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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.

3,247 items.

  1. January 7, 1969 Report The attorney filed papers with the State Commerce Commission and was told the crossing petition was in order; a hearing would be about 60 days off.
    “Ralph has filed papers with State Commerce Commission. He received word that the petition was in order and filed right. It will be 60 days before a hearing will be held.”
    document 3257, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  2. January 7, 1969 Report The engineer reported the water survey was completed and submitted to the FHA, which said to readvertise and redesign and it would finance; deleting high service pumps and using a forced air system would lower costs.
    “They said to readvertise and redesign and they will finance. Deleting high service pumps and putting in forced air system will lower costs.”
    document 3257, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  3. January 7, 1969 Discussion The mayor reported that a party wanted to buy the town lot next to the fire station for a bank and post office, and the attorney would check whether the town could sell.
    “Mayor Bream brought up that a party wants to buy the town lot next to the fire station for a bank and post office.”
    document 3257, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  4. January 7, 1969 Figure The January 1969 bills include $1000.00 to Central National Bank for a sewer bond due and $877.50, $450.00, $135.00, $112.50 and $22.50 in sewer revenue bond coupons.
    “Central Nat'l Bank (sewer bond due) 1000.00”
    document 3257, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  5. January 7, 1969 Decision A councilman moved to dispense with the sheriff's patrol for the time being because of the nominal amount of trouble in the town; all voted in favor.
    “Dale Flansburg made a motion to dispense with sheriffs patrol for the time being due to the nominal amount of trouble in the town lately.”
    document 3257, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  6. February 5, 1969 Decision A letter from the Iowa Commerce Commission set the hearing on the town's application for automatic crossing signal protection for 14 March 1969 at the Tiffin Fire Station.
    “The hearing is set for March 14, 1969 with all interested parties invited.”
    document 3256, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  7. February 5, 1969 Report The mayor reported that Knowling Brothers had withdrawn its bid on the water system.
    “Knowling Brothers withdrew their bid.”
    document 3256, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  8. February 19, 1969 Discussion The council discussed Iowa Electric Light & Power's request to build a sub-station in Tiffin and asked for a representative at the March meeting.
    “The request of Iowa Electric Light & Power to build a sub-station in Tiffin was discussed.”
    document 3256, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  9. February 19, 1969 Discussion A councilman was contacted about a contract with the town for weekly trash pickup, and the clerk was to ask townspeople's opinion in a letter with the next sewer bill.
    “The Clerk will propose a letter to be sent with the next sewer bill to get the townspeople's opinion.”
    document 3256, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  10. February 22, 1969 Discussion The mayor told the attorney to draw up a trailer ordinance, noting the old building ordinance No. 56 would have to be repealed.
    “The old building ordinance, No. 56, would have to be repealed.”
    document 3255, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 56 · 1960s
  11. February 22, 1969 Decision The bid specification would require the school to be connected to the water system by 28 August 1969, with bids to open 27 March 1969.
    “Included in the bid specification will be a requirement that the school be connected to the water system by August 28, 1969.”
    document 3255, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  12. February 25, 1969 Decision At a special meeting the council adopted a new ordinance written by the attorney and moved that Ordinance #56 be rescinded.
    “Dale Flansburg moved, Ted Spivey seconded the motion that Ordinance #56 be rescinded. All in favor.”
    document 3254, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 56 · 1960s
  13. February 25, 1969 Report The mayor had the clerk check whether the town has a zoning ordinance, although 1963 minutes record an ordinance restricting districts and Ordinance No. 53 creating a planning and zoning commission.
