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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. January 10, 1979 Neighbors The new animal control officer was told to arrange with the Iowa City animal pound for holding Tiffin's animals until other arrangements could be made.
    “was instructed to make arrangements with Iowa City's animal pound for holding Tiffin's animals until other arrangements can be made.”
    document 4518, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s
  2. June 18, 1980 Decision The council voted to retain membership in the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission for the present time.
    “Motion by Rohret second by Spivey to retain membership in Johnson County Regional Planning Commission for the present time. Motion carried.”
    document 4503, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  3. July 9, 1980 Decision The council voted, with one nay, to consider joining the Johnson County Council of Governments for July 1, 1980 through June 30, 1982 at $300.00 per fiscal year.
    “Motion by Potter, second by Madden to consider joining Johnson County Council of Governments (Johnson County Regional Planning) for the period of July 1, 1980 through June 30, 1982 at a cost of $300.00 per fiscal year. Roll call vote: Madden, aye; Potter, aye; Spivey, aye; Rohret, aye; Williams, nay. Motion carried.”
    document 4502, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  4. July 9, 1980 Neighbors Motion by Williams, second by Potter to approve contract with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for radio communications for the period of July 1, 1980 through June 30, 1981 at a cost of $116.00 per month document 4502, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  5. July 11, 1980 Neighbors In special session the council approved, with one nay, a resolution committing the city to the reorganization and establishment of the Johnson County Council of Governments and its financial support, and the mayor went on record as opposing Resolution No. 1980-4.
    “Motion by Potter, second by Madden to approve A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR COMMITMENT TO THE REORGANIZATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT THEREOF. Roll call vote: Madden, aye; Potter, aye; Spivey, aye; Rohret, aye; Williams, nay. Motion carried.”
    document 4501, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  6. July 11, 1980 Neighbors Motion by Potter, second by Madden to approve A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR COMMITMENT TO THE REORGANIZATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT THEREOF document 4501, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  7. September 10, 1980 Neighbors The council rejected the proposed Articles of Agreement of the Johnson County Council of Governments as stated, because the urban board would have too much control and the rural board too little, and because two cities sat on both boards.
    “Council concerned that Urban Board will have too much control and the Rural Board will not have enough power. Council concerned that University Heights and North Liberty are on both Boards. Motion Williams, second Spivey to reject Articles of Agreement with Johnson County Council of Governments as currently stated”
    document 4499, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  8. September 10, 1980 Report The agenda lists a review of a League of Municipalities letter concerning a 3.6% reduction in state aid.
    “Review letter from League of Municipalities concerning 3.6% reduction in state aid”
    document 4499, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  9. September 10, 1980 Neighbors Motion Williams, second Spivey to reject Articles of Agreement with Johnson County Council of Governments as currently stated and to instruct clerk to write letter to J. Patrick White expressing their satisfaction with Barbara Murray's work with Tiffin and Council's objections to proposed Articles … document 4499, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  10. 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
  11. October 8, 1980 Report The council reviewed a public transit system survey: 145 questionnaires mailed, 63 returned, 51 in favor, 9 opposed and 3 with no opinion; no action was taken.
    “145 questionnaires mailed out, 63 returned, 51 favor, 9 opposed, 3 no opinion. No action was taken.”
    document 4497, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  12. October 8, 1980 Neighbors Motion Rohret second Spivey to adopt Resolution No. 1980-6 to approve Amended Articles of Agreement of the Johnson County Council of Governments document 4497, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1980-006 · 1980s
  13. November 12, 1980 Spending The committee's Community Development Block Grant proposal included rehabilitation of 14 houses at $14,240.00 and community building and fire station construction at $30,000.00, 39% paid by grant money.
    “Grant proposal: Rehabilitation of 14 houses at $14,240.00, solar hot water system for two houses at $4,000.00, demolition of two houses at $5,000.00, sidewalk construction at $5,900.00 (39% paid for by grant money), sidewalk construction at $1,400.00, community building and fire station construction at $30,000.00 (39% paid for by grant money.)”
    document 4495, p. 7 · meeting · 1980s
  14. November 12, 1980 Neighbors The council voted, with two nays, to accept membership in the Johnson County Council of Governments.
    “Motion Potter second Madden to accept membership in Johnson County Council of Governments. Roll call vote: Madden, aye; Potter, aye; Spivey, nay; Rohret, aye; Williams, nay. Motion carried.”
    document 4495, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  15. November 12, 1980 Neighbors The council voted to continue the contract with the Coralville Public Library at a cost of $500.00 for fiscal year 1981-82.
