Primary Roads, for a period of July 1, 1981 through June 30, 1986 document 4480, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
- June 17, 1981 Ordinance Ordinance 1981-100 adopted: Motion Potter second Rohret to reword Section IV of proposed Ordinance No. 1981-100 ro read "30 consecutive days" rather than "90 consecutive days." document 4741 · meeting · Ord. 1981-100 · 1980s
- June 17, 1981 Ordinance Ordinance 1981-098 adopted: Motion Madden second Spivey to adopt Ordinance No. 1981-98 document 4746 · meeting · Ord. 1981-098 · 1980s
- June 17, 1981 Ordinance Ordinance 1981-099 adopted: Motion Spivey second Madden to adopt Ordinance No. 1981-99 document 4747 · meeting · Ord. 1981-099 · 1980s
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July 8, 1981 Board
Planning and Zoning Commission: the earliest appointment the archive records
“Motion Spivey second Rohret to accept Rohret's recommendation to appoint Sandra Morgan, Darla Bartels and Tom Hoyt to the Planning and Zoning Commission.”
document 4479, p. 3 · meeting · board · 1980s -
July 8, 1981 Milestone
The earliest Planning and Zoning Commission in the archive
“Motion Spivey second Rohret to accept Rohret's recommendation to appoint Sandra Morgan, Darla Bartels and Tom Hoyt to the Planning and Zoning Commission.”
document 4479, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s -
August 12, 1981 Landmark
The council instructed the attorney to write to the ice cream store's owner that he was in violation of the zoning ordinance and to put a hard surface on his driveway.
“Motion Spivey second Rohret to instruct Attorney Hoefer to write letter to John Schneider concerning his Ice Cream Store and to inform him that he is in violation of Ordinance 1979-83, Zoning Ordinance, and to give him a minimal amount of time to comply with the ordinance and put a hard surface on his driveway.”
document 4476, p. 4 · meeting · Mary Hoefer · 1980s - August 12, 1981 Ordinance Ordinance 1981-101 adopted: Motion Potter second Spivey to adopt Ordinance No. 1981-101 document 4742 · meeting · Ord. 1981-101 · 1980s
- August 12, 1981 Ordinance Ordinance 1981-102 adopted: Motion Potter second Madden to adopt Ordinance No. 1981-102 document 4743 · meeting · Ord. 1981-102 · 1980s
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September 9, 1981 Place
The notice for the sewer rate hearing said it would be held in the basement of the Tiffin United Church.
“in the basement of the Tiffin United Church”
document 4473, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s -
September 9, 1981 Landmark
The council instructed Schneider Apartments to hard surface the driveway and parking lot at the Ice Cream Store by November 15, 1981 or the attorney would enforce the ordinance legally.
“to hard surface driveway and parking lot at Ice Cream Store according to specifications in Ordinance No. 1979-83 by November 15, 1981 or Council will instruct city attorney to enforce ordinance through the legal process.”
document 4474, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s -
September 9, 1981 Figure
The same notice said the population had increased by 102 people in the last ten years while revenues had not kept pace with inflation in operating costs.
“Even though the population increased by 102 people in the last ten years, the revenues have not kept pace with the effect of high inflation on operating costs.”
document 4473, p. 2 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1980s -
September 9, 1981 Figure
A hearing notice said the sewer system was established in 1964, the rate had been increased only once, and on January 1, 1980 it went from $4.35 per unit per month to $5.25 per unit.
“Since the sewer system was established in 1964, the rate has been increased only once. On January 1, 1980 the rate went from $4.35 per unit per month to $5.25 per unit.”
document 4473, p. 2 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1980s -
September 9, 1981 Discussion
Two sewer rate proposals went to hearing: $7.00 per unit per month, or a sewer fee based on actual water usage.
“One proposal for rate increase is to raise each unit to $7.00 per month. In order to make the system more equitable, some users might need adjustments to the number of units currently being assessed. The other proposal is to base the sewer fee on the actual water usage. Each customer would pay the same amount for sewer as for water.”
document 4473, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s -
September 9, 1981 Board
Board of Adjustment: the earliest appointment the archive records
“Motion Potter second Spivey to appoint the following residents to the Board of Adjustment for the following terms: Mike Colleran for five years, Dennis Brown for four years, Sandra Morgan for three years, Larry Beuter for two years and Jerry Cox for one year”
document 4474, p. 5 · meeting · board · 1980s -
September 9, 1981 Milestone
The earliest Board of Adjustment in the archive
“Motion Potter second Spivey to appoint the following residents to the Board of Adjustment for the following terms: Mike Colleran for five years, Dennis Brown for four years, Sandra Morgan for three ye”
document 4474, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s - September 9, 1981 Ordinance Ordinance 1981-103 adopted: Motion Potter second Spivey to adopt Ordinance No. 1981-103 document 4474, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 1981-103 · 1980s
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November 11, 1981 Decision
Ordinance 1981-104 provided for cleaning sidewalks and removing snow and ice and assessing the expense against the abutting property.
