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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.

3,247 items.

  1. 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
  2. May 12, 1982 Decision The council gave the city attorney authority to begin proceedings for an injunction on June 1, 1982 to restrain operation of 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
  3. 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that Ordinance Nos. 20 and 22 be amended and that Ordinance Nos. 14, 25, 26 and 94, and section 10 of No. 79, be repealed.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
  4. June 9, 1982 Figure The June 1982 bills include debt service for the effluent pond of $285.50 and $3082.50.
    “debt service for effluent pond ...... 285.50 Merchant's National Bank, debt service for effluent pond ......... 3082.50”
    document 4459, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. July 19, 1982 Ordinance Ordinance 1982-105 adopted: Adopting the 1982 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code document 4748 · meeting · Ord. 1982-105 · 1980s
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. August 11, 1982 Ordinance Ordinance 1982-107 adopted: Motion Stevens second Spivey to adopt Ordinance No. 1982-107 document 4750 · meeting · Ord. 1982-107 · 1980s
  29. August 12, 1982 Decision The 1982 ordinance adopting the code lists Ordinance No. 41 Town Seal among the ordinances specifically saved from repeal.
    “SECTION V. The following ordinances are specifically saved from repeal: Ordinance No. 41 Town Seal”
    document 4750, p. 1 · Ord. 1982 · 1980s
  30. September 8, 1982 Discussion The agenda listed a Land Use Commission appointment to implement the State Land Use Law and staggered terms for council members.
    “Land Use Commission appointment to implement State Land Use Law f. Staggered terms for council members”
    document 4454, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  31. September 8, 1982 Decision The council decided the clerk would send a survey with the next month's water bills to determine citizen interest in cable television.
    “It was decided that the clerk will send a survey with next month's water bills in order to determine citizen interest in cable television.”
    document 4454, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  32. September 8, 1982 Annexation Motion Stevens second Cox to refer request by Amanda Potterfield for rezoning of tract 2 in Potterfield annexation from A-1 to R-1 to Planning and Zoning Commission document 4454, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  33. October 13, 1982 Neighbors The county planner said the Board of Supervisors asked the city to maintain the 150 foot stretch of county road between the old city limit and the new annexation, because the city surrounded it.
    “the Board Of Supervisors requested that the stretch of road between the old city limit and the new annexation be maintained by the city because the city completely surrounds that 150 foot section of county road now.”
    document 4451, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  34. October 13, 1982 Decision The council approved the Tiffin Fire Department's building permit to expand the fire station with an addition measuring 39 feet by 50 feet.
    “Motion Stevens second Cox to approve request by Tiffin Fire Department for building permit to expand current fire station per drawing with an addition measuring 39 feet by 50 feet.”
    document 4451, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  35. October 13, 1982 Neighbors The county planner described the fringe area study as policy on zoning, subdivisions and annexations in rural areas.
    “The purpose of the fringe area study is the development of policy concerning zoning, subdivisions and annexations in rural areas.”
    document 4451, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  36. October 13, 1982 Decision The council approved rezoning tract two of the Potterfield Annexation from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Single-Family Residential, with one nay.
    “Motion Stevens second Cox to approve the request by Amanda Potterfield to rezone tract two in the Potterfield Annexation from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Single-Family Residential. Roll call vote: Cox, aye; Brown, aye; Spivey, aye; Rohret, nay; Stevens, aye. Carried.”
    document 4452, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  37. October 13, 1982 Ordinance Ordinance 1982-108 adopted: Amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 1979-83 of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa by Changing the Use Regulation of Certain Property from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Single-family Residential document 4751 · meeting · Ord. 1982-108 · 1980s
  38. October 27, 1982 Decision A resolution authorized an interfund loan of $1,100.00 from the general fund to the sewer fund to pay for finishing the dike at the sewer plant.
    “Resolution No. 1982-9 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,100.00 FROM GENERAL TO SEWER”
    document 4450, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 1982-009 · project · 1980s
  39. November 10, 1982 Landmark The agenda listed an offensive odor from the DeKalb Plant.
    “Offensive odor from DeKalb Plant”
    document 4449, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  40. December 8, 1982 Person The clerk read a letter of resignation from James Brotherton as mayor, and the attorney outlined the procedure for filling the vacancy.
    “Clerk read letter of resignation from James Brotherton as mayor. Hoefer outlined procedure for filling the vacancy.”
    document 4448, p. 3 · meeting · James E. Brotherton · Mary Hoefer · 1980s
  41. December 8, 1982 Discussion A council member said that voting to annex one house did not mean he would vote for a large annexation.
