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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. November 8, 1989 Report The clerk reported that three four year terms and one two year term were available, that everyone chose to run for four years, and that six people ran for three offices with no one running for one.
    “three four year terms and one two year term was available. Everyone chose to run for four years. This is why the ballot had six people running for three offices and no one running for one office.”
    document 4316, p. 5 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1980s
  2. November 8, 1989 Person The clerk reported that two candidates received a tied vote for a four year council term, and that the Board of Supervisors would break the tie by drawing a name from a hat during the canvass.
    “Clerk reported that Carrie Stratton and Pam Brown received a tied vote for a 4 year term on the council. According to the State Code, the Board of Supervisors will break the tie by drawing the name from a hat during the official canvas of votes.”
    document 4316, p. 5 · meeting · Carrie Stratton · Pam Brown · 1980s
  3. February 14, 1990 Figure an ordinance set council member pay at $20.00 for each regular meeting attended.
    “$20.00 for each regular meeting attended by the council member.”
    document 4806, p. 1 · Ord. 1990-165 · 1990s
  4. February 14, 1990 Figure an ordinance set the mayor's compensation at $500.00 annually.
    “The Tiffin Mayor shall receive $500.00 annually as compensation.”
    document 4806, p. 1 · Ord. 1990-165 · 1990s
  5. February 14, 1990 Figure Derived: the printed mayor annual compensation of 500.00 dollars in 1990 is about 1,288.98 dollars in September 2026 dollars. Derived
    “The Tiffin Mayor shall receive $500.00 annually as compensation.”
    document 4806, p. 1 · 1990s
  6. June 13, 1990 Person The mayor appointed Dan O'Halleran to the Park Commission, with the term expiring September, 1991.
    “Mayor appointed Dan O'Halleran to the Park Commission, term expiring September, 1991.”
    document 4308, p. 2 · meeting · Dan O'Halloran · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
  7. September 12, 1990 Person The mayor reappointed Lori Slaymaker to a three year term on the Park Commission, expiring September, 1993.
    “Mayor Potter reappointed Lori Slaymaker to a three year term on the Park Commission term expiring September, 1993.”
    document 4300, p. 5 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Lori Slaymaker · 1990s
  8. January 9, 1991 Figure an ordinance repeated the mayor's compensation of $500.00 annually.
    “The Tiffin Mayor shall receive $500.00 annually as compensation.”
    document 4811, p. 1 · Ord. 1991-171 · 1990s
  9. January 9, 1991 Figure Derived: the printed mayor annual compensation of 500.00 dollars in 1991 is about 1,236.93 dollars in September 2026 dollars. Derived
    “The Tiffin Mayor shall receive $500.00 annually as compensation.”
    document 4811, p. 1 · 1990s
  10. December 8, 1993 Decision The council passed a resolution approving a contract for the services of Jeff Mitchell as building inspector.
    “the City Council of the City of Tiffin hereby approves the proposed contract attached hereto and marked "Attachment A" providing for the services of Jeff Mitchell as building inspector for the City of Tiffin.”
    document 5163, p. 1 · Res. 1993-27 · Jeff Mitchell · 1990s
  11. July 12, 1995 Decision The council passed an ordinance amending an ordinance to decrease the number of members allowed on the Planning and Zoning Commission and to let it meet as often as it determines necessary.
    “by decreasing the number of members allowed on the Planning and Zoning Commission and to add the power to meet as often as the commission determines necessary as allowed under Iowa Code Section 414.6.”
    document 4836, p. 1 · Ord. 1995-195 · 1990s
  12. November 1, 1995 Decision The Planning and Zoning Commission heard the planner explain that the Urban Renewal plan was being amended to add an additional five years to the length.
    “Mike Singer explained that the Urban Renewal plan was being amended to add an additional five years to the length”
    document 4299, p. 1 · meeting · Mike Singer · 1990s
  13. April 9, 1997 Figure The clerk salary before the July 1, 1997 increase was 18,668.48 a year.
    “Motion Walls, second Brown to approve a 5% cost of living increase for city clerk salary from 18,668.48 to $19,601.90 beginning July 1, 1997.”
    document 4291, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  14. April 9, 1997 Figure The council approved a 5% cost of living increase for the city clerk salary from 18,668.48 to $19,601.90 beginning July 1, 1997, with two council members opposed.
