History

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.

3,247 items.

April 5, 1967 Figure The engineer's opinion was that $4.75 should be a minimum when metered water first started.
“He had the opinion that when we first start out $4.75 should be a minimum.”
document 3285, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
April 5, 1967 Decision A councilman moved out of town, so the council appointed former mayor Jim O'Toole to replace him if he accepted.
“Since councilman Klein moved out of town, it became necessary to appoint a replacement. Glenn Potter made a motion the council appoint Jim O'Toole.”
document 3285, p. 1 · meeting · James O'Toole · 1960s
April 5, 1967 Decision The council adopted a resolution calling a special election on waterworks propositions.
“Councilman POTTER introduced and caused to be read a resolution entitled "Resolution calling a special election on waterworks propositions,"”
document 3285, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
April 5, 1967 Decision The council discussed the establishment and erection of a municipal waterworks and a council member introduced a resolution calling a special election on waterworks propositions.
“Matters were discussed concerning the establishment and erection of a municipal waterworks, whereupon Councilman POTTER introduced and caused to be read a resolution entitled "Resolution calling a special election on waterworks propositions,"”
document 3285, p. 2 · Glenn R. Potter · 1960s
May 3, 1967 Decision The council voted to remove abandoned cars from a lot at an expense of no more than $10.00 per car, deciding later whom to assess.
“we remove the cars at an expense of no more that $10.00 per car and the town would pay the bill if necessary.”
document 3284, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 3, 1967 Figure The council voted to treat the town's elm trees with injectable Bydron at a limit of 0.10 per inch of circumference per tree, with the mayor-appointed estimator figuring about $200.00.
“Iowa City Tree Service quoted the price of 0.10 per inch of circumference. (15 inch tree would cost $5.00.”
document 3284, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
May 3, 1967 Report The minutes of 5 April said 'FHA would go up to 50% on the lean'; on 3 May the council corrected the sentence to read 'on the grant'.
“Mayor Stratton suggested that the sentence reading "FHA would go up to 50% on the loan" read "FHA would go up to 50% on the grant."”
document 3284, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 3, 1967 Decision The council decided that a customer tapping on to the water main after the system is in is responsible for bringing the line to the house, for the meter deposit and for patching the street.
“the customer is responsible for bringing the line to his house, for the meter deposit, and for patching the street etc.”
document 3284, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 9, 1967 Figure The ballot for the 9 May 1967 special election asked whether to establish a municipal waterworks at a maximum expenditure of $115,000.00, paid solely out of net earnings without incurring any indebtedness.
“the maximum expenditure for the establishment of such waterworks not to exceed the sum of $115,000.00 to be paid solely out of the net earnings of such municipal waterworks without the incurring of any indebtedness therefor by said Town?”
document 3283, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
May 9, 1967 Figure The ballot ceiling for the waterworks of $115,000.00 as printed in 1967 is about $1,200,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
“the maximum expenditure for the establishment of such waterworks not to exceed the sum of $115,000.00 to be paid solely out of the net earnings of such municipal waterworks without the incurring of any indebtedness therefor by said Town?”
document 3283, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
May 17, 1967 Discussion A councilman raised whether the marshal could handle all duties effectively; the council suggested asking the sheriff's department to cruise the town 4 to 6 in the evening to control speeders.
“It was suggested that we call the sheriff's department and have them cruise the town form 4-6 in the evening in an attempt to control the speeders in town.”
document 3282, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 17, 1967 Report At a special meeting on 17 May 1967 the votes in the election were canvassed and the attorney explained next steps toward the water system; the page prints no vote totals.
“The votes to the election were canvassed.”
document 3282, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
June 7, 1967 Neighbors The council decided to tell the Johnson County Development Association that it could not see paying $500 in fees, and said it had not budgeted the money.
“saying we can't see paying $500 for fees.”
document 3281, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
June 7, 1967 Decision The council voted to pay election clerks and judges $1.00 per hour for elections.
