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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. August 10, 1977 Figure On January 2, 1978 the council set the mayor's salary at $250.00 per year, payable in December 1978.
    “Formanek moved to set the Mayor salary at $250.00 per year beginning January 2, 1978, payable in December, 1978.”
    document 4544, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  2. August 10, 1977 Figure $250 per year as printed (1977) · about $1,400 per year in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Formanek moved to set the Mayor salary at $250.00 per year beginning January 2, 1978, payable in December, 1978.”
    document 4544, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  3. September 14, 1977 Decision The council directed the clerk-treasurer to send the engineering firm a bill for reimbursement on the effluent pond repairs.
    “Directed Clerk-Treas. to send a bill to Hawkeye Engineering for reimbursement on the Effluent Pond repairs.”
    document 4543, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  4. September 14, 1977 Figure A councilmember moved to increase the Clerk-Treas. salary to $250.00 per month retroactive to September 1, 1977.
    “Potter moved to increase the Clerk-Treas. salary to $250.00 per month retroactive to September 1, 1977.”
    document 4543, p. 3 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  5. October 12, 1977 Discussion The city engineer and attorney were still discussing the effluent pond repair bill for $512.00 to determine whose responsibility it was to pay it.
    “The City Engineer D. Samegling and Atty. Neuzil are still discussing the effluent pond repair bill for $512.00 to determine whose responsibility it is to pay the bill.”
    document 4542, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s
  6. October 12, 1977 Figure The effluent pond repair bill of $512 as printed in 1977 is about $2,800 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “The City Engineer D. Samegling and Atty. Neuzil are still discussing the effluent pond repair bill for $512.00 to determine whose responsibility it is to pay the bill.”
    document 4542, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s
  7. December 14, 1977 Spending A council member moved to contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department for $1248.00 per year.
    “Stratton made the motion to enter into a contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Dept. for $1248.00 per year. Morgan seconded and motion carried unanimously.”
    document 4540, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1970s
  8. December 14, 1977 Figure The sheriff contract of $1,248 a year as printed in 1977 is about $6,900 a year in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Stratton made the motion to enter into a contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Dept. for $1248.00 per year. Morgan seconded and motion carried unanimously.”
    document 4540, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  9. December 14, 1977 Neighbors Stratton made the motion to enter into a contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Dept. for $1248.00 per year. document 4540, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  10. March 8, 1978 Report A regional planning staff member reported that the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation material had been sent to the attorney.
    “Barb Murray reported that the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation material had been sent to Atty. Slack.”
    document 4534, p. 6 · meeting · 1970s
  11. April 12, 1978 Decision The clerk-treasurer was directed to add flood insurance and the warning-system annunciation to the May agenda.
    “The Clerk-Treas. was directed to add Flood insurance and annunciation to the May agenda.”
    document 4533, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  12. April 12, 1978 Figure The minutes record it as established that the city had $82,000 for a civil defense warning installation at the fire station.
    “It was established that the City of Tiffin had $82,000 for a civil defense warning installation at the Fire Station.”
    document 4533, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  13. May 10, 1978 Discussion The minutes say the subjects of annexation and flood zone insurance would appear on the June agenda.
    “The subjects of annexation and flood zone insurance will appear on the June agenda.”
    document 4532, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  14. June 14, 1978 Figure The council moved to contract with an engineering firm to provide a city map for $1,025.00.
    “Potter moved to contract with Shive, Hattery Associates to provide a City map for $1,025.00. Morgan seconded and motion carried unanimously.”
    document 4530, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s
  15. June 14, 1978 Figure $1,025 as printed (1978) · about $5,300 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Potter moved to contract with Shive, Hattery Associates to provide a City map for $1,025.00. Morgan seconded and motion carried unanimously.”
    document 4530, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s
  16. June 14, 1978 Spending A councilmember moved to contract with an engineering firm to provide a city map for $2025.00.
    “Potter moved to contract with Shivo, History Arcos, to provide a City map for $2025.00.”
    document 4530, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  17. June 14, 1978 Figure $2,025.00 as printed in 1978 is about $10,000 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Potter moved to contract with Shivo, History Arcos, to provide a City map for $2025.00.”
    document 4530, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  18. June 14, 1978 Figure Solid waste removal bids were opened at $241.00 per month and $280.00 per month, per the page text.