“ORDINANCE NO. 1981-104 CLEANING SIDEWALKS AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CLEANING OF SIDEWALKS AND REMOVAL OF SNOW, ICE AND OTHER ACCUMULATIONS AND ASSESSING THE EXPENSE THEREOF AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY.”
document 4744, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 104 · 1980s - November 11, 1981 Ordinance Ordinance 1981-104 adopted: Motion Spivey second Stevens to enforce Ordinance No. 104 Cleaning Sidewalks document 4744 · meeting · Ord. 1981-104 · 1980s
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November 24, 1981 Special event
A clerk's notice announced a holiday open house at the Tiffin fire station on Sunday, December 13, 1981 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., with Santa and candy for the children.
“The holiday open house will be held at the Tiffin fire station on Sunday, December 13, 1981 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Santa will have candy for the children.”
document 4470, p. 4 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1980s -
December 9, 1981 History note
"Glenn Potter, Jr. Day": twenty years on the council
“Mayor Formanek presented Glenn Potter with a plaque and a key to the city in honor of his twenty consecutive years as a councilmember. Formanek also read a proclamation establishing December 13, 1981 as "Glenn Potter, Jr. Day."”
document 4469, p. 2 · Glenn R. Potter · Roger Formanek · history note · 1980s -
December 9, 1981 Special event
For a holiday decorating contest the minutes recorded first prize $15.00, second prize $10.00 and third prize $5.00.
“First prize is $15.00, second prize is $10.00 and third prize is $5.00.”
document 4469, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s -
December 9, 1981 Landmark
The council consented to let the ice cream store open in the spring on a verbal promise that the driveway and parking lot would be paved by June 1, 1982, or the council might bring legal action.
“It was the consensus of the Council to allow Schneider Apartments to open the Ice Cream Store in the spring with the verbal promise from John Schneider that the driveway and parking lot would be paved by June 1, 1982 or council may bring legal action against him.”
document 4469, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s -
December 9, 1981 Landmark
The council approved a building permit to enclose part of the west sun trellis at the Ice Cream Store on receipt of plans and a $25.00 permit fee.
“to approve request by John Schneider to obtain building permit to enclose part of west sun trellis at the Ice Cream Store upon receipt of plans and $25.00 permit fee.”
document 4469, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s -
December 9, 1981 Dedication
Mayor Formanek presented Glenn Potter with a plaque and a key to the city for twenty consecutive years as a councilmember and read a proclamation establishing December 13, 1981 as Glenn Potter, Jr. Day.
“Mayor Formanek presented Glenn Potter with a plaque and a key to the city in honor of his twenty consecutive years as a councilmember. Formanek also read a proclamation establishing December 13, 1981 as "Glenn Potter, Jr. Day.”
document 4469, p. 2 · meeting · Roger Formanek · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s - December 9, 1981 Proclamation Formanek also read a proclamation establishing December 13, 1981 as "Glenn Potter, Jr. document 4469, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
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January 13, 1982 Figure
The council appointed John R. Sladek as city attorney and Mary Hoefer as assistant city attorney for 1982 at $45.00 per hour.
“Motion Rohret second Spivey to appoint John R. Sladek as city attorney and Mary Hoefer as assistant city attorney for calendar year 1982 at a rate of $45.00”
document 4466, p. 4 · meeting · John Sladek · Mary Hoefer · 1980s -
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 -
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 -
February 10, 1982 Neighbors
The council approved a contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department for telecommunications for FY '83 at $140.00 per month.
“Motion Rohret second Stevens to approve contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department for telecommunications for FY '83 in the amount of $140.00 per month.”
document 4467, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1980s -
February 10, 1982 Landmark
The agenda listed a request to renew the Class C liquor license for Slim's Saloon.
“renewal of Class "C" liquor license for Slim's Saloon”
document 4467, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s - February 10, 1982 Neighbors Motion Rohret second Stevens to approve contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department for telecommunications for FY '83 in the amount of $140.00 per month document 4467, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
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March 10, 1982 Special event
The council indicated the city would pay for prizes for a kite flying contest planned for March 20 or 27, 1982.
