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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 7, 1975 Person A councilmember moved to accept a councilwoman's resignation from the City Council effective May 8, 1975.
    “Glenn Potter made a motion to accept Beverly Birtcher's resignation from the City Council effective May 8, 1975.”
    document 4606, p. 6 · meeting · Beverly Birtcher · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  2. June 11, 1975 World event The Mayor has received a request from the Johnson County Bicentennial Committee to have this community take an active part in projects. document 4605, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s
  3. August 13, 1975 Decision The charter provides for five councilmen elected at large for two-year terms and a mayor elected for two years.
    “The council consists of five (5) councilmen elected at large, for terms of two (2) years. SECTION 6. Term of Mayor. The mayor is elected for a term of two (2) years.”
    document 4719, p. 1 · Ord. 69 · 1970s
  4. August 13, 1975 Decision The charter ordinance states the form of government is Mayor-Council.
    “The form of government of City of Tiffin, Iowa, is the Mayor-Council form of government.”
    document 4719, p. 1 · Ord. 69 · 1970s
  5. August 13, 1975 Decision The minutes record a motion to create the office of Clerk-Treasurer as Ordinance #71.
    “Smith made the motion to create the office of City Clerk-Treasurer and naming the duties of the office as Ordinance #71.”
    document 4600, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 71 · Judy Smith · 1970s
  6. August 14, 1975 Decision The signed document creating the office of City Clerk-Treasurer is headed Ordinance No. 74.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 74 AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE OFFICE OF CITY CLERK - TREASURER AND NAMING THE DUTIES OF THE OFFICE.”
    document 4720, p. 1 · Ord. 71 · 1970s
  7. August 14, 1975 Decision The ordinance sets the Clerk-Treasurer as appointed by the council at the first January meeting after a regular city election for a two-year term.
    “There is hereby created the office of City Clerk-Treasurer to be appointed by the city council at the first meeting of January following a regular city election for a two-year term commencing on that date”
    document 4720, p. 1 · Ord. 71 · 1970s
  8. September 10, 1975 Person The council appointed a Clerk-Treasurer to serve until January 1, 1976.
    “Smith moved and Potter seconded to appoint Beverly Birtcher Clerk-Treasurer, serving until January 1, 1976.”
    document 4596, p. 1 · meeting · Beverly Birtcher · Judy Smith · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  9. November 12, 1975 Figure A councilmember moved to set the Clerk-Treasurer's wages at $170.00 per month.
    “and thereafter, set wages for the Clerk-Treasurer at $170.00 per month.”
    document 4591, p. 3 · meeting · Judy Smith · Beverly Birtcher · 1970s
  10. December 10, 1975 Decision The mayor appointed the heads of the committees, with Roger Janssen heading Water.
    “The Mayor appointed the heads of the following committees: Tom Morgan - Streets Janis Stratton - Recreation Roger Janssen - Water Glenn Potter - Sanitation”
    document 4588, p. 5 · meeting · Roger Janssen · 1970s
  11. March 10, 1976 Figure A councilmember moved to increase the Clerk-Treas. salary from $170.00 per month to $225.00 per month beginning April 1, 1976.
    “Potter moved to increase the Clerk-Treas. salary from $170.00 per month to $225.00 per month beginning April 1, 1976.”
    document 4575, p. 3 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  12. April 14, 1976 Report The mayor reported on progress in the purchase of a fire siren and said there were no purchase possibilities yet.
    “The Mayor reported on progress in the purchase of a fire siren. No purchase possibilities as yet.”
    document 4573, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  13. August 10, 1977 Figure A councilmember moved to increase council fees from $5.00 to $10.00 per meeting from January 2, 1978 and, in a second motion, to set the mayor's salary at $250.00 per year.
    “Formanek moved to increase Councilmembers fees from $5.00 per meeting to $10.00 per meeting beginning January 2, 1978 and payable December, 1978. Potter seconded and motion carried unanimously. Formanek moved to set the Mayor salary at $250.00 per year beginning January 2, 1978, payable in December, 1978.”
    document 4544, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1970s
  14. August 10, 1977 Figure $10.00 per meeting as printed in 1977 is about $56 per meeting in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Formanek moved to increase Councilmembers fees from $5.00 per meeting to $10.00 per meeting beginning January 2, 1978 and payable December, 1978. Potter seconded and motion carried unanimously. Formanek moved to set the Mayor salary at $250.00 per year beginning January 2, 1978, payable in December, 1978.”
    document 4544, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  15. September 14, 1977 Figure A councilmember moved to increase the Clerk-Treas. salary to $250.00 per month retroactive to September 1, 1977.
