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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. October 4, 1967 Discussion The council discussed buying equipment to keep a log on the sewer plant and discussed classes for water pollution control plant operators; nothing definite was decided on the equipment.
    “The town must purchase equipment to keeplog on the sewer plant. The amount the equipment would cost was discussed, but nothing definite was decided. The Water Pollution Control Plant Operators classes were discussed.”
    document 3277, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  2. November 22, 1967 Figure A bill of $1256.89 from an excavator for digging the sewer line to a new house property was presented, with the council to pay a portion now and the rest when excavating finished.
    “A bill from John W. Carter Excavation for digging the sewer line to the Bartels property was presented.”
    document 3275, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  3. January 3, 1968 Discussion The mayor suggested a board of three trustees, appointed to two, four and six year terms, to be responsible for utilities.
    “He also suggested a board of trustees to be responsible for utilities. It would be a board of three appointed to two, four, and six year terms.”
    document 3273, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  4. January 24, 1968 Discussion The council again discussed a Utility Commission to operate and manage the sewer and water systems, and a deputy clerk for sewer and water bills.
    “The possible role of a Utility Commission in Tiffin which would be responsible for the operation and management of the sewer and water systems was again discussed”
    document 3258, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  5. April 3, 1968 Discussion The engineer said the State Department of Health would not let a water pipe be closer than ten feet to a sewer pipe, which required moving an easement from the south to the north side of the sewer.
    “the State Department of Health will not let them get closer than ten feet to a sewer pipe with a water pipe”
    document 3270, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  6. January 7, 1969 Figure The January 1969 bills include $1000.00 to Central National Bank for a sewer bond due and $877.50, $450.00, $135.00, $112.50 and $22.50 in sewer revenue bond coupons.
    “Central Nat'l Bank (sewer bond due) 1000.00”
    document 3257, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  7. April 2, 1969 Figure A contractor offered to dredge the sewer ditch with a drag line and level the dirt for approximately $460.00.
    “Grace would dredge ditch with drag line and then level all dirt on the sides for approximately $460.00.”
    document 3250, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  8. June 2, 1969 Discussion The council discussed that some people were about two years behind on sewer rental and that others with vacant houses were not paying.
    “Some people are about two years behind in their payments. Others have vacant houses and are not paying rental on the sewer.”
    document 3248, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  9. July 2, 1969 Decision The council moved to certify delinquent sewer rentals to the County Auditor for collection.
    “Glenn Potter moved and Ned Allen seconded the motion to certify the delinquent sewer rentals to the County Auditor for collection.”
    document 3245, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  10. July 2, 1969 Figure The July 1969 bills include $1485.00 for interest on sewer bonds, and $160.00 interest on the street bonds.
    “Iowa Des Moines National Bank (interest on sewer bonds) 1485.00”
    document 3245, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  11. July 24, 1969 Figure The treasurer reported $7664 in the sewer fund and the council voted to invest $7000 of it in 90 day time certificates.
    “She reported there is $7664 in the sewer fund.”
    document 3243, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  12. August 6, 1969 Figure The council voted by three ayes to one nay to pay a $358.86 bill to the railroad, which the minutes call five years old, for constructing three crossings by the sewer plant.
    “Ned Allen made the motion to pay a bill of $358.86 to the railroad. This bill is five years old.”
    document 3242, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  13. January 7, 1970 Decision The council cut the sewer-rate units of two businesses, the Lark and Tiffin Locker, by 40% for 1970 only.
    “Dale Flansburg made the motion to lower the rates of the Lark and Tiffin Locker by reducing the number of units of each business by 40%. This will now give the Lark 12 units and the Locker units and is effective for the year 1970 only.”
    document 3229, p. 1 · meeting · Dale Flansburg · 1970s
  14. April 24, 1970 Landmark A manufacturing firm presenting plans for a truck-trailer sales and service plant near the interstate interchange said it bought 30 acres.