“Jim O'Toole made a motion to pay election clerks and judges $1.00 per hour for elections.”
document 3281, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
June 7, 1967 Decision The council voted to sign the engineering agreement with Powers; the FHA representative brought a copy of the approved contract for engineering services.
“Bill Bream made a motion we sign engineering agreement for Powers.”
document 3281, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
August 2, 1967 Figure The mayor received two estimates for digging the sewer plant pond, $1911.00 and $3960.00.
“Jack Herman - 1911.00 Marengo Ready Mix - 3960.00”
document 3279, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
August 2, 1967 Discussion A councilman suggested hiring a part-time law enforcement officer at $2.25 per hour.
“He suggested the council hire a part time law enforcement officer and pay them $2.25 per hour for helping.”
document 3279, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
August 2, 1967 Neighbors Johnson County Planning Commission cut its annual fee from $300.00 to $100.00, and the council rescinded its decision not to join.
“they cut the fee from $300.00 per year to $100.00.”
document 3279, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
September 26, 1967 Decision The council approved the application for beer and liquor permits for the Lark.
“A motion was made by Ted Spivey and seconded by Bill Bream to approve the application for beer and liquor permits for the Lark.”
document 3278, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
September 26, 1967 Decision The mayor was authorized to hire a special uniformed patrol of the town on a part-time basis.
“Mayor Stratton was authorized to hire a special uniformed patrol of the town of Tiffin at his discretion on a part time basis.”
document 3278, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
September 26, 1967 Decision At a special meeting the council hired an excavator to straighten and dredge the plant outfall for $450.00 and to extend the sewer main 300 feet west along Highway 6 for $1300.00, and awarded the detention pond contract.
“Glenn Potter made a motion to hire John Carter to straighten and dredge our fall of sewer plant for $450.00.”
document 3278, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
September 26, 1967 Report The mayor had a map of the proposed site of the water tower and standpipe, and 51 names were accounted for water service.
“A total of 51 names were accounted for water service.”
document 3278, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
October 4, 1967 Discussion The council discussed buying equipment to keep a log on the sewer plant and discussed classes for water pollution control plant operators; nothing definite was decided on the equipment.
“The town must purchase equipment to keeplog on the sewer plant. The amount the equipment would cost was discussed, but nothing definite was decided. The Water Pollution Control Plant Operators classes were discussed.”
document 3277, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
November 1, 1967 Decision The council approved the 1968 budget estimate.
“There was a motion by Gleen Potter to approve the 1968 budget estimate. Bill Bream seconded it and the motion carried.”
document 3276, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
November 1, 1967 Decision The council tabled a Regional Planning Commission resolution to the December meeting.
“There was a motion by Glenn Potter to table the Resolution to the December meeting.”
document 3276, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
November 22, 1967 Figure A bill of $1256.89 from an excavator for digging the sewer line to a new house property was presented, with the council to pay a portion now and the rest when excavating finished.
“A bill from John W. Carter Excavation for digging the sewer line to the Bartels property was presented.”
document 3275, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
November 22, 1967 Decision The council approved an application for underground construction on State Highway right-of-way and noted two more easements were needed for the water lines.
“Mayor Stratton presented and application for approval of underground construction on State Highway right-of-way.”
document 3275, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 6, 1967 Figure The council accepted an offer of $120.00 for 200 bushels of corn harvested on the town's property.
“Bill Bream made a motion to accept an offer made by Larry Stratton to buy the 200 bushel of corn for $120.00.”
document 3274, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 6, 1967 Figure In December 1967 councilmen were paid $3.00 per meeting and the mayor $5.00 per meeting; the clerk's salary was $250.00 and the treasurer's $100.00.
“Wayne Stratton 65.00 13 meetings @ 5.00”
document 3274, p. 1 · meeting · Wayne Stratton · 1960s
December 6, 1967 Discussion The council discussed the location of the water tower; a landowner who offered to sell a knoll wanted town sewer service before selling, and the knoll's height appeared the same as the site on the school property.
