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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. March 27, 1969 Figure The low water-system bids totalling $95,335.76 as printed in 1969 is about $880,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Mr. Reed analyzed the low bids on each contract amounted to $95,335.76. This with the basic engineering costs, interest, design, bid letting, etc., come to approximately $122,000.”
    document 3251, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  2. March 27, 1969 Figure The four low bids on the water system contracts (A $4884.26, B $32,729.50, C $35,762.00, D $21,960.00) sum to $95,335.76, equal to the total the engineer stated. Derived
    “Mr. Reed analyzed the low bids on each contract amounted to $95,335.76. This with the basic engineering costs, interest, design, bid letting, etc., come to approximately $122,000.”
    document 3251, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  3. April 2, 1969 Decision The council moved to pass a resolution awarding contracts to the lowest bidders, subject to FHA approval first.
    “Ted Spivey made a motion that we pass a resolution awarding contracts to the lowest bidders with the stipulation that F.H.A. approval has to be obtained first.”
    document 3250, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  4. April 2, 1969 Figure The engineer showed rates per customer at approximately $6.00 per month with 104 customers, the town's equivalent then.
    “Rates per customer were shown to be approximately $6.00 per month with 104 customers which is the Town's equivalent now.”
    document 3250, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  5. June 2, 1969 Discussion A bond attorney's questions on the water project included that Iowa Code required a 30-day wait before receiving bids while the town had waited 28 days, and whether the FHA would buy $80,000 or $100,000 of bonds.
    “Boyse said in the Iowa Code there is a 30 day waiting period between the time of the publication of the notice to receive bids and the actual receiving of the bids. He wondered why the Town only waited 28 days.”
    document 3248, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  6. June 2, 1969 Report A councilman said according to a report of 3 April 1969 the FHA would give the town a grant of $14,000 and purchase the remaining bonds.
    “the FHA will give the Town a grant of $14,000 and they will also purchase the remaining bonds.”
    document 3248, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  7. June 2, 1969 Discussion The council decided that if the water and gas went through that summer the town would not make major street repairs.
    “The Council decided if the water and gas go through this summer, the Town wouldn't have any major street repairs made.”
    document 3248, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  8. June 9, 1969 Decision Ted Spivey moved and Dale Flansburg seconded a motion to abandon the water project; only the two of them voted aye.
    “Ted Spivey moved and Dale Flansburg seconded the motion to abandon the water project.”
    document 3247, p. 1 · meeting · Ted Spivey · Dale Flansburg · 1960s
  9. June 9, 1969 Decision At a special meeting the council rejected a motion to abandon the water project, Flansburg and Spivey voting aye and Allen, Moore and Potter nay, then unanimously passed a resolution rejecting all previous bids and readvertising.
    “Ted Spivey moved and Dale Flansburg seconded the motion to abandon the water project. The vote was Flansburg and Spivey "Aye" and Allen, Moore, and Potter "Nay".”
    document 3247, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  10. June 9, 1969 Report The attorney reported that bond counsel would not write an opinion until the bonds were sold, while the FHA wanted an opinion before sale, and that the delay arose because the town waited 28 days between the bid notice and receiving bids.
    “Chapman and Cutler will not write an opinion until the bonds are sold and the FHA wants an opinion before they are sold.”
    document 3247, p. 1 · meeting · Ralph Neuzil · 1960s
  11. June 9, 1969 Figure An FHA representative said the monthly rental would be a minimum of $6.50, while a mayor said according to the plans the monthly cost should be $5.99.
    “The cost of the monthly rental would be a minimum of $6.50. Bill Bream said according to the plans the monthly cost should be $5.99.”
    document 3247, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  12. June 9, 1969 Decision Ned Allen moved and Fred Moore seconded a resolution to reject all bids of previous water bidders and return their certified checks.
    “Ned Allen moved and Fred Moore seconded the motion to pass a resolution to reject all bids of previous water bidders and to return their certified checks.”
    document 3247, p. 1 · meeting · Ned Allen · Fred Moore · 1960s
  13. June 9, 1969 Figure The engineer said hooking the school to the fire station well on a temporary basis would cost about $2500, including $1500 for a 2 inch line and $1000 to put the present well in operation.
