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Tiffin through time

Every dated item of the town's history in the archive on one list: history notes, checked research claims, events read from the records, ordinances, resolutions of the kinds that mark the town's life, project milestones, the earliest appointment to each board and proclamations. Each line is as the records put it, with its page. Atom feed.

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. May 11, 1983 Report A consultant reported that an interest-free community development loan through the state went first to counties with high unemployment rates or to cities that could repay quickly.
    “a community development loan with no interest would be available through the state, but that first consideration went to counties with high unemployment rates, or to cities who could pay back the loan on a short term.”
    document 4429, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. June 8, 1983 Figure The council added $10.00 for each special meeting of the council, board of adjustment and planning and zoning commission to the clerk's pay from July 1, 1983.
    “plus pay $10.00 for each special meeting of the council, board of adjustment, planning and zoning commission, effective July 1, 1983.”
    document 4425, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  11. June 8, 1983 Decision On June 8, 1983 the council appointed a representative to the County Compensation Board.
    “Motion Spivey second Stevens to appoint Chuck Rohret to the County Compensation Board. Carried unanimously.”
    document 4425, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. June 8, 1983 Report The consultant reported that part of the new jobs bill would lend interest-free money to cities with a specific need, and that since Johnson County did not have high unemployment, Tiffin might not qualify.
    “part of the new jobs bill will loan money to cities who have a specific need and can pay back the money on a short term. However, since Johnson County does not have high unemployment, Tiffin may not qualify for this loan. The loan is without interest.”
    document 4425, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. July 13, 1983 Discussion After a discussion of the sheriff's protection, a council member said he would talk with Coralville to see whether it was interested in contracting with Tiffin for police protection.
    “Rohret will talk with Coralville and see if they are interested in contracting with Tiffin for protection.”
    document 4424, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  19. August 10, 1983 Discussion In a special session on the fringe area study, a county representative said the Board of Supervisors was concerned about the stipulation in areas 3 and 5 that the county could not rezone any land.
    “Sehr stated that the Board of Supervisors was concerned about the stipulation in areas 3 and 5 that the county could not rezone any land.”
    document 4422, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. August 17, 1983 Spending The council gave tentative approval, contingent on a state permit and financing, to a firm for removal of a 100,000 gallon water storage tank from the University of Iowa property and its installation and reconditioning in Tiffin at a bid price of $72,950.
    “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 of Iowa property and installation and reconditioning it in Tiffin at their bid price of $72,950 .00 according to specifications.”
    document 4421, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  31. August 17, 1983 Figure $72,950 as printed (1983) · about $250,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “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 of Iowa property and installation and reconditioning it in Tiffin at their bid price of $72,950 .00 according to specifications.”
    document 4421, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. September 14, 1983 Decision Two Planning and Zoning Commission members whose terms expired declined to renew, and the council appointed two others for five-year terms.
    “Potter reported that Darla Bartels and Tom Hoyt do not wish to renew their terms on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion Cox second Brown to appoint Mick Potter and Dave Stoner to the Planning and Zoning Commission for terms of five years”
    document 4420, p. 4 · meeting · Darla Bartels · Tom Hoyt · 1980s
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. September 28, 1983 Annexation A motion to accept a petition for voluntary annexation of approximately 131 acres north of Tiffin did not carry, with all five council members voting no.
    “Motion Brown second Stevens to accept petition by John W. Grace for voluntary annexation of approximately 131 acres north of Tiffin. Roll call vote: Cox, no; Brown, no; Spivey, no; Rohret, no; Stevens, no. Motion did not carry.”
    document 4419, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. September 28, 1983 Spending The council awarded Service Enterprise Corporation the contract to dismantle, move and reassemble the 100,000 gallon water tower from the University of Iowa for $75,290.00, by a unanimous vote.
    “A RESOLUTION AWARDING SERVICE ENTERPRISE CORPORATION WITH CONTRACT TO DISMANTLE, MOVE AND REASSEMBLE 100,000 GALLON WATER TOWER FROM UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR $75,290.00”
    document 4419, p. 8 · meeting · 1980s
  47. September 28, 1983 Figure The $75,290.00 tower contract of 1983 is about this many 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “A RESOLUTION AWARDING SERVICE ENTERPRISE CORPORATION WITH CONTRACT TO DISMANTLE, MOVE AND REASSEMBLE 100,000 GALLON WATER TOWER FROM UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR $75,290.00”
    document 4419, p. 8 · meeting · 1980s
  48. September 28, 1983 Report The minutes record a wash house described as the second oldest structure in Tiffin.
    “the wash house is the second oldest structure in Tiffin and it also supports his grape crop.”
