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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.

  1. October 4, 1972 Discussion Hawkeye Engineering discussed updating the sewer system with the council and the minutes record a one-acre lagoon as needed now.
    “Discussion: Lagoon System- 1 acre lagoon needed now.”
    document 4656, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  2. November 1, 1972 Decision The council moved to sign a contract with Hawkeye Engineering for updating the sewer system after the attorney read the contract.
    “Glenn Potter made a motion to sign contract with Hawkeye Engineering Co. for purposes of updating Towns' Sewer System, after Att. Neuzil has read contract and advises Council.”
    document 4655, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Ralph Neuzil · 1970s
  3. November 1, 1972 Person The council accepted the resignations of two councilmen.
    “Ted Spivey made a motion to accept resignations from Councilmen Bill Bream and Don Davis.”
    document 4655, p. 1 · meeting · Bill Bream · Don Davis · Ted Spivey · 1970s
  4. December 6, 1972 Discussion The minutes list as a discussion item making an ice rink on the town's playground.
    “Discuss- Making an ice rink on Town's playground.”
    document 4653, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  5. December 6, 1972 Person The State Department of Health notified the council that the town's public works employee had completed certification as a wastewater treatment plant operator and a water treatment plant operator.
    “Letter read from the State Department of Health notifying the Mayor and Council that Ralph Brown has successfully completed the requirements for certifications as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator-Grade II, Plant Grade II and Water Treatment Plant Operator-Grade I, PlantI.”
    document 4653, p. 1 · meeting · Ralph Brown · 1970s
  6. January 3, 1973 Person The minutes record a councilwoman as sworn into office December 30, 1973.
    “Beverly Birtcher was sworn into office December 30, 1973.”
    document 4652, p. 1 · meeting · Beverly Birtcher · 1970s
  7. March 7, 1973 Figure The minutes record paying Hawkeye Engineering $1056.72, 40% of the total bill, with Federal Revenue Sharing Funds after the 1st of April.
    “To pay Hawkeye Engineering $1056.72—40% of total bill due with Federal Revenue Sharing Funds after the 1st of April. Funds are presently invested.”
    document 4648, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  8. March 7, 1973 Report The engineer gave a preliminary estimate of $24,170.00 for the sewer pond, plus about 9,500 if bentonite was needed, and the council discussed financing it with general obligation bonds.
    “Hawkeye Engineering present to discuss Sewer Pond plans to date. Afluent from the Plant at present very good. Included in the plans is a cavity for Chlorination. Preliminary Estimate-- $24,170.00 plus approx. 9,500. if bentinite needed. Discuss how to finance- General Obligation Bonds. Hawkeye to check on possibility of Town getting Federal Aid.”
    document 4648, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  9. March 7, 1973 Figure The preliminary estimate for the sewer pond of $24,170 as printed in 1973 is about $180,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Hawkeye Engineering present to discuss Sewer Pond plans to date. Afluent from the Plant at present very good. Included in the plans is a cavity for Chlorination. Preliminary Estimate-- $24,170.00 plus approx. 9,500. if bentinite needed. Discuss how to finance- General Obligation Bonds. Hawkeye to check on possibility of Town getting Federal Aid.”
    document 4648, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  10. March 7, 1973 Decision The clerk was to bill a property owner a $250.00 sewer tap-on fee and a $100.00 water tap-on fee.
    “Clerk to send Bill Bream a bill for Sewer Tap-on fee of $250.00 and for Water Tap-on fees of $100.”
    document 4648, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  11. May 2, 1973 Figure The application recorded in the minutes was for a grant in aid for an effluent holding pond and sludge drying ponds; the grant request is printed as $22,500.
    “(Grant request $22,500.)”
    document 4646, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  12. May 2, 1973 Figure $22,500.00 as printed in 1973 is about $170,000 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “(Grant request $22,500.)”
    document 4646, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  13. May 2, 1973 Decision The council passed a resolution authorizing an application to the Environmental Protection Agency for a Water Pollution Control Act grant.
    “Ted Spivey made a motion to pass a resolution to authorize the filing of an application with the Environment Protection Agency, USA, for a Grant under the Water Pollution Control Act.”
    document 4645, p. 1 · meeting · Ted Spivey · 1970s
  14. May 2, 1973 Decision A councilmember moved to approve connection of 20 units of a mobile home park to the water system.