“The height of the knoll Mr. Wolfe offered to sell the town appears to be the same as the sight on the school property.”
document 3274, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 6, 1967 Figure The December 1967 bills include a $15.00 fee to the Iowa Natural Resources Council for a withdrawal permit for town wells.
“Iowa Natural Resources council 15.00 fee for withdrawal permit for town wells”
document 3274, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
January 3, 1968 Discussion The council discussed whether the town attorney should remain and a councilman suggested Ralph Neuzil; by March Mr. Neuzil attended as the town's attorney.
“There was some discussion whether the council wanted Mr. Tucker to remain the Town Attorney. Glenn Potter suggested Ralph Neuzil.”
document 3273, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
January 3, 1968 Discussion The mayor said the town should look at its building codes because the town would be growing and the codes then in force were the bare minimum.
“Mayor O'Toole said we should take a good look at out building codes. The town will be growing and the codes we have now are the bare minimum.”
document 3273, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
January 3, 1968 Decision At the 3 January 1968 meeting, with James O'Toole as mayor, the newly elected council was sworn in and the mayor appointed a treasurer, clerk, marshal, Powers and Associates as engineer, a street commissioner and the Iowa State Bank and Trust as depository.
“The newly elected council was sworn in by the clerk. Mayor O'Toole appointed the following for the next term of office:”
document 3273, p. 1 · meeting · James O'Toole · 1960s
January 3, 1968 Report The January 3, 1968 meeting was called to order by Mayor James O'Toole and the newly elected council was sworn in by the clerk.
“The newly elected council was sworn in by the clerk.”
document 3273, p. 1 · meeting · James O'Toole · 1960s
January 3, 1968 Discussion A councilman again suggested a supplementary police force to help the marshal, and the mayor asked him to look into a group in Iowa City set up as one.
“Bill Bream again suggested a supplementary police force to help DeWaine.”
document 3273, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
January 3, 1968 Discussion The mayor suggested a board of three trustees, appointed to two, four and six year terms, to be responsible for utilities.
“He also suggested a board of trustees to be responsible for utilities. It would be a board of three appointed to two, four, and six year terms.”
document 3273, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
January 24, 1968 Decision The council appointed Ralph Neuzil Town Attorney at $15.00 per council meeting attended, with additional legal work itemized.
“Mr. Neuzil indicated he would ask $15.00 per Council meeting attended.”
document 3258, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
January 24, 1968 Discussion The council discussed obtaining land for an extension of Third Street as a key entrance to the adjoining new high school property.
“This street would be a key entrance to the adjoining new high school property and would provide access for the additional Ingham property.”
document 3258, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
January 24, 1968 Discussion The council discussed closing the east-end alley from Second Street to the sewer plant, recommended parking on one side only on Grant Street near the Lark because double parking blocked fire equipment, and mapping a truck route.
“The double parking on the north end of Grant Street near the Lark presents an obstacle to the passage of fire equipment, and the Council recommended parking on one side only.”
document 3258, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
January 24, 1968 Discussion The council again discussed a Utility Commission to operate and manage the sewer and water systems, and a deputy clerk for sewer and water bills.
“The possible role of a Utility Commission in Tiffin which would be responsible for the operation and management of the sewer and water systems was again discussed”
document 3258, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
February 13, 1968 Decision To replace a departing councilman the council moved to ask Ned Allen to serve on the council; he was sworn in at the next regular meeting.
“Glenn Potter made a motion we ask Ned Allen to serve on the council.”
document 3272, p. 1 · meeting · Ned Allen · 1960s
February 13, 1968 Figure The mayor told FHA officials the town could buy land and change the water tank site if it could be obtained for $1000.00 or under.
