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.

December 1, 1969 Figure Ordinance No. 63 provided meter tests free if not tested in the prior twelve months and otherwise $2.00, and a minimum $10.00 deposit for construction water.
“otherwise a charge of two dollars ($2.00) will be made and then only if the test indicates meter accuracy within the limits of 2%.”
document 4716, p. 2 · Ord. 63 · 1960s
December 1, 1969 Decision Ordinance No. 63 set rules, regulations and conditions of service for the municipal waterworks, including that the town maintains the service from main to lot line and the customer from there, with five feet of minimum earth cover.
“The minimum earth cover of the customer's service shall be five (5) feet.”
document 4716, p. 1 · Ord. 63 · 1960s
December 1, 1969 Figure Ordinance No. 62 set the minimum monthly water bill at $6.00 for the first 3,000 gallons.
“First 3,000 gal. or lesser amount per month $6.00 per month (minimum monthly bill)”
document 4715, p. 1 · Ord. 62 · 1960s
December 1, 1969 Figure Ordinance No. 62 set a $100.00 connection charge for applications filed after the water system began operating, a $12.00 deposit from tenants, and a $10.00 charge on reconnecting a cut-off service.
“All applications filed after the commencement of the operation of the water system shall be accompanied by a fee of $100.00, payable to the Town Clerk of the Town, for the connection charge.”
document 4715, p. 2 · Ord. 62 · 1960s
December 1, 1969 Figure The water connection charge of $100.00 as printed in 1969 is about $920 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
“All applications filed after the commencement of the operation of the water system shall be accompanied by a fee of $100.00, payable to the Town Clerk of the Town, for the connection charge.”
document 4715, p. 2 · 1960s
December 1, 1969 Figure Ordinance No. 62 charged $1.00 per 1,000 gallons for the next 2,000 gallons above the minimum.
“Next 2,000 gal. $1.00 per 1,000 gal.”
document 4715, p. 1 · Ord. 62 · 1960s
December 1, 1969 Figure Ordinance No. 62 added a delayed payment charge of ten percent after the 10th of the month and allowed the supply to be cut off after 10 days.
“the 10th day of the month in which it shall become due and payable, a delayed payment charge of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bill shall be added thereto and collected therewith.”
document 4715, p. 2 · Ord. 62 · 1960s
December 1, 1969 Spending A council member introduced a resolution authorizing the issuance of $108,000 worth of bonds, after the Farmers Home Administration representative had purchased the bonds as the only bidder.
“As the representative for the Farmer's Home Administration, Mr. Tometich purchased the bonds. The FHA was the only bidder. Ted Spivey introduced and caused to be read a resolution called, "Resolution authorizing and providing for issuance and securing payments of $108,000 worth of bonds."”
document 3233, p. 1 · meeting · Ted Spivey · 1960s
December 1, 1969 Ordinance Ordinance 1969-062 adopted: Ned Allen moved that Rate Ordinance #62 be adopted. Ted Spivey seconded the motion. By a document 4715 · meeting · Ord. 1969-062 · 1960s
December 1, 1969 Ordinance Ordinance 1969-063 adopted: Providing for the Rules, Regulations and Conditions of Service of the Town of Tiffin Johnson County, Iowa, Municipal Waterworks System document 4716 · Ord. 1969-063 · 1960s
December 3, 1969 Figure The December 1969 bills show year-end salary payments: the mayor $105.00, the clerk $370.00, the attorney $370.36 including letters, and council members $54.00 to $68.00.
“Bill Bream (salary) 105.00 Ned Allen (salary) 66.00”
document 3232, p. 2 · meeting · Bill Bream · Ned Allen · 1960s
December 3, 1969 Discussion The council discussed putting a pay telephone near the school for the school children.
“Discussion was held on putting in a pay telephone near the school for the school kids to use.”
document 3232, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 3, 1969 Decision The council raised the Treasurer's salary from $100 to $150 a year, including 1969.