    “Solid waste removal bill were received and opened from Powell's Hauling, $241.00 per month; Town City Clean-up & Transfer, $280.00 per month;”
    document 4530, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  19. June 14, 1978 Figure The council approved hiring three water auditors at $3.00 per hour.
    “Stratton moved to approve hiring three water auditors at $3.00 per hour by the Clerk-Treasurer.”
    document 4530, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s
  20. June 14, 1978 Figure $3 per hour as printed (1978) · about $16 per hour in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Stratton moved to approve hiring three water auditors at $3.00 per hour by the Clerk-Treasurer.”
    document 4530, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s
  21. August 2, 1978 Spending Morgan moved to award the L. L. Pelling Co. a contract to repair the streets for $6,953.31.
    “$6,953.31 as printed”
    document 4527, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  22. August 9, 1978 Figure A councilmember moved to increase the public works employee's salary to $12,500.00 per year effective August 26, 1978.
    “Stratton moved to increase Ralph Brown's salary to $12,500.00 per year effective beginning August 26, 1978.”
    document 4526, p. 2 · meeting · Janis Stratton · Ralph Brown · 1970s
  23. August 9, 1978 Figure $12,500.00 per year as printed in 1978 is about $65,000 per year in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Stratton moved to increase Ralph Brown's salary to $12,500.00 per year effective beginning August 26, 1978.”
    document 4526, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  24. August 9, 1978 Figure The bills paid at the council meeting include a payment to Johnson Co. Regional of $100.00.
    “Johnson Co. Regional, $100.00;”
    document 4526, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  25. August 9, 1978 Figure On August 26, 1978 the council raised the public works employee's salary to $12,500.00 per year.
    “Stratton moved to increase Ralph Brown's salary to $12,500.00 per year effective beginning August 26, 1978.”
    document 4526, p. 2 · meeting · Ralph Brown · 1970s
  26. August 9, 1978 Figure $12,500 per year as printed (1978) · about $65,000 per year in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Stratton moved to increase Ralph Brown's salary to $12,500.00 per year effective beginning August 26, 1978.”
    document 4526, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  27. September 13, 1978 Report Flood Zone Insurance approval was still listed as unfinished business on the September 13, 1978 agenda.
    “6. Unfinished business a. animal control ordinance b. annexation c. Flood Zone Insurance approval d. Council hall location”
    document 4523, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  28. November 8, 1978 Figure Coralville Public Library representatives asked the council to increase the contract from $200/year to $300/year.
    “asked that council approve an increase in the next fiscal year contract with the library from $200/year to $300/year.”
    document 4520, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  29. November 8, 1978 Figure A councilmember made a motion increasing wages paid to police from $5/hr. to $6/hr. effective 11/1 through 12/1/78.
    “Potter made motion to approve request of Dave White and increase the wages paid to police from $5/hr. to $6/hr. effective 11/1 through 12/1/78.”
    document 4520, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · David R. White · 1970s
  30. December 13, 1978 Figure A motion increased the Clerk-Treas. salary from $250/month to $300/month.
    “Motion for Clerk-Treas. salary to be increased from $250/month to $300/month made by Sheridan and seconded by Potter.”
    document 4519, p. 2 · meeting · Richard Sheridan · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  31. December 13, 1978 Figure $300.00 monthly as printed in 1978 is about $1,600 monthly in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Motion for Clerk-Treas. salary to be increased from $250/month to $300/month made by Sheridan and seconded by Potter.”
    document 4519, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  32. December 13, 1978 Figure A motion in December 1978 raised the Clerk-Treasurer salary from $250 a month to $300 a month.
    “Motion for Clerk-Treas. salary to be increased from $250/month to $300/month made by Sheridan and seconded by Potter.”
    document 4519, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  33. December 13, 1978 Figure $300 per month as printed (1978) · about $1,600 per month in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Motion for Clerk-Treas. salary to be increased from $250/month to $300/month made by Sheridan and seconded by Potter.”
    document 4519, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  34. December 13, 1978 Decision A councilmember moved to approve a firm to supply Tiffin with fluoridation equipment.
    “Motion to approve Zimmer & Francescon to supply Tiffin with fluoridation equipment made by Potter.”
    document 4519, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  35. January 10, 1979 Figure The council raised the mayor's pay from $250 to $500 per year.