    “Jason Mfg. bought 30 acres to be developed.”
    document 3224, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  15. April 24, 1970 Discussion The firm's figures gave a lagoon of its own at $16,000-$24,000 as one sewer option and hook-up to the Tiffin sewer, which would require a lift station, as another.
    “1. They could build their own, which would drain into Clear Creek. This would be a lagoon type and cost between $16,000 - $24,000.”
    document 3224, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  16. May 6, 1970 Decision The council declined to help pay for the operation of the dump at Oxford.
    “Dale Flansburg made the motion not to help pay for the operation of the dump at Oxford, since many people in Town have their garbage picked up regularly and others haul their own.”
    document 3223, p. 2 · meeting · Dale Flansburg · 1970s
  17. October 6, 1971 Discussion The council discussed asking Coralville whether it would be interested in taking care of the Tiffin sewer plant.
    “The council discussed contacting Coralville to see if they would be interested in taking care of the Tiffin sewer plant.”
    document 4678, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  18. January 5, 1972 Milestone The earliest Parks and Recreation Director in the archive
    “Following appointments made by Mayor Stratton: Street Commissioner-------Glenn Potter Sewer Commissioner--------Don Davis Water Commissioner--------Ted Spivey Recreation Director--------Kandy Kobold F”
    document 4673, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  19. March 1, 1972 Decision The council moved to hire a public works employee full time at $135 a week, covering school crossing patrol, sewer plant upkeep, meter reading and street maintenance.
    “Bill Bream made a motion to hire Ralph Brown full time at $135 a week, to include School Crossing Patrol, maintainence of sewer plant, meter reading and general street maintainence, etc.”
    document 4670, p. 1 · meeting · Bill Bream · Ralph Brown · 1970s
  20. March 1, 1972 Figure $135.00 per week as printed in 1972 is about $1,100 per week in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Bill Bream made a motion to hire Ralph Brown full time at $135 a week, to include School Crossing Patrol, maintainence of sewer plant, meter reading and general street maintainence, etc.”
    document 4670, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  21. March 15, 1972 Discussion The minutes record correspondence stating that the sewer plant needed a Class #2 operator for a minimum of 2 hrs. days a week (as printed).
    “Discussion on Sewer Plant and maintenance--- correspondence read about requirement needed to operate the plant, Need a Class #2 Operator at a minimum of 2 hrs. days a week.”
    document 4668, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  22. April 5, 1972 Report A representative of the county health department told the council that sewer plant operation over the last 3-4 months had been of great concern, while the last 2 samples were excellent.
    “He said the last 3-4 months the plant operation has been down to the point of great concern. The Dept. felt the Council should be fully informed on this matter. However the last 2 samples taken from the plant were excellent and he felt the plant was operating much better.”
    document 4667, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  23. April 5, 1972 Discussion The county health board was concerned about whether the sewer plant could handle a trailer park and said the plant was getting a heavy load from the Locker Plant.
    “He said the Board is concerned about the plant handling a Trailer Park, due to the past operation of the plant. They are concerned whether the plant can handle what it already has--- They feel it is getting a heavy load from the Locker Plant at present.”
    document 4667, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  24. April 12, 1972 Decision A councilmember moved to approve a trailer park plot plan with the stipulation that sewer and water line sizes and materials be approved by the town and no taps be made until inspected by the town engineer.
    “Glenn Potter made a motion to approve the plot plan with the stipulation that the size and materials used in construction of sewer and water lines must be approved by the town and no taps-ons to water or sewer would be approved by the Town until inspected and approved by the Town's Engineer.”
    document 4666, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  25. October 4, 1972 Discussion Hawkeye Engineering discussed updating the sewer system with the council and the minutes record a one-acre lagoon as needed now.
    “Discussion: Lagoon System- 1 acre lagoon needed now.”
    document 4656, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  26. November 1, 1972 Decision The council moved to sign a contract with Hawkeye Engineering for updating the sewer system after the attorney read the contract.