“Mr. O'Toole talked to FHA officials and said we could buy the land and change the sight if we could obtain it for $1000.00 or under.”
document 3272, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
March 6, 1968 History note The water tower goes on school property, on a lease
“OLD BUSINESS: Water: Mayor reported that the price Clyde Woolf asks for the property tentatively located for the water tower is quite a bit beyond what is budgeted, so on the basis of this price, the original proposed site on the school property was arbitrarily decided upon.”
document 3271, p. 1 · meeting · history note · 1960s
March 6, 1968 Decision Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Company presented a twenty-five-year gas franchise for first reading and said construction would depend on the installation of the water system.
“They stated that the start of construction of this system would depend upon the installation of the water system.”
document 3271, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
March 6, 1968 Figure The mayor gave comparative costs for the water storage: a 60-foot standpipe at $20,000, against an estimated $18,000 to disassemble, move and reassemble a donated tower.
“Comparative costs of a standpipe and a water tower (if one can be obtained gratis) are: 60' standpipe: $20,000; cost to disassemble, move and reassemble is estimated at $18,000.”
document 3271, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
March 13, 1968 Decision At a special meeting the council moved to submit a sealed bid of $3500.00 for land and buildings, with the option to raise the bid.
“The motion was made by Fred and seconded by Ted to submit a sealed bid for purchase of the Shertz land and buildings for $3500.00 with the option that the town can raise this bid if so decided.”
document 3271, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
April 3, 1968 History note Residents petition for signals at the railroad crossing south of town
“Railroad Crossing Signals: It was suggested that a petition for signals at the railroad crossing should be circulated and submitted to the Board of Supervisors.”
document 3270, p. 2 · meeting · history note · 1960s
April 3, 1968 Figure The council offered $1,000.00 for the land required for the street extension (the new school's access).
“Ted made the motion to offer Ken Ingham the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for the land required for the street extension.”
document 3270, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
April 3, 1968 Discussion The engineer said the State Department of Health would not let a water pipe be closer than ten feet to a sewer pipe, which required moving an easement from the south to the north side of the sewer.
“the State Department of Health will not let them get closer than ten feet to a sewer pipe with a water pipe”
document 3270, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
April 3, 1968 Figure Receipts of 3 April 1968 included $795.82 in sewer payments and $75.00 in water system deposits.
“75.00 . . water system deposits”
document 3270, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
April 3, 1968 Discussion The attorney reported the town had to acquire legal title to the water tower site on school property, requiring a procedure to show it was not needed for school purposes.
“The town must acquire legal title to the water tower site.”
document 3270, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 2, 1968 History note Ordinance No. 59: the gas franchise, approved by the voters 126 to 2
“Shall the Town of Tiffin, Iowa, grant a gas franchise to Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Company, its successors and assigns, in accordance with Ordinance No. 59, passed by the Town Council of said Town on the 2nd day of May 1968”
document 3268, p. 2 · Ord. 59 · history note · 1960s
May 2, 1968 World event The mayor proposed telling Johnson County Civil Defense that limited funds were more expeditiously spent in other areas.
“we feel that our limited funds are more expeditiously spent in other areas.”
document 3269, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
May 2, 1968 Neighbors The council voted to tell the Johnson County Board of Health it intended to budget $320.00 in the 1969 budget.
“Glen moved, Ted seconded the motion to write and tell them that we intend to budget $320.00 in the 1969 budget”
document 3269, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
May 2, 1968 Report The minutes of 2 May 1968 record the gas franchise ordinance adopted as Ordinance No. 59 and a special election set for 11 June 1968; the ordinance document itself is dated 17 June 1968.
“Councilman Potter then moved that said ordinance as read be adopted as Ordinance No. 59”
document 3269, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 59 · 1960s
May 2, 1968 Discussion The attorney listed three ways to get the tower site from the school district: dispose of school property by appraisal and bids, condemn the land, or take a 99-year lease, which the mayor thought the fastest.
“(3) obtain a 99 year lease; Mayor will call the Des Moines FHA office to see if they will approve the lease plan, since it would be the fastest.”
document 3269, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
May 2, 1968 Ordinance Ordinance 1968-059 adopted: Councilman Potter then moved that said ordinance as read be adopted as Ordinance No. 59, which motion was document 4714 · meeting · Ord. 1968-059 · 1960s
June 5, 1968 Decision The council directed the attorney to write the landowner again and say the town would have to condemn for the school street extension if there was no agreement.