    “Glenn Potter made a motion to approve connection of 20 units of the water system of the Clear Creek Mobile Home Park”
    document 4646, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  15. May 2, 1973 Discussion The clerk was to contact the civil defense director about tornado warnings for the town.
    “Clerk to contact Wayne Walters, Civil Defense Director about Tornado Warnings for the Town.”
    document 4645, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  16. July 2, 1973 Figure A councilmember moved raises for city employees: $5.00 per week for the public works employee, $5.00 and $6.00 per month for two others and $10.00 per year for the treasurer.
    “Janssen moved to increase city employees salaries by the following amounts: Ralph Brown, $5.00 per week; Bob Martin, $5.00 per month; Marcia Lippert, $6.00 per month; Edna Miller, $10.00 per year.”
    document 4643, p. 2 · meeting · Roger Janssen · Ralph Brown · Marcia Lippert · Edna Miller · 1970s
  17. August 1, 1973 Decision The council heard the first reading of "Ordinance No. 68" adopting a charter embodying the form of government on August 1, 1973.
    “Glenn Potter moved to have the first reading of Ordinance No. 68, said ordinance adopting a charter for the City of Tiffin, Iowa, embodying the existing form of government on August 1, 1973.”
    document 4641, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 68 · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  18. August 8, 1973 Decision The council adopted a resolution electing to act under the Home Rule Act.
    “Glenn Potter moved to adopt a resolution electing to act under and be subject to certain divisions and parts of divisions of the city code of Iowa known as the Home Rule Act, Chapter 1088 of the acts of the 64th Iowa General Assembly (1972).”
    document 4640, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  19. September 5, 1973 Milestone The earliest City Engineer in the archive
    “Glenn Potter moved that Glenn D Shoemaker be officially appointed as City Engineer for the City of Tiffin.”
    document 4639, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  20. November 7, 1973 Discussion A councilmember proposed that the council look into the possibility of building a library for Tiffin.
    “Glenn Potter proposed that the Council look into the possibility of building a library for Tiffin.”
    document 4636, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  21. December 27, 1973 Person Four councilmembers were sworn in for the 1974-75 term.
    “Bev Birtcher, Roger Janssen, Glenn Potter and Judy Smith were sworn in as Councilmen for the 1974-75 term.”
    document 4633, p. 1 · meeting · Beverly Birtcher · Roger Janssen · Glenn R. Potter · Judy Smith · 1970s
  22. February 1, 1974 Figure A councilmember moved to raise the clerk's salary to $150.00 effective February 1, 1974.
    “Glenn Potter moved to raise the salary of the Clerk to $150.00 effective February 1, 1974.”
    document 4631, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  23. March 7, 1974 Spending A councilmember moved to sign a new sheriff's contract effective January 1, 1974 at $832.00 per year.
    “Glenn Potter moved to sign a new contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's department effective January 1, 1974 to run continuous at a new rate of $832.00 per year.”
    document 4630, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  24. March 7, 1974 Figure $832.00 per year as printed in 1974 is about $5,700 per year in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Glenn Potter moved to sign a new contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's department effective January 1, 1974 to run continuous at a new rate of $832.00 per year.”
    document 4630, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  25. March 7, 1974 Neighbors Glenn Potter moved to sign a new contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's department effective January 1, 1974 to run continuous at a new rate of $832.00 per year. document 4630, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  26. April 6, 1974 Discussion A representative of a water service company discussed aquadene water treatment with the council.
    “Representative from Crystal Klear Service present to discuss aquadene water treatment.”
    document 4629, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  27. May 1, 1974 Decision A councilmember moved approval for a councilwoman to purchase shrubbery and plants to beautify the park area for a maximum of $175.00.
    “giving approval to Beverly Birtcher to purchase shrubbery and plants to beautify the park area for a maximum amount of $175.00.”
    document 4628, p. 1 · meeting · Beverly Birtcher · 1970s
  28. May 28, 1974 Decision The council moved that the city engineer set up a timetable for letting bids and holding public hearings on the sewage treatment and effluent holding ponds.