    “Glenn Potter made a motion to sign contract with Hawkeye Engineering Co. for purposes of updating Towns' Sewer System, after Att. Neuzil has read contract and advises Council.”
    document 4655, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Ralph Neuzil · 1970s
  27. December 6, 1972 Person The State Department of Health notified the council that the town's public works employee had completed certification as a wastewater treatment plant operator and a water treatment plant operator.
    “Letter read from the State Department of Health notifying the Mayor and Council that Ralph Brown has successfully completed the requirements for certifications as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator-Grade II, Plant Grade II and Water Treatment Plant Operator-Grade I, PlantI.”
    document 4653, p. 1 · meeting · Ralph Brown · 1970s
  28. March 7, 1973 Figure The minutes record paying Hawkeye Engineering $1056.72, 40% of the total bill, with Federal Revenue Sharing Funds after the 1st of April.
    “To pay Hawkeye Engineering $1056.72—40% of total bill due with Federal Revenue Sharing Funds after the 1st of April. Funds are presently invested.”
    document 4648, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  29. March 7, 1973 Report The engineer gave a preliminary estimate of $24,170.00 for the sewer pond, plus about 9,500 if bentonite was needed, and the council discussed financing it with general obligation bonds.
    “Hawkeye Engineering present to discuss Sewer Pond plans to date. Afluent from the Plant at present very good. Included in the plans is a cavity for Chlorination. Preliminary Estimate-- $24,170.00 plus approx. 9,500. if bentinite needed. Discuss how to finance- General Obligation Bonds. Hawkeye to check on possibility of Town getting Federal Aid.”
    document 4648, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  30. March 7, 1973 Figure The preliminary estimate for the sewer pond of $24,170 as printed in 1973 is about $180,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Hawkeye Engineering present to discuss Sewer Pond plans to date. Afluent from the Plant at present very good. Included in the plans is a cavity for Chlorination. Preliminary Estimate-- $24,170.00 plus approx. 9,500. if bentinite needed. Discuss how to finance- General Obligation Bonds. Hawkeye to check on possibility of Town getting Federal Aid.”
    document 4648, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  31. May 2, 1973 Figure The application recorded in the minutes was for a grant in aid for an effluent holding pond and sludge drying ponds; the grant request is printed as $22,500.
    “(Grant request $22,500.)”
    document 4646, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  32. May 2, 1973 Figure $22,500.00 as printed in 1973 is about $170,000 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “(Grant request $22,500.)”
    document 4646, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  33. May 2, 1973 Decision The council passed a resolution authorizing an application to the Environmental Protection Agency for a Water Pollution Control Act grant.
    “Ted Spivey made a motion to pass a resolution to authorize the filing of an application with the Environment Protection Agency, USA, for a Grant under the Water Pollution Control Act.”
    document 4645, p. 1 · meeting · Ted Spivey · 1970s
  34. May 28, 1974 Decision The council moved that the city engineer set up a timetable for letting bids and holding public hearings on the sewage treatment and effluent holding ponds.
    “Beverly Birtcher moved that the City Engineer proceed to set up a time table for the letting of bids and public hearings on the sewage treatment and effluent holding ponds for the City of Tiffin which are to be prepared by the next regular meeting.”
    document 4627, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  35. July 3, 1974 Decision A resolution was introduced to give notice of a public hearing on plans, specifications and form of contract for constructing sewage treatment facilities and to take bids.
    “introduce a resolution providing for a notice of public hearing on proposed plans, specifications and form of contract for constructing sewage treatment facilities in and for the town of Tiffin, Iowa, and providing for taking bids in connection therewith.”
    document 4624, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  36. August 7, 1974 Spending Two bids were received for the sewage treatment facilities and the council awarded the contract to Krapfl-Prier, Inc. for $24,000 plus unit prices of $80 per ton of bentonite and $3 per cubic yard for Item B.