    “It would cost about $2500 to hook up the school now. This includes $1500 for a 2 inch line and $1000 to put the present well in operation.”
    document 3247, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  14. June 16, 1969 Decision Notices for the water bids were to appear on 20 and 27 June 1969, with bids to be received 21 July, allowing the 30-day wait the Iowa Code required.
    “These notices will appear in the paper on June 20 and June 27. The date to receive bids is July 21.”
    document 3247, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
  15. June 16, 1969 Decision The council decided the water tap-on fee would be $100, with the town installing to the lot line and the owner responsible for the rest.
    “It was decided the tap-on fee will be $100. This motion was made by Ned Allen and seconded by Fred Moore.”
    document 3247, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
  16. June 16, 1969 Decision The council adopted by roll call a resolution providing notice of a hearing for water bids, moved by Ned Allen and seconded by Glenn Potter, with bids to be received July 21.
    “Ned Allen moved that the resolution be adopted. Glenn Potter seconded the motion. All in favor by a roll call vote.”
    document 3247, p. 3 · meeting · Ned Allen · Glenn R. Potter · 1960s
  17. July 2, 1969 Report The minutes of March 1969 adopt Ordinance #61 for mobile home parks, while the minutes of July 1969 call the proposed water ordinance Ordinance #61.
    “Mr. Neuzil read the proposed new water ordinance which will be Ordinance #61.”
    document 3245, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 61 · 1960s
  18. July 2, 1969 Figure The attorney read a proposed water ordinance with rates of $6.00 for the first 3000 gallons a month, then $1.00, $.80, $.60 and $.50 per thousand gallons in successive blocks.
    “1st 3000 gal. a month $6.00 next 2000 gal. 1.00 per thousand next 5000 gal. .80 per thousand next 10,000 gal. .60 per thousand over 20,000 gal. .50 per thousand”
    document 3245, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  19. July 21, 1969 Figure At the 21 July 1969 re-bid the engineer found the low bids totalled $98,671, which was $3336 more than the $95,335.76 of the March bids.
    “Mr. Reed analyzed the low bids on each contract which was a total of $98,671. This is $3336 more than the last time which was a total of $95,335.76.”
    document 3244, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  20. July 21, 1969 Figure The low water-system bids totalling $98,671 as printed in 1969 is about $910,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Mr. Reed analyzed the low bids on each contract which was a total of $98,671. This is $3336 more than the last time which was a total of $95,335.76.”
    document 3244, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  21. July 24, 1969 Spending By roll call the council unanimously adopted a resolution awarding contracts for the municipal waterworks to Latta and Sons (wells, $4842.00), Chalupa Bros. (mains), M.F. Goerdt Construction (treatment plant, $38910.00) and C.L. Carroll Co. (above-ground storage tank, $21,440.00).
    “Contract C-Treatment Plant- M.F. Goerdt Const. Co.- $38910.00”
    document 3243, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  22. July 24, 1969 Report The engineer said the FHA was trying to get the town an additional grant of $5000 to cover the increase in bids.
    “The FHA is trying to get the town an additional grant of $5000. This is to cover the increase in bids.”
    document 3243, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  23. July 24, 1969 Figure The 24 July 1969 minutes list the four low bidders, giving Contract B (water mains) as $33479.50, while the bid reading three days earlier gave $33,479.30.
    “Contract B-Water mains- Chalupa Bros. $33479.50”
    document 3243, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  24. July 24, 1969 Decision The council voted to transfer $1700 from the liquor profit account to the water account.
    “Dale Flansburg made the motion to transfer $1700 from the liquor profit account to the water account.”
    document 3243, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  25. July 24, 1969 Figure The engineer estimated average monthly water income of about $707 against average expenses of $691, based on 104 users.
    “The average monthly income from the water will be about $707 and average expenses will be $691. This is based on 104 users”
    document 3243, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  26. July 24, 1969 Decision A council member introduced a resolution providing for the award of contracts for the construction of a municipal waterworks system.