    “Beverly Birtcher moved that the City Engineer proceed to set up a time table for the letting of bids and public hearings on the sewage treatment and effluent holding ponds for the City of Tiffin which are to be prepared by the next regular meeting.”
    document 4627, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  29. June 5, 1974 Landmark A councilmember moved cigarette permits for The Lark, Frank's, Slim's and The Corral for July 1, 1974 to June 30, 1975.
    “Judy Smith moved to grant cigarette permits to The Lark, Frank's, Slim's and The Corral for July 1, 1974 to June 30, 1975.”
    document 4626, p. 2 · meeting · Judy Smith · 1970s
  30. June 12, 1974 Decision A councilmember moved to participate with the Regional Planning Commission in the special census.
    “Beverly Birtcher moved to participate with Regional Planning Commission in the special census.”
    document 4625, p. 1 · meeting · Beverly Birtcher · 1970s
  31. June 12, 1974 Milestone Beverly Birtcher moved to participate with Regional Planning Commission in the special census. document 4625, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  32. July 3, 1974 Decision A resolution was introduced to give notice of a public hearing on plans, specifications and form of contract for constructing sewage treatment facilities and to take bids.
    “introduce a resolution providing for a notice of public hearing on proposed plans, specifications and form of contract for constructing sewage treatment facilities in and for the town of Tiffin, Iowa, and providing for taking bids in connection therewith.”
    document 4624, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  33. July 3, 1974 Special event Bill Bream moved to authorize Glenn Potter to spend $75.00 for expense of security personnel and disc jockey for street dance. document 4624, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  34. August 7, 1974 Spending Two bids were received for the sewage treatment facilities and the council awarded the contract to Krapfl-Prier, Inc. for $24,000 plus unit prices of $80 per ton of bentonite and $3 per cubic yard for Item B.
    “On recommendation of engineering representative, Bill Bream moved to award contract to Arapfl-Prier for $24,000 plus unit adjustment prices of $80 per ton Bentonite for Item A and $3 per cubic yard for Item B.”
    document 4622, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  35. August 7, 1974 Figure The sewage treatment construction contract of $24,000 as printed in 1974 is about $160,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “On recommendation of engineering representative, Bill Bream moved to award contract to Arapfl-Prier for $24,000 plus unit adjustment prices of $80 per ton Bentonite for Item A and $3 per cubic yard for Item B.”
    document 4622, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  36. August 7, 1974 Spending Bill Bream moved to award contract to Arapfl-Prier for $24,000 plus unit adjustment prices of $80 per ton Bentonite for Item A and $3 per cubic yard for Item B. Beverly Birtcher seconded the motion
    “$24,000.00 as printed”
    document 4622, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  37. September 4, 1974 Figure A councilmember moved to employ a city clerk effective September 1, 1974 at $150.00 per month.
    “Mary Formanek as City Clerk effective September 1, 1974, at a salary of $150.00 per month”
    document 4621, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Mary Formanek · 1970s
  38. October 2, 1974 Discussion The council decided to contact the Planning and Zoning Commission for an application for flood insurance coverage.
    “It was decided to contact the Planning & Zoning Commission for an application for flood insurance coverage.”
    document 4619, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  39. October 2, 1974 Landmark A councilmember moved to grant a Sunday liquor permit to the Lark Supper Club.
    “Glenn Potter made a motion to grant a Sunday liquor permit to the Lark Supper Club.”
    document 4619, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  40. November 6, 1974 Special event A councilmember moved to appropriate $125.00 for supplies for the holiday open house at the fire station.
    “Glenn Potter made the motion to appropriate $125.00 to purchase supplies for the holiday open house at the fire station.”
    document 4618, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  41. November 6, 1974 Report A council member reported that construction of the lagoon was complete except for discing and seeding and installing gates and valves.
    “Roger Janssen reported that construction of the lagoon is completed except for discing and seeding and installing gates and valves.”
    document 4618, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  42. November 6, 1974 Decision A councilmember moved to sign a mutual aid agreement with the Johnson County Civil Defense Agency.