    “Motion Walls, second Brown to approve a 5% cost of living increase for city clerk salary from 18,668.48 to $19,601.90 beginning July 1, 1997. Ayes: Brown, Bartels, and Walls. Nays: Kern, and Gericke. Motion carried.”
    document 4291, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  15. April 9, 1997 Figure The $19,601.90 clerk salary of 1997 is about $41,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Motion Walls, second Brown to approve a 5% cost of living increase for city clerk salary from 18,668.48 to $19,601.90 beginning July 1, 1997. Ayes: Brown, Bartels, and Walls. Nays: Kern, and Gericke. Motion carried.”
    document 4291, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  16. April 9, 1997 Figure The council approved a 5% cost of living increase and a 4% increase, raising the public works director's wage from $10.55 to $11.49 an hour from July 1, 1997.
    “Motion Bartels, second Gericke to approve a 5% cost of living increase and 4% increase in wages for adjustment from $10.55 to $11.49/hour beginning July 1, 1997.”
    document 4291, p. 1 · meeting · Brett Mehmen · 1990s
  17. July 9, 1997 Decision Ordinance 215 of 1997 amended the city Ordinance No. 1 regarding the custody and use of the town seal.
    “The purpose of this ordinance is to amend the City of Tiffin Ordinance No. 1 regarding the custody and defining the use of the town seal.”
    document 4859, p. 1 · Ord. 215 · 1990s
  18. January 14, 1998 Decision The committee appointments of January 1998 put Mike Ryan on Water.
    “Committee Appointments: Michael Gericke on Community Protection, Rodney Walls on Parks and Recreation; Jim Bartels on Streets and Home/Community; Mayor Potter on Policy & Administration; Alan Kern on Sewer; Mike Ryan on Water”
    document 4280, p. 2 · meeting · Mike Ryan · 1990s
  19. May 6, 1998 Person The council approved Greg Schott as City Building Inspector.
    “Motion Kern, second Walls to approve Greg Schott as City Building Inspector.”
    document 4260, p. 3 · meeting · Greg Schott · 1990s
  20. May 6, 1998 Decision The council approved work with a capital improvement planning consultant at $45.00 per hour in an amount not to exceed $5,500.00.
    “Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve work with Mr. Pat Calahan at $45.00/hour in an amount not to exceed $5,500.00.”
    document 4260, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  21. June 18, 1998 Decision The capital improvements committee agreed to add an annual sanitary sewer lines replacement program to the list of capital improvement projects.
    “The Committee agreed to add the following to the list of CIP Projects: 1. Annual sanitary sewer lines replacement program.”
    document 4251, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  22. August 4, 1998 Discussion The Capital Improvements Committee agreed that the Wastewater Treatment Plant was a "must project" and that the city had no choice on its completion.
    “The Committee agreed that the Wastewater Treatment Plant was a "must project" and that the City has no choice on the completion of the project.”
    document 4244, p. 1 · meeting · project · 1990s
  23. September 23, 1998 Decision The Board of Adjustment approved, three to one, a variance on width requirements for two of the newly proposed lots in the expansion of the Clear Creek Mobile Home Park.
    “to approve the request for variance to Riggan-Ham Concrete for width requirements on two of the newly proposed lots in expansion plans for the Clear Creek Mobile Home Park. Ayes: Boyd, Janssen, Madden. Nays: Brown. Absent: Kee. Motion carried.”
    document 4217, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  24. January 13, 1999 Discussion A business owner asked the Planning and Zoning Commission for a larger and higher sign at the Ice Cream Store; members felt one solution might be for the entire block to be rezoned as C-2 highway commercial.
    “John Schneider was present to discuss his desire to place a larger and higher sign at his Ice Cream Store business. Members are not happy about the thought of spot zoning in any location in the city. Members felt that one solution might be for the entire block to be rezoned as C-2 highway commercial.”
    document 4197, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  25. January 21, 1999 Discussion At a public hearing on the capital improvements plan the council considered funding options: increase general tax collections, increase General Obligation Debt Service collections, special assessments, increase water and sewer rates, and expansion of TIF area.
    “1) increase general tax collections 2) increase General Obligation Debt Service collections 3) special assessments for street/curb and gutter improvements 4) increase water and sewer rates 5) expansion of TIF area”
    document 4162, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  26. April 14, 1999 Ordinance Ordinance 1999-230 adopted: Motion Bartels, second Kern to read an Ordinance no. 1999-230, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING FOR A ONE YEAR LIMITATION ON BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT VARIANCES, a third time and placed upon record document 4875 · meeting · Ord. 1999-230 · 1990s
  27. June 2, 1999 Discussion The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that annexation be pursued and encouraged on the outer edges of the city, noting growth along interchange exits could provide financing for services.