    “Brown stated that because he voted to annex one house does not mean he will vote for a large annexation.”
    document 4448, p. 2 · meeting · Dennis Brown · 1980s
  42. December 16, 1982 Decision A notice stated that electors could file a petition requiring the mayoral vacancy to be filled by special election.
    “Electors of the City of Tiffin have the right to file a petition requiring that the vacancy be filled be a special election.”
    document 4446, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  43. December 21, 1982 Person The council appointed Glenn Potter, Jr. as mayor to fill the unexpired term of James Brotherton, who resigned effective December 8, 1982, a term expiring December 31, 1983.
    “Motion Spivey second Brown to appoint Glenn Potter, Jr. as mayor of the City of Tiffin to fill the unexpired term of James Brotherton who resigned effective December 8, 1982 and whose term expires on December 31, 1983.”
    document 4445, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · James E. Brotherton · 1980s
  44. January 12, 1983 Decision A special meeting was called to discuss a proposed agreement for the sale of the lot at 211 Main Street to the Tiffin Fire Association, as long as the property was used for fire protection.
    “proposed agreement for sale of lot at 211 Main Street to the Tiffin Fire Association, as long as property is used for fire protection.”
    document 4442, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  45. January 12, 1983 Decision The council approved committee chairmen, with Dennis Brown for Water and Greg Stevens for Sewer.
    “Committee Chaimen - Community Protection - Chuck Rohret Home and Community - Jerry Cox Human Development- Ted Spivey Sewer - Greg Stevens Water - Dennis Brown”
    document 4443, p. 4 · meeting · Dennis Brown · Greg Stevens · 1980s
  46. January 12, 1983 Resolution Resolution 1983-001 adopted: Motion Rohret second Spivey to approve Resolution Naming Depositories, naming First National Bank of Iowa City, Iowa for coverage in the amount of $75,000.00, Resolution No. 1983-1 document 4443, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1983-001 · 1980s
  47. February 9, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-109 amended the water and sewer ordinances to require bills to be paid by the owner of the property rather than the tenant.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1983-109 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCES NOS. 62 AND 57 SO AS TO REQUIRE WATER AND SEWER BILLS TO BE PAID BY THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY RATHER THAN THE TENANT”
    document 4752, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 109 · 1980s
  48. February 9, 1983 Neighbors The Coralville Public Library board asked $1300.00 as the minimum for next year's contract, or offered an eight month prorated contract for $1000.00.
    “Clerk read letter from Coralville Public Library Board of Trustees asking $1300.00 as minimum for next year's contract or offering an eight month prorated contract for $1000.00.”
    document 4440, p. 5 · meeting · project · 1980s
  49. February 9, 1983 Discussion The attorney advised that it was not legal for the city to reimburse individuals for library cards.
    “Hoefer stated that it is not legal for city to reimburse individuals for library cards”
    document 4440, p. 5 · meeting · Mary Hoefer · 1980s
  50. February 9, 1983 Neighbors The council voted, with one nay, to terminate the service contract with the Coralville Public Library on July 1, 1983 by not renewing it.
    “Motion Cox second Stevens to terminate the service contract with the Coralville Public Library on July 1, 1983 by not renewing the contract for another year. Roll call vote: Rohret, nay; Stevens, aye; Cox, aye; Brown, aye; Spivey, aye. Carried.”
    document 4440, p. 5 · meeting · project · 1980s
  51. February 9, 1983 Neighbors The council approved an addendum with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department at $13.00 per hour for seven hours per week, $4732.00 per year, with payments beginning August 1, 1983.
    “Motion Spivey second Rohret to approve addendum to agreement with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for community protection at a rate of $13.00 per hour for seven hours per week for $4732.00 per year beginning payments on August 1, 1983.”
    document 4440, p. 4 · meeting · project · 1980s
  52. February 9, 1983 Figure The $4732.00 yearly sheriff contract of 1983 is about this many 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Motion Spivey second Rohret to approve addendum to agreement with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for community protection at a rate of $13.00 per hour for seven hours per week for $4732.00 per year beginning payments on August 1, 1983.”
    document 4440, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  53. February 9, 1983 Neighbors Motion Spivey second Rohret to approve addendum to agreement with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for community protection at a rate of $13.00 per hour for seven hours per week for $4732.00 per year beginning payments on August 1, 1983 document 4440, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  54. February 9, 1983 Ordinance Ordinance 1983-109 adopted: Motion Stevens second Spivey to approve ordinance No. 1983-109 document 4752 · meeting · Ord. 1983-109 · 1980s
  55. March 9, 1983 Decision The council agreed to have the engineer get an estimate to move the University of Iowa's 100,000 gallon water tower to Tiffin and hook it into the water system.