    “Motion Rohret second Madden to continue contract with Coralville Public Library at a cost of $500.00 for fiscal year 1981-82.”
    document 4495, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1980s
  16. January 14, 1981 Figure The bills paid in January 1981 include $75.00 for Johnson County Council of Governments dues, third quarter.
    “Johnson County Council of Governments, 3rd qtr. dues .......... 75.00”
    document 4493, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  17. February 11, 1981 Discussion A cablevision representative told the council that installing underground cable would cost an estimated $125,000.00 at no cost to the city, with monthly customer costs ranging from $6.95 to 21.95.
    “Estimated cost to install underground cable is $125,000.00 with no cost to the city. Monthly cost to each customer would be about the same as the costs in other locations which range from $6.95 to 21.95 depending on subscription.”
    document 4492, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  18. June 10, 1981 Neighbors Motion Rohret second Williams to approve renewal of radio contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department at a rate of $128.00 per month for a period of July 1, 1981 through June 30, 1982 document 4482, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  19. June 17, 1981 Neighbors The council approved an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for repair and maintenance of municipal extensions of primary roads, July 1, 1981 through June 30, 1986.
    “Motion Rohret second Potter to approve Agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for Repair and Maintenance Municipal Extensions of Primary Roads, for a period of July 1, 1981 through June 30, 1986. Carried unanimously.”
    document 4480, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  20. June 17, 1981 Neighbors Motion Rohret second Potter to approve Agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for Repair and Maintenance Municipal Extensions of Primary Roads, for a period of July 1, 1981 through June 30, 1986 document 4480, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  21. July 8, 1981 Discussion The July 8, 1981 agenda lists Johnson County Council of Governments as a standing committee report after the engineer, attorney and police.
    “a. City Engineer b. City Attorney c. Police d. Johnson County Council of Governments”
    document 4479, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  22. August 12, 1981 Figure The bills paid in August 1981 include $60.00 to the City of Iowa City for first quarter dues to JCCOG.
    “City of Iowa City, 1st qtr, dues to JCCOG .................. 60.00”
    document 4476, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  23. September 9, 1981 Discussion The September 9, 1981 agenda lists the Johnson County Council of Governments staff member as a standing committee report.
    “Standing Committee Reports a. City Engineer b. City Attorney c. Police d. Barbara Murray - Johnson County Council of Governments”
    document 4474, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  24. October 14, 1981 Figure The bills paid in October 1981 include $36.67 to the City of Iowa City for JCCOG dues, second quarter of the fiscal year.
    “P&A City of Iowa City, JCCOG dues, 2nd qtr. fiscal year</td><td>36.67”
    document 4472, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  25. February 10, 1982 Neighbors The council approved a contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department for telecommunications for FY '83 at $140.00 per month.
    “Motion Rohret second Stevens to approve contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department for telecommunications for FY '83 in the amount of $140.00 per month.”
    document 4467, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1980s
  26. February 10, 1982 Neighbors Motion Rohret second Stevens to approve contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department for telecommunications for FY '83 in the amount of $140.00 per month document 4467, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  27. March 10, 1982 Neighbors The clerk read a Coralville Public Library letter offering a contract for FY '83 at $900.00; the council agreed the city could not afford it, noting a family library card cost $25.00.
    “Clerk read letter from Coralville Public Library offering a contract for FY '83 for $900.00 with 100% cost of use for future years. Council agreed that city could not afford contract proposal considering the number of families who use the library service. Council pointed out that families could purchase a library card from the Coralville Public Library for $25.00 per family.”
    document 4464, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1980s
  28. March 10, 1982 Neighbors The council invoked the thirty day option on its contract with an individual for police protection and ended the contract on April 10, 1982.
    “Motion Rohret second Spivey to invoke the thirty day option on current contract with David R. White for police protection and to terminate the contract on April 10, 1982.”
    document 4464, p. 2 · meeting · project · 1980s
  29. March 10, 1982 Neighbors The council agreed with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department for community protection beginning April 1, 1982 for about seven hours per week at $12.50 per hour, $4550.00 per year.
    “Motion Stevens second Spivey to enter into an agreement with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for community protection beginning April 1, 1982 for approximately seven hours per week at the rate of $12.50 per hour for $4550.00 per year.”
    document 4464, p. 2 · meeting · project · 1980s
  30. March 10, 1982 Neighbors Motion Stevens second Spivey to enter into an agreement with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for community protection beginning April 1, 1982 for approximately seven hours per week at the rate of $12.50 per hour for $4550.00 per year document 4464, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  31. June 9, 1982 Neighbors The council directed the clerk to write to the Johnson County Council of Governments expressing interest in starting a fringe area study, with a copy to the Board of Supervisors.