    “Potter made motion to increase the council's pay from $10 to $20 per meeting; to increase the Mayor's pay from $250 to $500 per year and to pay the council members and/or Mayor $20 for each appointed meeting.”
    document 4518, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  36. January 10, 1979 Figure $500 per year as printed (1979) · about $2,300 per year in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Potter made motion to increase the council's pay from $10 to $20 per meeting; to increase the Mayor's pay from $250 to $500 per year and to pay the council members and/or Mayor $20 for each appointed meeting.”
    document 4518, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  37. January 10, 1979 Figure The same motion raised council pay from $10 to $20 per meeting.
    “Potter made motion to increase the council's pay from $10 to $20 per meeting; to increase the Mayor's pay from $250 to $500 per year and to pay the council members and/or Mayor $20 for each appointed meeting.”
    document 4518, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  38. January 10, 1979 Figure $20 per meeting as printed (1979) · about $93 per meeting in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Potter made motion to increase the council's pay from $10 to $20 per meeting; to increase the Mayor's pay from $250 to $500 per year and to pay the council members and/or Mayor $20 for each appointed meeting.”
    document 4518, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  39. January 29, 1979 Figure A special session asked townspeople for suggestions on how the expected $4020 in Federal Revenue Sharing monies should be spent.
    “for the purpose of allowing townspeople to give suggestions as to how the expected $4020 in Federal Revenue Sharing monies should be spent.”
    document 4517, p. 1 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1970s
  40. May 9, 1979 Person A motion paid a new clerk-treasurer for twenty-six hours of training at $3.00 per hour.
    “Motion to pay Adelia Kern for twenty-six (26) hours of training at $3.00 per hour made by Sheridan, seconded by Morgan and carried unanimously.”
    document 4505, p. 1 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1970s
  41. May 10, 1979 Person The minutes filed under April 1979 record a motion appointing a clerk-treasurer effective May 10, 1979 at $3.00 per hour of training.
    “Motion to appoint Adelia Kern as Clerk-Treasurer, effective May 10, 1979 and to pay her $3.00 per hour of training, was made by Sheridan, seconded by Madden and carried unanimously.”
    document 4506, p. 1 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1970s
  42. June 1979 Figure The council recalled that a June 1979 study by Shive-Hattery Engineers estimated $939,000 for a new water system and $636,000 for a sewer system, without interest.
    “In June of 1979 the council received a study of water and sewer facilities. The study was completed by Shive-Hattery Engineers. Their estimated cost at that time was $939,000 for a new water system and $636,000 for sewer system. These figures are without interest.”
    document 4419, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  43. June 1979 Figure The 1979 estimate for a new water system of $939,000.00 as printed in 1979 is about $4,400,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “In June of 1979 the council received a study of water and sewer facilities. The study was completed by Shive-Hattery Engineers. Their estimated cost at that time was $939,000 for a new water system and $636,000 for sewer system. These figures are without interest.”
    document 4419, p. 3 · 1970s
  44. July 9, 1980 Neighbors Motion by Williams, second by Potter to approve contract with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for radio communications for the period of July 1, 1980 through June 30, 1981 at a cost of $116.00 per month document 4502, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  45. September 10, 1980 Figure The council increased Ralph Brown's salary by eleven percent to $14,846 per year, retroactive to July 1, 1980.
    “Motion Potter second Williams to increase Ralph Brown's salary by eleven percent (11%) to $14,846, per year and make it retroactive to July 1, 1980.”
    document 4499, p. 2 · meeting · Ralph Brown · 1980s
  46. September 10, 1980 Report The agenda lists a review of a League of Municipalities letter concerning a 3.6% reduction in state aid.
    “Review letter from League of Municipalities concerning 3.6% reduction in state aid”
    document 4499, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  47. October 8, 1980 Figure The October 1980 bills include $316.45 to the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad for a lease.
    “Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, lease ................... 316.45”
    document 4497, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  48. November 12, 1980 Spending The committee's Community Development Block Grant proposal included rehabilitation of 14 houses at $14,240.00 and community building and fire station construction at $30,000.00, 39% paid by grant money.