“plans for kite flying contest on March 20 or 27, 1982. Council indicated that city would pay for prizes”
document 4464, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s -
March 10, 1982 Neighbors
The council invoked the thirty day option on its contract with an individual for police protection and ended the contract on April 10, 1982.
“Motion Rohret second Spivey to invoke the thirty day option on current contract with David R. White for police protection and to terminate the contract on April 10, 1982.”
document 4464, p. 2 · meeting · project · 1980s -
March 10, 1982 Neighbors
The council agreed with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department for community protection beginning April 1, 1982 for about seven hours per week at $12.50 per hour, $4550.00 per year.
“Motion Stevens second Spivey to enter into an agreement with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for community protection beginning April 1, 1982 for approximately seven hours per week at the rate of $12.50 per hour for $4550.00 per year.”
document 4464, p. 2 · meeting · project · 1980s - March 10, 1982 Neighbors Motion Stevens second Spivey to enter into an agreement with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for community protection beginning April 1, 1982 for approximately seven hours per week at the rate of $12.50 per hour for $4550.00 per year document 4464, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
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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 -
May 12, 1982 Landmark
The council gave the city attorney authority to begin proceedings for an injunction on June 1, 1982 restraining the owner from operating the Ice Cream Store if the parking lot and driveway were not paved.
“to give city attorney authority to begin proceedings to issue an injunction on June 1, 1982 restraining John Schneider from operating the Ice Cream Store if parking lot and driveway are not paved according to Ordinance No. 1979-83.”
document 4460, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s -
May 12, 1982 Decision
The council directed that Ordinance Nos. 20 and 22 be amended and that Ordinance Nos. 14, 25, 26 and 94, and section 10 of No. 79, be repealed.
“Council discussed items in City Code and gave the following directives: Amend Ordinance Nos. 20 and 22, Repeal Ordinance Nos. 14, 25, 26, 94 and section 10 of no. 79.”
document 4460, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s -
June 9, 1982 Decision
The council denied a Tiffin Fire Department building permit for a 40' x 50' addition to the fire station because it did not meet side yard requirements of the zoning ordinance.
“Motion Rohret second Spivey to deny request by Tiffin Fire Department for building permit to expand fire station by adding a 40' x 50' addition to west side of existing station because it does not meet side yard requirements set forth on Zoning Ordinance.”
document 4459, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s -
July 14, 1982 Annexation
At a special meeting the council received a petition for voluntary annexation by Amanda Potterfield and John W. Grace.
“for the purpose of presenting petition for voluntary annexation by Amanda Potterfield and John W. Grace.”
document 4458, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s -
July 14, 1982 Annexation
The petitioners' attorney said the Code of Iowa required a land connection of at least 200 feet, so a 200 foot wide strip was offered to join the annexed tract to the city.
“Attorney Johnston said the Code of Iowa states that in order for a piece of land to be annexed into city thay it must be connected by a minimum of 200 feet tract of land.”
document 4458, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s -
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 -
July 19, 1982 Decision
Ordinance 1982-105 adopted the 1982 edition of the Uniform Fire Code.
“ORDINANCE NO. 1982-105 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1982 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE”
document 4748, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 105 · 1980s -
July 19, 1982 Report
The petitioners' attorney said annexation would bring in $400-$500.00 in taxes each year.
“Annexation would bring in $400-$500.00 in taxes each year.”
document 4457, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s -
July 19, 1982 Disaster
A council member reported that Clear Creek went completely out of its banks and flooded the sewer plant, and that a later rain caused sewers to back up and basements to flood again.
“Brown reported that the Clear Creek completely went out of its banks and flooded the sewer plant. City rented portable motors and were watched around the clock. A more recent rain caused sewers to back up and basements to flood again.”
document 4457, p. 8 · meeting · Dennis Brown · 1980s -
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 -
July 19, 1982 Neighbors
A councilmember reported talking with IDOT about a yellow flashing light during school at either end of the city limits on Highway 6, with the city to pick up the light bill if approved.
“Cox reported that he talked with IDOT about a yellow flashing light during school at either end of the city limits on highway no. 6. The IDOT currently has a signal marked at the Lark but the signal is not there anymore. City would pick up light bill if it is approved.”
document 4457, p. 7 · meeting · Jerry Cox · 1980s -
July 19, 1982 Decision
The council voted unanimously to place a four-way stop sign at Second and Main Streets, citing speeding and children crossing near the playground.