    “On recommendation of engineering representative, Bill Bream moved to award contract to Arapfl-Prier for $24,000 plus unit adjustment prices of $80 per ton Bentonite for Item A and $3 per cubic yard for Item B.”
    document 4622, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  37. August 7, 1974 Figure The sewage treatment construction contract of $24,000 as printed in 1974 is about $160,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “On recommendation of engineering representative, Bill Bream moved to award contract to Arapfl-Prier for $24,000 plus unit adjustment prices of $80 per ton Bentonite for Item A and $3 per cubic yard for Item B.”
    document 4622, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  38. November 6, 1974 Report A council member reported that construction of the lagoon was complete except for discing and seeding and installing gates and valves.
    “Roger Janssen reported that construction of the lagoon is completed except for discing and seeding and installing gates and valves.”
    document 4618, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  39. November 6, 1974 Decision The council moved to cash a $5000.00 time certificate and put $2400.00 of it into the sewer account to pay the the consulting engineer bill.
    “Bill Bream made a motion to cash a $5000.00 time certificate and deposit it in the general fund, $2400.00 of which will go into the sewer account to pay Hawkeye Engineering bill.”
    document 4618, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  40. December 4, 1974 Milestone The public works director reported the effluent pond project was completed.
    “Ralph Brown, Public Works Director reported the Effluent Pond project is completed.”
    document 4615, p. 1 · meeting · Ralph Brown · 1970s
  41. January 8, 1975 Milestone The council agenda of January 8, 1975 lists standing committee reports, including a Sanitation committee, with Environment and Water committees listed beside it.
    “D. Environment - Beverly Birtcher E. Sanitation - Roger Janssen F. Water - Judy Smith”
    document 4613, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  42. January 8, 1975 Spending The ordinance (printed as No. 68 in the register) authorized the issuance of $31,000 in sewer bonds and the levy of taxes to pay them.
    “AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of $31,000 Sewer Bonds and providing for the levy of taxes to pay the same.”
    document 4717, p. 1 · Ord. 68 · 1970s
  43. January 8, 1975 Figure $31,000.00 as printed in 1975 is about $190,000 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of $31,000 Sewer Bonds and providing for the levy of taxes to pay the same.”
    document 4717, p. 1 · 1970s
  44. January 8, 1975 Decision At a meeting held for the Effluent Pond Project bonds, a councilmember introduced an ordinance for $31,000 sewer bonds and the three-hearing requirement was dispensed with.
    “adjourned to conduct business pertaining to the issuance of bonds for the Effluent Pond Project: Bill Bream introduced and caused to be read an ordinance to provide for the payment of $31,000 Sewer Bonds and to dispense with the three hearings normally required for such an ordinance.”
    document 4613, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 68 · Bill Bream · 1970s
  45. January 8, 1975 Ordinance Ordinance 1975-068 adopted: Authorizing the issuance of $31, 000 Sewer Bonds and providing for the levy of taxes to pay the same. * * * * * document 4717 · Ord. 1975-068 · 1970s
  46. March 5, 1975 Decision The attorney was to write Iowa City Landfill that Tiffin would no longer be responsible for loads dumped there.
    “Attorney Neuzil is going to write Iowa City Landfill and inform them that the City of Tiffin will no longer be responsible for loads dumped there.”
    document 4610, p. 4 · meeting · Ralph Neuzil · 1970s
  47. August 13, 1975 Decision The council discussed charging unimproved lots that owners now wished to improve $250.00 for sewer hook-up and $100.00 for water hook-up.
    “Unimproved lots which owners now wish to improve and on which no revenue or rent has been paid since the original installation will be charged $250.00 for sewer hook-up and $100.00 for water hook-up.”
    document 4600, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  48. November 12, 1975 Report The attorney reported that the engineer recommended paying the final bill for effluent pond construction, $1000.00 for seeding, to the contractor.