    “Council instructed clerk to write to Johnson County Council of Governments and express interest in starting a fringe area study and to send a copy of the letter to the Board of Supervisors.”
    document 4459, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. September 8, 1982 Discussion The minutes say that if the council indicated preferences on the two-mile fringe area map, the Board of Supervisors would not be able to rezone with Tiffin's approval, and that the county planner should attend before final recommendations.
    “She will report on current zoning. Council will discuss recommendations next month. If Council indicated preferences on map the Board of Supervisors will not be able to rezone with Tiffin's approval.”
    document 4454, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. November 10, 1982 Report The attorney said the Iowa legislature did not pass the law that would have made property owners rather than the city liable for sidewalk injuries, so the city remained liable with or without a sidewalk cleaning ordinance.
    “Attorney stated that the Iowa legislature did not pass the law that would have made property owner's liable for injuries sustained on sidewalks instead of the city. Therefore, the city is liable for injury with or without a sidewalk cleaning ordinance.”
    document 4449, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  39. 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
  40. January 25, 1983 Neighbors The council authorized a council member to offer $1,000 to the Coralville Public Library for the fiscal year 1984 contract, and to look at reimbursing card purchases if the library refused.
    “Council gave Spivey authorization to offer $1,000 to the Coralville Public Library for fiscal year 1984 contract. If library does not agree to this amount, council will check into possibility of reimbursement of users for purchasing cards.”
    document 4441, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  41. February 9, 1983 Decision The council voted to pay council members $10.00 per meeting for special meetings such as Johnson County Council of Governments, Civil Defense, and Planning and Zoning, effective January 1, 1984.
    “Motion Spivey second Stevens to pay $10.00 per meeting for council members who attend special meetings such as Johnson County Council of Governments, Civil Defense, Planning and Zoning, effective January 1, 1984.”
    document 4440, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. February 9, 1983 Figure The $4732.00 yearly sheriff contract of 1983 is about $16,000 in 2026 dollars. 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
  47. 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
  48. March 9, 1983 Figure The bills paid in March 1983 include $68.25 to the City of Iowa City for JCCOG dues.
    “City of Iowa City, JCCOG dues ....................................... 68.25”
    document 4436, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  49. April 6, 1983 Decision The council authorized two members to talk with Coralville and Iowa City and with firms that photograph sewer lines, with a spending limit of $3,000.00.
    “Motion Cox second Stevens to give Dennis Brown and Jerry Cox authority to talk with Coralville and Iowa City and check with several firms who photograph sewer lines and to hire someone to photograph the lines in order to determine if and where their are any leaks, not to exceed a $3,000.00 expenditure”
    document 4433, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. October 12, 1983 Figure The JCCOG quarterly dues of $103.25 as printed in 1983 are 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
  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. 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
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. August 8, 1984 Neighbors The council unanimously reapproved the fringe area agreement as amended, removing the second policy statement in areas 3 and 5 that the supervisors found too restrictive.
    “Board of Supervisors felt the second policy statement in areas 3 and 5 of the Fringe Area Study was too restrictive. It would not allow a farmer to build another house on his land for a son or daughter. The intent would be maintained. A RESOLUTION REAPPROVING FRINGE AREA AGREEMENT AS AMENDED, REMOVING SECOND POLICY STATEMENT IN AREAS 3 AND 5 was introduced by Stevens and seconded by Morgan.”
    document 4401, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  69. August 8, 1984 Neighbors A RESOLUTION REAPPROVING FRINGE AREA AGREEMENT AS AMENDED, REMOVING SECOND POLICY STATEMENT IN AREAS 3 AND 5 was introduced by Stevens and document 4401, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  70. December 12, 1984 Neighbors Motion Cox second Stevens to approve addendum to agreement with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for a 3.8% rate increase for protection; $13.50/hour for seven hours per week for $409.50/month document 4395, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  71. November 11, 1985 Decision The council passed Ordinance 1985-135 granting a 25 year electricity franchise to Iowa Electric Light and Power Company, and set the date for an election on the franchise.
    “Mayor declared Ordinance No. 1985-135 duly passed and adopted.”
    document 4379, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 1985-135 · 1980s
  72. November 13, 1985 Decision The council adopted, unanimously, a resolution canvassing the special election of October 22, 1985 and authorizing final publication of the franchise ordinance, Ordinance 135.