“Ned Allen made the motion to raise the Treasurer's salary from $100 to $150 a year.”
document 3232, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 22, 1969 Figure The December 1969 bills include $300.00 to the Bayard News for printing the bonds, against the $250 quote accepted earlier that month.
“Bayard News (print bonds) $300.00”
document 3231, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 22, 1969 Report The mayor and attorney reported on a meeting with FHA officials on 16 December and the bond signing, and the attorney read the bond counsel's final approving opinion.
“Mr. Neuzil read a letter from Chapman and Cutler, which was their final approving opinion.”
document 3231, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 22, 1969 Figure The water project legal and administration bills included $500.00 to Chapman and Cutler and $1000.00 to the town attorney.
“Chapman and Cutler (fee) 500.00”
document 3231, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 22, 1969 Report A special meeting was set for January 2 at 10:00 A.M. for swearing in newly elected officials.
“There will be a special meeting on January 2 at 10:00 A.M. for swearing in newly elected officials and other business to be done by that day.”
document 3231, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 22, 1969 Report The mayor said the only contractor returning this winter would be the one putting up the water tower, expected to be done within the next three months.
“Mayor Bream said the only contractor to be back this winter will be Andrews, who is putting up the water tower. They expect to be done within the next three months.”
document 3231, p. 1 · meeting · Bill Bream · 1960s
December 22, 1969 Figure The council voted to pay the Farmers Home Administration $207.00 for interest on the water bonds.
“Ted Spivey made the motion to pay the Farmer's Home Administration $207.00 for interest on the water bonds.”
document 3231, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
January 2, 1970 Person The newly elected mayor, council and clerk were sworn in and a treasurer, marshal, mayor pro tem, street commissioner and clerk were named.
“The newly elected mayor, council, and clerk were sworn in. Newly appointed officers are: Edna Miller- Treasurer, DeWaine Slade- Marshall, Ted Spivey- Mayor Pro-Tem, Glenn Potter- Street Commissioner, and Kandy Kobold, Clerk.”
document 3230, p. 1 · meeting · Edna Miller · DeWaine Slade · Ted Spivey · Glenn R. Potter · Kandy Kobold · 1970s
January 7, 1970 Decision The council cut the sewer-rate units of two businesses, the Lark and Tiffin Locker, by 40% for 1970 only.
“Dale Flansburg made the motion to lower the rates of the Lark and Tiffin Locker by reducing the number of units of each business by 40%. This will now give the Lark 12 units and the Locker units and is effective for the year 1970 only.”
document 3229, p. 1 · meeting · Dale Flansburg · 1970s
January 21, 1970 Report FHA representatives met the council to explain the water system and the loan closing, which the minutes date December 16.
“The purpose of this meeting was for Mr. Tometich and Mr. Cook of the FHA to explain to the Council more on the water system and about the loan closing, which was December 16.”
document 3228, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
January 21, 1970 Decision The minutes cite Ordinance 62, Section 3, as setting a $100 hook-on fee once the contractor lays pipe past a house.
“In Ordinance #62, Section 3, it says that after the contractor goes and lays the pipe past a person's house then the hook on fee is $100.”
document 3228, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 62 · 1970s
January 21, 1970 Figure The engineer said the town should invest the remaining funds from the initial $108,000 deposit in time certificates or certificates of deposit.
“He also said the Town should invest the remaining funds from the initial $108,000 deposit in either time certificates or certificates of deposit.”
document 3228, p. 1 · meeting · Wayne Reed · 1970s
March 4, 1970 History note The council will mark diseased trees around town for removal
“Elm trees- Discussion was held on the diseased elm trees.”
document 3242, p. 1 · meeting · history note · 1970s
March 4, 1970 Report The mayor reported the tank contractor would be back that month and the other contractor would come when the temperature stayed above 32.
“the tank contractor will be back this month and Chalupka will come when the temperature will stay above 32.”
document 3226, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
April 1, 1970 Annexation The council discussed the possibility of asking some people to annex to the town.