    “Potter moved to increase the Clerk-Treas. salary to $250.00 per month retroactive to September 1, 1977.”
    document 4543, p. 3 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  16. November 9, 1977 Place The council met in regular session in the Clear Creek School Board Room.
    “The Tiffin City Council met in regular session on November 9, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. in the Clear Creek School Board Room.”
    document 4541, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  17. January 11, 1978 Decision The mayor appointed the chairpersons for the year, with Janssen heading Water.
    “Mayor Formanek appointed the following chairpersons for the new ten: Streets, Morgan; Water, Janssen; Sewer & Solid Waste, Potter; and Parks & Recreation, Stratton and Environment, Sheridan”
    document 4537, p. 4 · meeting · Roger Janssen · 1970s
  18. February 8, 1978 Report A resident sought to clarify his understanding with fire department representatives concerning the installed warning system at the fire station; he was told the city had spent prior budgeted amounts in fire protection.
    “concerning the installed warning system at the fire station. He was advised that the City had spent prior budgeted amounts in fire protection.”
    document 4536, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s
  19. May 10, 1978 Discussion Fire Station and Community Building was listed as unfinished business, and the building project was deferred until the June 14 meeting.
    “The building project will be deferred until the June 14th meeting.”
    document 4532, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  20. July 12, 1978 Person The council appointed a Chief of Police and authorized the chief to appoint deputies to provide law enforcement.
    “resolved to appoint Ed White as Chief of Police and authorized him to appoint persons as his deputies to provide law enforcement to City of Tiffin”
    document 4528, p. 2 · meeting · David R. White · Janis Stratton · 1970s
  21. August 9, 1978 Figure A councilmember moved to increase the public works employee's salary to $12,500.00 per year effective August 26, 1978.
    “Stratton moved to increase Ralph Brown's salary to $12,500.00 per year effective beginning August 26, 1978.”
    document 4526, p. 2 · meeting · Janis Stratton · Ralph Brown · 1970s
  22. August 9, 1978 Figure $12,500.00 per year as printed in 1978 is about $65,000 per year in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Stratton moved to increase Ralph Brown's salary to $12,500.00 per year effective beginning August 26, 1978.”
    document 4526, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  23. August 9, 1978 Decision The mayor appointed council members to standing committees, with Sheridan taking Water.
    “Mayor appointed following council members to standing committees: Streets, Morgan; Sanitation, Potter; Water, Sheridan; Environment, Stratton and Recreation, Madden”
    document 4526, p. 2 · meeting · Richard Sheridan · 1970s
  24. September 20, 1978 Decision At a special session to appoint a zoning commission, a councilmember moved to appoint six named persons and a seventh member to be filled by the council.
    “Stratton made motion to appoint the following persons to the zoning commission: B. Bream; D. Flansburg; M. Herdliska; W. Stratton, R. Janssen; Bev Birtcher and a seventh member to be filled by Council.”
    document 4522, p. 1 · meeting · Bill Bream · Dale Flansburg · Mary Ann Herdliska · Wayne Stratton · Roger Janssen · Beverly Birtcher · Janis Stratton · 1970s
  25. November 8, 1978 Decision The meeting notes say the council would meet in the School Board room from the December regular meeting.
    “Council will meet in the School Board room effective at the December Regular meeting.”
    document 4520, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  26. December 13, 1978 Figure A motion increased the Clerk-Treas. salary from $250/month to $300/month.