    “A RESOLUTION ADOPTING CANVASS OF SPECIAL ELECTION OCT. 22, 1985 AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 135 was introduced by Morgan and seconded by Stevens.”
    document 4378, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 1985-135 · 1980s
  73. December 11, 1985 Neighbors The council adopted a resolution authorizing a 28E agreement among Tiffin and certain other cities and independent fire districts in Johnson County for mutual fire aid protection.
    “A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA, AND CERTAIN OTHER CITIES AND INDEPENDENT FIRE DISTRICTS IN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, FOR MUTUAL FIRE AID PROTECTION”
    document 4375, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  74. December 11, 1985 Neighbors A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA, AND CERTAIN OTHER CITIES AND INDEPENDENT FIRE DISTRICTS IN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, FOR MUTUAL FIRE AID PROTECTION was introduced by Morgan and document 4375, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  75. January 7, 1986 Neighbors Motion Morgan second Flansburg to approve contract with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for seven hours per week at a rate of $14.00 per hour effective 'FY 87 document 4374, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  76. April 9, 1986 Discussion The April 9, 1986 agenda lists JCCOG as the second standing committee report, after the attorney.
    “Standing Committee Reports a. Attorney b. JCCOG c. Community Protection d. Home and Community (Streets)”
    document 4370, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  77. October 8, 1986 Discussion A sheriff's deputy suggested a flashing light by the truck route sign so trucks would notice it at night, and the council agreed to work out a way to keep trucks on the truck route.
    “Deputy Slaughter suggested a flashing light be installed by the "truck route" sign so that trucks would notice it at night. Council consensus that Morgan should talk with Deputy Slaughter and work out something that would keep trucks on the truck route through Tiffin.”
    document 4364, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  78. October 8, 1986 Ordinance Ordinance 1986-140 adopted: Providing for the Regulation of a Deep Well Site Within the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, by Regulating the Use of Surrounding 200 Feet of Land to Protect the Public Health, Safety, Comfort and General Welfare of the Residents of the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa document 4781 · meeting · Ord. 1986-140 · 1980s
  79. December 10, 1986 Neighbors Motion Stoner second Stratton to approve request by Johnson County Sheriff's Department for increase in hourly rate from $14.00 to $14.50 per hour and to renew contract for 7 hours per week with all terms specified in the Agreement dated March 10, 1979 document 4360, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  80. February 11, 1987 Discussion The minutes record that the mayor would ask the Board of Supervisors for financial assistance in repairing damaged sewer mains on Farm to Market Road.
    “Potter will contact Johnson County Board of Supervisors asking for financial assistance in repairing damaged sewer mains on Farm to Market Road.”
    document 4357, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  81. February 18, 1987 Report The clerk reported that the governor recommended a reduction in tax rates to provide property tax relief, and the council reviewed the proposed FY '88 budget.
    “Clerk reported that Governor Branstad recommends a reduction in tax rates in order to provide property tax relief for citizens. Council reviewed detailed summaries of revenues and expenditures for proposed FY '88 budget.”
    document 4356, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  82. July 8, 1987 Discussion A councilmember presented a proposal for A-Jem, Inc. to locate in Tiffin; the company would employ 35 people, and state or federal grants could be applied for.
    “State or Federal grants could be applied for.”
    document 4350, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  83. July 8, 1987 Neighbors The attorney explained that Iowa City would call a special election on a one-cent local option tax on October 8 and that smaller towns had to vote on the proposition for their own area.
    “the City of Iowa City will call for a special election to vote on the question of a one-cent local option tax on October 8th. Since Iowa City has more than one-half of all the county's population, everyone in the county and smaller towns has to vote on the proposition for their individual area.”
    document 4350, p. 5 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 1980s
  84. February 10, 1988 Neighbors The council approved JCCOG's request for a $103.00 contribution to the hazardous waste disposal program in Johnson County, based on Tiffin's population.
    “to approve request from JCCOG for $103.00 contribution to hazardous waste disposal program in Johnson County, amount based upon Tiffin's population.”
    document 4341, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  85. February 10, 1988 Report A councilmember reported that the Iowa Product Development Corporation was postponing a decision on Sidwell Development Corp. until April 25 so a Des Moines firm could review the marketing plan.