    “Beverly Birtcher made a motion to sign a mutual aid agreement with the Johnson County Civil Defense Agency.”
    document 4618, p. 2 · meeting · Beverly Birtcher · 1970s
  43. November 6, 1974 Decision The council moved to cash a $5000.00 time certificate and put $2400.00 of it into the sewer account to pay the the consulting engineer bill.
    “Bill Bream made a motion to cash a $5000.00 time certificate and deposit it in the general fund, $2400.00 of which will go into the sewer account to pay Hawkeye Engineering bill.”
    document 4618, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  44. November 6, 1974 Neighbors Beverly Birtcher made a motion to sign a mutual aid agreement with the Johnson County Civil Defense Agency. document 4618, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  45. December 4, 1974 Decision A councilmember moved to renew the lease for the City Hall on the same terms as the previous lease.
    “Roger Janssen made a motion to renew the lease for the City Hall subject to the same terms as previous lease.”
    document 4615, p. 1 · meeting · Roger Janssen · 1970s
  46. December 4, 1974 Milestone The public works director reported the effluent pond project was completed.
    “Ralph Brown, Public Works Director reported the Effluent Pond project is completed.”
    document 4615, p. 1 · meeting · Ralph Brown · 1970s
  47. December 18, 1974 Milestone The special census put the population of Tiffin at 311.
    “The special census put the population of Tiffin at 311.”
    document 4614, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  48. December 18, 1974 Milestone Judy Smith made a motion to send to the Secretary of State for certification the results of a special census conducted at the request of the communities of Johnson County. document 4614, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  49. January 8, 1975 Milestone The council agenda of January 8, 1975 lists standing committee reports, including a Sanitation committee, with Environment and Water committees listed beside it.
    “D. Environment - Beverly Birtcher E. Sanitation - Roger Janssen F. Water - Judy Smith”
    document 4613, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  50. January 8, 1975 Spending The ordinance (printed as No. 68 in the register) authorized the issuance of $31,000 in sewer bonds and the levy of taxes to pay them.
    “AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of $31,000 Sewer Bonds and providing for the levy of taxes to pay the same.”
    document 4717, p. 1 · Ord. 68 · 1970s
  51. January 8, 1975 Figure $31,000.00 as printed in 1975 is about $190,000 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of $31,000 Sewer Bonds and providing for the levy of taxes to pay the same.”
    document 4717, p. 1 · 1970s
  52. January 8, 1975 Decision At a meeting held for the Effluent Pond Project bonds, a councilmember introduced an ordinance for $31,000 sewer bonds and the three-hearing requirement was dispensed with.
    “adjourned to conduct business pertaining to the issuance of bonds for the Effluent Pond Project: Bill Bream introduced and caused to be read an ordinance to provide for the payment of $31,000 Sewer Bonds and to dispense with the three hearings normally required for such an ordinance.”
    document 4613, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 68 · Bill Bream · 1970s
  53. January 8, 1975 Decision The January 1975 agenda lists a Water committee report by Judy Smith on a delinquent water bill.
    “F. Water - Judy Smith - Delinquent water bill”
    document 4613, p. 1 · meeting · Judy Smith · 1970s
  54. January 8, 1975 Ordinance Ordinance 1975-068 adopted: Authorizing the issuance of $31, 000 Sewer Bonds and providing for the levy of taxes to pay the same. * * * * * document 4717 · Ord. 1975-068 · 1970s
  55. March 5, 1975 Decision The attorney was to write Iowa City Landfill that Tiffin would no longer be responsible for loads dumped there.
    “Attorney Neuzil is going to write Iowa City Landfill and inform them that the City of Tiffin will no longer be responsible for loads dumped there.”
    document 4610, p. 4 · meeting · Ralph Neuzil · 1970s
  56. March 5, 1975 Report The mayor read a letter from Iowa Environmental Quality on the inspection of the water plant, and the problem of air in the water pipes was discussed.
    “Mayor Brotherton read a letter from Iowa Environmental Quality on the inspection of the water plant. The problem of air in water pipes was discussed.”
    document 4610, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  57. April 9, 1975 Figure A councilmember moved to pay Johnson County Regional Planning $4.55 as final payment for the special census.