    “recommend to Tiffin City Council that annexation matters should be pursued and encouraged on the outer edges of the city. Growth by Tiffin along boundary interchange exits could provide financing for services desired by Tiffin residents.”
    document 4179, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  28. October 6, 1999 Decision The Planning and Zoning Commission deferred the request to change the Ice Cream Store business location from C-1 to C-2 while the owner checked sign, parking and sidewalk requirements.
    “to explain his need to request zoning from the current C-1 to C-2 for his Ice Cream Store business location.”
    document 4166, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  29. October 13, 1999 Figure An ordinance set the mayor annual compensation at $2,600.
    “The Tiffin Mayor shall be paid $2,600 annually as compensation.”
    document 4876, p. 1 · Ord. 1999-231 · 1990s
  30. October 13, 1999 Figure Derived: the printed mayor annual compensation of 2,600.00 dollars in 1999 is about 5,258.37 dollars in September 2026 dollars. Derived
    “The Tiffin Mayor shall be paid $2,600 annually as compensation.”
    document 4876, p. 1 · 1990s
  31. April 12, 2000 Figure The city clerk salary from July 1, 2000 was $31,499.60 on a 35 hour per week salaried year.
    “City Clerk Margaret Reihman to $31,499.60 on a 35 hour/week salaried year commencing July 1, 2000 with no changes in benefits for either employee. Ayes: Bartels, Ryan and Gericke. Abstaining: Dils. Absent: Walls. Nays: None. Motion carried.”
    document 4153, p. 2 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  32. April 12, 2000 Figure The $31,499.60 clerk salary of 2000 is about $62,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “City Clerk Margaret Reihman to $31,499.60 on a 35 hour/week salaried year commencing July 1, 2000 with no changes in benefits for either employee. Ayes: Bartels, Ryan and Gericke. Abstaining: Dils. Absent: Walls. Nays: None. Motion carried.”
    document 4153, p. 2 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  33. April 12, 2000 Figure Resolution 2000-5 raised the Public Works Director to $36,712.00 a year from July 1, 2000.
    “Motion Ryan, second Gericke to approve RESOLUTION #2000-5 APPROVING PAY INCREASES of one step increase for Public Works Director Brett Mehmen to $36,712.00 salary/year commencing July 1, 2000”
    document 4153, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2000-005 · Brett Mehmen · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  34. May 10, 2000 Proclamation Proclamation – School Board Recognition Week document 4151, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  35. January 10, 2001 Neighbors Resolution 2001-1 approved a 28-E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana school for cooperation in providing library services.
    “Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve a Resolution # 2001-1, APPROVING A 28-E AGREEMENT WITH THE CLEAR CREEK AMANA SCHOOL FOR COOPERATION FOR PROVIDING LIBRARY SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, and authorizing City Councilperson Dils to present same to the school for consideration and approval. Ayes: Walls, Gericke, Dils and Bartels. Absent: Ryan. Motion carried.”
    document 4132, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2001-001 · 2000s
  36. January 10, 2001 Decision The mayor named Walls to chair Parks & Water, Dils to Library and Gericke to Sewer.
    “Mayor Potter named Bartels to chair Home and Community Program, Walls to chair Parks & Water, Dils to Library, Gericke to Sewer, Ryan to Community Protection”
    document 4132, p. 4 · meeting · Rodney Walls · Karin Dils · 2000s
  37. February 14, 2001 Figure The council approved resolution 2001-5 raising employee pay, with the Public Works Director at $40,872.00; the same meeting's minutes carry a second resolution with the same figure (see the also quote).
    “Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION #2001-5 APPROVING PAY INCREASES FOR EMPLOYEES, Public Works Director Brett Mehmen to $40,872.00,”
    document 4130, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2001-005 · Brett Mehmen · 2000s
  38. February 14, 2001 Figure Resolution 2001-6 set the City Clerk at $35,107.80 a year and the Public Works Assistant at $24,960.00, all from July 1, 2001.
    “CITY CLERK TO $35,107.80/ANNUM AND PUBLIC WORKS ASSISTANT TO $24,960.00/ANNUM, all commencing July 1, 2001 with no change in benefits including single medical and dental insurance. Ayes: Gericke, Walls, Bartels. Absent: Ryan. Abstain: Dils.”
    document 4130, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2001-006 · Margaret B. Reihman · Brian Detert · 2000s
  39. March 14, 2001 Neighbors Motion Walls, second Ryan to approve a proposed revision to the 28-E Fringe Area Agreement with Johnson County Board of Supervisors and to pass to the county for further study and consideration document 4127, p. 8 · meeting · 2000s
  40. April 11, 2001 Person The minutes name the current chief of the Tiffin Volunteer Fire Department.
    “Gary Kee is current Tiffin Volunteer Fire Department Chief. Volunteers will from the school and city will meet May 7 to study and consider possible 28-E library agreement.”
    document 4122, p. 3 · meeting · Gary Kee · 2000s
  41. May 22, 2001 Decision Ordinance 2001-245 established a free public library, to be known as the Tiffin-Clear Creek Public Library, with a board of trustees.