    “Council consensus to instruct Engineer Kammerer to get estimate to move University of Iowa's 100,000 gallon water tower to Tiffin and hook it into the water system and present report at April meeting.”
    document 4436, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  56. March 9, 1983 Report The minutes recorded that the sewer plant was in the flood plain area on the map and that without the map's approval or a change the city could not get federal money to expand the plant.
    “However, the sewer plant is in the flood plain area on the map. Unless the city approves the map or shows that the sewer plant should not be included in the flood plain area, the city will not be able to get any federal money for expansion of plant.”
    document 4437, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  57. March 9, 1983 Ordinance Ordinance 1983-110 adopted: Motion Spivey second Brown to adopt Ordinance No. 1983-110 document 4753 · meeting · Ord. 1983-110 · 1980s
  58. March 14, 1983 Figure The $20.00 per regular meeting council pay set by the 1983 ordinance is about $68 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI of the document year). Derived
    “$20.00 for each regular meeting attended by the Councilmember. $10.00 for each special council meeting attended by the Councilmember.”
    document 4753, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  59. March 14, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-110 set council pay at $20.00 for each regular meeting and $10.00 for each special meeting, beginning January 1, 1984.
    “$20.00 for each regular meeting attended by the Councilmember. $10.00 for each special council meeting attended by the Councilmember.”
    document 4753, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 110 · 1980s
  60. March 14, 1983 Decision The same ordinance provided that the Mayor shall receive $500.00 annually.
    “The Mayor shall receive $500.00 annually as compensation.”
    document 4753, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 110 · 1980s
  61. April 6, 1983 Disaster The council met in special session to discuss problems at the sewer plant.
    “The Tiffin City Council met in special session on Wednesday, April 6, 1983 at the Tiffin Methodist Church in order to discuss problems at the sewer plant.”
    document 4433, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  62. April 13, 1983 Spending The council voted to buy a Flygt pump for the sewer plant at approximately $3,000.00.
    “Motion Cox second Brown to purchase Flygt pump model no. CS 3101 at a cost of approximately $3,000.00 for use in sewer plant.”
    document 4431, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  63. April 13, 1983 Figure The engineer estimated about $125,000 to move the University of Iowa tower from Iowa City and hook it to the Tiffin water main, against $150,000-$160,000 for a new one.
    “Kammerer reported that cost estimate for moving University of Iowa's water tower from Iowa City and hooking it up to water main in Tiffin would be approximately $125,000. A new one would cost about $150,000-$160,000.”
    document 4431, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  64. April 13, 1983 Figure The engineer estimated that moving the University of Iowa water tower to Tiffin and connecting it would cost approximately $125,000, against $150,000-$160,000 for a new one.
    “Kammerer reported that cost estimate for moving University of Iowa's water tower from Iowa City and hooking it up to water main in Tiffin would be approximately $125,000. A new one would cost about $150,000-$160,000.”
    document 4431, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  65. May 11, 1983 Report A planner said 30 to 40 homes a year was probably all the market could take, so the 160 acres could represent growth over the next 30 years.
    “Stoffer stated 30 to 40 homes per year in this area is probably all that the market could take. The 160 acres could represent growth over the next 30 years.”
    document 4427, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  66. May 11, 1983 Discussion A councilmember said 160 acres was too large for the present size of the city, and the county planner said map one showed approximately 260 acres that would require a lift station.
    “Rohret stated that 160 acres is too large considering the present size of the city. Cox asked how many acres were in map one. TePaske stated that map one shows approximately 260 acres and city would have to go to lift station to service it.”
    document 4427, p. 2 · meeting · Charles Rohret · 1980s
  67. May 11, 1983 Special event The mayor reported that the Shriners would hold a parade through town on Wednesday, May 18.
    “Potter reported that the Shriners will hold a parade through town on Wednesday, May 18th.”
    document 4429, p. 4 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  68. May 11, 1983 Discussion A bidder reported that the water tank owned by the University of Iowa was in good shape and outlined specifications for moving it to Tiffin.
    “about the inspection of the 100,00 gallon water tank owned by the University of Iowa. He stated that the tank was in good shape. He outlined specification for moving the tank to Tiffin and stated that he would bid on the project.”
    document 4429, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  69. May 11, 1983 Report A council member reported the University of Iowa tower was inspected by Master Tank Company and found in good shape inside, and quoted an estimate for moving the tank of $60,000 to $70,000.