    “Roger Janssen made a motion to pay Johnson County Regional Planning $4.55 in final payment for the special census.”
    document 4608, p. 1 · meeting · Roger Janssen · 1970s
  58. April 9, 1975 Spending Glenn Potter made a motion stating that if the Ludwig property is sold at the forthcoming public auction the Town shall immediately negotiate to purchasesaid property, under option, price not to exceed $7,000.00.
    “$7,000.00 as printed”
    document 4608, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  59. April 9, 1975 Milestone Roger Janssen made a motion to pay Johnson County Regional Planning $4.55 in final payment for the special census. document 4608, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  60. May 7, 1975 Person A councilmember moved to accept a councilwoman's resignation from the City Council effective May 8, 1975.
    “Glenn Potter made a motion to accept Beverly Birtcher's resignation from the City Council effective May 8, 1975.”
    document 4606, p. 6 · meeting · Beverly Birtcher · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  61. May 7, 1975 Decision The council decided not to enter the Federal flood insurance program at that time.
    “It was decided not to enter the Federal flood insurance program at this time.”
    document 4606, p. 6 · meeting · 1970s
  62. June 11, 1975 Special event The mayor received a request from the Johnson County Bicentennial Committee for the community to take an active part in projects.
    “The Mayor has received a request from the Johnson County Bicentennial Committee to have this community take an active part in projects.”
    document 4605, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s
  63. June 11, 1975 World event The Mayor has received a request from the Johnson County Bicentennial Committee to have this community take an active part in projects. document 4605, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s
  64. July 2, 1975 Decision The minutes record a decision that a new ordinance was needed to participate in the Federal flood-zone insurance program.
    “It was decided that a new ordinance is needed to participate in the Federal flood-zone insurance program.”
    document 4603, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s
  65. August 13, 1975 Decision A councilmember moved to spend no more than $50.00 with the Secondary Road Department for center-line marking on farm-to-market roads.
    “Smith moved to expend no more than $50.00 in sub-contract to the Secondary Road Dept. for center-line marking on farm-to-market roads from railroad crossing to Railroad St., to Grant St., to Marengo Rd., and from Marengo Rd. on Roberts Ferry Rd., to north city limits.”
    document 4600, p. 1 · meeting · Judy Smith · 1970s
  66. August 13, 1975 Decision The charter provides for five councilmen elected at large for two-year terms and a mayor elected for two years.
    “The council consists of five (5) councilmen elected at large, for terms of two (2) years. SECTION 6. Term of Mayor. The mayor is elected for a term of two (2) years.”
    document 4719, p. 1 · Ord. 69 · 1970s
  67. August 13, 1975 Decision The charter ordinance states the form of government is Mayor-Council.
    “The form of government of City of Tiffin, Iowa, is the Mayor-Council form of government.”
    document 4719, p. 1 · Ord. 69 · 1970s
  68. August 13, 1975 Discussion The minutes record that the chlorine supplier would no longer handle liquid chlorine and that powdered chlorine was proposed as a saving, to be studied.
    “The supplier for chlorine will no longer be handling liquid chlorine. It was proposed that powdered chlorine be used at a savings to the City. This will be studied.”
    document 4600, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  69. August 13, 1975 Decision The minutes record a motion to create the office of Clerk-Treasurer as Ordinance #71.
    “Smith made the motion to create the office of City Clerk-Treasurer and naming the duties of the office as Ordinance #71.”
    document 4600, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 71 · Judy Smith · 1970s
  70. August 13, 1975 Special event The chairman of the Citizen's Fall Clean-Up Day committee reported September 20th as the date set.
    “Tom Morgan, as chairman of the Citizen's Fall Clean-Up Day committee, that September 20th is the date set.”
    document 4600, p. 1 · meeting · Tom Morgan · 1970s
  71. August 13, 1975 Decision The council discussed charging unimproved lots that owners now wished to improve $250.00 for sewer hook-up and $100.00 for water hook-up.
    “Unimproved lots which owners now wish to improve and on which no revenue or rent has been paid since the original installation will be charged $250.00 for sewer hook-up and $100.00 for water hook-up.”
    document 4600, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  72. August 13, 1975 Decision Ordinance #70 set official posting places for notices and ordinances at City Hall and three businesses.