“The possibility of asking some people to annex to the Town was discussed.”
document 3225, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
April 1, 1970 Decision A councilmember moved a resolution that road use tax funds not needed for arterial streets in 1969 could be used for local streets.
“Glenn Potter made the motion to adopt a resolution suggested by the Highway Comm. stating that since the Town didn't need over 75% of Road Use Tax funds for arterial streets in 1969, the money could be used for local streets.”
document 3225, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
April 1, 1970 Figure The sheriff's department told small towns the charge for one deputy and patrol car was $3 an hour.
“The charge for one deputy and patrol car is $3 an hour.”
document 3225, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
April 1, 1970 Landmark A new owner of Spivey's Tavern asked the council about obtaining a cigarette and beer permit.
“Mr. Grindstaff and Attorney Hayes were present to ask the Council about obtaining a cigarette and beer permit for Mr. Grindstaff, since he has purchased Spivey's Tavern.”
document 3225, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
April 1, 1970 Report A start-order letter added 105 days to the water contractor's time, making the completion date November 10.
“In the letter 105 days were added on, which now makes his completion date November 10.”
document 3225, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
April 24, 1970 Landmark A manufacturing firm presenting plans for a truck-trailer sales and service plant near the interstate interchange said it bought 30 acres.
“Jason Mfg. bought 30 acres to be developed.”
document 3224, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
April 24, 1970 Landmark The firm said it would employ a maximum of fifty workers.
“They will employ a maximum of fifty workers divided into fifteen sales and executive people and thirty five shop people.”
document 3224, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
April 24, 1970 Discussion The firm's figures gave a lagoon of its own at $16,000-$24,000 as one sewer option and hook-up to the Tiffin sewer, which would require a lift station, as another.
“1. They could build their own, which would drain into Clear Creek. This would be a lagoon type and cost between $16,000 - $24,000.”
document 3224, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
April 24, 1970 Discussion The firm gave as its reason for the site that the new Highway #380 was being built.
“The reason for picking this site is the new Highway #380 is being built”
document 3224, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
May 6, 1970 Decision The council passed a resolution designating the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission as the official crime commission for Johnson County.
“Glenn Potter made the motion to pass a resolution agreeing to have the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission designated as the official crime commission for Johnson County and that the Planning Commission shall have the authority to appoint members of the Johnson Co. Law Enforcement Advisory Council.”
document 3223, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
May 6, 1970 Decision The council declined to help pay for the operation of the dump at Oxford.
“Dale Flansburg made the motion not to help pay for the operation of the dump at Oxford, since many people in Town have their garbage picked up regularly and others haul their own.”
document 3223, p. 2 · meeting · Dale Flansburg · 1970s
May 6, 1970 Report The tank contractor reported the standpipe tank was almost finished.
“Mr. Andrews reported they are almost finished with the standpipe tank.”
document 3223, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
May 26, 1970 History note Gas mains are laid with the new water system
“The Gas Company is in Town and should be finished in three weeks.”
document 3215, p. 1 · history note · 1970s
May 26, 1970 Report A council meeting with the engineer and the gas company was held at the Clear Creek High School because the firemen were meeting at the fire station.
“The meeting was held at the Clear Creek High School since the firemen were meeting at the Station.”
document 3222, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
June 3, 1970 Report The gas company wanted to number all the houses in town and offered to pay for and install the numbers.
“The gas co. wants to number all the houses in town and will pay for and install them.”
document 3221, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
June 3, 1970 Discussion The minutes mention a new housing project #235 in which the government builds a $21,000 home.
“The new housing project #235 was mentioned. The government builds a $21,000 home”
document 3221, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
June 3, 1970 Decision The minutes record that Town Ordinance #61 forbids any more trailers in town.
“He was told Town Ordinance #61 forbids any more trailers in Town.”
document 3221, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 61 · 1970s
June 3, 1970 Spending The council moved to accept the Sheriff's Department agreement for extra police protection for $750.