    “There is hereby established a free public library for the city, to be known as the TIFFIN-CLEAR CREEK PUBLIC LIBRARY. SECTION 3. LIBRARY TRUSTEES: The board of trustees of the PUBLIC LIBRARY, hereinafter referred to as the Board, consists of members. Three (3) board members are to be appointed by the mayor, with approval of the city council. SECTION 4.”
    document 4892, p. 1 · Ord. 245 · 2000s
  42. May 22, 2001 Decision Ordinance 2001-245 creates a board of library trustees of which three members are appointed by the mayor with council approval.
    “Three (3) board members are to be appointed by the mayor, with approval of the city council. SECTION 4. QUALIFICATIONS OF TRUSTEES: All of the members of the board shall be bona fide citizens and residents of the city or Clear Creek Amana School District and shall be over the age of eighteen (18). SECTION 5. ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD: 1.”
    document 4892, p. 1 · Ord. 245 · 2000s
  43. August 8, 2001 Neighbors Resolution 2001-29 provided a 28-E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana Community School District for a shared public library with the Springmier Community Library.
    “RESOLUTION NO. 2001-29 PROVIDING 28-E AGREEMENT WITH the Clear Creek Amana Community School District providing for shared public library with the Springmier Community Library.. Ayes: Gericke, Dils, Bartels, and Ryan. Absent: Walls. Motion carried. Jim Bartels reported to the Council problems he has suffered as a result of storm water run-off coming across his property.”
    document 4111, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2001-029 · 2000s
  44. October 10, 2001 Figure The minutes record a yearly fee of $5,000 to be paid to the Springmier Community Library for one year of public library service.
    “$5,000 yearly fee will be paid to the Springmier Community Library for one year of public library service. $4,629.49 will be paid to the Tiffin Fire Association %Gene Charbon for second \( \frac{1}{2} \) of 00-01 Fire Protection Agreement and requesting finance report for period ending 12/31/00.”
    document 4105, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  45. January 9, 2002 Decision The mayor's appointments of January 2002 made Dils the Water committee member and Gericke the Sewer member.
    “Mayor appointments: Bartels remains on Home and Community, Sewer is councilmember Gericke, Water is Dils, Parks is Rodney Walls and Community Protection is Dave Shaffer”
    document 4099, p. 3 · meeting · Karin Dils · 2000s
  46. February 20, 2002 Figure The 2002-02-20 minutes approve a 3% increase for the clerk from the 7/1/01 salary of $35,107.80 to $36,161.03.
    “Margaret Reihman on 7/1/01 salary ($35,107.80) to $36,161.03; and 3% increase in 7/1/01 hourly wages from $12.24/hour to $12.60/hour (approximate $26,208.00/yr) for Public Works Asst. Brian Detert.. Pay increases effective 7/1/02 with continuance of benefits including single health and dental insurance. Ayes: Gericke, Bartels, and Shaffer. Abstaining: Dils. Absent: Walls.”
    document 4095, p. 2 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  47. February 20, 2002 Figure The minutes approve a 3% increase and give the Public Works Director's 7/1/01 salary as $41,372.00, while the resolution cited in the also quote prints a different figure for that date.
    “a 3% pay increase to Brett Mehmen on 7/1/01 salary ($41,372.00) to $42,613.16; Margaret Reihman on 7/1/01 salary ($35,107.80) to $36,161.03; and 3% increase in 7/1/01 hourly wages from $12.24/hour to $12.60/hour (approximate $26,208.00/yr) for Public Works Asst. Brian Detert..”
    document 4095, p. 2 · meeting · Brett Mehmen · 2000s
  48. July 10, 2002 Milestone The council agenda of July 10, 2002 lists separate Water and Sewer standing committee reports.
    “e. Policy and Administration f. Water g. Sewer 7. Clerk and Treasurer’s Report”
    document 4083, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  49. May 19, 2005 Neighbors On the 19th day of May 2005, at a special joint meeting of the Tiffin City Council and the Tiffin Planning and Zoning Commission, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Huedepohl introduced Ordinance No. 2005-270, and moved that it be given its first reading. document 4913 · meeting · 2000s
  50. October 12, 2005 Neighbors Adjournment Tiffin Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council A joint meeting of the Tiffin Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council for the City of Tiffin was brought to order 6:30 pm October 12, 2005 at the Tiffin Fire Station. document 4035, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2005-025 · 2000s
  51. December 13, 2006 Milestone The council agenda of December 13, 2006 lists a combined Water and Sewer standing committee report.