    “Motion for Clerk-Treas. salary to be increased from $250/month to $300/month made by Sheridan and seconded by Potter.”
    document 4519, p. 2 · meeting · Richard Sheridan · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  27. December 13, 1978 Figure $300.00 monthly as printed in 1978 is about $1,600 monthly in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Motion for Clerk-Treas. salary to be increased from $250/month to $300/month made by Sheridan and seconded by Potter.”
    document 4519, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  28. March 14, 1979 Decision A public hearing notice stated an ordinance enacting a zoning plan was on file with a map of proposed zoning districts adopted by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
    “there is now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Tiffin, Iowa an Ordinance enacting a zoning plan for the City of Tiffin. There is also on file a map of the City of Tiffin showing proposed zoning districts as adopted by the Planning and Zoning Commission.”
    document 4512, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  29. May 9, 1979 Person A motion paid a new clerk-treasurer for twenty-six hours of training at $3.00 per hour.
    “Motion to pay Adelia Kern for twenty-six (26) hours of training at $3.00 per hour made by Sheridan, seconded by Morgan and carried unanimously.”
    document 4505, p. 1 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1970s
  30. May 10, 1979 Person The minutes filed under April 1979 record a motion appointing a clerk-treasurer effective May 10, 1979 at $3.00 per hour of training.
    “Motion to appoint Adelia Kern as Clerk-Treasurer, effective May 10, 1979 and to pay her $3.00 per hour of training, was made by Sheridan, seconded by Madden and carried unanimously.”
    document 4506, p. 1 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1970s
  31. July 9, 1980 Report The agenda listed standing committee reports for Police, Community Protection, Human Development, Home and Community, Policy and Administration, and Water and Wastewater.
    “Police e. Community Protection f. Human Development g. Home and Community h. Policy and Administration i. Water and Wastewater”
    document 4502, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  32. September 10, 1980 Figure The council increased Ralph Brown's salary by eleven percent to $14,846 per year, retroactive to July 1, 1980.
    “Motion Potter second Williams to increase Ralph Brown's salary by eleven percent (11%) to $14,846, per year and make it retroactive to July 1, 1980.”
    document 4499, p. 2 · meeting · Ralph Brown · 1980s
  33. October 8, 1980 Neighbors The mayor reported that the Tiffin Fire Association's attorney advised the Association not to enter into the 28E Agreement, so the agreements were not considered.
    “the Tiffin Fire Association's attorney advised the Association not to enter into the 28E Agreement. Due to this, the Agreements were not considered.”
    document 4497, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1980s
  34. December 10, 1980 Figure The council approved a clerk-treasurer salary of $5,400.00 per year effective January 1, 1981, with review in July.
    “Motion Rohret second Potter to approve clerk-treasurer's salary of $5,400.00 per year effective January 1, 1981 with review in July.”
    document 4494, p. 2 · meeting · Charles Rohret · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  35. December 10, 1980 Figure The $5,400.00 yearly clerk-treasurer salary set for 1981 is about this many 2026 dollars (derived, 1980 index). Derived
    “Motion Rohret second Potter to approve clerk-treasurer's salary of $5,400.00 per year effective January 1, 1981 with review in July.”
    document 4494, p. 2 · meeting · Charles Rohret · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  36. March 11, 1981 Decision The council voted to reduce councilmen's fees for special meetings from $20.00 to $10.00 per meeting, effective July 1, 1981.
    “Motion Spivey second Potter to reduce councilmen's fees for special meetings from $20.00 to $10.00 per meeting effective July 1, 1981.”
    document 4490, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  37. July 8, 1981 Board Planning and Zoning Commission: the earliest appointment the archive records
    “Motion Spivey second Rohret to accept Rohret's recommendation to appoint Sandra Morgan, Darla Bartels and Tom Hoyt to the Planning and Zoning Commission.”
    document 4479, p. 3 · meeting · board · 1980s
  38. July 8, 1981 Milestone The earliest Planning and Zoning Commission in the archive
    “Motion Spivey second Rohret to accept Rohret's recommendation to appoint Sandra Morgan, Darla Bartels and Tom Hoyt to the Planning and Zoning Commission.”
    document 4479, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  39. September 9, 1981 Board Board of Adjustment: the earliest appointment the archive records
    “Motion Potter second Spivey to appoint the following residents to the Board of Adjustment for the following terms: Mike Colleran for five years, Dennis Brown for four years, Sandra Morgan for three years, Larry Beuter for two years and Jerry Cox for one year”
    document 4474, p. 5 · meeting · board · 1980s
  40. September 9, 1981 Milestone The earliest Board of Adjustment in the archive
    “Motion Potter second Spivey to appoint the following residents to the Board of Adjustment for the following terms: Mike Colleran for five years, Dennis Brown for four years, Sandra Morgan for three ye”
    document 4474, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  41. December 9, 1981 Dedication Mayor Formanek presented Glenn Potter with a plaque and a key to the city for twenty consecutive years as a councilmember and read a proclamation establishing December 13, 1981 as Glenn Potter, Jr. Day.