“Ned Allen made the motion to accept the Sherrif's Dept. agreement for extra police protection for $750.”
document 3221, p. 2 · meeting · Ned Allen · 1970s
June 3, 1970 Figure $750.00 as printed in 1970 is about $6,500 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
“Ned Allen made the motion to accept the Sherrif's Dept. agreement for extra police protection for $750.”
document 3221, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
June 3, 1970 Decision The council moved to pay Clear Creek School $50 for a lease from July 1, 1970 to July 1, 1971.
“Ned Allen made the motion to pay Clear Creek School $50 for the lease from July 1, 1970- July 1, 1971.”
document 3221, p. 1 · meeting · Ned Allen · 1970s
June 3, 1970 Report The minutes record the two water contractors as 42% and 33% complete.
“Chalupka's work is 42% completed and Goerdt's is 33% done.”
document 3221, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
July 8, 1970 Spending The council accepted a proposal for 15 steel reflectorized street signs for a total of $637.50.
“This includes 15 signs, 15 posts, shipping, and installation for a total cost of $637.50.”
document 3220, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
July 8, 1970 Figure $637.50 as printed in 1970 is about $5,500 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
“This includes 15 signs, 15 posts, shipping, and installation for a total cost of $637.50.”
document 3220, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
July 8, 1970 Report The attorney was to check whether residents who had signed up could hook on now, since there was water in the mains and some residents had water pumps that quit.
“Mr. Neuzil will check with Wayne Reed to see if they could hook on now since they have already signed up for water and there is water in the mains.”
document 3220, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
July 27, 1970 Discussion Two subcontractors wrote that the tower contractor had not paid them for their work on the water tower, and the attorney was to send copies of the letters on.
“Letters were read from Ahrens Construction Co. and Blackhawk Foundation Co. stating they had not been paid by Andrews Tank Service for their work on the water tower. Mr. Neuzil will send copies of these letters to Mr. Tometich and Powers-Willis.”
document 3219, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
August 13, 1970 Discussion Points discussed at a meeting included why a zoning commission was never established.
“and why a zoning commission was never established.”
document 3217, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
August 26, 1970 Discussion The attorney said the town was entitled to a full explanation of why the railroad crossing signals had not been hooked up.
“He said the Town is entitled to a full explanation as to why the crossing signals have not been hooked up.”
document 4694, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
September 2, 1970 Report The engineer said everything would be finished by October 1 and that within two weeks people could start hooking on to the water; each family would read its own meter.
“Mr. Reed said everything will be finished by October 1 and within two weeks people can start hooking on to the water. It was decided that each family will read their own meter”
document 3215, p. 2 · meeting · Wayne Reed · 1970s
September 16, 1970 Person The town attorney read a letter in which the mayor submitted his resignation as mayor.
“Neuzil read a letter from Mayor Bream submitting his resignation as Mayor.”
document 4693, p. 1 · meeting · Bill Bream · Ralph Neuzil · 1970s
September 16, 1970 Report The attorney reported that the railroad signals were working.
“Mr. Neuzil reported: 1. The railroad signals are working.”
document 4693, p. 1 · meeting · Ralph Neuzil · 1970s
October 6, 1970 Report A meeting with the FHA, the engineer and the contractors to accept the water system could not do so because not all the work was finished.
“Purpose of this meeting was to meet with the FHA, the engineer, and the contractors to accept the water system. This could not be done, however, because not all the work is finished.”
document 3214, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
October 6, 1970 Milestone The council met with the FHA, the engineer and the contractors to accept the water system.
“Purpose of this meeting was to meet with the FHA, the engineer, and the contractors to accept the water system.”
document 3214, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
October 7, 1970 Figure The engineer said the FHA was willing to pay $1000 for the tank site.
“Reed said the FHA is willing to pay the $1000 for the tank site”
document 3213, p. 2 · meeting · Wayne Reed · 1970s
October 7, 1970 Discussion The minutes record that a councilman could not be mayor because he was Justice of the Peace.