    “Mayor Bream will have the Clerk check to see if the town has a zoning ordinance.”
    document 3254, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 53 · 1960s
  14. February 27, 1969 History note Hearing and letting for the town's municipal water system
    “NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND PROPOSED FORM OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM FOR THE [illegible]”
    document 3252, p. 1 · meeting · history note · 1960s
  15. March 5, 1969 History note Ordinance No. 60 replaces No. 56 as the Building and Housing Ordinance
    “Ned Allen made a motion we accept Ordinance #60 as the Building and Housing Ordinance for Tiffin.”
    document 3253, p. 1 · Ord. 60 · Ralph Neuzil · history note · 1960s
  16. March 5, 1969 History note An outdoor warning system and tornado warnings are raised
    “Mayor Bream read letter from Johnson County Municipal Civil Defense Agency concerning an outdoor warning system.”
    document 3253, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · history note · 1960s
  17. March 5, 1969 World event The mayor read a letter from the Johnson County Municipal Civil Defense Agency concerning an outdoor warning system, and the council decided to get more information first.
    “Mayor Bream read letter from Johnson County Municipal Civil Defense Agency concerning an outdoor warning system.”
    document 3253, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  18. March 5, 1969 Decision The council adopted Ordinance #61 for mobile home parks and courts with the third reading waived, by an aye vote of all councilmen.
    “Mr. Neuzil read a new ordinance for mobile home parks, courts, etc. known as Ordinance #61.”
    document 3253, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 61 · 1960s
  19. March 5, 1969 Decision Two utility representatives discussed a sub-station to handle more power and keep voltage up, the council offered full support and discussed annexing the land, and voted to replace all town lights with 175 mercury lamps.
    “The sub-station would handle more power and keep voltage up. The Council offered them their full support and also discussed with the representatives the possibility of annexing the sub-station land into Tiffin.”
    document 3253, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  20. March 5, 1969 Discussion The attorney discussed the need for a zoning ordinance with the town broken down into three districts, residential, industrial and business.
    “Mr. Neuzil discussed the need for a zoning ordinance. The town has to be broken down into three districts--residential, industrial, and business.”
    document 3253, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  21. March 5, 1969 Ordinance Ordinance 60 adopted: Ned Allen made a motion to dispense with the third reading of Ordinance #60. Ted Spivey seconded the motion. All in favor document 3253, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 60 · 1960s
  22. March 14, 1969 History note Commerce Commission hearing on crossing signals at John Saxton Road
    “Mayor Bream read a letter received from the Iowa Commerce Commission in regards to the town's application for an automatic highway-railroad grade crossing signal protection at John Saxton Road and C.R.I.& P.R.R.Co.”
    document 3256, p. 1 · meeting · history note · 1960s
  23. March 27, 1969 Discussion The council raised again the bond election that specified a total project cost not to exceed $115,000, and planned to see whether grant money could be excluded from the cost to the town.
    “Mr. Neuzil, Mr. Reed, F.H.A. and maybe a bonding attorney will get together to interp the bond election to see if the grant money can be excluded from the cost to the town.”
    document 3251, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  24. March 27, 1969 Figure Latta & Sons of Riverside bid $4884.26 for Contract A (wells).
    “Latta & Sons, Inc., Riverside, Iowa. (Cert. check for $249.60) Well #2, Well #1 and alternatives: Total bid: $4884.26”
    document 3251, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  25. March 27, 1969 Figure Remakel & Felderman of Bellevue, Iowa bid $32,729.50 on Contract B, the lowest of four.
    “Remakel & Felderman, Bellevue, Iowa (Cert. check for $1650.00) Total Bid: $32,729.50”
    document 3251, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. April 2, 1969 Decision The council moved to pass a resolution awarding contracts to the lowest bidders, subject to FHA approval first.
    “Ted Spivey made a motion that we pass a resolution awarding contracts to the lowest bidders with the stipulation that F.H.A. approval has to be obtained first.”
    document 3250, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. April 2, 1969 Decision The council voted to put a 4 or 5 ton load limit on all roads in Tiffin because heavy truck loads were breaking up the streets.
    “Glenn Potter made a motion to put 4 or 5 ton load limit on all roads in Tiffin.”
    document 3250, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  35. 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
  36. April 2, 1969 Discussion The clerk was told to write to former mayor James O'Toole to see if the speed analyser the town used to have could be found, as the council thought about setting up the radar unit again.