    “Mayor Formanek presented Glenn Potter with a plaque and a key to the city in honor of his twenty consecutive years as a councilmember. Formanek also read a proclamation establishing December 13, 1981 as "Glenn Potter, Jr. Day.”
    document 4469, p. 2 · meeting · Roger Formanek · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  42. January 13, 1982 Figure The council appointed John R. Sladek as city attorney and Mary Hoefer as assistant city attorney for 1982 at $45.00 per hour.
    “Motion Rohret second Spivey to appoint John R. Sladek as city attorney and Mary Hoefer as assistant city attorney for calendar year 1982 at a rate of $45.00”
    document 4466, p. 4 · meeting · John Sladek · Mary Hoefer · 1980s
  43. January 13, 1982 Decision The mayor appointed committee chairmen, with Brown for Water and Stevens for Sewer.
    “Mayor Brotherton appointed following committee chairmen: Community protection - Rohret; Human development - Spivey; Home and Community - Cox; Water - Brown, Sewer - Stevens”
    document 4466, p. 4 · meeting · Dennis Brown · Greg Stevens · 1980s
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. January 7, 1985 Decision The mayor appointed committee members, with Kobold on water.
    “Mayor appointed following committee members: Spivey on community protection, Cox on human development, Morgan on home and community, Kobold on water, Stevens on sewer and Potter on policy and administration”
    document 4394, p. 3 · meeting · Kandy Kobold · 1980s
  69. May 8, 1985 Decision Ordinance 1985-134 amended the pay ordinance to provide $10.00 for additional meetings attended by the mayor, and left the Mayor's annual pay at $500.00.
    “The Tiffin Mayor shall receive $500.00 annually as compensation. In addition, the m”
    document 4775, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 134 · 1980s
  70. May 8, 1985 Decision The ordinance establishing the commission was introduced by Cox, with adoption moved by Councilman Runge and seconded by Councilman Stevens.
    “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA was introduced by Cox. Its adoption was moved by Councilman Runge and seconded by Councilman Stevens.”
    document 4387, p. 4 · meeting · Jerry Cox · Bill Runge · Greg Stevens · 1980s
  71. May 8, 1985 Decision The ordinance provided that members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.
    “SECTION V. Compensation: Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.”
    document 4774, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 133 · 1980s
  72. May 8, 1985 Decision Ordinance 1985-133 established a Park and Recreation Commission for the purpose of planning and directing the playgrounds and parks of the city.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1985-133 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLANNING AND DIRECTING THE PLAYGROUNDS AND PARKS OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA.”
    document 4774, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 133 · 1980s
  73. May 8, 1985 Board Parks and Recreation Board (Park Commission): the earliest appointment the archive records
    “Mayor Potter then declared Ordinance No. 1985-133 duly passed and adopted – Motion Stevens second Morgan to appoint the following citizens to the Park and Recreation Commission: Delores Madden and Gerald Cox for one year, Michelle Aubrecht and Margaret Beuter for two years and Jean Flansburg for thr”
    document 4387, p. 4 · meeting · board · 1980s
  74. May 8, 1985 Milestone The earliest Parks and Recreation Board in the archive
    “Mayor Potter then declared Ordinance No. 1985-133 duly passed and adopted – Motion Stevens second Morgan to appoint the following citizens to the Park and Recreation Commission: Delores Madden and Ger”
    document 4387, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  75. May 8, 1985 Ordinance Ordinance 1985-132 adopted: Mayor declared Ordinance No. 1985-132 duly passed and adopted. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA was introduced by Cox. Its adoption was document 4773 · meeting · Ord. 1985-132 · 1980s
  76. July 10, 1985 Figure The mayor appointed Stephen Greenleaf as city attorney for one year beginning July 1, 1985 at $50.00 per hour.