“The Council directed Mr. Neuzil to write to Mr. Ingham again and tell him that we will have to condemn if there is no agreement.”
document 3267, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
June 5, 1968 Figure A landowner was asking $500.00 for easement rights for the water line; the council later heard easements could cost $1.00 a foot and that condemnation might be needed.
“Oscar Bigelow is asking $500.00 for easement rights.”
document 3267, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
June 5, 1968 Figure The water tower site lease from the school district was reported at $50.00 per year, written first as 75-year lease.
“The 75-year lease for tower is at the rate of $50.00 per year.”
document 3267, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
July 1, 1968 History note Dead elms along the highway; the town looks for help paying to remove them
“Dead Trees: Along the highway, the utility company will limb them but won't fall them.”
document 3266, p. 1 · meeting · history note · 1960s
July 1, 1968 Report The town attorney was to handle a legal problem concerning an asphalt anti-trust suit so that the town would not become involved.
“Mr. Neuzil will take care of the legal problem concerning the asphalt anti-trust suit, so that the town will not become involved.”
document 3266, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
July 1, 1968 Decision The council paid the Sheriff's Patrol bill with a note that the town should perhaps not pay for patrol time directing traffic in other areas.
“the Council feels that perhaps the Town should not be paying for time spent by the Sheriff's Patrol directing traffic in other areas.”
document 3266, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
July 1, 1968 Decision The attorney reported the FHA approved the tower site lease, and the council accepted by a show of hands a resolution on the agreement between the Town of Tiffin and the Clear Creek School District.
“Mr. Neuzil reported that the lease for the tower site has been approved by the FHH.”
document 3266, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
July 31, 1968 Decision At a special meeting the council moved to publish the water system construction bids as soon as possible so bids could be opened on 4 September 1968, in the Des Moines Register as well as the Iowa City Press-Citizen.
“that the publication for construction of the water system be made as soon as possible, which would make possible the bid opening on September 4, 1968.”
document 3265, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
August 14, 1968 Report The railroad crossing petitions had been signed by about 134 citizens by 14 August 1968, and it was decided to hold them and canvass more.
“The petitions have so far been signed by about 134 citizens, and it was decided to hold them and do some more canvassing.”
document 3265, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
August 14, 1968 Discussion The attorney told a landowner's representative the school board considered the leased site the best place for the water tower and that the town would proceed even if it meant a suit to enjoin it.
“if this means a law suit to enjoin us, we can't help it.”
document 3265, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
August 14, 1968 Discussion A councilman was asked about placing a trailer in town and the minutes say this was covered by Ordinance No. 56; the attorney was asked for an estimate of the cost of bringing the ordinances up to date.
“Mr. Neuzil was asked to present an estimate of the cost of bringing our ordinances up to date.”
document 3265, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 56 · 1960s
September 4, 1968 Decision The engineer found in the fine print a ceiling on the earlier bond election, so a new bond election for a project not to exceed $150,000 would be necessary, and the council wanted it held as soon as possible.
“This means that it will be necessary to hold a bond election, placing the amount of the project not to exceed $150,000.”
document 3264, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
September 4, 1968 Figure The engineer found in the fine print that the bond election specified a total project cost not to exceed $115,000, so a new election to raise the limit to not more than $150,000 was needed.
“the bond election which was voted on specified a total project cost not to exceed $115,000. This means that it will be necessary to hold a bond election, placing the amount of the project not to exceed $150,000.”
document 3264, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
September 4, 1968 Figure The estimated water financing at the bid opening was a $68,000 loan at 4%, a $14,000 grant and a $47,000 loan at 5%, for $149,000.