    “Glenn Potter introduced and caused to be read a resolution entitled, "Resolution providing for the award of contracts for the construction of a municipal waterworks system."”
    document 3243, p. 1 · Glenn R. Potter · 1960s
  27. August 14, 1969 Report The engineer reported the well was in, the main contractor would start on the lines the following Monday and reach the school by the 22nd, and the entire water project should be done by the next June.
    “The entire water project should be done by next June.”
    document 3241, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  28. October 1, 1969 Decision The council moved to put a fence around the new well at the southeast corner of the town lot by the fire station and to move the water tank into the fire station so it would not freeze.
    “Glenn moved and Ned seconded the motion to put a fence around the new well at the S.E. corner of the Town lot by the fire station.”
    document 3238, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  29. October 27, 1969 Decision At a special meeting the council adopted a resolution to fix a date for proceedings to issue $108,000 Waterworks Revenue Bonds, set for 1 December 1969, and a resolution to advertise them.
    “Glenn Potter introduced a resolution entitled "Resolution to fix a date for the initiation of proceedings for the issuance of $108,000 Waterworks Revenue Bonds of the Town of Tiffin, Iowa".”
    document 3237, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  30. November 5, 1969 Figure The council chose to have the bonds printed by the Bayard News of Bayard, Iowa for $250, against $450 from a Chicago printer.
    “The Northern Bank Note Co. in Chicago would do it for $450. The Bayard News in Bayard, Iowa will do it for $250.”
    document 3235, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  31. November 5, 1969 Report The engineer said the well then in use was 60 feet, put in a few years earlier, and the new one 300 feet and capable of over 20 gallons a minute.
    “Mr. Reed said the well now in use is 60ft. and was put in a few years ago. The new one is 300ft.”
    document 3235, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  32. December 1, 1969 Spending At a special meeting on 1 December 1969 the Farmers Home Administration was the only bidder and purchased the $108,000 waterworks revenue bonds, and the council passed resolutions authorizing, awarding and securing them.
    “As the representative for the Farmer's Home Administration, Mr. Tometich purchased the bonds. The FHA was the only bidder.”
    document 3233, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  33. December 1, 1969 Figure The waterworks revenue bond issue of $108,000.00 as printed in 1969 is about $990,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “As the representative for the Farmer's Home Administration, Mr. Tometich purchased the bonds. The FHA was the only bidder.”
    document 3233, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  34. December 1, 1969 Report The preamble of Ordinance No. 62 states the town was authorized to erect a municipal waterworks pursuant to an election held on 9 May 1967.
    “pursuant to an election held in said Town on May 9, 1967, the Town of Tiffin, in Johnson County, Iowa, has been authorized to erect a municipal waterworks plant and system in and for said Town”
    document 4715, p. 1 · Ord. 62 · 1960s
  35. December 1, 1969 Decision Ordinance No. 62 established water rates: a $6.00 minimum monthly bill for the first 3,000 gallons, then $1.00, $.75, $.50 and $.40 per 1,000 gallons in successive blocks.
    “First 3,000 gal. or lesser amount per month $6.00 per month (minimum monthly bill)”
    document 4715, p. 1 · Ord. 62 · 1960s
  36. December 1, 1969 Figure The minimum monthly water bill of $6.00 as printed in 1969 ($/month) is about $55 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “First 3,000 gal. or lesser amount per month $6.00 per month (minimum monthly bill)”
    document 4715, p. 1 · 1960s
  37. December 1, 1969 Figure Ordinance No. 63 provided meter tests free if not tested in the prior twelve months and otherwise $2.00, and a minimum $10.00 deposit for construction water.
    “otherwise a charge of two dollars ($2.00) will be made and then only if the test indicates meter accuracy within the limits of 2%.”
    document 4716, p. 2 · Ord. 63 · 1960s
  38. December 1, 1969 Decision Ordinance No. 63 set rules, regulations and conditions of service for the municipal waterworks, including that the town maintains the service from main to lot line and the customer from there, with five feet of minimum earth cover.
