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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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
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
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
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
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 · James O'Toole · 1960s
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
March 19, 1963 Ordinance Ordinance 1963-053 adopted: Ordinances-1963- 53 - Creating Planning & Zoning Commission document 4709 · meeting · Ord. 1963-053 · 1960s
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
December 4, 1963 Figure The December 1963 bills include $75.00 for the clerk and $80.00 for the mayor.
“75.00 . . Margie O'Toole (clerk) 80.00 . . James O'Toole (mayor)”
document 3347, p. 1 · meeting · James O'Toole · 1960s
December 9, 1963 Discussion A councilman suggested appointing a Growth & Development Chairman to investigate new industry, with two or more councilmen devoted to the sewer project.
“One man could be appointed Growth & Development Chairman, and two or more councilmen devote most of their time to the sewer project.”
document 3347, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
January 6, 1964 Discussion Meeting as the Board of Health, the council took up a recurring school furnace hazard and was advised it was empowered to close the Tiffin School; the State Fire Marshal inspected on 3 January.
“we were empowered under the Code of Iowa to close the doors on the Tiffin School.”
document 3345, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
February 5, 1964 Decision The council unanimously resolved to give its unqualified support to the Fire Association's plan to obtain a new unit.
“gives its unqualified support and encouragement to the Fire Association in its plan to obtain the new unit”
document 3344, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
May 5, 1964 Report A councilman and the treasurer were moving to Iowa City in June, so replacements were discussed.
“Appointment of a Councilman to replace Bob Svatos and a Treasurer to replace Marie, who are moving to Iowa City in June, was discussed.”
document 3337, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
June 3, 1964 Decision Bill Bream was sworn in as councilman to take Bob Svatos' place.
“Bill Bream was sworn in as councilman to take Bob Svatos' place.”
document 3335, p. 2 · meeting · Bill Bream · 1960s
October 7, 1964 Neighbors The council passed a resolution authorizing and urging the creation of a County Board of Health for Johnson County.
“the City Council of Tiffin does hereby officially authorize and urge the adoption of a County Board of Health for Johnson County, Iowa.”
document 3324, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 2, 1964 Figure Council pay was by the meeting: the mayor was paid $105.00 for 21 meetings at $5.
“105.00 . James O'Toole (21 meetings @ $5)”
document 3321, p. 2 · meeting · James O'Toole · 1960s
December 2, 1964 Figure Council pay was by the meeting: a councilman was paid $66.00 for 22 meetings at $3.
“66.00 . Glenn Potter (22 meetings @ $3)”
document 3321, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1960s
December 2, 1964 Figure The councilman's pay per meeting of $3.00 as printed in 1964 ($/meeting) is about $33 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
“66.00 . Glenn Potter (22 meetings @ $3)”
document 3321, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
November 3, 1965 Report In the municipal election held the day before the 3 November 1965 meeting, 102 ballots were cast and 9 spoiled; Wayne Stratton received 56 votes for mayor against 30 for James O'Toole.
“102 ballots were cast; 9 ballots spoiled.”
document 3305, p. 1 · meeting · Wayne Stratton · James O'Toole · 1960s
December 1, 1965 Discussion The mayor said the town should appoint a Superintendent of Public Utilities by resolution because the sewer system ran on an independent fund with sizeable annual expenditure.
“Mayor stated his belief that the Town should appoint a Superintendent of Public Utilities.”
document 3304, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
January 5, 1966 Decision The council paid the retiring clerk $100.00 for work on the sewer project and $1.75 an hour for time with her successor, who was also paid $1.75 an hour.
“to pay Margie O'Toole $100.00 for work on the sewer project and $1.75 per hour for time spent with her successor, Marlene Janssen.”
document 3302, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
January 5, 1966 Report The 5 January 1966 meeting was called to order by Mayor Stratton, sworn in by the Town Clerk on 30 December 1965; the marshal and clerk were reappointed and the councilmen sworn in.
“The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stratton, who had been sworn in by the Town Clerk on December 30, 1965.”
document 3302, p. 1 · meeting · Wayne Stratton · 1960s
February 2, 1966 Neighbors The council received an invitation from the Metropolitan Planning Commission to join and decided not to officially join.