    “Smith moved to read Ordinance #70 establishing official posting places to publish and place notices and ordinances at Tiffin City Hall, Frank's Service, Inc., Slim's Tavern and Plansburg's Hardware.”
    document 4600, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 70 · 1970s
  73. August 13, 1975 Ordinance Ordinance 1975-069 adopted: Smith moved to read Ordinance #69 adopting the charter for the City of Tiffin, embodying the existing for of government on July 31, 1975 and file a copy with the Secretary of the State of Iowa. Potter seconded document 4718 · meeting · Ord. 1975-069 · 1970s
  74. August 13, 1975 Ordinance Ordinance 1975-071 adopted: CREATING THE OFFICE OF CITY CLERK TREASURER AND NAMING THE DUTIES OF THE OFFICE. Be It Ordained by the Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 4720 · meeting · Ord. 1975-071 · 1970s
  75. August 14, 1975 Decision The signed document creating the office of City Clerk-Treasurer is headed Ordinance No. 74.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 74 AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE OFFICE OF CITY CLERK - TREASURER AND NAMING THE DUTIES OF THE OFFICE.”
    document 4720, p. 1 · Ord. 71 · 1970s
  76. August 14, 1975 Decision The ordinance sets the Clerk-Treasurer as appointed by the council at the first January meeting after a regular city election for a two-year term.
    “There is hereby created the office of City Clerk-Treasurer to be appointed by the city council at the first meeting of January following a regular city election for a two-year term commencing on that date”
    document 4720, p. 1 · Ord. 71 · 1970s
  77. September 10, 1975 Person The council appointed a Clerk-Treasurer to serve until January 1, 1976.
    “Smith moved and Potter seconded to appoint Beverly Birtcher Clerk-Treasurer, serving until January 1, 1976.”
    document 4596, p. 1 · meeting · Beverly Birtcher · Judy Smith · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  78. September 10, 1975 Discussion The council asked that a Coralville Police Department representative attend its next regular meeting.
    “Council requests that a Coralville Police Dept. representative be asked to attend the next regular council meeting.”
    document 4596, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  79. October 8, 1975 History note A "total warning system for the citizens of Tiffin"
    “Tom Mittman informed the Council about a total warning system for the citizens of Tiffin.”
    document 4594, p. 2 · meeting · history note · 1970s
  80. October 8, 1975 Discussion Two councilmembers were to check a report that 13 living units were occupied at the Mobile Home Park.
    “Janssen and Potter will check on the report that there are 13 living units being occupied at the Mobile Home Park.”
    document 4594, p. 2 · meeting · Roger Janssen · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  81. October 8, 1975 Report A councilmember reported on progress in matching funds for park projects.
    “Parks and Recreation - Glenn Potter reported on progress being made in matching funds for park projects.”
    document 4595, p. 5 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  82. October 8, 1975 Discussion The council was told about a total warning system for the citizens of Tiffin and appointed two councilmembers to investigate it.
    “Tom Mittman informed the Council about a total warning system for the citizens of Tiffin. The Mayor appointed Janssen and Morgan with Mittman as their contact, to investigate and finalize the system program.”
    document 4594, p. 2 · meeting · Tom Mittman · 1970s
  83. October 8, 1975 Neighbors Formanek moved and Potter seconded to adopt Resolution #75-1, Book 1, approving the participation in the Johnson County Mutual Aid Agreement, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City document 4594, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 1975-001 · 1970s
  84. November 12, 1975 Figure A councilmember moved to set the Clerk-Treasurer's wages at $170.00 per month.
    “and thereafter, set wages for the Clerk-Treasurer at $170.00 per month.”
    document 4591, p. 3 · meeting · Judy Smith · Beverly Birtcher · 1970s
  85. November 12, 1975 Report The attorney reported that the engineer recommended paying the final bill for effluent pond construction, $1000.00 for seeding, to the contractor.
    “Neuzil advises that the Hawkeye Engineering Co. recommends the final bill for the Effluent pond construction, $1000.00 for seeding, be paid to Krapfl-Prier Co.”
    document 4591, p. 5 · meeting · Ralph Neuzil · 1970s
  86. December 10, 1975 Decision An ordinance amending the water ordinance set a $25.00 charge for reconnecting water service after nonpayment and allowed a $100.00 deposit.