    document 4419, p. 9 · meeting · 1980s
  49. September 28, 1983 Annexation Motion Brown second Stevens to accept petition by John W. Grace for voluntary annexation of approximately 131 acres north of Tiffin document 4419, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  50. September 28, 1983 Spending A RESOLUTION AWARDING SERVICE ENTERPRISE CORPORATION WITH CONTRACT TO DISMANTLE, MOVE AND REASSEMBLE 100,000 GALLON WATER TOWER FROM UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR $75,290.00 was introduced by Stevens and
    “$75,290.00 as printed; project water-tower”
    document 4419, p. 8 · meeting · 1980s
  51. September 28, 1983 Neighbors A RESOLUTION AWARDING SERVICE ENTERPRISE CORPORATION WITH CONTRACT TO DISMANTLE, MOVE AND REASSEMBLE 100,000 GALLON WATER TOWER FROM UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR $75,290.00 was introduced by Stevens and document 4419, p. 8 · meeting · 1980s
  52. October 12, 1983 Decision The council appointed the clerk as secretary to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
    “Motion Rohret second Stevens to appoint clerk as secretary to Planning and Zoning Commission. Carried unanimously.”
    document 4417, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  53. October 12, 1983 Annexation On October 12, 1983 the council approved a petition for voluntary annexation of 53 1/2 acres north of the city limits, four ayes to one nay.
    “Motion Stevens second Brown to approve petition for voluntary annexation of 53\( \frac{1}{2} \) acres north of city limits as presented by owners, John W. and Betty Lou Grace. Roll call vote: Spivey, aye; Rohret, nay. Stevens, aye; Cox, aye; Brown, aye. Carried.”
    document 4417, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  54. October 12, 1983 Figure The bills paid in October 1983 include $103.25 to the City of Iowa City for first quarter JCCOG dues.
    “City of Iowa City, JCCOG dues 1st qtr ............................ 103.25”
    document 4417, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  55. October 12, 1983 Figure The JCCOG quarterly dues of $103.25 of $103.25 as printed in 1983 is about $350 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “City of Iowa City, JCCOG dues 1st qtr ............................ 103.25”
    document 4417, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  56. October 12, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-116 repealed and re-enacted Section 15 of the zoning ordinance to provide a new M1 industrial zone use classification.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1983-116 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 83 OF THE ORDINANCES OF TIFFIN, IOWA BY REPEALING SECTION 15 OF THE ORDINANCE AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF SECTION 15 AS OUTLINED BELOW PROVIDING FOR A NEW M1 INDUSTRIAL ZONE USE CLASSIFICATION.”
    document 4759, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 116 · 1980s
  57. October 12, 1983 Decision A resolution numbered 1983-12 fixed a date for action on issuing $65,000 General Obligation Water Bonds.
    “Council member Cox introduced the Resolution No. 1983-12 to fix a date for meeting at which it is proposed to take action for the issuance of $65,000 General Obligation Water Bonds”
    document 4417, p. 3 · meeting · Jerry Cox · 1980s
  58. October 12, 1983 Neighbors The attorney reported that the dedication of Roberts Ferry Road in the Potterfield Annexation and the agreement with the Board of Supervisors for maintenance of that portion of the road were not in acceptable form.
    “Lynch reported that the dedication of Roberts Ferry Road in the Potterfield Annexation and the agreement with the Johnson County Board of Supervisors for maintenance of that portion of Roberts Ferry Road which is surrounded by the city were not in acceptable form.”
    document 4417, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  59. October 12, 1983 Special event The council set trick-or-treating for Sunday, October 30, 1983 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
    “Council set date for trick-or-treating for Sunday, October 30, 1983 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.”
    document 4417, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  60. October 12, 1983 Annexation Motion Stevens second Brown to approve petition for voluntary annexation of 53\( \frac{1}{2} \) acres north of city limits as presented by owners, John W. and Betty Lou Grace document 4417, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  61. October 12, 1983 Ordinance Ordinance 1983-116 adopted: Amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 83 of the Ordinances of Tiffin, Iowa by Repealing document 4759 · meeting · Ord. 1983-116 · 1980s
  62. November 9, 1983 Special event The council set the date for the Holiday Open House at the Tiffin Fire Station for Sunday, December 18th from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
    “Council set date for Holiday Open House at Tiffin Fire Station for Sunday, December 18th from 1:00-3:00 p.m.”