    “Grant proposal: Rehabilitation of 14 houses at $14,240.00, solar hot water system for two houses at $4,000.00, demolition of two houses at $5,000.00, sidewalk construction at $5,900.00 (39% paid for by grant money), sidewalk construction at $1,400.00, community building and fire station construction at $30,000.00 (39% paid for by grant money.)”
    document 4495, p. 7 · meeting · 1980s
  49. November 12, 1980 Neighbors The council voted to continue the contract with the Coralville Public Library at a cost of $500.00 for fiscal year 1981-82.
    “Motion Rohret second Madden to continue contract with Coralville Public Library at a cost of $500.00 for fiscal year 1981-82.”
    document 4495, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1980s
  50. December 10, 1980 Figure The council approved a clerk-treasurer salary of $5,400.00 per year effective January 1, 1981, with review in July.
    “Motion Rohret second Potter to approve clerk-treasurer's salary of $5,400.00 per year effective January 1, 1981 with review in July.”
    document 4494, p. 2 · meeting · Charles Rohret · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  51. December 10, 1980 Figure The $5,400.00 yearly clerk-treasurer salary set for 1981 is about $22,100 in 2026 dollars (at the 1980 index). Derived
    “Motion Rohret second Potter to approve clerk-treasurer's salary of $5,400.00 per year effective January 1, 1981 with review in July.”
    document 4494, p. 2 · meeting · Charles Rohret · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  52. December 10, 1980 Figure The December 1980 bill list includes $150.00 for the holiday open house, paid to Glenn Potter.
    “Glenn Potter, holiday open house ............................................. 150.00”
    document 4494, p. 3 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  53. December 10, 1980 Figure The holiday open house bill of $150.00 as printed in 1980 is about $610 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Glenn Potter, holiday open house ............................................. 150.00”
    document 4494, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  54. December 10, 1980 Figure The council approved the clerk-treasurer's salary of $5,400.00 per year effective January 1, 1981, with review in July.
    “Motion Rohret second Potter to approve clerk-treasurer's salary of $5,400.00 per year effective January 1, 1981 with review in July.”
    document 4494, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  55. December 10, 1980 Figure $5,400 per year as printed (1980) · about $22,000 per year in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Motion Rohret second Potter to approve clerk-treasurer's salary of $5,400.00 per year effective January 1, 1981 with review in July.”
    document 4494, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  56. January 14, 1981 Figure The bills paid in January 1981 include $75.00 for Johnson County Council of Governments dues, third quarter.
    “Johnson County Council of Governments, 3rd qtr. dues .......... 75.00”
    document 4493, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  57. February 11, 1981 Discussion A cablevision representative told the council that installing underground cable would cost an estimated $125,000.00 at no cost to the city, with monthly customer costs ranging from $6.95 to 21.95.
    “Estimated cost to install underground cable is $125,000.00 with no cost to the city. Monthly cost to each customer would be about the same as the costs in other locations which range from $6.95 to 21.95 depending on subscription.”
    document 4492, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  58. March 11, 1981 Decision The council voted to reduce councilmen's fees for special meetings from $20.00 to $10.00 per meeting, effective July 1, 1981.
    “Motion Spivey second Potter to reduce councilmen's fees for special meetings from $20.00 to $10.00 per meeting effective July 1, 1981.”
    document 4490, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  59. March 11, 1981 Figure On July 1, 1981 the council reduced councilmen's fees for special meetings from $20.00 to $10.00 per meeting.
    “Motion Spivey second Potter to reduce councilmen's fees for special meetings from $20.00 to $10.00 per meeting effective July 1, 1981.”
    document 4490, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  60. May 7, 1981 Discussion In a discussion of growth the minutes record the argument that the tax base would erode and not keep up with inflation if the city did not expand.
    “Community has responsibility to provide for natural growth. Tax base would erode and not keep up with inflation. Could cause a serious problem if city does not expand.”
    document 4484, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  61. June 10, 1981 Decision The council instructed the engineer to revise a loan application to FHA for a 100,000 gallon water tower and plant at an estimated $200,000 and one well at an estimated $60,000.