“It was discussed that Ted Spivey can't be mayor since he is Justice of the Peace.”
document 3213, p. 2 · meeting · Ted Spivey · 1970s
November 4, 1970 Person A councilman was sworn in as the new mayor.
“Dale Flansburg was sworn in as new mayor.”
document 3212, p. 2 · meeting · Dale Flansburg · 1970s
November 4, 1970 Discussion An insurance agency wrote that, since the town had a new water system, it might rate the town in a better class, and the engineer was to send the plans and specifications to the Iowa Inspection Bureau.
“Ted Spivey read a letter from Busby-Miller Agency saying that since we have a new water system it might rate the Town in a better class. Mr. Reed will send the Clerk the plans and specifications to send in to the Iowa Inspection Bureau.”
document 3212, p. 2 · meeting · Ted Spivey · 1970s
November 4, 1970 Decision The council passed a resolution putting in a bid of $1000 to purchase the water tower site.
“Ned Allen made the motion to pass a resolution putting in a bid for $1000 to purchase the water tower site.”
document 3212, p. 1 · meeting · Ned Allen · 1970s
November 4, 1970 Figure $1,000.00 as printed in 1970 is about $8,700 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
“Ned Allen made the motion to pass a resolution putting in a bid for $1000 to purchase the water tower site.”
document 3212, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
November 4, 1970 Neighbors Glenn Potter made the motion for the Town to enter an agreement with the State of Iowa with no cost to the Town to maintain the Highway. document 3212, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
November 17, 1970 Spending The council voted to pay the Clear Creek Community School District $850.00 for the water tower site and $10.00 to each of three appraisers.
“Glenn Potter made the motion that since the town of Tiffin was the successful bidder on the site presently leased by the Town on which the water towers are located, and the deed had been submitted by the school, that the town pay the Clear Creek Community School District $850.00 for the site and $10.00 each to the three appraisers.”
document 3210, p. 1 · meeting · project · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
November 17, 1970 Figure The water tower site price of $850.00 as printed in 1970 is about $7,400 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
“Glenn Potter made the motion that since the town of Tiffin was the successful bidder on the site presently leased by the Town on which the water towers are located, and the deed had been submitted by the school, that the town pay the Clear Creek Community School District $850.00 for the site and $10.00 each to the three appraisers.”
document 3210, p. 1 · 1970s
November 17, 1970 Decision At a special meeting the council went over final reports and bills of the water project, voted to pay the school district $850.00 for the water tower site, and voted to accept the work of two contractors.
“A motion by Ned Allen to accept the work of Chalupa and Goerdt Contractors, second by Glenn Potter.”
document 3210, p. 1 · meeting · Ned Allen · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
December 2, 1970 Figure A councilmember moved to raise the clerk's wages to $75 a month with $25 a month coming out of the sewer fund.
“Ned Allen made the motion to raise the Clerk's wages to $75 a month with $25 coming out of the sewer fund each month.”
document 3208, p. 1 · meeting · Ned Allen · Kandy Kobold · 1970s
December 2, 1970 Figure $75.00 monthly as printed in 1970 is about $650 monthly in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
“Ned Allen made the motion to raise the Clerk's wages to $75 a month with $25 coming out of the sewer fund each month.”
document 3208, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
December 2, 1970 Figure The December 2, 1970 payments list the mayor at 21 meetings at $3 and 2 at $5, and a councilman at 13 meetings at $3 and 8 at $5.
“Dale Flansburg (21 @ $3 and 2 @ $5) 73.00 Ned Allen (22 meetings) 66.00 Jerry Michel (23 meetings) 69.00 Glenn Potter (19 meetings & fix streets) 82.00 Ted Spivey (13 @ $3 and 8 @ $5) 79.00”
document 3208, p. 3 · meeting · Dale Flansburg · Ted Spivey · 1970s
December 8, 1970 Report A letter signed "Edna" to the mayor and council says the writer signed the "water bonds".