    document 4416, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  63. November 9, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-117 changed council terms from two years to four years, with the majority of highest vote-getters elected to four-year terms, the remainder to two-year terms, and ties settled by lot.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1983-117 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 69 BY CHANGING THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM TWO YEARS TO FOUR YEARS AND PROVIDING STAGGERED TERMS.”
    document 4760, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 117 · 1980s
  64. November 9, 1983 Discussion The council agenda listed a discussion of peddlers in Tiffin and a regulating ordinance.
    “Discussion of peddlers in Tiffin and regulating ordinance c. Weeds and debris at county shed d. Set date for open house e. Holiday Decorating Contest 8. Standing Committee Reports a. Attorney b. Engineer c. JCCOG d.”
    document 4416, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  65. November 9, 1983 Annexation Resolution 1983-12 accepting the voluntary annexation petition of John W. and Betty Lou Grace for approximately 53 1/2 acres north of Tiffin was adopted, with one nay.
    “RESOLUTION NO. 1983-12 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PETITION BY JOHN W. AND BETTY LOU GRACE FOR APPROXIMATELY 53 1/2 ACRES NORTH OF TIFFIN was introduced by Brown and ready by the clerk. Motion Brown second Stevens to adopt Resolution No. 1983-12. Roll call vote: Brown, aye; Cox, aye; Spivey, aye; Rohret, nay; Stevens, aye. Carried”
    document 4416, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 1983-012 · 1980s
  66. November 9, 1983 Decision The mayor reported that the question on the November 8th ballot received the proper majority, and the council adopted Ordinance 1983-117 changing council terms from two years to four with staggered terms.
    “after the mayor reported that the question on the November 8th ballot received the proper majority for approval by the voters.”
    document 4416, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 1983-117 · 1980s
  67. November 9, 1983 Ordinance Ordinance 1983-117 adopted: Motion Cox, second Spivey to adopt Ordinance No. 1983-117 document 4760 · meeting · Ord. 1983-117 · 1980s
  68. November 9, 1983 Ordinance Ordinance 1983-118 adopted: Motion Rohret second Brown to adopt Ordinance No. 1983-118 document 4761 · meeting · Ord. 1983-118 · 1980s
  69. November 14, 1983 Decision The printed ordinance on four-year council terms states it takes effect after approval by the registered electors at a special election held for that purpose.
    “after its approval by the registered electors of the City of Tiffin at a Special Election held for the purpose of approving this Ordinance.”
    document 4760, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  70. December 14, 1983 Spending The council adopted a resolution providing for the issuance of $65,000 General Obligation Water Bonds and for the levy of taxes to pay them.
    “A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $65,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION WATER BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES TO PAY THE SAME”
    document 4415, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  71. December 14, 1983 Milestone The mayors of Tiffin and Oxford presented a plaque of appreciation to a Johnson County Council of Governments staff member who was retiring at the end of December.
    “Mayor Potter and Mayor Saxton of Oxford presented Barbara Bechtoldt of JCCOG with a plaque of appreciation for her service to the communities. She is retiring at the end of December.”
    document 4415, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  72. December 14, 1983 Annexation A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TIFFIN AND THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONCERNING ROBERTS FERRY ROAD IN POTTERFIELD ANNEXATION was introduced by Councilman Rohret and document 4415, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  73. December 14, 1983 Neighbors A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TIFFIN AND THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONCERNING ROBERTS FERRY ROAD IN POTTERFIELD ANNEXATION was introduced by Councilman Rohret and document 4415, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  74. January 1, 1984 Person The mayor appointed committee chairmen, including a chairman of the community protection committee and a councilmember to attend Planning and Zoning meetings.
    “Potter appointed the following committee chairmen: Stevens to community protection, Morgan to Humdan Development and to work on grants, Spivey to Home and Community, Potter to policy and administration, Cox to water and to attend civil defense meetings, Kobold to sewer and to attend Planning and Zoning meetings and JGGOC”
    document 4414, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  75. January 1, 1984 Decision The mayor appointed committee chairmen, with Cox to water and to attend civil defense meetings.