    “The minimum earth cover of the customer's service shall be five (5) feet.”
    document 4716, p. 1 · Ord. 63 · 1960s
  39. December 1, 1969 Figure Ordinance No. 62 set the minimum monthly water bill at $6.00 for the first 3,000 gallons.
    “First 3,000 gal. or lesser amount per month $6.00 per month (minimum monthly bill)”
    document 4715, p. 1 · Ord. 62 · 1960s
  40. December 1, 1969 Figure Ordinance No. 62 set a $100.00 connection charge for applications filed after the water system began operating, a $12.00 deposit from tenants, and a $10.00 charge on reconnecting a cut-off service.
    “All applications filed after the commencement of the operation of the water system shall be accompanied by a fee of $100.00, payable to the Town Clerk of the Town, for the connection charge.”
    document 4715, p. 2 · Ord. 62 · 1960s
  41. December 1, 1969 Figure The water connection charge of $100.00 as printed in 1969 is about $920 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “All applications filed after the commencement of the operation of the water system shall be accompanied by a fee of $100.00, payable to the Town Clerk of the Town, for the connection charge.”
    document 4715, p. 2 · 1960s
  42. December 1, 1969 Figure Ordinance No. 62 charged $1.00 per 1,000 gallons for the next 2,000 gallons above the minimum.
    “Next 2,000 gal. $1.00 per 1,000 gal.”
    document 4715, p. 1 · Ord. 62 · 1960s
  43. December 1, 1969 Figure Ordinance No. 62 added a delayed payment charge of ten percent after the 10th of the month and allowed the supply to be cut off after 10 days.
    “the 10th day of the month in which it shall become due and payable, a delayed payment charge of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bill shall be added thereto and collected therewith.”
    document 4715, p. 2 · Ord. 62 · 1960s
  44. December 1, 1969 Spending A council member introduced a resolution authorizing the issuance of $108,000 worth of bonds, after the Farmers Home Administration representative had purchased the bonds as the only bidder.
    “As the representative for the Farmer's Home Administration, Mr. Tometich purchased the bonds. The FHA was the only bidder. Ted Spivey introduced and caused to be read a resolution called, "Resolution authorizing and providing for issuance and securing payments of $108,000 worth of bonds."”
    document 3233, p. 1 · meeting · Ted Spivey · 1960s
  45. December 22, 1969 Figure The December 1969 bills include $300.00 to the Bayard News for printing the bonds, against the $250 quote accepted earlier that month.
    “Bayard News (print bonds) $300.00”
    document 3231, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  46. December 22, 1969 Report The mayor and attorney reported on a meeting with FHA officials on 16 December and the bond signing, and the attorney read the bond counsel's final approving opinion.
    “Mr. Neuzil read a letter from Chapman and Cutler, which was their final approving opinion.”
    document 3231, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  47. December 22, 1969 Figure The water project legal and administration bills included $500.00 to Chapman and Cutler and $1000.00 to the town attorney.
    “Chapman and Cutler (fee) 500.00”
    document 3231, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  48. December 22, 1969 Report The mayor said the only contractor returning this winter would be the one putting up the water tower, expected to be done within the next three months.
    “Mayor Bream said the only contractor to be back this winter will be Andrews, who is putting up the water tower. They expect to be done within the next three months.”
    document 3231, p. 1 · meeting · Bill Bream · 1960s
  49. December 22, 1969 Figure The council voted to pay the Farmers Home Administration $207.00 for interest on the water bonds.
    “Ted Spivey made the motion to pay the Farmer's Home Administration $207.00 for interest on the water bonds.”
    document 3231, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  50. January 21, 1970 Report FHA representatives met the council to explain the water system and the loan closing, which the minutes date December 16.
    “The purpose of this meeting was for Mr. Tometich and Mr. Cook of the FHA to explain to the Council more on the water system and about the loan closing, which was December 16.”
    document 3228, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  51. January 21, 1970 Decision The minutes cite Ordinance 62, Section 3, as setting a $100 hook-on fee once the contractor lays pipe past a house.
    “In Ordinance #62, Section 3, it says that after the contractor goes and lays the pipe past a person's house then the hook on fee is $100.”
    document 3228, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 62 · 1970s
  52. January 21, 1970 Figure The engineer said the town should invest the remaining funds from the initial $108,000 deposit in time certificates or certificates of deposit.