    “a charge of $25.00 will be made for reconnection of water service and the connections will not be made until after all delinquent bills and other charges, if any, owed by the customer to the municipality, have been paid. The City may also require a deposit of $100.00 at the time of reconnection.”
    document 4721, p. 1 · Ord. 72 · 1970s
  87. December 10, 1975 Decision The mayor appointed the heads of the committees, with Roger Janssen heading Water.
    “The Mayor appointed the heads of the following committees: Tom Morgan - Streets Janis Stratton - Recreation Roger Janssen - Water Glenn Potter - Sanitation”
    document 4588, p. 5 · meeting · Roger Janssen · 1970s
  88. December 10, 1975 Ordinance Ordinance 1975-072 adopted: AMENDING ORDINANCE #63 of the Ordinances of Tiffin, Iowa, said Ordinance #63 providing for the rules, regulations and conditions of services of the Town of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, Municipal Waterworks System document 4721 · meeting · Ord. 1975-072 · 1970s
  89. February 11, 1976 Discussion The mayor was to seek information on the location of a supposed capped water well on railroad property.
    “Also, the Mayor will seek more information with regard to the location of a supposed capped water well on railroad property.”
    document 4580, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s
  90. March 10, 1976 Report A state environmental quality department report recommended that the effluent ponds be sealed, the sewer plant be re-seeded and an emergency electrical system be bought; the engineer was to investigate.
    “A report was read from the Dept. of Environmental Quality. Hawkeye Engineering will be contacted to investigate and report to Council concerning the DEQ recommendations that the effluent ponds be sealed, that the main sewer plant be re-seeded and necessity of purchasing an emergency electrical system for the sewer plant.”
    document 4576, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  91. March 10, 1976 Decision A councilmember moved to set aside $8500.00 from General fund investments for land acquisition for park space and public use.
    “A motion to set aside $8500.00 from the General fund investments for land acquisition for park space and public use was made by Formanek”
    document 4575, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1970s
  92. March 10, 1976 Figure $8,500.00 as printed in 1976 is about $50,000 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “A motion to set aside $8500.00 from the General fund investments for land acquisition for park space and public use was made by Formanek”
    document 4575, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  93. March 10, 1976 Discussion At an open forum the school superintendent and high school principal expressed concern about traffic violators and vandalism of school property.
    “Biles and High School Principal Rowe expressed their concern with traffic violators and vandalism of school property.”
    document 4575, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  94. March 10, 1976 Figure A councilmember moved to increase the Clerk-Treas. salary from $170.00 per month to $225.00 per month beginning April 1, 1976.
    “Potter moved to increase the Clerk-Treas. salary from $170.00 per month to $225.00 per month beginning April 1, 1976.”
    document 4575, p. 3 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  95. April 14, 1976 Report The mayor reported on progress in the purchase of a fire siren and said there were no purchase possibilities yet.
    “The Mayor reported on progress in the purchase of a fire siren. No purchase possibilities as yet.”
    document 4573, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  96. April 14, 1976 Report The mayor reported on progress in the purchase of a fire siren.
    “The Mayor reported on progress in the purchase of a fire siren.”
    document 4574, p. 5 · meeting · James E. Brotherton · 1970s
  97. April 14, 1976 Discussion A councilmember asked the council to consider fluoridation of the city water supply.
    “Sheridan also requested that Council consider the possibility of fluoridation of the City water supply.”
    document 4573, p. 5 · meeting · Richard Sheridan · 1970s
  98. April 14, 1976 Special event The minutes announce a kite flying contest tentatively for April 24th in the high school area.
    “Stratton announced that a Kite Flying contest will be held tentatively, April 24th in the High School area, if possible.”
    document 4573, p. 5 · meeting · Janis Stratton · 1970s
  99. April 14, 1976 World event Iowa City Mayor Mary Neuheuser, inviting the community to Bicentennial events in Iowa City. document 4574, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  100. April 14, 1976 Ordinance Ordinance 1976-073 adopted: A motion to hear the final reading of ordinance #73 establishing rates for service, charges for the collection of garbage and providing for the collection of garbage within the City of Tiffin by contract with one or more private collectors was made by Morgan. Janssen seconded and document 4722 · meeting · Ord. 1976-073 · 1970s

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