    “f. Policy and Administration g. Water and Sewer 6. Clerk & Treasurer’s Report”
    document 4016, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  52. December 13, 2006 Decision The council approved starting a Tiffin Community Fund in cooperation with the Johnson County Foundation and the mayor named a council member to chair the effort.
    “Motion Dils, second Demuth to approve participation and begin the Tiffin Community Fund in cooperation with the Johnson County Foundation. Ayes: Bartels, Petersen, Demuth, Dils and Wright. Motion carried. Mayor Potter appointed Councilmember Ruth Demuth to chair this effort and to locate members for the Tiffin Community Fund Board of Trustees before the end of the year.”
    document 4016, p. 3 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Ruth Demuth · 2000s
  53. July 11, 2007 Person The pay discussion records that the clerk began city employment in 1991 after 15 years with the City of Oxford.
    “Clerk began employment in 1991 following 15 years with the City of Oxford, has earned a B.A.”
    document 4006, p. 4 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  54. July 11, 2007 Figure The pay discussion states that the clerk had won or assisted others in gaining over $1 million of grants for the community.
    “The clerk has won or assisted others in gaining over $1 million of grants for the community of Tiffin, growth has included over 600 new homes and nine new subdivisions, a new $1.3 sewer plant, $1.5 water facility and Industrial Park Road Project among other new projects. The estimated population of Tiffin now approaches 2,000.”
    document 4006, p. 4 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  55. July 11, 2007 Figure The pay discussion states that the clerk had won or assisted others in gaining over $1 million of grants for the community.
    “The clerk has won or assisted others in gaining over $1 million of grants for the community of Tiffin, growth has included over 600 new homes and nine new subdivisions, a new $1.3 sewer plant, $1.5 water facility and Industrial Park Road Project among other new projects.”
    document 4006, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  56. July 11, 2007 Figure The council approved a 3% raise for the City Clerk from $46,929.33 to $48,337.20.
    “3% for City Clerk Margaret B. Reihman for an increase from $46,929.33 to $48,337.20; $2.20 per hour increase for Public Works Assistant Brian Detert from $16.64”
    document 4006, p. 4 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  57. July 11, 2007 Figure The city clerk salary before the 3% increase of Resolution 2007-35 was $46,929.33.
    “3% for City Clerk Margaret B. Reihman for an increase from $46,929.33 to $48,337.20; $2.20 per hour increase for Public Works Assistant Brian Detert from $16.64”
    document 4006, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2007-35 · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  58. July 11, 2007 Figure In 2026 dollars the clerk salary of 2007 ($48,337.20) is 1.2744 times the clerk salary of 2000 ($31,499.60). Derived
    “3% for City Clerk Margaret B. Reihman for an increase from $46,929.33 to $48,337.20; $2.20 per hour increase for Public Works Assistant Brian Detert from $16.64”
    document 4006, p. 4 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  59. November 14, 2007 Discussion The council discussed increasing meeting compensation for the mayor and council members and took no action.
    “Discussion held on increasing meeting compensation for Mayor and Councilpersons. No action taken. Discussion held on balance of Centennial fund. Information will be forwarded to Clerk Reihman. Date set for December 9, 2008 for Santa at the Fire Station annual event.”
    document 4001, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  60. December 12, 2007 Milestone The council presented a plaque to the outgoing mayor in appreciation of 48 years of public service.
    “Councilperson Dils presented plaque to outgoing Mayor Glen Potter in appreciation of 48 years of Public Service. Motion carried to open Public Hearing on Ordinance 2007-290 Amend Water and Sewer Rates for Commercial and Industrial Zones. Discussion held on rates, meters, and zones. Motion carried to close Public Hearing.”
    document 4000, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Karin Dils · 2000s
  61. January 2, 2008 Decision The council accepted a council member's resignation and appointed that member to a two year appointment as city clerk-treasurer for 2008 and 2009, effective immediately.