“Motion Stevens second Cox to place a four-way stop sign at the corner of Second and Main Streets. Roll call vote: Cox, aye; Brown, aye; Spivey, aye; Rohret, aye; Stevens, aye. Carried unanimously.”
document 4457, p. 7 · meeting · 1980s -
July 19, 1982 Neighbors
Coralville stated that a contract for the year would not bind the next, that Tiffin residents had 47 card holders, and that Coralville agreed to a contract for $900.00 for fiscal year '83.
“Tiffin residents currently have 47 card holders. Coralville agreed to contract for $900.00 for fiscal year '83.”
document 4457, p. 2 · meeting · project · 1980s -
July 19, 1982 Decision
The agenda lists Ordinance No. 20 as Explosives and Oils and Ordinance No. 22 as Moving Buildings.
“(1) Amend ordinance no. 20 Explosives and Oils (2) Amend ordinance no. 22 Moving Buildings”
document 4457, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s -
July 19, 1982 Annexation
The council adopted Resolution 1982-8 accepting the petition for annexation by Amanda Potterfield, John W. Grace and Betty Lou Grace, with the roll call recorded as Cox aye, Brown aye, Spivey nay, Rohret nay, Stevens aye.
“Motion Brown second Cox to adopt Resolution No. 1982-8 accepting petition for annexation by Amanda Potterfield, John W. Grace and Betty Lou Grace”
document 4457, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 1982-008 · Dennis Brown · Jerry Cox · Ted Spivey · Charles Rohret · Greg Stevens · 1980s -
July 19, 1982 Disaster
During community forum a speaker commended Cox, Brown and other volunteer fire department members for their help with the flooding of the sewer plant.
“to commend Cox, Brown and other members of the volunteer fire department for their assistance with the flooding of the sewer plant.”
document 4457, p. 2 · meeting · Jerry Cox · Dennis Brown · 1980s - July 19, 1982 Annexation Motion Rohret to deny the request by Miss Potterfield and John W. Grace for voluntary annexation of three tracts of land north of present city limits on either side of Roberts Ferry Road as presented by petition and drawings by Attorney Joe Johnston. document 4457, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
- July 19, 1982 Annexation Motion Stevens second Cox to authorize issuance of a building permit for tract 2 of the annexation as requested by Amanda Potterfield once the papers are filed and drawing is presented to city clerk document 4457, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
- July 19, 1982 Annexation Motion Brown second Cox to adopt Resolution No. 1982-8 accepting petition for annexation by Amanda Potterfield, John W. Grace and Betty Lou Grace, agreements requiring R-1 zoning to conform to zoning regulations, issues a permit for single family dwelling with agreement to file for R-1 zoning … document 4457, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 1982-008 · 1980s
- July 19, 1982 Disaster Rohret spoke during the community forum to commend Cox, Brown and other members of the volunteer fire department for their assistance with the flooding of the sewer plant. document 4457, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
- July 19, 1982 Ordinance Ordinance 1982-105 adopted: Adopting the 1982 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code document 4748 · meeting · Ord. 1982-105 · 1980s
- July 19, 1982 Resolution Resolution 1982-008 adopted: Motion Brown second Cox to adopt Resolution No. 1982-8 accepting petition for annexation by Amanda Potterfield, John W. Grace and Betty Lou Grace, agreements requiring R-1 zoning to conform to zoning regulations, issues a permit for single family dwelling with agreement to file for R-1 zoning, waiver in event that the state turns down the petition releasing city from all liability, providing for hooking on to water and sewer services as specified. Attorney Sladek stated that the city is putting document 4457, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 1982-008 · 1980s
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August 11, 1982 Decision
An ordinance adopting the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tiffin, printed as No. 1982-197, adopted the revised ordinances as the 1982 Municipal Code.
“ORDINANCE NO. 1982-197 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA.”
document 4750, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 107 · 1980s -
August 11, 1982 Decision
The ordinance adopting the code lists an Ordinance No. 41, Town Seal, among the ordinances saved from repeal.
“SECTION V. The following ordinances are specifically saved from repeal: Ordinance No. 41 Town Seal Ordinance No. 53 Planning and Zoning Commission”
document 4750, p. 1 · Ord. 107 · 1980s - August 11, 1982 Ordinance Ordinance 1982-106 adopted: Motion Cox second Spivey to approve Ordinance No. 1982-106 document 4749 · meeting · Ord. 1982-106 · 1980s
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