    “Motion Madden second Rohret to instruct Engineer Kammerer to revise loan application to FHA for 100,000 gallon water tower and plant at an estimated cost of $200,000 and one well at an estimated cost of $60,000.”
    document 4482, p. 6 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s
  62. June 10, 1981 Spending Motion Madden second Rohret to instruct Engineer Kammerer to revise loan application to FHA for 100,000 gallon water tower and plant at an estimated cost of $200,000 and one well at an estimated cost of $60,000
    “$200,000.00 as printed”
    document 4482, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  63. June 10, 1981 Neighbors Motion Rohret second Williams to approve renewal of radio contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department at a rate of $128.00 per month for a period of July 1, 1981 through June 30, 1982 document 4482, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  64. July 8, 1981 Figure An eight percent raise for fiscal year 1982 set the public works employee's salary at $16,033.72 yearly, retroactive to July 1, 1981.
    “Motion Potter second Madden to set an eight percent (8%) raise in salary for Ralph Brown for fiscal year 1982, making it retroactive to July 1, 1981 and establishing salary at $16,033.72 yearly.”
    document 4479, p. 3 · meeting · Ralph Brown · 1980s
  65. July 8, 1981 Figure $16,033.72 per year as printed (1981) · about $59,000 per year in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Motion Potter second Madden to set an eight percent (8%) raise in salary for Ralph Brown for fiscal year 1982, making it retroactive to July 1, 1981 and establishing salary at $16,033.72 yearly.”
    document 4479, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  66. August 12, 1981 Figure The bills paid in August 1981 include $60.00 to the City of Iowa City for first quarter dues to JCCOG.
    “City of Iowa City, 1st qtr, dues to JCCOG .................. 60.00”
    document 4476, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  67. August 12, 1981 Spending The council accepted a bid from Iowa Road Builders for the 1981 Street Repair Program with a base bid on items 1-4 of $6,127.83 and a bid on alternative 1A of $1,650.00.
    “accept bid from Iowa Road Builders for the 1981 Street Repair Program with base bid on items 1-4 of $6,127.83 and bid on alternative 1A of $1,650.00.”
    document 4476, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  68. August 12, 1981 Figure $6,127.83 as printed (1981) · about $23,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “accept bid from Iowa Road Builders for the 1981 Street Repair Program with base bid on items 1-4 of $6,127.83 and bid on alternative 1A of $1,650.00.”
    document 4476, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  69. August 25, 1981 Spending The council approved a $10,481.00 contract with Water Tower Paint and Repair Company of Clear Lake, Iowa, to sandblast and paint the interior of the water tower with white epoxy.
    “Motion Potter to approve contract with Water Tower Paint and Repair Company of Clear Lake, Iowa in the amount of $10,481.00 (which is $300.00 less than contract reads) to sandblast interior and paint with white epoxy”
    document 4475, p. 3 · meeting · project · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  70. August 25, 1981 Figure The tower painting contract of $10,481.00 as printed in 1981 is about $39,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Motion Potter to approve contract with Water Tower Paint and Repair Company of Clear Lake, Iowa in the amount of $10,481.00 (which is $300.00 less than contract reads) to sandblast interior and paint with white epoxy”
    document 4475, p. 3 · 1980s
  71. September 9, 1981 Decision The council adopted Ordinance 1981-103, amending the ordinances that establish rates, charges and rules for the municipal sewer system, by a unanimous roll call; the page prints no rate.
    “Motion Potter second Spivey to adopt Ordinance No. 1981-103. Roll call vote: Madden, aye; Potter, aye; Rohret, aye; Spivey, aye; Williams, aye.”
    document 4474, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 1981-103 · 1980s
  72. September 9, 1981 Figure The clerk-treasurer notice said the sewer rate went on January 1, 1980 from $4.35 per unit per month to $5.25 per unit, and had been raised only once since the system was established in 1964.
    “On January 1, 1980 the rate went from $4.35 per unit per month to $5.25 per unit.”
    document 4473, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  73. September 9, 1981 Figure A hearing notice said the sewer system was established in 1964, the rate had been increased only once, and on January 1, 1980 it went from $4.35 per unit per month to $5.25 per unit.
    “Since the sewer system was established in 1964, the rate has been increased only once. On January 1, 1980 the rate went from $4.35 per unit per month to $5.25 per unit.”
    document 4473, p. 2 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1980s
  74. September 9, 1981 Figure The notice for the 9 September 1981 hearing described two proposals: $7.00 per unit per month, or a sewer fee equal to each customer water bill.
    “One proposal for rate increase is to raise each unit to $7.00 per month.”
    document 4473, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  75. September 9, 1981 Discussion Two sewer rate proposals went to hearing: $7.00 per unit per month, or a sewer fee based on actual water usage.