    “Motion Petersen, seconded by Wright, to appoint Demuth to two year appointment as City Clerk-Treasurer for 2008 and 2009, effective immediately. All-Ayes. Motion Wright, seconded by Petersen to set Clerk’s Salary at $42,000 per year with no extra compensation paid for attending meetings.”
    document 3999, p. 1 · meeting · Ruth Demuth · 2000s
  62. January 2, 2008 Decision The council voted not to re-appoint the clerk to a two year appointment.
    “Motion Wright, seconded by Petersen to not re-appoint Clerk Margaret Reihman for a two year appointment. All-Ayes. Clerk Reihman requested to finish out two remaining days of week, 30 day severance, vacation days, sick days, and to place a thank-you note to community in next utility billing. Motion Wright, seconded by Gericke to allow requested terms. All-Ayes.”
    document 3999, p. 1 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  63. January 2, 2008 Figure The council set the clerk's salary at $42,000 per year with no extra pay for attending meetings.
    “to set Clerk’s Salary at $42,000 per year with no extra compensation paid for attending meetings.”
    document 3999, p. 1 · meeting · Ruth Demuth · 2000s
  64. January 2, 2008 Decision The council appointed a council member as mayor pro tem for 2008.
    “to appoint Councilperson Petersen as Mayor ProTem for 2008. All-Ayes. Motion Petersen, seconded by Gericke to appoint Councilperson Wright as Sergeant of Arms for 2008. All-Ayes. Motion Wright, seconded by Petersen to not re-appoint Clerk Margaret Reihman for a two year appointment. All-Ayes.”
    document 3999, p. 1 · meeting · Mark Petersen · 2000s
  65. January 2, 2008 Milestone The first council proceedings of 2008 name Royce Phillips as mayor and record him introducing himself as the newly elected mayor.
    “Newly Elected Mayor Phillips introduced himself and explained the format for City Council proceedings. Motion Wright, seconded by Petersen to re-appoint Attorney Greenleaf as City Attorney for year 2008. Greenleaf presented his budget request for 2008-2009. Council will review at appropriate time. All-Ayes.”
    document 3999, p. 1 · meeting · Royce Phillips · 2000s
  66. March 12, 2008 Board Tiffin Community Fund Board: the earliest appointment the archive records
    “Motion Wright, seconded Bartels to approve five applicants for appointment to the Tiffin Community Fund”
    document 3992, p. 2 · meeting · board · 2000s
  67. March 12, 2008 Board Johnson County Emergency Management Commission (city representative): the earliest appointment the archive records
    “Motion Wright, seconded Gericke to appointment Josh Curphy as City representative on Johnson County Emergency Management. Alternate representative will be Ben Watt”
    document 3992, p. 2 · meeting · board · 2000s
  68. May 14, 2008 Decision Ordinance 2008-291 repealed Ordinance 1985-133, which established a Park and Recreation Commission, and replaced the commission with an ad hoc committee for Parks, Recreation, Festivals and Tourism.
    “AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1985-133 THAT ESTABLISHED A PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND REPLACING THE COMMISSION WITH AN AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR PARKS, RECREATION, FESTIVALS, AND TOURISM BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to repeal Ordinance No.”
    document 4933, p. 1 · Ord. 291 · 2000s
  69. May 14, 2008 Special event Motion Gericke seconded Bartels to authorize Tiffinfest Committee to negotiate costs for securing entertainment for Tiffinfest, July 26, 2008 document 3982, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  70. May 14, 2008 Ordinance Ordinance 2008-291 adopted: Repealing Ordinance No. 1985-133 That Established a Park and Recreation Commission and Replacing the Commission with an Ad Hoc Committee for Parks, Recreation, Festivals, and Tourism document 4933 · meeting · Ord. 2008-291 · 2000s
  71. June 30, 2008 Figure The council approved wage increases for full time city employees, with the Public Works Director at $55,000 annual salary and one worker at $21.00 per hour.
    “Brett Mehmen to $55,000 annual salary, Brian Detert to $21.00 per hour with paid Family Health Insurance, Keith Detert to $14.00 per hour with paid Family Health Insurance. Clerk Ruth Demuth requested no wage increase. Part time or seasonal employees will remain at current wages. Benefits were restructured regarding vacation earnings and maximum allowable sick leave to accrue.”
    document 3976, p. 2 · meeting · Brett Mehmen · Brian Detert · 2000s
  72. June 30, 2008 Figure The $55,000 public works director salary of 2008 is about $86,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Brett Mehmen to $55,000 annual salary, Brian Detert to $21.00 per hour with paid Family Health Insurance, Keith Detert to $14.00 per hour with paid Family Health Insurance. Clerk Ruth Demuth requested no wage increase. Part time or seasonal employees will remain at current wages. Benefits were restructured regarding vacation earnings and maximum allowable sick leave to accrue.”
    document 3976, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  73. November 12, 2008 Ordinance Ordinance 2008-294 adopted: Establishing a Building Inspection Board of Appeals document 4936 · meeting · Ord. 2008-294 · 2000s
  74. November 14, 2008 Decision Ordinance 2008-294 established a Building Inspection Board of Appeals of five members appointed by the council to three-year terms.
