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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 M.F. Goerdt Construction Co. of Dubuque bid $35,762.00 on Contract C (treatment plant), the lowest of five.
    “M.F. Goerdt Const. Co., Dubuque, Iowa (Cert. check $2500.00) Total Bid: $35,762.00”
    document 3251, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  2. March 27, 1969 Figure Andrews Tank & Tower Service of Hopkins, Missouri bid $21,960.00 for a standpipe on Contract D; Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel bid $23,000.00 for a standpipe and $30,300.00 for elevated storage.
    “Andrews Tank & Tower Service, Hopkins, Missouri (Cert ck $1100.00) Total Bid-Standpipe: $21,960.00”
    document 3251, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  3. March 27, 1969 Figure At the 27 March 1969 bid opening the engineer found the low bids on each water contract amounted to $95,335.76, about $122,000 with engineering, interest, design and bid letting.
    “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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. April 2, 1969 Decision The council accepted a new town clerk to replace the resigning clerk effective 1 May and raised the clerk's salary to $30.00 a month on a temporary basis.
    “Ned Allen made a motion to raise the Clerk's salary to $30.00 a month on a temporary basis.”
    document 3250, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
  7. April 2, 1969 Neighbors A letter said Tiffin's share of the Johnson County Board of Health budget was $350.00; the council decided the town could not afford it and tabled the letter.
    “Tiffin's share of the Health Board's budget request is $350.00. Discussion was held and it was decided that the Town could not afford to pay that sum at this time.”
    document 3250, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. May 7, 1969 Figure The council granted a building permit for an addition to a home upon receipt of $10.00.
    “Leonard Vorel requested a building permit for an addition to his home. Ted Spivey moved and Ned Allen seconded the motion to grant him a permit upon the receipt of $10.00 for the permit.”
    document 3249, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. July 2, 1969 Decision The council passed a resolution naming the Iowa State Bank and Trust to insure the deposits of the Town of Tiffin in amounts up to $25,000.
    “a resolution naming the Iowa State Bank and Trust to insure the deposits of the Town of Tiffin in amounts up to $25,000.”
    document 3245, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  20. 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
  21. July 2, 1969 Figure A hauler offered to pick up trash and garbage for all residents at $2 per month instead of the present $2.50; on a split vote the council voted to explain the pickup to residents when the August sewer bill was sent.
    “The rate would be $2 per month instead of the present $2.50.”
    document 3245, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. July 24, 1969 Spending The council voted to buy the 60 by 186 foot lot for the Third Street extension toward the new high school for $1650, $165 down and $1485 on or before 15 August 1969.
    “The lot is described as a 60'x 186' extension of Third Street. The purchase price is $1650. $165 will be paid now and the remaining $1485 will be paid on or before August 15, 1969.”
    document 3243, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  29. July 24, 1969 Figure The lot for the Third Street extension at $1,650.00 as printed in 1969 is about $15,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “The lot is described as a 60'x 186' extension of Third Street. The purchase price is $1650. $165 will be paid now and the remaining $1485 will be paid on or before August 15, 1969.”
    document 3243, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  30. July 24, 1969 Figure The $1650 lot of 60 by 186 feet works out to about $6,440 per acre (derived, per acre, from the printed dimensions); the price per lot as printed is $1650. Derived
    “The lot is described as a 60'x 186' extension of Third Street. The purchase price is $1650. $165 will be paid now and the remaining $1485 will be paid on or before August 15, 1969.”
    document 3243, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. August 6, 1969 Report The attorney received a letter saying signals would be built within nine months, the railroad and the State sharing the cost, estimated at around $12,000, with no cost to the town.
    “The railroad and the State will share the costs which is estimated to be around $12,000. The Town will not have to pay any of the costs.”
    document 3242, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  37. August 14, 1969 Decision At a public hearing on the 1970 budget with no objectors present the council approved the budget.
    “Purpose of this meeting was a public hearing on the 1970 budget. There were no objectors present.”
    document 3241, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  38. August 14, 1969 Decision The council raised the clerk's salary to $600 a year for the increased work with the water coming in.