    “Neuzil advises that the Hawkeye Engineering Co. recommends the final bill for the Effluent pond construction, $1000.00 for seeding, be paid to Krapfl-Prier Co.”
    document 4591, p. 5 · meeting · Ralph Neuzil · 1970s
  49. March 10, 1976 Report A state environmental quality department report recommended that the effluent ponds be sealed, the sewer plant be re-seeded and an emergency electrical system be bought; the engineer was to investigate.
    “A report was read from the Dept. of Environmental Quality. Hawkeye Engineering will be contacted to investigate and report to Council concerning the DEQ recommendations that the effluent ponds be sealed, that the main sewer plant be re-seeded and necessity of purchasing an emergency electrical system for the sewer plant.”
    document 4576, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  50. April 15, 1976 Decision The garbage ordinance has the city provide weekly garbage collection to each dwelling unit by contract with private collectors.
    “The City shall provide garbage collection once each week for each dwelling unit located within the corporate limits of the City of Tiffin by contract with one or more private garbage collectors.”
    document 4722, p. 1 · Ord. 73 · 1970s
  51. June 9, 1976 Discussion A councilmember reported on school board plans for future new school facilities and the council discussed availability of sewer and water if school building took place in Tiffin.
    “Roger Formanek reported on the Clear Creek Community School Board's plans for future building of new school facilities. Discussion followed regarding the availability of sewer and water facilities if future school building takes place in Tiffin.”
    document 4568, p. 5 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1970s
  52. September 8, 1976 Report The engineer said the state had written in March about too much percolation from the ponds, that field tile was dug into and plugged, and that the state was satisfied that attempts were made to alleviate the problem.
    “Saeufling said that in March the Mayor received a letter from D.E.Q. about too much percolation from the ponds. Saeufling made checks and tests early in the summer. Field tile in the area were dug into and plugged. The D.E.Q. was satisfied that attempts were made to alleviate the problem.”
    document 4565, p. 6 · meeting · 1970s
  53. September 8, 1976 Report The engineer reported that state requirements in effect since the renewal of the sanitation permit on August 30, 1976 would add testing costs, about $210.00 per month if done by a testing lab.
    “The mandatory State requirements in effect since the renewal of the City of Tiffin sanitation permit on August 30, 1976 will require testing which will add greater costs to the sewer plant operation. If the tests are done by a testing lab, the costs could be around $210.00 per month.”
    document 4565, p. 6 · meeting · 1970s
  54. November 10, 1976 Report The clerk-treasurer reported that the application for the effluent discharge permit from the federal environmental protection agency was posted at all posting places on November 9, 1976.
    “the application for the effluent discharge permit from the Environmental Protection Agency had been posted at all posting places on November 9, 1976.”
    document 4559, p. 6 · meeting · 1970s
  55. December 8, 1976 Report The mayor reported that excavation west of the effluent ponds found a break in field tile, which was stopped up, and that following observations showed the fluid level of the ponds rising.
    “supervised the excavation in the field west of the effluent ponds. A break in field tile was found and stopped up. Following observations show that the fluid level of the ponds is rising.”
    document 4557, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  56. January 12, 1977 Report A letter from the state environmental quality department set May 1, 1977 as the deadline for sealing the sewer effluent ponds.
    “A letter from the Iowa Dept. of Environmental Quality set the deadline for sealing the sewer effluent ponds as May 1, 1977. Council will continue to work with Howters Engineering regarding this matter.”
    document 4555, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  57. March 9, 1977 Decision The council directed that someone be hired to fill the exposed, broken field tile with cement to stop leakage into the ponds.
    “Volph Prew reported on work accomplished at the effluent pond site. Council directed Prew to hire someone to fill the exposed, broken field tile with cement to stop the leakage into the ponds.”
    document 4551, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  58. June 8, 1977 Figure A solid waste contract hauler bid $285.00 per month for 114 residential units.
    “for $285.00 per month for 114 residential units”
    document 4548, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  59. June 8, 1977 Decision A councilmember moved to accept a hauler's bid for solid waste pick-up from residential users, with a contract beginning July 1, 1977.