    “The Board of Appeals will consist of five members appointed by the City Council. Membership will consist of three-year terms. The initial terms will be staggered. The building inspector will serve as an ex officio member and set as secretary to the board, but will not vote on any matters before the board. Section 2. Procedure for the Board: A. Jurisdiction.”
    document 4936, p. 1 · Ord. 294 · 2000s
  75. September 16, 2009 Decision The measure asked voters to let the council change the form of government by ordinance from Mayor-Council to Mayor-Council with an appointed City Administrator/Manager.
    “To authorize the City Council of Tiffin to change the form of Government by Ordinance from Mayor-Council to Mayor-Council with appointed City Administrator/Manager.”
    document 5403, p. 1 · Res. 2009-035 · 2000s
  76. September 16, 2009 Decision One copy of Resolution 2009-35, calling a ballot measure to let the council add a city administrator or manager, is marked "Not Passed and Not Approved" on September 16, 2009 with two ayes and one nay.
    “AYES: Jim Bartels, Mike Gericke NAYS: Chris Ball ABSENT: Mark Petersen, One Vacancy Not Passed and Not Approved this 16th day of September 2009.”
    document 5403, p. 1 · Res. 2009-035 · Royce Phillips · 2000s
  77. September 16, 2009 Decision A second copy of Resolution 2009-35 reads "Passed and approved this 16th day of September 2009" with the same vote.
    “Passed and approved this 16th day of September 2009. Motion made by Councilperson Gericke, for approval of Resolution 2009-35 A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC MEASURE TO BE INCLUDED ON THE REGULAR ELECTION BALLOT FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2009 FOR VOTER APPROVAL OF CHANGING FORM OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT seconded by Councilperson Bartels.”
    document 5404, p. 1 · Res. 2009-035 · 2000s
  78. April 28, 2010 Discussion The minutes of April 28, 2010 record discussion of a timeline for hiring a City Administrator, with council tentatively suggesting fiscal year 2011-2012 to create the position.
    “Discussion held on the possible time line for the hiring of a City Administrator. Council members tentatively have suggested fiscal year 2011-2012 to create position within city government.”
    document 3934, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  79. October 13, 2010 Board Library Board: the earliest appointment the archive records
    “Adjournment – Motion made by Council person Ball and seconded by Bartels for appointment of Council person Travis Weipert to represent the City of Tiffin on Springmier Library Board”
    document 3917, p. 3 · meeting · board · 2010s
  80. August 24, 2011 Discussion The meeting agenda lists 'Four Year Term Mayor' as an item.
    “Q. Four Year Term Mayor”
    document 3884, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  81. December 7, 2011 Person The Planning and Zoning minutes of December 7, 2011 name Mayor Phillips among those present.
    “Also present: Mayor Phillips, Travis Weipert, City Clerk Ruth Demuth and Steve Berner. Motion made by Stephanie Surine and seconded Peggy Upton for approval of Agenda as printed. All Ayes. Motion made by Stephanie Surine and seconded by Peggy Upton for approval of minutes of November 2, 2011.”
    document 3874, p. 2 · meeting · Royce Phillips · 2010s
  82. January 11, 2012 Decision Council moved to appoint a committee of the mayor, the interim clerk, the public works director, two council members and two nominated persons to develop city administrator job descriptions.
    “Motion Ryan second Weipert to appoint a committee comprised of the mayor, interim clerk, public work director, Upton; Bartels and two other persons to be nominated by the mayor and approved by the council at its special meeting on January 25th, to research and develop job descriptions”
    document 3871, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Ryan · Travis Weipert · Adelia Madden · 2010s
  83. January 11, 2012 Person The council minutes of January 11, 2012 state that Mayor Berner called the meeting to order.
    “Mayor Berner called meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.”
    document 3871, p. 1 · meeting · Steven Berner · 2010s
  84. January 11, 2012 Discussion The minutes record an explanation that Tiffin does not use the city manager form of government and does not seek to change to it.
    “Tiffin does not use the city manager form of government and does not seek to change to that form of government.”
    document 3871, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  85. February 1, 2012 Discussion At a Planning and Zoning meeting the mayor suggested changing the zoning of a Timber Ridge lot to a PAD.