    “The Clerk was instructed to write a letter to James O'Toole to see if we can find the speed analyser the Town used to have.”
    document 3250, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  37. April 2, 1969 Decision The council moved that the town not let the light company locate a sub-station in the Summerhays addition on Highway 6 because it would hurt future residential development and the view of the town.
    “Dale Flansburg made a motion that the Town not let the Light Company locate a sub-station there because it would hurt future residential development there and it would ruin the view of the Town.”
    document 3250, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  38. 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
  39. May 7, 1969 Discussion The council preferred that the light company build on land owned by a landowner outside town and a councilman suggested she voluntarily request annexation.
    “The Council prefers the Light Co. build on property owned by Mrs. Leona Rogers. Since Mrs. Rogers' property is not in Tiffin, Ted Spivey suggested Mrs. Rogers make a voluntary request to annex to the Town.”
    document 3249, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  40. 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
  41. May 7, 1969 Landmark A representative of the University Gun Club asked the council whether it objected to the club being open more than the present one night a week; the minutes say it had no objections.
    “He asked if the Council has any objections to the Club being open more than the present one night a week. It has no objections.”
    document 3249, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  42. May 7, 1969 Discussion A petition signed by seventeen property owners opposed the sub-station near their land; the minutes note a town ordinance requiring written consent of adjoining owners for any building other than a dwelling.
    “It was pointed out there is a town ordinance stating that in order to build a building other than a dwelling they must have the written consent of the adjoining property owners.”
    document 3249, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. June 2, 1969 Discussion The council decided that if the water and gas went through that summer the town would not make major street repairs.
    “The Council decided if the water and gas go through this summer, the Town wouldn't have any major street repairs made.”
    document 3248, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  46. 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
  47. June 2, 1969 Decision The council gave the light company tentative approval to locate a sub-station north of Highway 6 and told it to circulate its petition to residents within 300 feet.
    “give the Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. tentative approval to locate a sub-station at the site north of Highway 6 at the area located on the proposed map”
    document 3248, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  48. June 9, 1969 Decision Ted Spivey moved and Dale Flansburg seconded a motion to abandon the water project; only the two of them voted aye.
    “Ted Spivey moved and Dale Flansburg seconded the motion to abandon the water project.”
    document 3247, p. 1 · meeting · Ted Spivey · Dale Flansburg · 1960s
  49. June 9, 1969 Decision At a special meeting the council rejected a motion to abandon the water project, Flansburg and Spivey voting aye and Allen, Moore and Potter nay, then unanimously passed a resolution rejecting all previous bids and readvertising.
    “Ted Spivey moved and Dale Flansburg seconded the motion to abandon the water project. The vote was Flansburg and Spivey "Aye" and Allen, Moore, and Potter "Nay".”
    document 3247, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. June 9, 1969 Decision Ned Allen moved and Fred Moore seconded a resolution to reject all bids of previous water bidders and return their certified checks.
    “Ned Allen moved and Fred Moore seconded the motion to pass a resolution to reject all bids of previous water bidders and to return their certified checks.”
    document 3247, p. 1 · meeting · Ned Allen · Fred Moore · 1960s
  53. 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
  54. June 16, 1969 Decision Notices for the water bids were to appear on 20 and 27 June 1969, with bids to be received 21 July, allowing the 30-day wait the Iowa Code required.
    “These notices will appear in the paper on June 20 and June 27. The date to receive bids is July 21.”
    document 3247, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
  55. 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
  56. June 16, 1969 Decision The council adopted by roll call a resolution providing notice of a hearing for water bids, moved by Ned Allen and seconded by Glenn Potter, with bids to be received July 21.