    “Cox reported that the water tower was inspected by Master Tank Company and was found to be in good shape on the inside. He quoted an estimate for moving tank at $60,000 to $70,000.”
    document 4429, p. 3 · meeting · Jerry Cox · 1980s
  70. May 11, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-111 amended the zoning ordinance by creating a new A2 zone and regulating the uses allowed there.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1983-111 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 83, THE OFFICIAL ZONING ORDINANCE BY CREATING A NEW A2 ZONE AND REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE USES ALLOWED THEREIN.”
    document 4754, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 111 · 1980s
  71. May 11, 1983 Ordinance Ordinance 1983-111 adopted: Motion Spivey second Brown to adopt Ordinance No. 1983-111 document 4754 · meeting · Ord. 1983-111 · 1980s
  72. May 13, 1983 Figure The engineer figured a rate increase of $5.40 per unit, based on 185 units and an 18 year loan at 9% interest.
    “engineer figured a rate increase of $5.40 per unit based on 185 units with an 18 year loan at 9% interest.”
    document 4426, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  73. May 13, 1983 Ordinance Ordinance 1983-112 adopted: Motion Rohret second Spivey to adopt Ordinance No. 1983-112 document 4755 · meeting · Ord. 1983-112 · 1980s
  74. June 8, 1983 Discussion The council discussed a wastewater inspection report from the state environmental quality department.
    “Council discusses wastewater inspection report from the DEQ.”
    document 4425, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  75. June 8, 1983 Discussion The mayor said the city should add some money to the fire station expansion project in order to have a meeting room.
    “Potter stated that he thought the city should add some money to the fire station expansion project in order to have a meeting room.”
    document 4425, p. 5 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  76. June 8, 1983 Figure A council member said the $3,000.00 had been only an estimate for the pump, other parts were extra, and the cost was then $3,862.24.
    “Brown stated that $3,000.00 was only an estimate for the pump and all other necessary parts were extra. The cost is currently $3,862.24.”
    document 4425, p. 5 · meeting · Dennis Brown · 1980s
  77. June 8, 1983 Report The engineer reported that the University of Iowa responded that no one else was interested in its water tower and that the University would ask the Board of Regents for approval to give the tower to Tiffin.
    “the University responded that no one else was interested in the tower at this time. The University will ask approval from the Board of Regents to give the tower to Tiffin.”
    document 4425, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  78. June 8, 1983 Board Johnson County Compensation Board (city appointee): the earliest appointment the archive records
    “Motion Spivey second Stevens to appoint Chuck Rohret to the County Compensation Board”
    document 4425, p. 3 · meeting · board · 1980s
  79. August 10, 1983 Discussion The attorney told the council that general obligation bonds were more secure than revenue bonds and that repayment could still be raised by raising taxes.
    “Attorney stated that general obligation bonds are more secure and council could still raise the money for repayment by raising taxes.”
    document 4423, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  80. August 10, 1983 Decision The council agreed by consensus to have the attorney contact the bonding attorney to sell $65,000.00 of general obligation bonds, repaid over 10 years, with $20,000.00 from the water fund making up the difference.
    “Council consensus to instruct attorney at contact bonding attorney in order to sell $65,000.00 general obligation bonds and repay it 10 years. Council will use $20,000.00 in water fund to make up the difference in cost.”
    document 4423, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  81. August 10, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-114 adopted Chapter 45 of the Iowa Code as the method for conducting Tiffin elections.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1983-114 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING CHAPTER 45 OF THE IOWA CODE AS THE METHOD FOR CONDUCTING TIFFIN ELECTIONS.”
    document 4757, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 114 · 1980s
  82. August 10, 1983 Figure The mayor said the city had just spent over $3,600.00 to install a pump at the sewer plant to prevent flooding of the plant and sewers backing up into basements.
    “Potter stated that city had just spent over $3,600.00 to install pump at sewer plant to prevent flooding of plant and sewer backing up into basements.”
    document 4423, p. 6 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  83. August 10, 1983 Spending Bids on the water tower were opened; the lowest listed was $72,950.00 for demolition, transport and reconstruction of the existing 100,000 gallon tank.
    “Service Enterprise Corporation - alternate no. 1 $72,950.00 with unit adjustment of $12.00.”
    document 4423, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  84. August 10, 1983 Spending Bids on alternate no. 2, a new elevated water storage tank, ranged from $123,325.00 to $163,720.00.