    “Suggestion from Mayor Steve Berner to change the zoning to a PAD.”
    document 3868, p. 1 · meeting · Steven Berner · 2010s
  86. March 7, 2012 Decision The ordinance, establishing the position of City Clerk/Administrator with a one-year appointment, was passed by the council on 7 March 2012.
    “Passed by the Council on the 7th day of March, 2012 and approved by the Mayor on the 12th day of March, 2012.”
    document 4950, p. 5 · Ord. 2012-308 · Steven Berner · Adelia Madden · 2010s
  87. March 7, 2012 Decision The ordinance provides that the council appoints a City Clerk/Administrator at its first meeting each January for a one-year term, with pay set by resolution.
    “At the first meeting of the City Council in January of each year the council will appoint a City Clerk/Administrator to serve for a term of one year. Compensation for the position will be set by resolution of the council.”
    document 4950, p. 1 · Ord. 2012-308 · 2010s
  88. April 11, 2012 Figure The printed $55,000 of 2012 is about $81,000 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived
    “authorize mayor to sign contract with Michon Ann Jackson for a salary of $55,000 per year as clerk/administrator”
    document 3859, p. 7 · meeting · 2010s
  89. April 11, 2012 Decision Council authorized the mayor to sign a contract with Michon Ann Jackson as clerk/administrator at a salary of $55,000 per year.
    “authorize mayor to sign contract with Michon Ann Jackson for a salary of $55,000 per year as clerk/administrator”
    document 3859, p. 7 · meeting · Michon Jackson · 2010s
  90. April 24, 2013 Figure A resolution recites that council and Planning and Zoning members are paid $20 per meeting attended.
    “City Council and Planning & Zoning members get paid a per meeting rate of $20 for attendance”
    document 5917, p. 1 · 2010s
  91. April 24, 2013 Figure The printed $20 of 2013 is about $29 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived
    “City Council and Planning & Zoning members get paid a per meeting rate of $20 for attendance”
    document 5917, p. 1 · 2010s
  92. July 24, 2013 Decision The resolution created a Comprehensive Plan Committee and Resolution 2013-139 created a temporary budget for it not to exceed $2,500.
    “Resolution 2013-139 Creating a Temporary Budget for the Comprehensive Plan Committee, Not to Exceed $2,500”
    document 3811, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2013-139 · project · 2010s
  93. January 22, 2014 Milestone The earliest Library Board in the archive
    “Mayor appointed Dick Huff to Library Board.”
    document 3797, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  94. January 28, 2015 Decision Council appointed Tim Long as Interim Administrator/Clerk and discussed an executive search firm.
    “Discussion and possible action regarding Executive Search Firm and Interim Administrator/Clerk options Bartels motioned to appoint Interim Administrator/Clerk Tim Long”
    document 3762, p. 3 · meeting · Tim Long · 2010s
  95. January 28, 2015 Resolution Resolution 2015-013 adopted: Kahler motioned to approve Resolution 2015-013 Approving the City's Investment Policy, naming of depositaries and maximum amounts, and naming an investment committee document 6236 · meeting · Res. 2015-013 · 2010s
  96. March 25, 2015 Decision A public hearing item concerned an opening on the Planning and Zoning board 'for a Male or Female' and the process needed to fill it.
    “Public Hearing for Planning & Zoning Opening for a Male or Female- City Staff received direction as to which process is needed to fill the current opening for the Planning and Zoning Board.”
    document 3750, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  97. April 22, 2015 Decision Council voted to hire Doug Boldt as City Administrator/Clerk under an employment agreement.
    “Upton motion to Hire Doug Boldt as City Administrator/Clerk pursuant to the terms attached to the draft offer of employment and employment agreement.”
    document 3742, p. 1 · meeting · Doug Boldt · Peggy Upton · 2010s
  98. January 19, 2016 Resolution Resolution 2016-008 adopted: Resolution Naming Depositories for City Funds and Approving City’s Investment Policy Mayor has recused himself from this agenda item. Mayor Pro-Tem Mike Ryan has stepped in. Investment Committee Doug Boldt, Mike Ryan, Al Havens document 6388 · meeting · Res. 2016-008 · 2010s
  99. May 18, 2016 Figure The salary list prints $78,000 for the city administrator.
    “<td>Boldt, Doug</td> <td>$78,000</td> <td>$78,000</td>”
    document 6417, p. 1 · Doug Boldt · 2010s
  100. January 3, 2017 Decision The consent agenda included the appointment of Mike Ryan as Mayor Pro-Tem.
    “Appointment of Mike Ryan as Mayor Pro-Tem”
    document 3717, p. 2 · meeting · Mike Ryan · 2010s

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