    “Potter appointed the following committee chairmen: Stevens to community protection, Morgan to Humdan Development and to work on grants, Spivey to Home and Community, Potter to policy and administration, Cox to water and to attend civil defense meetings, Kobold to sewer and to attend Planning and Zoning meetings and JGGOC meetings”
    document 4414, p. 2 · meeting · Jerry Cox · 1980s
  76. January 11, 1984 Figure The $45.00 hourly attorney rate of 1984 is about this many 2026 dollars per hour (derived). Derived
    “Motion Spivey second Cox to appoint Larry Lynch as attorney for 1984 and his associate Stephen Greenleaf, both a rate of $45.00 per hour.”
    document 4413, p. 2 · meeting · Larry Lynch · Stephen Greenleaf · 1980s
  77. January 11, 1984 Figure The council appointed Larry Lynch as attorney for 1984 and his associate Stephen Greenleaf, both at $45.00 per hour.
    “Motion Spivey second Cox to appoint Larry Lynch as attorney for 1984 and his associate Stephen Greenleaf, both a rate of $45.00 per hour.”
    document 4413, p. 2 · meeting · Larry Lynch · Stephen Greenleaf · 1980s
  78. February 8, 1984 Discussion The fire chief asked the city to help build an addition to the fire station, saying the city could use the meeting room if it helped pay heating costs, and estimated the project at $20,000.00 with donated labor.
    “Tom Morgan, Chief of Tiffin Fire Department, address council and asked if city would contribute money to help build addition to fire station. He stated that the city could use the meeting room if city helped to pay heating costs. He estimated total cost of project at $20,000.00 with donated labor.”
    document 4412, p. 2 · meeting · Tom Morgan · 1980s
  79. February 8, 1984 Decision The council voted to contribute $3,000.00 to the Tiffin Fire Department for a new addition to the fire station, if legal; the chief estimated the project at $20,000.00 with donated labor.
    “Motion Cox second Spivey to contribut $3,000.00 to Tiffin Fire Department for cost of new addition to fire station, if it is legal for city to do so.”
    document 4412, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  80. February 8, 1984 Person A representative of Shive-Hattery introduced himself as the new city engineer.
    “John Schumacher introduced himself at the new city engineer from Shive-Hattery.”
    document 4412, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  81. February 8, 1984 Neighbors In a budget workshop the council agreed by consensus not to budget for a library contract in FY '85 and to add money for playground equipment.
    “Council consensus not to budget for library contract in FY '85, but to add more money for playground equipment.”
    document 4412, p. 8 · meeting · project · 1980s
  82. February 8, 1984 Report The city engineer reported the contractor was behind schedule on the water tower but expected to finish within a 270 day limit.
    “He also reported that the contractor is behind schedule on the water tower but expects to be completed within his 270 day limit.”
    document 4412, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  83. February 8, 1984 Decision After studying the budget, the mayor named a group to study a water rate increase and the council set a public hearing on it for March 14, 1984.
    “found necessary to increase water rates, but the amount was not known at this time. Mayor Potter appointed Stevens, Cox, Clerk Kern and himself to study water rate increase and make recommendation to council. Council set date for public hearing on water rate increase for 7:00 p.m. on March 14, 1984 at church.”
    document 4412, p. 3 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Jerry Cox · Greg Stevens · 1980s
  84. February 8, 1984 Neighbors Motion Cox second Morgan to approve agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation whereby Tiffin would pick up materials for new railroad signs at both crossings, free of charge to city as long as city installs signs within certain time limits document 4412, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  85. March 14, 1984 Decision A notice set a public hearing for February 8, 1984 on a proposed amendment to the sewer ordinance that would increase sewer rates by $1.00 per unit per month.
    “a public hearing on Wednesday, February 8, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. at the Tiffin Methodist Church on the proposed amendment to sewer ordinance which would increase sewer rates by $1.00 per unit per month.”
    document 4411, p. 9 · meeting · 1980s
  86. March 14, 1984 Discussion The mayor reported that the city would buy a used boat from state surplus when available in order to treat algae growing on the sewer ponds.
    “Potter reported that city will purchase used boat from state surplus or other agency, when available, in order to treat algea growing on sewer ponds.”
    document 4411, p. 6 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  87. March 14, 1984 Neighbors The attorney distributed a contract with the Coralville Animal Shelter for boarding cats, to be approved formally the next month.
    “Attorney distributed copies of contract with Coralville Animal Shelter for boarding cats”
    document 4411, p. 5 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 1980s
  88. March 14, 1984 Report The attorney reported that it was legal for the city to grant money to the volunteer fire department for construction of an addition to the fire station.
    “Attorney reported that it is legal for city to grant money to volunteer fire department to use in construction of addition to fire station.”
    document 4411, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  89. March 14, 1984 Neighbors The council voted by roll call, all ayes, to authorize the mayor to sign the Fringe Area Policy Agreement with Johnson County, covering the two miles around the city limits for 21 years with review every three years.