“It was postponed for further discussion and decided not to officially join the commission.”
document 3302, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
March 1, 1967 Decision The council raised the Clerk's and Treasurer's salaries to $250.00 and $100.00 per year respectively, retroactive to 1 January 1967.
“to give the Clerk and Treasurer salary increases to $250.00 and $100.00 per year respectively retroactive to January 1, 1967.”
document 3286, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
April 5, 1967 Decision A councilman moved out of town, so the council appointed former mayor Jim O'Toole to replace him if he accepted.
“Since councilman Klein moved out of town, it became necessary to appoint a replacement. Glenn Potter made a motion the council appoint Jim O'Toole.”
document 3285, p. 1 · meeting · James O'Toole · 1960s
May 17, 1967 Discussion A councilman raised whether the marshal could handle all duties effectively; the council suggested asking the sheriff's department to cruise the town 4 to 6 in the evening to control speeders.
“It was suggested that we call the sheriff's department and have them cruise the town form 4-6 in the evening in an attempt to control the speeders in town.”
document 3282, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
June 7, 1967 Decision The council voted to pay election clerks and judges $1.00 per hour for elections.
“Jim O'Toole made a motion to pay election clerks and judges $1.00 per hour for elections.”
document 3281, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
August 2, 1967 Discussion A councilman suggested hiring a part-time law enforcement officer at $2.25 per hour.
“He suggested the council hire a part time law enforcement officer and pay them $2.25 per hour for helping.”
document 3279, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
September 26, 1967 Decision The mayor was authorized to hire a special uniformed patrol of the town on a part-time basis.
“Mayor Stratton was authorized to hire a special uniformed patrol of the town of Tiffin at his discretion on a part time basis.”
document 3278, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 6, 1967 Figure In December 1967 councilmen were paid $3.00 per meeting and the mayor $5.00 per meeting; the clerk's salary was $250.00 and the treasurer's $100.00.
“Wayne Stratton 65.00 13 meetings @ 5.00”
document 3274, p. 1 · meeting · Wayne Stratton · 1960s
January 3, 1968 Discussion The council discussed whether the town attorney should remain and a councilman suggested Ralph Neuzil; by March Mr. Neuzil attended as the town's attorney.
“There was some discussion whether the council wanted Mr. Tucker to remain the Town Attorney. Glenn Potter suggested Ralph Neuzil.”
document 3273, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
January 3, 1968 Decision At the 3 January 1968 meeting, with James O'Toole as mayor, the newly elected council was sworn in and the mayor appointed a treasurer, clerk, marshal, Powers and Associates as engineer, a street commissioner and the Iowa State Bank and Trust as depository.
“The newly elected council was sworn in by the clerk. Mayor O'Toole appointed the following for the next term of office:”
document 3273, p. 1 · meeting · James O'Toole · 1960s
January 3, 1968 Report The January 3, 1968 meeting was called to order by Mayor James O'Toole and the newly elected council was sworn in by the clerk.
“The newly elected council was sworn in by the clerk.”
document 3273, p. 1 · meeting · James O'Toole · 1960s
January 3, 1968 Discussion A councilman again suggested a supplementary police force to help the marshal, and the mayor asked him to look into a group in Iowa City set up as one.
“Bill Bream again suggested a supplementary police force to help DeWaine.”
document 3273, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
January 3, 1968 Discussion The mayor suggested a board of three trustees, appointed to two, four and six year terms, to be responsible for utilities.
“He also suggested a board of trustees to be responsible for utilities. It would be a board of three appointed to two, four, and six year terms.”
document 3273, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
January 24, 1968 Decision The council appointed Ralph Neuzil Town Attorney at $15.00 per council meeting attended, with additional legal work itemized.
“Mr. Neuzil indicated he would ask $15.00 per Council meeting attended.”
document 3258, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
January 24, 1968 Discussion The council again discussed a Utility Commission to operate and manage the sewer and water systems, and a deputy clerk for sewer and water bills.
“The possible role of a Utility Commission in Tiffin which would be responsible for the operation and management of the sewer and water systems was again discussed”
document 3258, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
February 13, 1968 Decision To replace a departing councilman the council moved to ask Ned Allen to serve on the council; he was sworn in at the next regular meeting.
“Glenn Potter made a motion we ask Ned Allen to serve on the council.”
document 3272, p. 1 · meeting · Ned Allen · 1960s
May 2, 1968 Neighbors The council voted to tell the Johnson County Board of Health it intended to budget $320.00 in the 1969 budget.