    “Formanek moved to accept the bid from Tim Wolfe for solid waste pick-up from residential users. The contract will be set up and the Mayor is authorized to sign the contract beginning July 1, 1977.”
    document 4548, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1970s
  60. September 14, 1977 Decision The council directed the clerk-treasurer to send the engineering firm a bill for reimbursement on the effluent pond repairs.
    “Directed Clerk-Treas. to send a bill to Hawkeye Engineering for reimbursement on the Effluent Pond repairs.”
    document 4543, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  61. October 12, 1977 Discussion The city engineer and attorney were still discussing the effluent pond repair bill for $512.00 to determine whose responsibility it was to pay it.
    “The City Engineer D. Samegling and Atty. Neuzil are still discussing the effluent pond repair bill for $512.00 to determine whose responsibility it is to pay the bill.”
    document 4542, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s
  62. October 12, 1977 Figure The effluent pond repair bill of $512 as printed in 1977 is about $2,800 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “The City Engineer D. Samegling and Atty. Neuzil are still discussing the effluent pond repair bill for $512.00 to determine whose responsibility it is to pay the bill.”
    document 4542, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s
  63. June 14, 1978 Figure Solid waste removal bids were opened at $241.00 per month and $280.00 per month, per the page text.
    “Solid waste removal bill were received and opened from Powell's Hauling, $241.00 per month; Town City Clean-up & Transfer, $280.00 per month;”
    document 4530, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  64. May 23, 1979 Decision The subdivision regulations provided that a subdivider's sanitary sewer system shall not contain lift stations unless the council granted a special variance on a showing that there was no alternative.
    “Such sanitary sewer system as provided by the subdivider shall not contain lift stations to assist in the flow of the sewage unless a special variance is obtained from the city council upon a showing that there is no alternative to a lift station.”
    document 4731, p. 14 · 1970s
  65. September 10, 1980 Ordinance Ordinance 1980-096 adopted: AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 55, 62 and 63 of the Ordinances of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, said ordinances regulating connections with water and sewer systems and providing rules, regulations and conditions of service of municipal waterworks and sewer systems document 4740 · meeting · Ord. 1980-096 · 1980s
  66. February 11, 1981 Decision The council received an application and maps from the engineer concerning effluent holding ponds at the sewer plant and the clerk was to forward them to the state natural resources council in compliance with its request of November 26, 1980.
    “Council received application and maps from Hawkeye Engineering concerning effluent holding ponds at sewer plant. Clerk will forward information to Natural Resources Council in compliance with their request of November 26, 1980.”
    document 4492, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  67. April 8, 1981 Landmark The council instructed the attorney to write that the owner of the bait shop-store-gas station building at the Voparil site had to connect it to the city sewer system to comply with city ordinances.
    “to write letter to Louis Voparil stating that he has to connect this bait shop-store-gas station building to city sewer system in order to comply with city ordinances.”
    document 4487, p. 3 · meeting · Mary Hoefer · 1980s
  68. June 8, 1981 Report A report of the state environmental quality department on the wastewater treatment facility was presented; the plant was to be wired for a generator and the conservation office contacted about fish to control algae.
    “Potter presented report of DEQ on wastewater treatment facility. Will wire plant for generator. Will contact conservation office for fish to control algae.”
    document 4483, p. 8 · meeting · 1980s
  69. June 10, 1981 Figure The engineer presented a water and wastewater study based on a population of 413.
    “Engineer Kammerer presented report on water and wastewater study based on population of 413.”
    document 4482, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  70. June 10, 1981 Report The engineer reported the sewer pumping station had a capacity of 500 and could be boosted to 600.
    “Sewer pumping station has capacity of 500 and could be boosted to 600.”
    document 4482, p. 6 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s
  71. June 10, 1981 Report The engineer's water and wastewater study presented to the council was based on a population of 413.