    “Universal Tank - alternate no. 2 $123,325.00 with unit adjustment of $6.00. Brown Steel Construction - alternate no. 2 $163,720.00 with unit adjustment of $9.00.”
    document 4423, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  85. August 10, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-113 amended the water ordinance to eliminate payment of a water deposit.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1983-113 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 62 RELATING TO THE WATER SYSTEM SO AS TO ELIMINATE PAYMENT OF A WATER DEPOSIT.”
    document 4756, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 113 · 1980s
  86. August 10, 1983 Ordinance Ordinance 1983-113 adopted: Motion Spivey second Cox to adopt Ordinance No. 1983-113 document 4756 · meeting · Ord. 1983-113 · 1980s
  87. August 10, 1983 Ordinance Ordinance 1983-114 adopted: Motion Rohret second Spivey to adopt Ordinance No. 1983-114 document 4757 · meeting · Ord. 1983-114 · 1980s
  88. August 17, 1983 Report A speaker in the community forum reported problems with duck weed on the effluent ponds and that a mower for the tractor had been purchased.
    “that the city is having problems with duck weed on the effluent ponds and that a mower for the tractor had also been purchased.”
    document 4421, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  89. August 17, 1983 Spending Motion Brown second Stevens to give tentative approval contingent upon obtaining Department of Air, Water and Waste Management construction permit and obtaining financing, to Service Enterprise Corporation of Evansville, Indiana for removal of 100,000 gallon water storage tank from the University …
    “$72,950.00 as printed”
    document 4421, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  90. September 14, 1983 Decision The agenda listed accepting a petition to stagger terms of councilmembers and a resolution placing the question of staggered terms on the November 8 election.
    “Accept petition to stagger terms of councilmembers c. RESOLUTION PLACING QUESTION OF STAGGERED TERMS ON NOV. 8th ELECTION”
    document 4420, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  91. September 14, 1983 Annexation A petition for voluntary annexation of approximately 131 acres north of Tiffin was presented on behalf of the landowner, John W. Grace.
    “presented petition for voluntary annexation of approximately 131 acres north of Tiffin on behalf of John W. Grace.”
    document 4420, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  92. September 14, 1983 Decision The council placed a question on the November 8, 1983 ballot asking whether council terms should change from two to four years to provide for staggered terms.
    “A RESOLUTION PLACING A SPECIAL QUESTION ON THE BALLOT FOR THE REGULAR ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8, 1983 - "Shall the term for city councilmembers by changed from two to four years in order to provide for staggered terms?"”
    document 4420, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  93. September 14, 1983 Milestone The earliest Fire Chief in the archive
    “bills. Stapes asked about dates for open burning. Potter instructed Fire Chief Morgan to set open burning dates for two weeks for leaves and garden d”
    document 4420, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  94. September 14, 1983 Ordinance Ordinance 1983-115 adopted: Motion Spivey second Rohret to adopt Ordinance No. 1983-115 document 4758 · meeting · Ord. 1983-115 · 1980s
  95. September 28, 1983 Report The developer's representative estimated property-tax revenue to the city at between $290 and $330 per home on $50,000-$60,000 homes.
    “He estimated revenue from property taxes on $50,000-$60,000 homes at between $290-$330 per home to the city.”
    document 4419, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  96. September 28, 1983 Figure The same estimate gave a net revenue to the city of about $300.00 per home.
    “Stoffer estimated a net revenue of about $300.00 per home.”
    document 4419, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  97. September 28, 1983 Figure An estimate given at the annexation discussion put city property-tax revenue from $50,000-$60,000 homes at $290-$330 per home.
    “He estimated revenue from property taxes on $50,000-$60,000 homes at between $290-$330 per home to the city.”
    document 4419, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  98. September 28, 1983 Discussion The county planner said the county saw no problem with using the whole area over time but felt 40 acres at one time would be reasonable.
    “The county sees no problem with utilizing it all over a period of time, but feels that 40 acres at one time would be reasonable.”
    document 4419, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  99. September 28, 1983 Discussion The engineer said the new water tower would give more water capacity.
    “The new water tower will give more water capacity. Rohret: I”
    document 4419, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  100. September 28, 1983 Figure The clerk-treasurer said that year's road use tax, liquor profit and state municipal assistance totaled approximately $40.00 per person.
    “This year's road use tax, liquor profit and state municipal assistance totals approximately $40.00 per person.”
    document 4419, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s

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