    “One proposal for rate increase is to raise each unit to $7.00 per month. In order to make the system more equitable, some users might need adjustments to the number of units currently being assessed. The other proposal is to base the sewer fee on the actual water usage. Each customer would pay the same amount for sewer as for water.”
    document 4473, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  76. October 14, 1981 Figure The bills paid in October 1981 include $36.67 to the City of Iowa City for JCCOG dues, second quarter of the fiscal year.
    “P&A City of Iowa City, JCCOG dues, 2nd qtr. fiscal year</td><td>36.67”
    document 4472, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  77. December 9, 1981 Special event For a holiday decorating contest the minutes recorded first prize $15.00, second prize $10.00 and third prize $5.00.
    “First prize is $15.00, second prize is $10.00 and third prize is $5.00.”
    document 4469, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  78. January 13, 1982 Figure The council appointed John R. Sladek as city attorney and Mary Hoefer as assistant city attorney for 1982 at $45.00 per hour.
    “Motion Rohret second Spivey to appoint John R. Sladek as city attorney and Mary Hoefer as assistant city attorney for calendar year 1982 at a rate of $45.00”
    document 4466, p. 4 · meeting · John Sladek · Mary Hoefer · 1980s
  79. January 13, 1982 Figure The council appointed a city attorney and an assistant city attorney for calendar year 1982 at a rate of $45.00 per hour.
    “as city attorney and Mary Hoefer as assistant city attorney for calendar year 1982 at a rate of $45.00 per hour. Roll call vote: Stevens, aye; Brown, aye; Spivey, aye; Rohret, aye; Cox, aye; Carried unanimously. Motion”
    document 4466, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  80. January 13, 1982 Figure The hourly rate of the city attorney of $45.00 as printed in 1982 is about $160 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “as city attorney and Mary Hoefer as assistant city attorney for calendar year 1982 at a rate of $45.00 per hour. Roll call vote: Stevens, aye; Brown, aye; Spivey, aye; Rohret, aye; Cox, aye; Carried unanimously. Motion”
    document 4466, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  81. January 13, 1982 Report The engineer reported FHA had raised interest rates and had no grant money available, and listed the priorities as a new well, then a tower, then plant or main work.
    “Engineer Kammerer reported that the FHA has raised interest rates and does not have any grant money available. Engineer estimated that water rates could raise about $6.00 per month per unit if only a new well was drilled. Listed priorities: 1) new well 2) tower 3) plant or main work.”
    document 4466, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s
  82. January 13, 1982 Report The engineer estimated that water rates could rise about $6.00 per month per unit if only a new well was drilled.
    “Engineer estimated that water rates could raise about $6.00 per month per unit if only a new well was drilled.”
    document 4466, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s
  83. February 10, 1982 Discussion In February 1982 the council agreed to budget about $13,500 for police wages and car expense for FY '83, for 20 hours a week under a contract at $8.00 an hour for the officer and $5.00 an hour for the car.
    “for current time to budget about $13,500 for police wages and car expense for FY '83, (20 hours per week if contract with Dave White at $8.00 per hour for officer and $5.00 per hour for car.)”
    document 4468, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  84. February 10, 1982 Figure $13,500 as printed (1982) · about $47,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “for current time to budget about $13,500 for police wages and car expense for FY '83, (20 hours per week if contract with Dave White at $8.00 per hour for officer and $5.00 per hour for car.)”
    document 4468, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  85. February 10, 1982 Neighbors The council approved a contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department for telecommunications for FY '83 at $140.00 per month.
    “Motion Rohret second Stevens to approve contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department for telecommunications for FY '83 in the amount of $140.00 per month.”
    document 4467, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1980s
  86. February 10, 1982 Neighbors Motion Rohret second Stevens to approve contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department for telecommunications for FY '83 in the amount of $140.00 per month document 4467, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  87. March 10, 1982 Neighbors The clerk read a Coralville Public Library letter offering a contract for FY '83 at $900.00; the council agreed the city could not afford it, noting a family library card cost $25.00.