    “Ned Allen made the motion to raise the Clerk's salary to $600 a year.”
    document 3241, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  39. August 14, 1969 Figure On August 14, 1969 the council raised the Clerk's salary to $600 a year.
    “Ned Allen made the motion to raise the Clerk's salary to $600 a year.”
    document 3241, p. 1 · meeting · Ned Allen · 1960s
  40. August 14, 1969 Figure $600 per year as printed (1969) · about $5,500 per year in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Ned Allen made the motion to raise the Clerk's salary to $600 a year.”
    document 3241, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  41. September 30, 1969 Figure The town's September 1969 financial statement shows total fund balances of $12,781.78 on 30 September, with a separate sewer fund balance of $8,230.17 and $6,878.21 of it invested.
    “TOTALS 11,711.84 1,868.05 798.31 12,781.78”
    document 3239, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  42. October 1, 1969 Figure The balance of $1485 on the $1650 price of the lot for the Third Street extension was paid to the sellers in October 1969.
    “All that is necessary now is to send them a check for $1485, which is the balance of the total price of $1650.00”
    document 3238, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  43. October 1, 1969 Discussion A suit by an implement company against the town was discussed over $160 for a mower the town was going to buy in 1962; the minutes say the agreement was the town would buy it if in working order.
    “It is for $160 for a mower the Town was going to buy in 1962.”
    document 3238, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. November 5, 1969 Figure The council moved to pay $2000 on the $4000 street bonds, and the November bills include $2000.00 paid to the Iowa State Bank for street bonds.
    “Dale Flansburg made the motion to pay $2000 on the $4000 street bonds.”
    document 3235, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  47. November 5, 1969 Spending Dale Flansburg made the motion to pay $2000 on the $4000 street bonds.
    “$4,000.00 as printed”
    document 3235, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. December 1, 1969 Figure The ordinance in force in December 1969 added a delayed payment charge of ten percent of the bill.
    “a delayed payment charge of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bill shall be added”
    document 4715, p. 2 · 1960s
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. December 1, 1969 Figure The ordinance in force in December 1969 charged $10.00 in addition to payment of the bill to restore service.
    “in addition to the payment of a charge of $10.00”
    document 4715, p. 2 · 1960s
  55. December 1, 1969 Figure $10 as printed (1969) · about $92 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “in addition to the payment of a charge of $10.00”
    document 4715, p. 2 · 1960s
  56. December 1, 1969 Figure The ordinance in force in December 1969 required a deposit of $12.00 from all tenants.
    “A deposit of $12.00 shall be required from all tenants.”
    document 4715, p. 2 · 1960s
  57. December 1, 1969 Figure $12 as printed (1969) · about $110 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “A deposit of $12.00 shall be required from all tenants.”
    document 4715, p. 2 · 1960s
  58. December 1, 1969 Figure An ordinance required a deposit of $12.00 from all tenants for utility service.
    “A deposit of $12.00 shall be required from all tenants. Such deposit shall be applied to any bill for water service delinquent more than 30 days. Upon the disconnection of the water service, any balance of such deposit”
    document 4715, p. 2 · 1960s
  59. December 1, 1969 Figure The tenant utility deposit of $12.00 as printed in 1969 is about $110 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “A deposit of $12.00 shall be required from all tenants. Such deposit shall be applied to any bill for water service delinquent more than 30 days. Upon the disconnection of the water service, any balance of such deposit”
    document 4715, p. 2 · 1960s
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. 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
  66. December 3, 1969 Figure The December 1969 bills show year-end salary payments: the mayor $105.00, the clerk $370.00, the attorney $370.36 including letters, and council members $54.00 to $68.00.
    “Bill Bream (salary) 105.00 Ned Allen (salary) 66.00”
    document 3232, p. 2 · meeting · Bill Bream · Ned Allen · 1960s
  67. December 3, 1969 Decision The council raised the Treasurer's salary from $100 to $150 a year, including 1969.
    “Ned Allen made the motion to raise the Treasurer's salary from $100 to $150 a year.”
    document 3232, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. 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
  72. January 7, 1970 Figure The January 1970 receipts listed Clear Creek School water rental of $90.00.
    “Clear Creek School (water rental) 90.00”
    document 3229, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  73. January 7, 1970 Figure $90.00 as printed in 1970 is about $780 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Clear Creek School (water rental) 90.00”
    document 3229, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  74. 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
  75. 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
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. February 4, 1970 Landmark The February 4, 1970 bills include Frank's Service for gas, fuses, a battery charge and a service call.