“I consider it a privilege and it was quite a thrill to be able to pull my chair up to the table and sign those "water bonds" after so many of you had worked so hard and for such a long time.”
document 3207, p. 1 · meeting · Edna Miller · 1970s
January 6, 1971 Disaster Xmas lights- The light company didn't have time to hook them up because of an ice storm. document 4691, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
March 3, 1971 Annexation The council received an annexation application from Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. and a councilmember moved a resolution to annex the described property.
“An application from Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. for annexation to the Town was received and placed on file. Glenn Potter made the motion to pass a resolution to annex the following property and Ned Allen seconded it.”
document 4689, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Ned Allen · 1970s
March 3, 1971 Decision The first reading was given of an amendment to Ordinance 52 to include an area where multiple-family dwellings, trailers and trailer courts may be established.
“The first reading was given of an Amendment to Ordinance #52, "An Ordinance Restricting Certain Districts to Residential, School, Church and Similar Purposes Only, and Providing Penalties for Violations."”
document 4689, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 52 · 1970s
March 3, 1971 Report The clerk was to send a notice in the next water bills that anyone not paying the monthly water fee would have to pay an additional fee.
“Clerk will send a notice in the next water bills that anyone not paying the monthly water fee will have to pay an additional fee.”
document 4689, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
March 3, 1971 Decision The clerk was to send a notice in the next water bill that anyone not paying the monthly water fee would have to pay an additional fee.
“Clerk will send a notice in the next water bills that anyone not paying the monthly water fee will have to pay an additional fee.”
document 4689, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
March 3, 1971 Annexation Glenn Potter made the motion to pass a resolution to annex the following property and Ned Allen seconded it. document 4689, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
June 2, 1971 Person A person was sworn into office to complete the term of a councilman who had resigned.
“Kandy Kobold was sworn into office to complete the term of Jerry Michel.”
document 4685, p. 1 · meeting · Kandy Kobold · Jerry Michel · 1970s
July 7, 1971 Discussion Representatives of the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission told the council the Commission would like the town to join.
“Commission would like the Town to join.”
document 4683, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
October 6, 1971 Discussion The council discussed asking Coralville whether it would be interested in taking care of the Tiffin sewer plant.
“The council discussed contacting Coralville to see if they would be interested in taking care of the Tiffin sewer plant.”
document 4678, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
October 6, 1971 Person The council discussed and accepted a town employee's resignation.
“Dewaine Slade's request to resign was discussed by the council and they agreed to accept his resignation.”
document 4678, p. 1 · meeting · DeWaine Slade · 1970s
October 6, 1971 Figure A councilmember moved to raise the wages of the mayor to $10 per meeting and the council to $5 per meeting.
“Ned Allen made a motion to raise the wages of Mayor to $10 per meeting and Council to $5 per meeting.”
document 4678, p. 1 · meeting · Ned Allen · 1970s
October 6, 1971 Figure $10.00 per meeting as printed in 1971 is about $83 per meeting in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
“Ned Allen made a motion to raise the wages of Mayor to $10 per meeting and Council to $5 per meeting.”
document 4678, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
November 3, 1971 Person A clerk was sworn in as Town Clerk.
“Judy Smith was sworn in as Town Clerk.”
document 4677, p. 1 · meeting · Judy Smith · 1970s
November 8, 1971 Decision The council discussed a time limit for getting permanent water lines into lots one through five on a preliminary plat presented by a developer.
“Water: The council discussed a time limit on getting permanent water lines into lots one through five on the preliminary plat presented by Mr.”
document 4676, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
January 5, 1972 Person The mayor appointed a town treasurer at $200 a year, a town attorney at $15 a meeting and a deputy clerk.
“Mayor appointed Edna Miller as Town Treasurer at $200 a year, Ralph Neuzil as Town Attorney at $15 a meeting and Kandy Kobold as Deputy Clerk.”
document 4673, p. 1 · meeting · Edna Miller · Ralph Neuzil · Kandy Kobold · 1970s
January 5, 1972 Decision A councilmember moved to hold council meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at the City Water Plant.