    “Clerk read letter from Coralville Public Library offering a contract for FY '83 for $900.00 with 100% cost of use for future years. Council agreed that city could not afford contract proposal considering the number of families who use the library service. Council pointed out that families could purchase a library card from the Coralville Public Library for $25.00 per family.”
    document 4464, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1980s
  88. March 10, 1982 Neighbors The council invoked the thirty day option on its contract with an individual for police protection and ended the contract on April 10, 1982.
    “Motion Rohret second Spivey to invoke the thirty day option on current contract with David R. White for police protection and to terminate the contract on April 10, 1982.”
    document 4464, p. 2 · meeting · project · 1980s
  89. March 10, 1982 Neighbors The council agreed with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department for community protection beginning April 1, 1982 for about seven hours per week at $12.50 per hour, $4550.00 per year.
    “Motion Stevens second Spivey to enter into an agreement with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for community protection beginning April 1, 1982 for approximately seven hours per week at the rate of $12.50 per hour for $4550.00 per year.”
    document 4464, p. 2 · meeting · project · 1980s
  90. March 10, 1982 Neighbors Motion Stevens second Spivey to enter into an agreement with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for community protection beginning April 1, 1982 for approximately seven hours per week at the rate of $12.50 per hour for $4550.00 per year document 4464, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  91. April 15, 1982 Report A report to the council said Tiffin did not have a chance of getting enough points to qualify for a Community Development Block Grant.
    “reported that Tiffin does not have a chance of getting enough points to qualify for a Community Development Block Grant.”
    document 4461, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  92. April 15, 1982 Spending The council approved up to $1,500.00 to insulate the water plant building and redo its heating system, after an estimate of $897.00 to insulate and panel it with volunteer labor.
    “Brown reported that estimate from Payless Cashways to insulate and panel water plant building is $897.00 if volunteer labor is used. Council will also need to redo heating system. Motion Brown second Cox to approve expenditure of up to $1,500.00 to insulate water plant building and redo heating system”
    document 4461, p. 3 · meeting · Dennis Brown · 1980s
  93. May 12, 1982 Figure The engineer gave a conservative estimate of $6,000.00 to extend a 6" water main about 200 feet to place a fire hydrant in front of the high school.
    “Engineer Kammerer gave conservative estimate of $6,000.00 to extend 6" water main from intersection of highway no. 6 and Roberts Ferry Road approximately 200 feet to place a fire hydrant in front of the high school in highway no. 6.”
    document 4460, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s
  94. June 9, 1982 Figure The June 1982 bills include debt service for the effluent pond of $285.50 and $3082.50.
    “debt service for effluent pond ...... 285.50 Merchant's National Bank, debt service for effluent pond ......... 3082.50”
    document 4459, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  95. June 9, 1982 Spending The council authorized a contract on a base bid of $7779.12 plus alternative six for $800.00 for the 1982 street repair program.
    “authorize Engineer Kammerer to prepare contract to accept base bid of $7779.12 from L. L. Pelling Co. plus alternative six for $800.00 for 1982 street repair program”
    document 4459, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  96. June 9, 1982 Figure $7,779.12 as printed (1982) · about $27,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “authorize Engineer Kammerer to prepare contract to accept base bid of $7779.12 from L. L. Pelling Co. plus alternative six for $800.00 for 1982 street repair program”
    document 4459, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  97. July 14, 1982 Discussion A council member said the water system was not large enough and the only way to pay for a new one was annexation.
    “Cox: Water system isn't large enough. Only way we can pay for a new one is by having annexation.”
    document 4458, p. 4 · meeting · Jerry Cox · 1980s
  98. July 19, 1982 Report The petitioners' attorney said annexation would bring in $400-$500.00 in taxes each year.
    “Annexation would bring in $400-$500.00 in taxes each year.”
    document 4457, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  99. July 19, 1982 Neighbors Coralville stated that a contract for the year would not bind the next, that Tiffin residents had 47 card holders, and that Coralville agreed to a contract for $900.00 for fiscal year '83.
    “Tiffin residents currently have 47 card holders. Coralville agreed to contract for $900.00 for fiscal year '83.”
    document 4457, p. 2 · meeting · project · 1980s
  100. October 27, 1982 Decision A resolution authorized an interfund loan of $1,100.00 from the general fund to the sewer fund to pay for finishing the dike at the sewer plant.
    “Resolution No. 1982-9 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,100.00 FROM GENERAL TO SEWER”
    document 4450, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 1982-009 · project · 1980s

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