    “Stoner reported that the IPDC is postponing a decision on Sidwell Development Corp. until April 25th, after a Des Moines firm has had time to review the marketing plan.”
    document 4341, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  86. June 8, 1988 Decision Ordinance 1988-150 granted Rugger Cablevision a non-exclusive franchise for cable television services in Tiffin for a period of fifteen years.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1988-150 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO RUGGER CABLEVISION A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES IN TIFFIN, IOWA.”
    document 4791, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 150 · 1980s
  87. June 21, 1988 Discussion The cable operator told the council he might make $60.00 per month on the system with a $7,000.00 investment, and cited Oxford's population as 666.
    “I might make $60.00 per month on this system and I'll have a $7,000.00 investment. It'll take me 12 to make any money. I haven't taken any money from Oxford and it's been in since last November. I might get $100.00 this month. They have a population of 666.”
    document 4336, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  88. October 12, 1988 Decision Ordinance 155 amended the cable ordinance regarding the proper party awarded the cable television franchise.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 155 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 150 REGARDING THE PROPER PARTY AWARDED THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE.”
    document 4796, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 155 · 1980s
  89. January 11, 1989 Discussion The agenda listed a sale of the franchise to Vantage Cable.
    “Rugger Communications: Sale of franchise to Vantage Cable”
    document 4327, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  90. March 8, 1989 Spending The council approved a contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department for 32 hours per month at $14.50 per hour effective July 1, 1989; the proposal was to raise it from 7 hours per week, and the clerk said ticket revenue to the city was less than $50.00 per year.
    “Potter proposed increasing contract with Johnson County Sheriff's Department from 7 hours per week to 32 hours per month. Spivey: How much ticket revenue does the city get? Clerk: Less than $50.00 per year.”
    document 4325, p. 5 · meeting · project · 1980s
  91. March 8, 1989 Neighbors Motion Morgan second Eggers to approve contract with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for 32 hours per month at a rate of $14.50 per hour effective July 1, 1989 document 4325, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  92. July 12, 1989 Report A councilmember reported that Rugger Communications had sold the cable business in Tiffin to Vantage Cable Company.
    “Morgan reported that Rugger Communications has sold cable business in Tiffin to Vantage Cable Company.”
    document 4321, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  93. July 12, 1989 Neighbors Motion Stoner second Morgan to approve contract with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for 7 1/2 hours per week at $14.50 per hour for services effective July 1, 1989 for a period of one year document 4321, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  94. July 12, 1989 Ordinance Ordinance 1989-160 adopted: Vacating the Alley Located in Block 2 of the Original Town of Tiffin, Iowa, as Shown by the Plat in Deed Record 27, Page 462, of the Records of the Johnson County, Iowa, Recorder, Which Is Bordered by Grant Street and College Street to the East and West, and Is Between Second and Railroad Streets in Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa document 4801 · meeting · Ord. 1989-160 · 1980s
  95. September 13, 1989 Discussion At the public hearing the attorney said the cable owner never notified the city when the business was sold and that the city learned of it from a council member who started receiving a bill from Vantage Cable.
    “He never notified the city when he sold the business. The only way I found out about it is from a council member who subscribes to cable”
    document 4318, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  96. November 8, 1989 Neighbors The council voted unanimously to enter an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation to provide water to the I-80 rest stops just west of Tiffin, contingent on approval of a final agreement.
    “Motion Morgan second Eggers to enter into an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation to provide water for use at the rest stops on I-80 just west of Tiffin, contingent upon approval of final agreement.”
    document 4316, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  97. November 8, 1989 Neighbors Motion Morgan second Eggers to enter into an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation to provide water for use at the rest stops on I-80 just west of Tiffin, contingent upon approval of final agreement document 4316, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  98. December 13, 1989 Neighbors The council approved Johnson County Civil Defense's request of 25 cents per capita for HAZ-MAT for fiscal year '91.
    “to approve request by Johnson County Civil Defense for 25 cents per capita for HAZ-MAT for fiscal year '91.”
    document 4315, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  99. January 10, 1990 Decision The council passed an ordinance allowing the mayor and clerk to agree to provide water service to the Iowa Department of Transportation rest areas on Interstate 80 for one dollar and other valuable consideration.
    “to allow the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation, wherein in consideration of one dollar and other valuable consideration, the City of Tiffin would provide water service to the north and south rest areas on Interstate 80”
    document 4803, p. 1 · Ord. 1990-162 · 1990s
  100. January 10, 1990 Neighbors Motion Stoner second Brown to approve ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT for rate increase from $14.50 to $15.25 per hour effective July 1, 1990 document 4314, p. 5 · meeting · 1990s

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