“Ted Spivey made a motion to hold Council Meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at the City Water Plant.”
document 4673, p. 1 · meeting · Ted Spivey · 1970s
January 5, 1972 Decision At its organizing meeting of 1972 the council noted that the town seal will be on all transcripts, orders or certificates necessary to authenticate.
“Town seal will be on all transcripts, orders or certificates as be made necessary to authenticate.”
document 4673, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
January 5, 1972 Milestone The earliest Parks and Recreation Director in the archive
“Following appointments made by Mayor Stratton: Street Commissioner-------Glenn Potter Sewer Commissioner--------Don Davis Water Commissioner--------Ted Spivey Recreation Director--------Kandy Kobold F”
document 4673, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
March 1, 1972 Decision The council moved to hire a public works employee full time at $135 a week, covering school crossing patrol, sewer plant upkeep, meter reading and street maintenance.
“Bill Bream made a motion to hire Ralph Brown full time at $135 a week, to include School Crossing Patrol, maintainence of sewer plant, meter reading and general street maintainence, etc.”
document 4670, p. 1 · meeting · Bill Bream · Ralph Brown · 1970s
March 1, 1972 Figure $135.00 per week as printed in 1972 is about $1,100 per week in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
“Bill Bream made a motion to hire Ralph Brown full time at $135 a week, to include School Crossing Patrol, maintainence of sewer plant, meter reading and general street maintainence, etc.”
document 4670, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
March 15, 1972 Figure A table of the present water rates filed with the 15 March 1972 minutes lists $6.00 for 3000 gallons, $7.00 for 4000, $8.00 for 5000 and $8.75 for 6000 gallons.
“Present Water Rates-- 3000 $6.00 -4000 7.00 -5000 8.00 -6000 8.75”
document 4668, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
March 15, 1972 Discussion The minutes record correspondence stating that the sewer plant needed a Class #2 operator for a minimum of 2 hrs. days a week (as printed).
“Discussion on Sewer Plant and maintenance--- correspondence read about requirement needed to operate the plant, Need a Class #2 Operator at a minimum of 2 hrs. days a week.”
document 4668, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
April 5, 1972 Report A representative of the county health department told the council that sewer plant operation over the last 3-4 months had been of great concern, while the last 2 samples were excellent.
“He said the last 3-4 months the plant operation has been down to the point of great concern. The Dept. felt the Council should be fully informed on this matter. However the last 2 samples taken from the plant were excellent and he felt the plant was operating much better.”
document 4667, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
April 5, 1972 Decision An ordinance given its first reading establishes a minimum monthly water rate for each family or living unit.
“The purpose of this ordinance is to establish a minimum monthly water rate for each family or residential or dwelling or living unit located on any premises in Tiffin, Iowa.”
document 4667, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 67 · 1970s
April 5, 1972 Discussion The county health board was concerned about whether the sewer plant could handle a trailer park and said the plant was getting a heavy load from the Locker Plant.
“He said the Board is concerned about the plant handling a Trailer Park, due to the past operation of the plant. They are concerned whether the plant can handle what it already has--- They feel it is getting a heavy load from the Locker Plant at present.”
document 4667, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
April 12, 1972 Decision A councilmember moved to approve a trailer park plot plan with the stipulation that sewer and water line sizes and materials be approved by the town and no taps be made until inspected by the town engineer.
“Glenn Potter made a motion to approve the plot plan with the stipulation that the size and materials used in construction of sewer and water lines must be approved by the town and no taps-ons to water or sewer would be approved by the Town until inspected and approved by the Town's Engineer.”
document 4666, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
May 3, 1972 Proclamation Mayor Stratton proclaimed May 20, 1972 as Clean-Up Day. document 4665, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
July 5, 1972 Discussion The minutes list as a discussion point that any future annexation would have the town provide the facilities it provides to the townspeople.
“Any future Annexation--- Town to provide facilities presently provided to the Townspeople.”
document 4664, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s

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