    “Engineer Kammerer presented report on water and wastewater study based on population of 413.”
    document 4482, p. 6 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s
  72. September 9, 1981 Figure The same notice said the population had increased by 102 people in the last ten years while revenues had not kept pace with inflation in operating costs.
    “Even though the population increased by 102 people in the last ten years, the revenues have not kept pace with the effect of high inflation on operating costs.”
    document 4473, p. 2 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1980s
  73. September 9, 1981 Decision The council adopted Ordinance 1981-103, amending the ordinances that establish rates, charges and rules for the municipal sewer system, by a unanimous roll call; the page prints no rate.
    “Motion Potter second Spivey to adopt Ordinance No. 1981-103. Roll call vote: Madden, aye; Potter, aye; Rohret, aye; Spivey, aye; Williams, aye.”
    document 4474, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 1981-103 · 1980s
  74. September 9, 1981 Figure The clerk-treasurer notice said the sewer rate went on January 1, 1980 from $4.35 per unit per month to $5.25 per unit, and had been raised only once since the system was established in 1964.
    “On January 1, 1980 the rate went from $4.35 per unit per month to $5.25 per unit.”
    document 4473, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  75. September 9, 1981 Figure A hearing notice said the sewer system was established in 1964, the rate had been increased only once, and on January 1, 1980 it went from $4.35 per unit per month to $5.25 per unit.
    “Since the sewer system was established in 1964, the rate has been increased only once. On January 1, 1980 the rate went from $4.35 per unit per month to $5.25 per unit.”
    document 4473, p. 2 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1980s
  76. September 9, 1981 Figure The notice for the 9 September 1981 hearing described two proposals: $7.00 per unit per month, or a sewer fee equal to each customer water bill.
    “One proposal for rate increase is to raise each unit to $7.00 per month.”
    document 4473, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  77. September 9, 1981 Discussion Two sewer rate proposals went to hearing: $7.00 per unit per month, or a sewer fee based on actual water usage.
    “One proposal for rate increase is to raise each unit to $7.00 per month. In order to make the system more equitable, some users might need adjustments to the number of units currently being assessed. The other proposal is to base the sewer fee on the actual water usage. Each customer would pay the same amount for sewer as for water.”
    document 4473, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  78. March 10, 1982 Discussion After a discussion of the wastewater treatment facility inspection report, a council member was to look into a free generator from Johnson County and the plant diffusers were to be replaced.
    “Discussion of Wastewater Treatment Inspection Facility Report. Stevens will check into getting generator from Johnson County which is free for the taking and will get estimate for wiring from Flansburg's. Ralph Brown will replace diffusers.”
    document 4464, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  79. June 9, 1982 Figure The June 1982 bills include debt service for the effluent pond of $285.50 and $3082.50.
    “debt service for effluent pond ...... 285.50 Merchant's National Bank, debt service for effluent pond ......... 3082.50”
    document 4459, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  80. July 19, 1982 Disaster A council member reported that Clear Creek went completely out of its banks and flooded the sewer plant, and that a later rain caused sewers to back up and basements to flood again.
    “Brown reported that the Clear Creek completely went out of its banks and flooded the sewer plant. City rented portable motors and were watched around the clock. A more recent rain caused sewers to back up and basements to flood again.”
    document 4457, p. 8 · meeting · Dennis Brown · 1980s
  81. July 19, 1982 Disaster During community forum a speaker commended Cox, Brown and other volunteer fire department members for their help with the flooding of the sewer plant.