“$68,000 loan @ 4% 14,000 grant 47,000 loan @ 5% $149,000”
document 3264, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
September 4, 1968 Decision The resignations of Mayor O'Toole and Clerk Margie O'Toole were accepted and Bill Bream was appointed mayor, with Dale Flansburg filling his council place.
“The resignations of Mayor O'Toole and Clerk Margie O'Toole were accepted. Ned moved, Glenn seconded the motion to appoint Bill Bream as mayor and to fill Mr. Bream's place on the council with Dale Flansburg.”
document 3264, p. 4 · meeting · James O'Toole · Bill Bream · 1960s
September 4, 1968 Discussion The council noted that many power lines in town were frayed and dangerous and that low voltage had burned out two expensive motors at the sewer plant, and asked the attorney to write the utility.
“the low voltage has been a problem for several years, causing inconvenience and the burning out of two expensive motors at the sewer treatment plant.”
document 3264, p. 4 · meeting · 1960s
September 4, 1968 Figure Five bids were read for Contract B of the municipal water system, ranging from $27,755.50 to $65,950.80.
“Total Bid: $27,755.50”
document 3264, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
September 4, 1968 Figure An FHA representative said the minimum rate, expected at $4.75 for about 3,000 gallons a month, would probably rise to around $6.00 or $6.25 with new money at 5%, and the minutes also mention $6.50 per month.
“I am guessing at this point that this is going to be around $6.00 or $6.25 if we go with this new rate of money.”
document 3264, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
September 4, 1968 Figure The engineer analyzed the total water project cost on the bids received at $145,752.00 against a recent estimate of $132,000; the FHA's figure, excluding initial operating costs and an existing well, was $143,682.00.
“Mr. Reed analyzed the total project cost on the basis of bids received and obtained a total of $145,752.00. He said this compares with our recent total project cost estimate of $132,000.”
document 3264, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
September 4, 1968 Figure The engineer's water project cost of $145,752.00 as printed in 1968 is about $1,400,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
“Mr. Reed analyzed the total project cost on the basis of bids received and obtained a total of $145,752.00. He said this compares with our recent total project cost estimate of $132,000.”
document 3264, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
September 4, 1968 Figure Two bids were read for Contract A, the wells, of $4,922.45 and $3,881.75.
“Total bid: $3,881.75”
document 3264, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
September 10, 1968 Decision The council rejected the Globe bid (a bid bond instead of a certified check) and the Maasdam bid (check payable to the Town of Tipton).
“Ned Allen made a motion to reject the Globe and Maasdam bids.”
document 3263, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
September 10, 1968 Decision The mayor directed the attorney to thank Owens Brush Co. for its offer of a tank but explain the town could not afford it.
“Mayor Bream directed Mr. Neuzil to write a letter thanking Owens Brush Co. for their offer of the tank, but explain that the town can't afford it.”
document 3263, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
September 10, 1968 Special event The Fire Department offered to buy one picnic table for the park if the town bought one, and the council voted to buy a table.
“They will buy one picnic table for the park if the Town will buy one also. Ned Allen moved that the Town buy a table for the park.”
document 3263, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
September 10, 1968 Decision The council and engineer decided to drop the planned water treatment plant, change the elevated tank to a standpipe, and keep the well and distribution bids.
“the present treatment system plan be dropped, the elevated tank be changed to a standpipe, and the well bids and the distribution system bids be kept.”
document 3263, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
September 19, 1968 History note The new school is built expecting town water
“Points to be brought up at this meeting are: (1) School being built with anticipation of municipal water system, (2) Deletion of treatment plant and/or, (3) larger grant, and (4) the system has been cut, trimmed, and redesigned and still comes to much more than the $5.00 per month estimated earlier.”
document 3262, p. 1 · meeting · history note · 1960s
September 19, 1968 Figure The FHA required treatment of iron if the content was more than .2 grains; Tiffin's analysis was 3.5 grains.