“Glen moved, Ted seconded the motion to write and tell them that we intend to budget $320.00 in the 1969 budget”
document 3269, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
July 1, 1968 Decision The council paid the Sheriff's Patrol bill with a note that the town should perhaps not pay for patrol time directing traffic in other areas.
“the Council feels that perhaps the Town should not be paying for time spent by the Sheriff's Patrol directing traffic in other areas.”
document 3266, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
September 4, 1968 Decision The resignations of Mayor O'Toole and Clerk Margie O'Toole were accepted and Bill Bream was appointed mayor, with Dale Flansburg filling his council place.
“The resignations of Mayor O'Toole and Clerk Margie O'Toole were accepted. Ned moved, Glenn seconded the motion to appoint Bill Bream as mayor and to fill Mr. Bream's place on the council with Dale Flansburg.”
document 3264, p. 4 · meeting · James O'Toole · Bill Bream · 1960s
October 3, 1968 Decision Mayor Bream appointed Glenn Potter as the new Street Commissioner.
“Mayor Bream appointed Glenn Potter as the new Street Commissioner.”
document 3261, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Bill Bream · 1960s
December 4, 1968 Figure In December 1968 councilmen were still paid $3 per meeting and the mayor $5; the attorney was paid $15 per council meeting plus letters.
“Bill Bream (9 mts @ $5, 9 mts @ $3) 72.00”
document 3259, p. 1 · meeting · Bill Bream · 1960s
January 7, 1969 Decision A councilman moved to dispense with the sheriff's patrol for the time being because of the nominal amount of trouble in the town; all voted in favor.
“Dale Flansburg made a motion to dispense with sheriffs patrol for the time being due to the nominal amount of trouble in the town lately.”
document 3257, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
April 2, 1969 Decision The council accepted a new town clerk to replace the resigning clerk effective 1 May and raised the clerk's salary to $30.00 a month on a temporary basis.
“Ned Allen made a motion to raise the Clerk's salary to $30.00 a month on a temporary basis.”
document 3250, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
April 2, 1969 Neighbors A letter said Tiffin's share of the Johnson County Board of Health budget was $350.00; the council decided the town could not afford it and tabled the letter.
“Tiffin's share of the Health Board's budget request is $350.00. Discussion was held and it was decided that the Town could not afford to pay that sum at this time.”
document 3250, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
August 14, 1969 Decision The council raised the clerk's salary to $600 a year for the increased work with the water coming in.
“Ned Allen made the motion to raise the Clerk's salary to $600 a year.”
document 3241, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 3, 1969 Figure The December 1969 bills show year-end salary payments: the mayor $105.00, the clerk $370.00, the attorney $370.36 including letters, and council members $54.00 to $68.00.
“Bill Bream (salary) 105.00 Ned Allen (salary) 66.00”
document 3232, p. 2 · meeting · Bill Bream · Ned Allen · 1960s
December 3, 1969 Decision The council raised the Treasurer's salary from $100 to $150 a year, including 1969.
“Ned Allen made the motion to raise the Treasurer's salary from $100 to $150 a year.”
document 3232, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 22, 1969 Report A special meeting was set for January 2 at 10:00 A.M. for swearing in newly elected officials.
“There will be a special meeting on January 2 at 10:00 A.M. for swearing in newly elected officials and other business to be done by that day.”
document 3231, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
January 5, 1972 Decision At its organizing meeting of 1972 the council noted that the town seal will be on all transcripts, orders or certificates necessary to authenticate.
“Town seal will be on all transcripts, orders or certificates as be made necessary to authenticate.”
document 4673, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
June 12, 1974 Milestone Beverly Birtcher moved to participate with Regional Planning Commission in the special census. document 4625, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
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
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
January 8, 1975 Milestone The council agenda of January 8, 1975 lists standing committee reports, including a Sanitation committee, with Environment and Water committees listed beside it.
“D. Environment - Beverly Birtcher E. Sanitation - Roger Janssen F. Water - Judy Smith”
document 4613, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
January 8, 1975 Decision The January 1975 agenda lists a Water committee report by Judy Smith on a delinquent water bill.
“F. Water - Judy Smith - Delinquent water bill”
document 4613, p. 1 · meeting · Judy Smith · 1970s

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