    “Mayor appointed Stephen Greenleaf as City Attorney for period of one year beginning July 1, 1985 at $50.00 per hour.”
    document 4386, p. 3 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Stephen Greenleaf · 1980s
  77. November 13, 1985 Decision A resolution adopted the canvass of the October 22, 1985 special election and authorized final publication of Ordinance No. 1985-135, the Iowa Electric franchise ordinance.
    “RESOLUTION ADOPTING CANVASS OF SPECIAL ELECTION OCT. 22, 1985 AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1985-135”
    document 4378, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 135 · 1980s
  78. November 13, 1985 Person The council appointed Carrie Stratton to the Park and Recreation Commission effective January 1, 1986, to fill a term expiring May 1988 vacated by Jean Flansburg.
    “Council appointed Carrie Stratton to Park and Recreation Commission effective January 1, 1986 to fill term expiring May, 1988 being vacated by Jean Flansburg.”
    document 4378, p. 2 · meeting · Carrie Stratton · Jean Flansburg · 1980s
  79. January 7, 1986 Decision The mayor made appointments, with Stevens to water and Runge to sewer.
    “Mayor Potter made following appointments: Stoner to community protection, Stevens to water, Runge to sewer, Flansburg to human development, Morgan to home and community”
    document 4374, p. 2 · meeting · Greg Stevens · 1980s
  80. July 1, 1986 Figure The council approved a clerk-treasurer salary increase to $7.40 per hour, based on a 20 hour work week, effective July 1, 1986.
    “Motion Morgan second Flansburg to approve salary increase for clerk-treasurer to $7.40 per hour based on 20 hour work week effective July 1, 1986.”
    document 4372, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  81. August 13, 1986 Person The mayor appointed Sandra Morgan as Mayor-Pro Tem.
    “Potter appointed Sandra Morgan as Mayor-Pro Tem.”
    document 4365, p. 4 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Sandra Morgan · 1980s
  82. August 13, 1986 Special event Ralph Brown's retirement celebration was set for Sunday, August 24 at the fire station from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
    “Ralph Brown's retirement celebration was set for Sunday, August 24th at the fire station from 2:00 p 5:00 p.m.”
    document 4365, p. 4 · meeting · Ralph Brown · 1980s
  83. August 13, 1986 Decision The council voted to publish notice of its intent to fill a vacant council seat by appointment rather than incur the cost of a special election.
    “instruct clerk to publish notice of council's intent to fill vacant council seat by appointment rather than incur the cost of a special election.”
    document 4365, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  84. January 14, 1987 Decision The mayor appointed committee chairmen for 1987, with Stratton to water and Runge to sewer.
    “Mayor Potter appointed committee charimen for 1987 as follows: Stoner to community protection, Flansburg to human development, Morgan to home and community, Potter to policy and administration, Stratton to water and Runge to sewer”
    document 4358, p. 2 · meeting · Carrie Stratton · 1980s
  85. July 8, 1987 Decision The agenda listed amending the ordinance adopting the state building code, appointing a councilmember as building official, and appointing a building inspector.
    “AMENDING ORDINANCE ADOPTING STATE BUILDING CODE h. Appoint councilmember as building official i. Appoint building inspector”
    document 4350, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  86. July 8, 1987 Report The agenda listed standing committee reports for Community Protection, Home and Community (Streets), Human Development, Policy and Administration, Water and Sewer, with no Police committee.
    “7. Standing Committee Reports a. Attorney b. Engineer c. Community Protection d. Home and Community (Streets) e. Human Development f. Policy and Administration g. Water h. Sewer”
    document 4350, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  87. November 11, 1987 Report The clerk read the canvass of the city election held November 3, 1987.
    “Clerk read canvass of city election held November 3, 1987.”
    document 4344, p. 2 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1980s
  88. January 13, 1988 Decision The council set the wage of a certified grade II back-up wastewater operator at $7.00 per hour.
    “Motion Stratton second Morgan to set wage of certified grade II back-up wastewater operator at $7.00 per hour.”
    document 4342, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  89. January 13, 1988 Person The mayor appointed Stephen Greenleaf and Bob Michael as city attorneys and Mike Hart as city engineer.