“the F. H. A. requires treatment of iron if the content is more than .2 grains. Tiffin's analysis was 3.5 grains.”
document 3262, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
September 19, 1968 Discussion The council discussed dropping the FHA grant and loan and investigating a private concern putting water into the town's distribution system, citing North Liberty and Holiday Court as examples, because the rate per customer was higher than townspeople would accept.
“It was suggested the Council investigate a private concern putting water into our distribution system for a lot less than is now estimated or bid. The Town of North Liberty and Holiday Court were sighted as examples.”
document 3262, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
September 19, 1968 Figure The engineer noted the redesigned system still came to much more than the $5.00 per month estimated earlier.
“the system has been cut, trimmed, and redesigned and still comes to much more than the $5.00 per month estimated earlier.”
document 3262, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
September 19, 1968 Figure The engineer reported a Pittsburgh-Des Moines estimate of around $23,000 to $25,000 for a standpipe, against earlier bids of $31,700.
“They estimated we should be able to get a bid for around $23,000 to $25,000 for a standpipe. This would compare with earlier bids of $31,700.”
document 3262, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
October 3, 1968 Figure The October 1968 bills include $200.00 for a water easement; the owner had asked $500.00 in June.
“Oscar Bigelow (water easement) 200.00”
document 3261, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
October 3, 1968 Decision Mayor Bream appointed Glenn Potter as the new Street Commissioner.
“Mayor Bream appointed Glenn Potter as the new Street Commissioner.”
document 3261, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Bill Bream · 1960s
October 3, 1968 Figure The engineer said the water system might be cut to a $115,000 cost but the rate per user would still be $6.50 to $7.50 without additional grant money.
“Maybe cost of water system can be cut down to $115,000 cost, but rate per user would still be at $6.50 to $7.50 without additional grant money.”
document 3261, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
October 3, 1968 Discussion The council listed selling points for water signers: a cheaper tap-on fee now, no gas until water is put in, and construction costs rising 20 per cent a year.
“Main selling points to attract more signers are: cheaper tap-on fee now, we won't get gas until water is put in, and construction costs are going up 20 per cent a year.”
document 3261, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
October 3, 1968 Figure The October 1968 bills include $10.60 to Frohwein Supply for a town seal.
“Frohwein Supply (town seal) 10.60”
document 3261, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
October 3, 1968 Decision A councilman moved that no more trailers be moved into Tiffin until the trailer ordinance was checked or set up; all voted in favor.
“Dale Flansburg made a motion that no more trailers be moved into Tiffin until the trailer ordinance is checked into or set up.”
document 3261, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
October 3, 1968 Figure An FHA representative said 108 users would be the minimum, counting the school and the Lark, and Tiffin then had 87.
“108 would be minimum number counting school and the Lark. We now have 87 in Tiffin.”
document 3261, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
November 6, 1968 History note The county sends the crossing to the Iowa Commerce Commission
“The board said this comes under jurisdiction of the Commerce Commission.”
document 3260, p. 1 · meeting · Ralph Neuzil · history note · 1960s
November 6, 1968 Neighbors The town attorney reported the Board of Supervisors said the crossing signals came under the Commerce Commission, and the council authorized him to fill out forms for installing signals.
“Ned Allen made a motion that the town attorney be authorized to fill out forms for installation of signals on railroad track.”
document 3260, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
November 14, 1968 Figure At a special meeting the council brought in 27 more water user contracts, raising signed users to 77 single units, with the school adding 19 and the Lark 5, and the list of potential single-unit users revised to 101.
“The Council brought in 27 more water user contracts. This brought up the town's minimum number of users to 77 single units.”
document 3260, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
December 4, 1968 Figure In December 1968 councilmen were still paid $3 per meeting and the mayor $5; the attorney was paid $15 per council meeting plus letters.
“Bill Bream (9 mts @ $5, 9 mts @ $3) 72.00”
document 3259, p. 1 · meeting · Bill Bream · 1960s
December 4, 1968 Figure December 1968 receipts included $155.00 in water deposits.
“Townspeople . . . . $155.00 (water deposits)”
document 3259, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s

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