    “Motion Spivey second Stevens to authorize mayor to sign FRINGE AREA POLICY AGREEMENT BETWEEN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA AND TIFFIN, IOWA which establishes acceptable uses and future plans for property within a two miles radius of Tiffin city limits for period of 21 years with review every three years.”
    document 4411, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  90. March 14, 1984 World event A councilmember planned to show a film during national tornado alert month on tornado safety and the use of sirens.
    “He plans to show a film during national tornado alert month which describes safety for tornadoes and use of sirens for warnings.”
    document 4411, p. 3 · meeting · Jerry Cox · 1980s
  91. March 14, 1984 Report A council member reported that an Iowa Railroad Company official said trains should not be going over 15 mph through Tiffin.
    “Monica Moen reported that she talked with someone in Des Moines from the Iowa Railroad Company about trains speeding through Tiffin. He told her that trains should not be going over 15 mph through Tiffin and if there are future problems she should contact him again.”
    document 4411, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  92. March 14, 1984 Neighbors Motion Spivey second Stevens to authorize mayor to sign FRINGE AREA POLICY AGREEMENT BETWEEN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA AND TIFFIN, IOWA which establishes acceptable uses and future plans for property within a two miles radius of Tiffin city limits for period of 21 years with review every three years document 4411, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  93. March 14, 1984 Ordinance Ordinance 1984-121 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 73 of the Ordinances of Tiffin, Iowa, Said Ordinance Establishing Rates for Service, Charges for the Collection of Garbage and Providing for the Collection of Garbage Within the City of Tiffin by Contract with One or More Private Collectors document 4763 · meeting · Ord. 1984-121 · 1980s
  94. April 11, 1984 Decision The council authorized the mayor to sign a one-year contract with the City of Coralville for animal control (cats), with a boarding fee of $5.00 per day and an impounding fee of $10.00 per cat.
    “Motion Spivey second Kobold to authorize Mayor Potter to sign contract with City of Coralville for animal control (cats) for period of one year, boarding fee is $5.00 per day and impounding fee if $10.00 per cat, Tiffin will deliver to shelter, room available, and”
    document 4409, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  95. April 11, 1984 Neighbors The council voted unanimously to sign a one-year animal control contract with Coralville for cats, with a boarding fee of $5.00 per day and an impounding fee of $10.00 per cat.
    “Motion Spivey second Kobold to authorize Mayor Potter to sign contract with City of Coralville for animal control (cats) for period of one year, boarding fee is $5.00 per day and impounding fee if $10.00 per cat, Tiffin will deliver to shelter, room available, and euthanize if not claimed or adopted.”
    document 4409, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  96. April 11, 1984 Discussion The clerk-treasurer said that money could have been invested at a higher rate had the city known the water tower payments would be delayed.
    “Clerk expressed concern with delays in water tower contract, stated that money could have been invested at higher rate if city would have known that payments would be delayed.”
    document 4409, p. 4 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1980s
  97. April 11, 1984 Neighbors Motion Spivey second Kobold to authorize Mayor Potter to sign contract with City of Coralville for animal control (cats) for period of one year, boarding fee is $5.00 per day and impounding fee if $10.00 per cat, Tiffin will deliver to shelter, room available, and euthanize if not claimed or adopted document 4409, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  98. April 11, 1984 Ordinance Ordinance 1984-122 adopted: Amending Ordinances Nos. 62' and 120 of the Ordinances of Tiffin, Iowa, Said Ordinance Waiving Certain Minimum Fees for the Use and Service of the Municipal Water System of Tiffin, Iowa document 4764 · meeting · Ord. 1984-122 · 1980s
  99. April 11, 1984 Ordinance Ordinance 1984-123 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 119 of the Ordinances of Tiffin, Iowa, Said Ordinance Waiving Certain Minimum Fees for the Rules for the Use and Service of the Municipal Sewer System of Tiffin, Iowa document 4765 · meeting · Ord. 1984-123 · 1980s
  100. April 21, 1984 Milestone A 1984 council discussion recalls a Board of Adjustment variance granted on September 22, 1981 for a mobile home lot.
    “Potter explained that Madden had received a variance from the Board of Adjustment on September 22, 1981 to place a mobile home on the lot at 101 Summerhays Street because water and sewer lines run through the lot making it unfeasible to build a house on the property.”
    document 4408, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s

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