    “Mayor appointed Stephen Greenleaf and Bob Michael as city attorneys. Mayor appointed Mike Hart as city engineer.”
    document 4342, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Stephen Greenleaf · Robert Michael · Mike Hart · 1980s
  90. January 13, 1988 Decision The mayor appointed council members to committees, with Spivey to Water and Morgan to Sewer.
    “Mayor appointed council members to following committees: Stoner to Community Protection, Runge to Human Development, Stratton to Home and Community, Spivey to Water, Morgan to Sewer and Potter to Policy and Administration”
    document 4342, p. 2 · meeting · Ted Spivey · 1980s
  91. February 10, 1988 Figure Resolution 1988-1 set the clerk-treasurer's annual salary at $8184.80 plus $20.00 for special meetings.
    “Motion Morgan second Spivey to approve Resolution No. 1988-1 setting annual salary for clerk-treasurer at $8184.80 plus $20.00 per special meetings”
    document 4341, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 1988-001 · 1980s
  92. February 10, 1988 Figure The $8184.80 yearly clerk-treasurer salary of 1988 is about this many 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Motion Morgan second Spivey to approve Resolution No. 1988-1 setting annual salary for clerk-treasurer at $8184.80 plus $20.00 per special meetings”
    document 4341, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  93. June 8, 1988 Ordinance Ordinance 1988-148 adopted: Mayor Potter declared Ordinance No. 1988-148 duly passed and adopted. Clerk reported that Board of Adjustment granted variance to Harley Stapes to build deck at 141 Summerhays Street up to 8 1/2 feet from front lot line because house sits on that place on lot document 4789 · meeting · Ord. 1988-148 · 1980s
  94. July 13, 1988 Decision The council hired a backup operator for the water and wastewater plants at $7.50 per hour, to work when the regular operator was sick or on vacation.
    “Motion Morgan second Spivey to hire Ken Castek as backup operator for water/wastewater plants to work when Bob Herring is sick or on vacation at the rate of $7.50 per hour.”
    document 4335, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  95. January 11, 1989 Figure The $60.00 hourly attorney rate of 1989 is about this many 2026 dollars per hour (derived). Derived
    “Motion Morgan second Stratton to appoint Stephen Greenleaf and Bob Michael as city attorneys for 1989 at a rate of $60.00 per hour.”
    document 4327, p. 3 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · Robert Michael · 1980s
  96. January 11, 1989 Figure The council appointed Stephen Greenleaf and Bob Michael as city attorneys for 1989 at $60.00 per hour.
    “Motion Morgan second Stratton to appoint Stephen Greenleaf and Bob Michael as city attorneys for 1989 at a rate of $60.00 per hour.”
    document 4327, p. 3 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · Robert Michael · 1980s
  97. January 11, 1989 Decision The mayor made committee head appointments for 1989, with Sandra Morgan to Water.
    “Mayor made the following committee head appointments for 1989: Sharon Eggers to Human Development, Ted Spivey to Home and Community, Glenn Potter to Policy and Administration, Sandra Morgan to Water, Carrie Stratton to Sewer and Dave Stoner to Community Protection”
    document 4327, p. 3 · meeting · Sandra Morgan · 1980s
  98. February 8, 1989 Decision The council raised the city engineer hourly rate from $25 per hour to $40 per hour effective July 1, 1989.
    “to increase hourly rate of city engineer Mike Hart from $25 per hour to $40 per hour effective July 1, 1989.”
    document 4326, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  99. February 8, 1989 Figure The council increased the city engineer Mike Hart's hourly rate from $25 per hour to $40 per hour effective July 1, 1989.
    “Motion Morgan second Spivey to increase hourly rate of city engineer Mike Hart from $25 per hour to $40 per hour effective July 1, 1989.”
    document 4326, p. 4 · meeting · Mike Hart · 1980s
  100. November 8, 1989 Report The clerk reported that two candidates received a tied vote for a four-year council term and that the Board of Supervisors would break the tie by drawing a name from a hat at the canvass.
    “According to the State Code, the Board of Supervisors will break the tie by drawing the name from a hat during the official canvas of votes.”
    document 4316, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s

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