    “He also said the Town should invest the remaining funds from the initial $108,000 deposit in either time certificates or certificates of deposit.”
    document 3228, p. 1 · meeting · Wayne Reed · 1970s
  53. March 4, 1970 Report The mayor reported the tank contractor would be back that month and the other contractor would come when the temperature stayed above 32.
    “the tank contractor will be back this month and Chalupka will come when the temperature will stay above 32.”
    document 3226, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  54. April 1, 1970 Report A start-order letter added 105 days to the water contractor's time, making the completion date November 10.
    “In the letter 105 days were added on, which now makes his completion date November 10.”
    document 3225, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  55. May 6, 1970 Report The tank contractor reported the standpipe tank was almost finished.
    “Mr. Andrews reported they are almost finished with the standpipe tank.”
    document 3223, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  56. June 3, 1970 Decision The council moved to pay Clear Creek School $50 for a lease from July 1, 1970 to July 1, 1971.
    “Ned Allen made the motion to pay Clear Creek School $50 for the lease from July 1, 1970- July 1, 1971.”
    document 3221, p. 1 · meeting · Ned Allen · 1970s
  57. June 3, 1970 Report The minutes record the two water contractors as 42% and 33% complete.
    “Chalupka's work is 42% completed and Goerdt's is 33% done.”
    document 3221, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  58. July 8, 1970 Report The attorney was to check whether residents who had signed up could hook on now, since there was water in the mains and some residents had water pumps that quit.
    “Mr. Neuzil will check with Wayne Reed to see if they could hook on now since they have already signed up for water and there is water in the mains.”
    document 3220, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  59. July 27, 1970 Discussion Two subcontractors wrote that the tower contractor had not paid them for their work on the water tower, and the attorney was to send copies of the letters on.
    “Letters were read from Ahrens Construction Co. and Blackhawk Foundation Co. stating they had not been paid by Andrews Tank Service for their work on the water tower. Mr. Neuzil will send copies of these letters to Mr. Tometich and Powers-Willis.”
    document 3219, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  60. September 2, 1970 Report The engineer said everything would be finished by October 1 and that within two weeks people could start hooking on to the water; each family would read its own meter.
    “Mr. Reed said everything will be finished by October 1 and within two weeks people can start hooking on to the water. It was decided that each family will read their own meter”
    document 3215, p. 2 · meeting · Wayne Reed · 1970s
  61. October 6, 1970 Report A meeting with the FHA, the engineer and the contractors to accept the water system could not do so because not all the work was finished.
    “Purpose of this meeting was to meet with the FHA, the engineer, and the contractors to accept the water system. This could not be done, however, because not all the work is finished.”
    document 3214, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  62. October 6, 1970 Milestone The council met with the FHA, the engineer and the contractors to accept the water system.
    “Purpose of this meeting was to meet with the FHA, the engineer, and the contractors to accept the water system.”
    document 3214, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  63. October 7, 1970 Figure The engineer said the FHA was willing to pay $1000 for the tank site.
    “Reed said the FHA is willing to pay the $1000 for the tank site”
    document 3213, p. 2 · meeting · Wayne Reed · 1970s
  64. November 4, 1970 Discussion An insurance agency wrote that, since the town had a new water system, it might rate the town in a better class, and the engineer was to send the plans and specifications to the Iowa Inspection Bureau.
    “Ted Spivey read a letter from Busby-Miller Agency saying that since we have a new water system it might rate the Town in a better class. Mr. Reed will send the Clerk the plans and specifications to send in to the Iowa Inspection Bureau.”
    document 3212, p. 2 · meeting · Ted Spivey · 1970s
  65. November 4, 1970 Decision The council passed a resolution putting in a bid of $1000 to purchase the water tower site.
    “Ned Allen made the motion to pass a resolution putting in a bid for $1000 to purchase the water tower site.”
    document 3212, p. 1 · meeting · Ned Allen · 1970s
  66. November 4, 1970 Figure $1,000.00 as printed in 1970 is about $8,700 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Ned Allen made the motion to pass a resolution putting in a bid for $1000 to purchase the water tower site.”
    document 3212, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  67. November 17, 1970 Spending The council voted to pay the Clear Creek Community School District $850.00 for the water tower site and $10.00 to each of three appraisers.