    “Frank's Service (gas, fuses, battery charge, service call) 26.3”
    document 3227, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  79. April 1, 1970 Decision A councilmember moved a resolution that road use tax funds not needed for arterial streets in 1969 could be used for local streets.
    “Glenn Potter made the motion to adopt a resolution suggested by the Highway Comm. stating that since the Town didn't need over 75% of Road Use Tax funds for arterial streets in 1969, the money could be used for local streets.”
    document 3225, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  80. April 1, 1970 Figure The sheriff's department told small towns the charge for one deputy and patrol car was $3 an hour.
    “The charge for one deputy and patrol car is $3 an hour.”
    document 3225, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  81. 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
  82. June 3, 1970 Discussion The minutes mention a new housing project #235 in which the government builds a $21,000 home.
    “The new housing project #235 was mentioned. The government builds a $21,000 home”
    document 3221, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  83. June 3, 1970 Figure The June 1970 receipts listed $225.00 from the school for 4 months of crossing watchman.
    “Clear Creek Scholl (4 months crossing watchman) 225.00”
    document 3221, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  84. June 3, 1970 Figure $225.00 as printed in 1970 is about $2,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Clear Creek Scholl (4 months crossing watchman) 225.00”
    document 3221, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  85. June 3, 1970 Spending The council moved to accept the Sheriff's Department agreement for extra police protection for $750.
    “Ned Allen made the motion to accept the Sherrif's Dept. agreement for extra police protection for $750.”
    document 3221, p. 2 · meeting · Ned Allen · 1970s
  86. June 3, 1970 Figure $750.00 as printed in 1970 is about $6,500 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Ned Allen made the motion to accept the Sherrif's Dept. agreement for extra police protection for $750.”
    document 3221, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  87. 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
  88. July 8, 1970 Spending The council accepted a proposal for 15 steel reflectorized street signs for a total of $637.50.
    “This includes 15 signs, 15 posts, shipping, and installation for a total cost of $637.50.”
    document 3220, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  89. July 8, 1970 Figure $637.50 as printed in 1970 is about $5,500 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “This includes 15 signs, 15 posts, shipping, and installation for a total cost of $637.50.”
    document 3220, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  90. 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
  91. October 7, 1970 Discussion A letter from the League of Municipalities asked the council to pass a resolution raising the sales tax one cent, which would go back to the towns.
    “A letter was read from the League of Municipalities asking the Council to pass a resolution raising the sales tax one cent which would go back to the towns.”
    document 3213, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  92. 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
  93. 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
  94. 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
  95. 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
  96. 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
  97. December 2, 1970 Figure A councilmember moved to raise the clerk's wages to $75 a month with $25 a month coming out of the sewer fund.
    “Ned Allen made the motion to raise the Clerk's wages to $75 a month with $25 coming out of the sewer fund each month.”
    document 3208, p. 1 · meeting · Ned Allen · Kandy Kobold · 1970s
  98. December 2, 1970 Figure $75.00 monthly as printed in 1970 is about $650 monthly in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Ned Allen made the motion to raise the Clerk's wages to $75 a month with $25 coming out of the sewer fund each month.”
    document 3208, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  99. December 2, 1970 Figure On December 2, 1970 the council raised the Clerk's wages to $75 a month, with $25 coming out of the sewer fund each month.
    “Ned Allen made the motion to raise the Clerk's wages to $75 a month with $25 coming out of the sewer fund each month.”
    document 3208, p. 1 · meeting · Ned Allen · 1970s
  100. December 2, 1970 Figure $75 per month as printed (1970) · about $650 per month in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Ned Allen made the motion to raise the Clerk's wages to $75 a month with $25 coming out of the sewer fund each month.”
    document 3208, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s

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