    “to commend Cox, Brown and other members of the volunteer fire department for their assistance with the flooding of the sewer plant.”
    document 4457, p. 2 · meeting · Jerry Cox · Dennis Brown · 1980s
  82. July 19, 1982 Disaster Rohret spoke during the community forum to commend Cox, Brown and other members of the volunteer fire department for their assistance with the flooding of the sewer plant. document 4457, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  83. July 19, 1982 Resolution Resolution 1982-008 adopted: Motion Brown second Cox to adopt Resolution No. 1982-8 accepting petition for annexation by Amanda Potterfield, John W. Grace and Betty Lou Grace, agreements requiring R-1 zoning to conform to zoning regulations, issues a permit for single family dwelling with agreement to file for R-1 zoning, waiver in event that the state turns down the petition releasing city from all liability, providing for hooking on to water and sewer services as specified. Attorney Sladek stated that the city is putting document 4457, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 1982-008 · 1980s
  84. October 27, 1982 Decision A resolution authorized an interfund loan of $1,100.00 from the general fund to the sewer fund to pay for finishing the dike at the sewer plant.
    “Resolution No. 1982-9 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,100.00 FROM GENERAL TO SEWER”
    document 4450, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 1982-009 · project · 1980s
  85. February 9, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-109 amended the water and sewer ordinances to require bills to be paid by the owner of the property rather than the tenant.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1983-109 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCES NOS. 62 AND 57 SO AS TO REQUIRE WATER AND SEWER BILLS TO BE PAID BY THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY RATHER THAN THE TENANT”
    document 4752, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 109 · 1980s
  86. March 9, 1983 Report The minutes recorded that the sewer plant was in the flood plain area on the map and that without the map's approval or a change the city could not get federal money to expand the plant.
    “However, the sewer plant is in the flood plain area on the map. Unless the city approves the map or shows that the sewer plant should not be included in the flood plain area, the city will not be able to get any federal money for expansion of plant.”
    document 4437, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  87. April 6, 1983 Disaster The council met in special session to discuss problems at the sewer plant.
    “The Tiffin City Council met in special session on Wednesday, April 6, 1983 at the Tiffin Methodist Church in order to discuss problems at the sewer plant.”
    document 4433, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  88. April 13, 1983 Spending The council voted to buy a Flygt pump for the sewer plant at approximately $3,000.00.
    “Motion Cox second Brown to purchase Flygt pump model no. CS 3101 at a cost of approximately $3,000.00 for use in sewer plant.”
    document 4431, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. 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
  92. 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
  93. 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
  94. 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
  95. 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
  96. February 13, 1985 Discussion A bid of $900.00 for a 10 foot by 10 foot building at the sewer plant to store a generator was presented, and the council decided to look into the generator first.
    “Potter presented bid by Aubrecht Construction of $900.00 for 10' x 10' building at sewer plant to store generator. Council decided to look into generator first.”
    document 4392, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  97. May 8, 1985 Ordinance Ordinance 1985-131 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 57 of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Establishing Rates, Charges and Rules for the Use and Service of the Municipal Sewer System of Tiffin, Iowa document 4772 · meeting · Ord. 1985-131 · 1980s
  98. October 29, 1985 Decision The council directed a telephone survey of households at an estimated cost of $30.00 to $50.00, with the aim of applying for CDBG funds for sewer system improvements.
    “Motion Stevens second Spivey to direct Rockwell to make telephone survey of households in Tiffin for estimated cost of $30.00 to $50.00 using rate of $10.00 per hour. Carried unanimously. Clerk will provide list of residents and phone numbers. Rockwell estimated cost of making application at $250.00. Council consensus to apply for CDBG funds for improvements to sewer system”
    document 4381, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  99. October 29, 1985 Report A consultant told the council that the 1980 census showed 42% of Tiffin households as low-to-moderate income, while 51% was needed to qualify for CDBG funds for anything other than benefits to handicapped or elderly.
    “Rockwell reported that 1980 census showed 42% of households in Tiffin as low-to-moderate income. In order to qualify for CDBG funds for anything other than benefits to handicapped or elderly, Tiffin needs 51% LMI households.”
    document 4381, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  100. December 9, 1985 Decision The council adopted a resolution authorizing filing of a Community Development Block Grant application for $93,380.00, committing city participation of $46,620.00.
    “A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $93,380.00, COMMITTING FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,620.00”
    document 4376, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s

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