    “Glenn Potter made the motion that since the town of Tiffin was the successful bidder on the site presently leased by the Town on which the water towers are located, and the deed had been submitted by the school, that the town pay the Clear Creek Community School District $850.00 for the site and $10.00 each to the three appraisers.”
    document 3210, p. 1 · meeting · project · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  68. November 17, 1970 Figure The water tower site price of $850.00 as printed in 1970 is about $7,400 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Glenn Potter made the motion that since the town of Tiffin was the successful bidder on the site presently leased by the Town on which the water towers are located, and the deed had been submitted by the school, that the town pay the Clear Creek Community School District $850.00 for the site and $10.00 each to the three appraisers.”
    document 3210, p. 1 · 1970s
  69. November 17, 1970 Decision At a special meeting the council went over final reports and bills of the water project, voted to pay the school district $850.00 for the water tower site, and voted to accept the work of two contractors.
    “A motion by Ned Allen to accept the work of Chalupa and Goerdt Contractors, second by Glenn Potter.”
    document 3210, p. 1 · meeting · Ned Allen · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  70. December 8, 1970 Report A letter signed "Edna" to the mayor and council says the writer signed the "water bonds".
    “I consider it a privilege and it was quite a thrill to be able to pull my chair up to the table and sign those "water bonds" after so many of you had worked so hard and for such a long time.”
    document 3207, p. 1 · meeting · Edna Miller · 1970s
  71. March 3, 1971 Report The clerk was to send a notice in the next water bills that anyone not paying the monthly water fee would have to pay an additional fee.
    “Clerk will send a notice in the next water bills that anyone not paying the monthly water fee will have to pay an additional fee.”
    document 4689, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  72. March 3, 1971 Decision The clerk was to send a notice in the next water bill that anyone not paying the monthly water fee would have to pay an additional fee.
    “Clerk will send a notice in the next water bills that anyone not paying the monthly water fee will have to pay an additional fee.”
    document 4689, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  73. January 5, 1972 Decision A councilmember moved to hold council meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at the City Water Plant.
    “Ted Spivey made a motion to hold Council Meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at the City Water Plant.”
    document 4673, p. 1 · meeting · Ted Spivey · 1970s
  74. 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
  75. March 15, 1972 Figure A table of the present water rates filed with the 15 March 1972 minutes lists $6.00 for 3000 gallons, $7.00 for 4000, $8.00 for 5000 and $8.75 for 6000 gallons.
    “Present Water Rates-- 3000 $6.00 -4000 7.00 -5000 8.00 -6000 8.75”
    document 4668, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  76. April 5, 1972 Decision An ordinance given its first reading establishes a minimum monthly water rate for each family or living unit.
    “The purpose of this ordinance is to establish a minimum monthly water rate for each family or residential or dwelling or living unit located on any premises in Tiffin, Iowa.”
    document 4667, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 67 · 1970s
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. March 7, 1973 Decision The clerk was to bill a property owner a $250.00 sewer tap-on fee and a $100.00 water tap-on fee.
    “Clerk to send Bill Bream a bill for Sewer Tap-on fee of $250.00 and for Water Tap-on fees of $100.”
    document 4648, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  80. May 2, 1973 Decision A councilmember moved to approve connection of 20 units of a mobile home park to the water system.
    “Glenn Potter made a motion to approve connection of 20 units of the water system of the Clear Creek Mobile Home Park”
    document 4646, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  81. April 6, 1974 Discussion A representative of a water service company discussed aquadene water treatment with the council.
    “Representative from Crystal Klear Service present to discuss aquadene water treatment.”
    document 4629, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  82. January 8, 1975 Decision The January 1975 agenda lists a Water committee report by Judy Smith on a delinquent water bill.
    “F. Water - Judy Smith - Delinquent water bill”
    document 4613, p. 1 · meeting · Judy Smith · 1970s
  83. March 5, 1975 Report The mayor read a letter from Iowa Environmental Quality on the inspection of the water plant, and the problem of air in the water pipes was discussed.