    “Ned Allen moved that the resolution be adopted. Glenn Potter seconded the motion. All in favor by a roll call vote.”
    document 3247, p. 3 · meeting · Ned Allen · Glenn R. Potter · 1960s
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. July 2, 1969 Report The minutes of March 1969 adopt Ordinance #61 for mobile home parks, while the minutes of July 1969 call the proposed water ordinance Ordinance #61.
    “Mr. Neuzil read the proposed new water ordinance which will be Ordinance #61.”
    document 3245, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 61 · 1960s
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. July 21, 1969 Discussion The school board asked the council about building a road from Third Street to the new high school, noting the school had one access, on Highway 6.
    “They pointed out there is only one access to the school and that is on Highway 6.”
    document 3244, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  64. 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
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. 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
  76. August 6, 1969 History note Signals ordered, with the railroad and the State sharing about $12,000
    “Neuzil has received a letter saying signals at the crossing will be constructed within the next nine months.”
    document 3242, p. 1 · meeting · Ralph Neuzil · history note · 1960s
  77. August 6, 1969 Decision A motion to discontinue mowing property not owned by the town failed, with two ayes against three nays including the mayor.
    “Ned Allen made the motion to discontinue mowing all property not owned by the Town. Ted Spivey seconded it. The vote was Aye- Ned Allen and Ted Spivey. Nay- Fred Moore and Glenn Potter. Mayor Bream voted Nay.”
    document 3242, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. August 14, 1969 Report The engineer reported the well was in, the main contractor would start on the lines the following Monday and reach the school by the 22nd, and the entire water project should be done by the next June.
    “The entire water project should be done by next June.”
    document 3241, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  83. September 3, 1969 Landmark The mayor said HACAP had rented the old Club 88 as a recreation center for teenagers, older people and lower income families, sponsored by State and Federal government.
    “HACAP has rented the old Club 88 for use as a recreation center mostly for teen agers, older people and lower income families.”
    document 3240, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  84. September 3, 1969 Decision The council voted to install stop signs at the corner of College and 3rd Street, Railroad and College, and on both the east and west sides of 3rd and Grant Street.
    “Ned Allen moved and Ted Spivey seconded the motion to install stop signs at the corner of College & 3rd Street, Railroad and College, and on both the east and west sides of 3rd and Grant Street.”
    document 3240, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  85. September 3, 1969 Report Of 80 questionnaires on whether the town should contract with a hauler for everyone's trash, fifty-three were returned, 44 yes and 9 no, and the council decided the town could not legally accept the offer.
    “Of the 80 questionnaires sent out asking if the town should contract with Delbert Neese to haul everyone's trash fifty three were returned. 44 yes and 9 no.”
    document 3240, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  86. 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
  87. October 1, 1969 Decision The council moved to put a fence around the new well at the southeast corner of the town lot by the fire station and to move the water tank into the fire station so it would not freeze.
    “Glenn moved and Ned seconded the motion to put a fence around the new well at the S.E. corner of the Town lot by the fire station.”
    document 3238, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. 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
  92. November 5, 1969 Report The engineer said the well then in use was 60 feet, put in a few years earlier, and the new one 300 feet and capable of over 20 gallons a minute.
    “Mr. Reed said the well now in use is 60ft. and was put in a few years ago. The new one is 300ft.”
    document 3235, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  93. November 5, 1969 Report The mayor read a letter from the Clear Creek School thanking the town for the new street to the school.
    “Mayor Bream read a letter form the Clear Creek School thanking the Town for the new street to the school.”
    document 3235, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  94. 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
  95. 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
  96. 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
  97. 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
  98. December 1, 1969 Report The preamble of Ordinance No. 62 states the town was authorized to erect a municipal waterworks pursuant to an election held on 9 May 1967.
    “pursuant to an election held in said Town on May 9, 1967, the Town of Tiffin, in Johnson County, Iowa, has been authorized to erect a municipal waterworks plant and system in and for said Town”
    document 4715, p. 1 · Ord. 62 · 1960s
  99. 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
  100. 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

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