    “Mayor Brotherton read a letter from Iowa Environmental Quality on the inspection of the water plant. The problem of air in water pipes was discussed.”
    document 4610, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  84. August 13, 1975 Discussion The minutes record that the chlorine supplier would no longer handle liquid chlorine and that powdered chlorine was proposed as a saving, to be studied.
    “The supplier for chlorine will no longer be handling liquid chlorine. It was proposed that powdered chlorine be used at a savings to the City. This will be studied.”
    document 4600, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  85. 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
  86. October 8, 1975 Discussion Two councilmembers were to check a report that 13 living units were occupied at the Mobile Home Park.
    “Janssen and Potter will check on the report that there are 13 living units being occupied at the Mobile Home Park.”
    document 4594, p. 2 · meeting · Roger Janssen · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  87. December 10, 1975 Decision An ordinance amending the water ordinance set a $25.00 charge for reconnecting water service after nonpayment and allowed a $100.00 deposit.
    “a charge of $25.00 will be made for reconnection of water service and the connections will not be made until after all delinquent bills and other charges, if any, owed by the customer to the municipality, have been paid. The City may also require a deposit of $100.00 at the time of reconnection.”
    document 4721, p. 1 · Ord. 72 · 1970s
  88. 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
  89. February 11, 1976 Discussion The mayor was to seek information on the location of a supposed capped water well on railroad property.
    “Also, the Mayor will seek more information with regard to the location of a supposed capped water well on railroad property.”
    document 4580, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s
  90. April 14, 1976 Discussion A councilmember asked the council to consider fluoridation of the city water supply.
    “Sheridan also requested that Council consider the possibility of fluoridation of the City water supply.”
    document 4573, p. 5 · meeting · Richard Sheridan · 1970s
  91. June 9, 1976 History note Will the town have the water and sewer for future schools?
    “Roger Formanek reported on the Clear Creek Community School Board's plans for future building of new school facilities. Discussion followed regarding the availibility of sewer and water facilities if future school building takes place in Tiffin.”
    document 4569, p. 5 · meeting · history note · 1970s
  92. 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
  93. June 9, 1976 Decision A councilmember moved to accept a lease on property from the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Co. on condition of a more defined plat description.
    “Formanek moved to accept a lease on property from the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Co. upon compliance with requests for a more defined plat description.”
    document 4568, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1970s
  94. August 11, 1976 Discussion One copy of the August 1976 minutes records plans for a large water meter costing approximately $800.00 for a mobile home park and plans to activate the well on leased railroad property.
    “Discussion followed involving plans for a large water meter, cost approximately $800.00, for the Scheetz Mobile Home Park, and tentative plans for activating the well on leased railroad property, supplying power to the well and running water lines to the water building.”
    document 4563, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  95. August 11, 1976 Discussion The second copy of the August 1976 minutes records plans for a large water system costing approximately $200,000 for a mobile home park and plans to activate the well on railroad property.
    “Discussion followed involving plans for a large water system, cost approximately $200,000, for the Roberts Mobile Home Park, and locating plans for activating the well on Ivesel railroad property, providing water to the well and running water lines to the city building.”
    document 4564, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  96. October 13, 1976 Decision A councilmember moved to accept the lease agreement with the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Co., subject to the city attorney's approval.
    “Formanek moved to accept the lease agreement with the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Co., subject to approval by the City Attorney.”
    document 4560, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1970s
  97. November 10, 1976 Report The minutes record a well-digging company as having pumped at the leased well site the past week.
    “Miller Well Digging Co. has pumped at the leased well site the past week.”
    document 4558, p. 6 · meeting · 1970s
  98. December 8, 1976 Report The mayor said he would contact a well drilling company for another opinion on the water capacity potential of the leased well.
    “Mayor Brotherton will contact Wayne Smith Drillers, West Liberty for another opinion on the water capacity potential of the leased well.”
    document 4556, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  99. August 10, 1977 Discussion A councilmember was to ask another firm to evaluate the leased well because the well-digging company had not responded.
    “Janssen will call Latta & Sons to see if they will evaluate the leased well, since there has been no response from Miller Well Diggers.”
    document 4544, p. 5 · meeting · Roger Janssen · 1970s
  100. 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

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